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Chili supper returns to Sharon

Leila Hawken

The Sharon Woman’s Club revived its traditional chili supper at the Sharon firehouse Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing neighbors together for the first time since the pandemic interrupted the event six years ago.

Club volunteers hosted the supper, with eighth-grade students from Sharon Center School providing table service. Guests shared a meal and took part in a raffle, with proceeds benefiting a variety of local nonprofit organizations.

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Freund family strengthens protections on 199 acres of farmland

Matthew and Theresa Freund have signed an agreement adding another layer of farmland preservation protection to this 199-acre parcel in East Canaan.

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NORTH CANAAN — Ensuring the legacy left to them by their parents, Benjamin and Matthew Freund, along with Matthew’s wife, Theresa, have signed an agreement for continued and strengthened farmland preservation.

The move adds an additional layer of protection on 199 acres in East Canaan that stretches between Elm Knoll and Freund’s farms along both sides of Route 44.

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Kent wetlands hearing set for 80-unit housing proposal

A rendering of the proposed 80-unit housing development south of Kent Town Hall. The Inland Wetlands Commission will hold a public hearing on the project Monday, Nov. 16.

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KENT — The public will get another chance to comment on a proposed 80-unit downtown housing development when the Inland Wetlands Commission hosts a public hearing on Monday, Nov. 16.

At its regular meeting in late October, the IWC scheduled the hearing in response to a petition signed by 31 residents and organized by local real estate agent Bonnie Bevans, who opposes the project.

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Salisbury chorus prepares for Radio City performance

SALISBURY — Salisbury Central School’s chorus will perform at Radio City Music Hall Nov. 12, with preparations continuing despite the recent departure of music teacher and chorus director Jennifer Moros.

The chorus will perform a medley of holiday favorites before the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes. Students announced the trip during their Fall Festival performance.

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Cornwall Library welcomes new executive director

Cara Johnson is the new executive director of the Cornwall Library.

Ruth Epstein

CORNWALL — Cara Johnson has been named the new executive director of the Cornwall Library. She replaces Margaret Haske, who chose to take on the position of director of circulation.

Johnson, 52, brings a wide range of experience to her new role. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as a PhD in archeology from the University of Connecticut. She taught at the college level and was head of school at Litchfield Montessori School and most recently education lead for Art Education Initiative, a global education foundation.

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Housy boys fall 4-0 to Shepaug

Housatonic’s Jackson McAvoy during the 4-0 loss at Shepaug Valley Oct. 28.

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WASHINGTON — Housatonic Valley Regional High School’s boys varsity soccer team concluded the regular season with a tough road loss at Shepaug Valley High School Wednesday, Oct. 28.

After taking an early lead, Shepaug held on to a 1-0 margin at halftime despite a relentless attack by the HVRHS offense for most of the first half. Shepaug’s perseverance paid off in the second half as the Spartans scored three goals in quick succession to secure a 4-0 win.

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