Kent is 'mystery town' on Boston television program

KENT — Boston’s Channel 5, also known as The Boston Channel, recently featured Kent and its natural beauty and unique attractions, as part of a series called Mystery Main Streets and Back Roads on a show called Chronicle HD.

The station aired four segments about the town. The first three just hinted at the town’s name and location. Viewers were invited to guess what town was being featured. “Clues†that were given included Kent’s proximity to the Appalachian Trail, its three private schools — and its recent selection  by Yankee Magazine as the top foliage town in New England.

In fact, Kent’s position at number one in Yankee’s listing was what sparked Channel 5’s interest.

Photographer Randy O’Rourke is one of the local personalities featured on the program. His photos were included in the Yankee article this fall, and he was photographed for the television show while photographing nature in and around town (for samples of his work, see this week’s sports, Pages A10 and A11.)

O’Rourke believes that Kent deserves every bit of its new fame.

“Kent is a multi-faceted town,†he said.

In addition to its natural beauty, the town’s attractions include its rich Colonial history and a variety of contemporary art galleries, restaurants and other businesses.

Kent residents will recognize many of their favorite people, locations andshops in the television show. The Morrison Gallery, the Fife ’n Drum and Belgique Chocolatier are only a few of those that were highlighted.

The four segments of the program can be found by running a search online at  thebostonchannel.com.