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The Lakeville Journal - November 24, 2022

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Kent P&Z takes action to resolve downtown parking problem

Kent P&Z takes action to resolve downtown parking problem

Kent town workers install a “no parking” sign Monday, Oct. 27.

Ruth Epstein

KENT — After two years of complaints from neighbors, the Kent Planning and Zoning Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order directing Motoriot, an auto business located at 21 Bridge St., to stop its employees from parking their vehicles on public streets such as Elizabeth Street.

The order stems from repeated violations of the company’s zoning permit, which requires employees and customer vehicles to be parked on the business property. Residents living nearby say the overflow of vehicles has made their street unsafe and created traffic hazards.

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Recount required in North Canaan’s first selectman race; rest of region sees few surprises

Recount required in North Canaan’s first selectman race; rest of region sees few surprises

Kent Town Hall saw a steady stream of voters on Election Day Nov. 4, 2025.

Photo by Alec Linden

Residents across the Northwest Corner cast their ballots Nov. 4, if not earlier, in the 2025 municipal election.

While most towns reported expected outcomes, the race for first selectman in North Canaan was so close that a recount will be required. Final tallies were separated by just a handful of votes, and officials said the official result will not be certified until the recount is completed. This is anticipated to be this week.

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Lithuanian ensemble finds harmony in accordion museum

Lithuanian ensemble finds harmony in accordion museum

Paul Ramunni, in green vest, hosts a group ofmusicians from Lithuania at his accordion museum in North Canaan Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Riley Klein

NORTH CANAAN — Young accordionists from Lithuania visited North Canaan Wednesday, Oct. 29, to experience the New England Accordion Connection and Museum.

The musicians, ages 14 to 17, who attend the Alytus Music School in their home country, were in the middle of a U.S. concert tour accompanied by their teachers. They had already performed several accordion shows in Connecticut and were headed next to Pennsylvania for a show in Philadelphia.

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