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Let's Hear It - November 5, 2026

This Week

A proposed solar installation at 35 Lower Road in North Canaan would place more than 10,000 panels across approximately 25 acres, with the land also used for hay farming and sheep grazing.

As more large-scale solar projects are proposed in our region, how should communities balance renewable energy development with other land uses?

Send your responses to social@lakevillejournal.com by Monday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. or comment on Facebook or Instagram.

We’ll publish a selection in next week’s paper.


Last Week’s Question

Which town in the Northwest Corner does Halloween best, and what sets it apart?

“Cornwall! Without a doubt. Trick or treat the green & community gathering. Safe & fun for whole family.”

—Christi Bodwell

“Lakeville has always been the best! The people set it apart from the other towns. Ever since I was a kid, I’m 38 now, we have traipsed the side streets and collected the best candy from our friends’ parents, who are now our kids’ friends grandparents, families we’ve known our entire lives. Bullet was always directing traffic and keeping us safe, now Russell does it and the sense of community has never been lost.”

—Kayleigh Golden


“90s north Canaan was siiiick with the funeral home haunted house, still love it.”

—Shanna Miller


“Kent!! Very safe and kid friendly. SKS Thriller dance.”

—Bruce Adams


“I grew up 3 miles from Lime Rock and that was our Hotspot for Halloween. Who’d a thought....?”

—Dave Becker

The views expressed here are not necessarily those of The Lakeville Journal and The Journal does not support or oppose candidates for public office.

Latest News

Halloween brings costumes and candy to Cornwall Village

Sisters Rebecca and Elizabeth Ridgway, both dressed as Dolly Parton, hand out candy Oct. 31.

Ruth Epstein

CORNWALL — Trick-or-treaters filled Cornwall Village Saturday evening, strolling along Pine Street and stopping at the Cornwall Library, which hosted a pumpkin carving contest.

Library Director Cara Johnson joined the festivities dressed as Wednesday Addams, one of her favorite characters.

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Candy, costumes and a haunted caboose in Falls Village

Cindy Burnstein, left, offered cabbage leaves in addition to candy during the Halloween event in Falls Village.

Patrick L. Sullivan

FALLS VILLAGE — About 150 people, including adults, turned out for Halloween festivities Saturday, Oct. 31, with trick-or-treaters filling Main Street by 5 p.m. in search of candy.

Also on offer were pizza, apple cider, a haunted caboose, a magic show — and cabbage leaves.

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North Canaan turns out for candy, costumes and games

North Canaan residents handing out candy during Halloween festivities on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Patrick Stachniak

NORTH CANAAN — Dozens of families trick-or-treated along Bragg and Prospect streets, which the town closed to traffic for Halloween, near North Canaan Elementary School.

Costumed homeowners sat on decorated porches, handing out candy and celebrating with neighbors.

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Shaving cream flies as Lakeville celebrates Halloween

Skeletons and mock gravestones set a spooky scene at Lakeville’s Town Grove.

Patrick L. Sullivan

LAKEVILLE — Halloween decorations, cider and doughnuts greeted visitors to the Town Grove Saturday evening, Oct. 31, before about 40 children gathered for the annual silly string and shaving cream fight.

Lisa Hoage offered hot and cold cider and cider doughnuts, while hayrides departed roughly every half hour, depending on demand.

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‘Thriller’ draws a crowd as Kent celebrates Halloween

Students dressed as zombies perform the “Thriller” flash mob at Golden Falcon Field in Kent on Halloween.

Lans Christensen

KENT — Goblins, ghouls and witches filled Main Street on Halloween as trick-or-treaters made their way along the sidewalks, where generous treaters handed out candy.

45 on Main, a coffee, ice cream and candy shop, was a popular center of activity, with hayrides, music and witches offering treats to children.

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Sharon celebrates Halloween with trunk or treat

A mummy display greets visitors at Sharon Center School’s trunk or treat Friday, Oct. 30

Ruth Epstein

SHARON — The Sharon Center School parking lot was transformed into a Halloween paradise Friday afternoon as the Parks and Recreation Commission, the school and its PTA hosted a trunk or treat.

Cars with elaborately decorated trunks filled with sweet treats delighted visitors young and old.

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