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Rick Osborne, manager of the Kent Transfer Station, deposits the first bag of food scraps into a new organics “smart bin.” HRRA Executive Director Jennifer Heaton-Jones stands at right, with Transfer Station staff member Rob Hayes at left.
By Ruth Epstein
KENT — Residents now have access to around-the-clock food-scrap composting thanks to two newly installed organics “smart bins,” unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning, Dec. 1.
Rick Osborne, manager of the Kent Transfer Station, placed the first bag of food scraps into the smart bin located at 3 Railroad St. A second bin has been installed outside the Transfer Station gate, allowing 24/7 public access even when the facility is closed.
The initiative is part of a regional effort to expand composting opportunities and reduce the amount of waste sent to state trash facilities. Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority Executive Director Jennifer Heaton-Jones, who attended the ceremony, said the bins demonstrate what small towns can achieve in addressing Connecticut’s broader waste challenges.
“This is proof that even our smallest towns can make a big difference in tackling the waste crisis in our state,” Heaton-Jones said.
Also present at the event was Transfer Station staff member Rob Hayes.
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Cornwall First Selectman Gordon Ridgway
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CORNWALL — Housing and healthcare topped the list of 15 goals the Board of Selectmen set for the next two years, reflecting the board’s view that both areas warrant continued attention.
First Selectman Gordon Ridgway and Selectmen Rocco Botto and John Brown outlined their priorities during the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2. On housing, the board discussed supporting organizations working to create affordable options in town, and Botto said the town should also pursue additional land acquisitions for future housing.
On healthcare, Ridgway underscored the importance of mental health services, social services and the town’s Food & Fuel Fund. The selectmen also noted shifts in the regional healthcare landscape, including the opening of the Community Health & Wellness Center in North Canaan and Northwell Health’s new ownership of Sharon Hospital.
Other goals included continuing to work on the West Cornwall wastewater plant, improving the Transfer Station, renovating town buildings, enhancing cell service, working on the Plan of Conservation and Development, supporting volunteer organizations in town, attracting new residents and businesses, creating more recreational resources, public transportation, celebrating America’s 250th birthday and revitalizing the town’s business centers.
“There’s increasing needs for all these things,” said Ridgway.
Winter parking rules
The Dec. 2 meeting was held on Zoom due to snowy conditions in Cornwall. The selectmen said they plan to implement winter parking rules at their next meeting on Dec. 16.
Ridgway also reminded residents to keep vehicles at least 10 feet from the edge of the road so plows can safely clear streets during storms.
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Classifieds - December 4, 2025
Dec 03, 2025
Help Wanted
CARE GIVER NEEDED: Part Time. Sharon. 407-620-7777.
SNOW PLOWER NEEDED: Sharon Mountain. 407-620-7777.
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Auctions, Estate Sales
Estate/Tag Sale: 168 Johnson Road, Falls Village CT. Friday Saturday Sunday, December 5th-7th. Total house contents, furniture, antique and vintage collectables, costume jewelry, shed stuff, basement stuff, stairs chairlift, some art. Fri, Sat 9-4 and Sunday 9-noon. A Tommy sale, come and get it!!
Real Estate
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
Tag Sales
Sharon, CT
TAG SALE: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 135 Sharon Mountain Road, Sharon, CT 06069. Clearing things out before the holidays! Stop by for a great mix of items, including: Kitchenware, Small pieces of art, A few pieces of furniture, Clothing, Books, And more assorted household items. Easy to find, everything priced to sell. Hope to see you there!
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