Kent Town Hall
41 Kent Green Boulevard
P.O. Box 678
Kent, CT 06757
Welcome to the Town of Kent. Incorporated in 1739, Kent has had a history as a farming community and thriving iron ore producer. It is now a rural community of about 3,000 residents located in Litchfield County in the scenic northwest corner. It has a lively mix of rural life, education and the arts.
Town government is conducted by an elected three-member Board of Selectmen, with the position of First Selectman being full time. The legislative body of our municipality is the Town Meeting. The annual town meeting is held the first Friday in November. The annual budget meeting is held the third Wednesday in May. Other town meetings are held as needed. The town encourages involvement in community activities, boards and commissions. Many residents volunteer and some even serve in multiple positions. Public participation is always welcome. Meeting schedules and agendas are posted in the office of the Town Clerk.
Kent is primarily residential with some small industry and farms. The downtown area has become a day trip destination for many. While there are many small hamlets, such as South Kent and Bulls Bridge, the obelisk Civil War Soldiers Monument at the intersection is a dramatic assurance that you have arrived in downtown Kent. The monument is in the center of town at the intersection of State Route 7, a major north-south road and Route 341, an east-west road. The downtown area is a mix of residential homes, shops, art galleries and restaurants. Most of the businesses are owner operated, so take the time to stop and talk to the owners about town.
Education is important to Kent. As well as the public elementary school, which was recently renovated, it is home to three private preparatory schools, Kent School, South Kent School and Marvelwood School. Art is well represented in the many galleries downtown.
The town also offers old-fashioned ways to enjoy life such as hiking, biking, camping and fishing at State Parks and local parks. For those inclined, it even offers scenic drives. Those of us who live in Kent often comment how lucky we are to have such a great place to call home. Please enjoy our website to learn more about Kent.
ABOUT THE KENT TOWN SEAL
The Kent Town Seal has been around for many years, so long in fact that the name of its designer is lost to history. The seal is crest shaped with a bold banner across the Top saying: “KENT”. The body of the crest is divided into thirds, each section showing the development of the town. Across the entire midsection is an open book with the words “Settled 1720, Incorp. 1739”. The upper third is divided into two sections by a large diamond shaped arrowhead. The left corner contains a crown, a reminder of early sovereign rule; the right corner contains a cow and stone furnace, evoking important industries in Kent’s early days. The bottom third of the crest contains a large gear, a symbol of local industry. In 2001, the Kent Garden Club using brightly painted town seals constructed a large welcome sign at each of the four entrances to downtown Kent. We are proud of our seal and our town. Come see and enjoy Kent!