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Housatonic presents winter sports awards
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (1695+ words) FALLS VILLAGE " Housatonic Valley Regional High School recognized its student-athletes for the 202526 winter season during an awards ceremony held Thursday, March 12. The following students were honored: JV MIP: Olivia Simonds/Keely Malone Heart & Hustle Award: Victoria Brooks JV MIP: Peyton…...
Former Kent School IT worker avoids prison in case involving students’ private photos
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (1766+ words) Daniel Clery, 49, of Brookfield, a former IT staff member at the boarding school, agreed to a plea deal that includes a 10-year suspended sentence, five years of probation and a requirement to register as a sex offender for 10 years. Clery…...
Region One to explore school consolidation
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (1753+ words) North Canaan Elementary School FALLS VILLAGE" Region One officials are beginning to explore possible consolidation of its K8 schools, as declining enrollment and shifting cost burdens prompt renewed discussion across the district's six towns. At its March 18 meeting, the All Board…...
Students give glimpse into Troutbeck Symposium projects
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1754+ words) From left: Connor Wambach, Rocco Famularo, Ben Van Wormer, Liam Gregory, Luke Feller, Charlie Merk, Oliver Ayer, teacher Rhonan Mokriski and Karen Vrotsos from the Scoville Memorial Library. SALISBURY " A group of Salisbury School students provided a preview of their…...
Snow days disrupt FFA Week, community service continues
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1734+ words) Hannah Johnson and Riley Mahaffey, vice president and president of the Housatonic Valley FFA, serve eggs and sausage during the FFA Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 26. FALLS VILLAGE " At the end of every February, the Housatonic Valley FFA celebrates National FFA…...
Schools weather snow closures with safety-first approach
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (1734+ words) Schools had three consecutive snow days last week. Winter has made its mark this year in the northeast, with local schools enduring record-long closures as crews have worked to manage cleanup efforts. In Webutuck Central School District, six snow days…...
Kent after-school program reinstated for another year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1805+ words) Kent Park and Recreation Commission Chairman Rufus de Rham, left, and Park and Recreation Director Matt Frasher confer during the Park and Recreation Commission's meeting Tuesday. KENT " The Park and Recreation Commission voted Tuesday, Feb. 3, to restore funding for staff…...
Hotchkiss students head to Carnegie Hall
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (732+ words) There's an old adage that asks, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" The answer is usually "practice, practice, practice." But for 27 Hotchkiss students, the answer will be boarding a chartered bus from Lakeville to New York City for the…...
FFA holiday store raises $115K
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (699+ words) Elizabeth Eisermann and Gregory Drumm bought their Christmas tree at the FFA holiday store last month. FALLS VILLAGE " The Housatonic Valley FFA holiday store closed out 2025 with a profit of $115,558. A total of 643 Christmas trees, 462 poinsettias and 798 wreaths were sold,…...
Swimmers make waves
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (1338+ words) Housatonic Valley Regional High School's varsity swim team hosted a meet against Shepaug Valley High School on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Shepaug's team was notably larger, putting forth four relay teams to HVRHS's one relay team. Individually, all swimmers competed with determination....