Kent South End celebrates more than a decade of neighborhood growth, improvements

In its 12 years, the loosely organized Kent South End Friends of the Village solidified into Kent South End, headed by neighborhood resident Doria Daniels. Participants and supporters met April 22 at Kent’s American Legion for a dinner, fellowship and celebration of the Thomas-Anderson Memorial Garden, located on Walnut Street.

Whatever name people know it by, the group has amassed an impressive resume. Besides recording data of the South End’s 180-year history, its members have realized their vision of enhancing the historic South End through partnerships with a number of local organizations: