Brookfield Police: Arrest Made in Catalytic Converter Theft Investigation
Report by Paula Antolini, November 23 2022, 6:08PM EDT Press Release 11/22/22 In January of this year, the Town of Brookfield began to experience a […]
CT Secretary of State Unofficial Results of Election 2022
Report by Paula Antolini, November 9, 2022, 6:30AM EDT Results by Town – Bethel ( *Unofficial Results ) Precincts Reported: 4 of 4 (100.00%) | Ballot Paper GOVERNOR […]
Changes to the Bethel Advocate: Letter from the Editor
Report by Paula Antolini, November 1, 2022, 12:52PM EDT LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Changes to the Bethel Advocate: Letter from the Editor I am always […]
Bethel ‘Trick or Treat Street’ Halloween Weekend Event was a Huge Success! Were You Spotted? View Winners of Adult and Children’s Costume Contest
Report by Paula Antolini, October 29, 2022, 8:55PM EDT Beautiful sunny fall weather brought large crowds to Bethel for its annual Bethel “Trick or Treat […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce Sued for Wrongful Termination by Former Director Brad Koltz
Report by Paula Antolini, October 29, 2022, 10:43AM EDT Brad (Bradley) Koltz, Former Director of the Bethel Chamber of Conmerce, has filed a lawsuit against […]
Dan Carter Chosen by Republican Caucus in Bethel to Run for First Selectman
Report by Paula Antolini, October 26, 2022, 9:42AM EDT Press release: Bethel, CT – Former State Representative Dan Carter has been chosen by a Caucus […]
‘Spoopy Drag Queen’ Part of Entertainment at Bethel Ct Pride’s Youth Halloween Party for Middle and High Schoolers, Held at Bethel First Congregational Church, Oct. 29
Report by Paula Antolini, October 25, 2022, 6:13PM EDT · FROM BETHEL CT PRIDE: Party REGISTRATION is OPEN!! Bethel CT Pride’s Youth Halloween parties are […]
Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Oct. 25 Includes Public Hearing RBA Realty 70 Stony Hill Rd.
Report by Paula Antolini, October 24, 2022, 2:50PM EDT Planning & Zoning Commission AgendaOctober 25th 2022 Bethel Municipal CenterMeeting Room D 7:00pm And ZOOMTo join […]
Obituary: Dolores (Bertozzi) Michael, 92, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2022, 8:47AM EDT Dolores (Bertozzi) Michael December 7, 1929 ~ October 13, 2022 (age 92) Dolores (Bertozzi) Michael, 92, of Bethel, wife […]
Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tonight Includes Public Hearings, Whitney Road, Millbrook Road, Diamond Ave. Zone Change, TOD Overlay Zone, Map Amendment R-20 to Rte 6 Zone, More
Report by Paula Antolini, October 11, 2022, 9:22AM EDT TOWN of BETHEL LAND USE DEPARTMENT Planning & Zoning Commission AgendaOctober 11th 2022 Bethel Municipal CenterMeeting […]
Bethel Board of Selectman Special Meeting (also on Zoom) Tonight Includes Appointment of Acting First Selectman
Report by Paula Antolini, October 11, 2022, 8:19AM EDT BOARD OF SELECTMENClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: (203) 794-8501 Richard […]
Other Connecticut Towns Have Removed or Are Banning ‘Crumb Rubber’ or ‘Synthetic’ Turf Fields, Bethel Just Installed One
Report by Paula Antolini, October 10, 2022, 9:54PM EDT Tonight the Grand Opening of the Bethel Public Schools Turf Field was celebrated. As we mentioned […]
Will Duff to seek GOP nomination for First Selectman of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, October 10, 2022, 9:21PM EDT Former State Representative Will Duff intends to seek the Republican nomination for First Selectman of Bethel […]
Several Controversial Multiple-Unit Projects Will Be Discussed at the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tonight, also on Zoom
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2022, 11:45AM EDT TOWN of BETHEL LAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 […]
Connecticut REALTORS Endorse Toni Boucher
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2022, 10:46AM EDT Toni Boucher, candidate in the 26th State Senate District, has received the endorsement of the Connecticut […]
Bethel Resident Files Suit Against Straiton, Others for Charter Violations and Abuse of Process
Report by Paula Antolini, September 21, 2022, 10:21AM EDT Suit filed on Sept. 19, 2022 against Richard Straiton and the Town of Bethel for assuming […]
Sal’z Pizza Bethel Has Announced It Is ‘Permanently Closed’
Report by Paula Antolini, August 31, 2022, 6:18PM EDT Sal’z Pizza Bethel, located at 211 Greenwood Avenue in Dolan Plaza, has issued the following statement: […]
Town of Bethel Sets New Public Hearing Date for Tax Stabilization Ordinance Due to Mistake in Posting the Legal Notice
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2022, 1:05P EDT According to the Bethel Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting minutes for July 21, 2022, the Town […]
Where Do Candidates for CT State Rep., Jenn Lewis (R) and Raghib Allie-Brennan (D) Stand on the Controversial Issues? How Will They Represent Us?
Report by Paula Antolini, Aug. 23, 2022, 11:02PM EDT In the past few months The Bethel Advocate sent both candidates for this year’s CT State […]
Battle to Save the Bethel Garden Continues: ‘Help Save Land’ to Keep Master Gardener Offices and Demonstration Garden Open!
Report by Paula Antolini, August 23, 2022, 7:15PM EDT Wesley Meeker has created a change.org petition in the continuing fight to help keep the Bethel […]
First Selectman Knickerbocker’s Resignation Announcement to the Town of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 4:54PM EDT Message to the Town of Bethel from the First Selectman Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am […]
Breaking News: First Selectman Knickerbocker Leaving Bethel to Accept Position as Wilton Town Administrator, Sept. 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 1:21PM EDT At last night’s Wilton Board of Selectman (BOS) Special Meeting, the Board voted unanimously to appoint […]
HELP FIND LOUIE: $5000 Reward to Find Dog Missing for 26 days; Dogs ‘are the gate keepers to our soul, our protectors’
Report by Paula Antolini, August 16, 2022, 11:59AM EDT A beloved family dog went missing from Shelton, CT, on July 21 and the owner, Jason […]
P&Z Commission Public Hearing Tonight, In-Person and via Zoom: Whitney Road Multiple-Unit Structure and Cindy Lane 8-30g Project
Report by Paula Antolini, August 9, 2022, 5:01PM EDT TOWN of BETHEL, LAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 […]
P&Z Public Hearings for Whitney Road and Cindy Lane 8-30g Multiple-Unit Projects Are Via ‘ZOOM PLATFORM ONLY’ Due to ‘Covid Cases in the Municipality’ said Bethel Health Director Vasile
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2022, 11:49PM EDT The Planning & Zoning Commission announced that their “continued Public Hearings” for the Whitney Road and […]
After 10 Years in Bethel, UConn Master Gardener Offices and Demonstration Garden Are Being Forced to Vacate the Premises Aug. 1st. They Are Asking for Your Help.
Report by Paula Antolini, July 12, 2022, 8:27AM EDT Bethel appears to be losing a wonderful UConn Master Gardener Demonstration Vegetable Garden and valuable learning […]
Town of Bethel, CT, NOTICE OF REFERENDUM: To Vote to Approve ‘Not More Than $1.4 Million’ to Complete the Police Dept. Firing Range; July 26th Referendum
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2022, 7:27PM EDT Tomorrow in a referendum vote, Bethel residents will vote to approve, or not approve, “not more […]
Town of Bethel Announces the ‘Sustainable Bethel Commission’
Report by Paula Antolini, July 14, 2022, 4:21PM EDT ANNOUNCING THE SUSTAINABLE BETHEL COMMISSION Recently the Board of Selectman confirmed the SUSTAINABLE BETHEL COMMISSION which is a […]
It’s a Girl! Bloodhound Donated to Bethel Police Dept. to Train for Tracking, Needs a Name
Report by Paula Antolini, July 14, 2022, 11:01AM EDT Bethel Police Department: IT’ S A GIRL!!!! Please help us name our new girl. She is […]
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief William Halstead Dies After Fire Call, View Wake and Funeral Arrangements
Report by Paula Antolini, July 13, 2022, 7:03PM EDT ***** ANNOUNCEMENT about the passing of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Chief William Halstead. […]