Letter to the Editor from Loreen Bradley: ‘No Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods’
Public hearing on June 2, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at the Bethel Municipal Center. Report by Paula Antolini May 31, 2015 11:30 PM EDT Letter […]
Month: May 2015
Senators McLachlan and Boucher: Raise Your Voices Against Tax Hikes
Call your legislators and governor. Legislative session only has five days to go. Report by Paula Antolini May 29, 2015 9:38PM EDT Senators McLachlan and […]
‘More Song and Story’ with Lenny Levine at the Bethel Public Library
Mr. Levine is a local professional musician and published writer whose songs have been recorded and performed by some of music’s greats: Diana Ross, The […]
Bethel Senior Information Fair “One Stop-Senior Shopping” Free Information, June 11
It is an event where you can get free information on a variety of information and agencies pertaining to senior citizens. There will be ‘give-a-ways’, […]
Connecticut Education Association: Enormous Student Data Disclosure Threatens Student Privacy
“School districts must safeguard children’s privacy, and they should never leave students and families in the dark when it comes to sharing sensitive student data,” […]
Bethel School District Possibly Cutting Four Positions to Meet New Budget
The cuts include three positions never filled, and a Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps position, in the Bethel School District. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Summer 2015 ‘Accessible Art’ Exhibitions, Cultural Alliance of Western CT, June 15 – August 13
This summer, three artists – Elisabeth Levy (Bethel), John Longobricco (Danbury), and Chris Plaisted (New Milford), joined by art students of the regional YMCA’s ESCAPE […]
Yankees/Mets Darryl Strawberry Comes to Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, May 29
Yes, THE Darryl Strawberry (former Mets and Yankees right fielder) is coming to share his story at Walnut Hill’s Bethel Campus Friday, May 29 at […]
Just Wish … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini May 25, 2015 10:26PM EDT […]
On Memorial Day 2015 Bethel Advocate Honors All Who Served
Memorial Day Tribute from Bethel Advocate Report and Photography by Paula Antolini May 25, 2015 2:50PM EDT (Click on photos to view larger.) On Memorial […]
VIDEO: Grilling Fire Safety Tips from the NFPA and Redding Fire & EMS Company #1
Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal […]
Bethel Legal Notices, May 8 to May 24, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini May 24, 2015 1:46PM EDT BETHEL: INVITATION TO BID […]
Bethel Fire Dept. ‘Old Forgotten’ 200-Year-Old Hand-Pumped Fire Engine Proudly Displayed in 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade
Watching the 200-year-old firetruck named “Old Forgotten” travel the route of the 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade down Greenwood Avenue, on May 17, 2015, had to […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Memorial Day Parade Was Spectacular!
The highlight of the parade this year was the 200-year-old hand-pumped fire engine “Old Forgotten,” displayed on a trailer by the Bethel Fire Department, a […]
Seven Facts About Memorial Day That You Might Not Know
Why we observe Memorial Day Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 5:09PM EDT Seven Facts About Memorial Day That You Might Not Know Memorial […]
Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Asks P&Z for More Time, Clock Is Ticking, Is Applicant Running Out of Time?
The July 23, 2015 closing date for hearing of crematorium application by the P&Z is looming. Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 12:21PM […]
Senator Boucher: Visit the Nature Centers All Around Connecticut to Promote the Environment
Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 8:49AM EDT Message from Senator Toni Boucher: Visit the Nature Centers All Around Connecticut to Promote the Environment […]
Codfish Cell Phone Tower Opponent, Letter to Editor: ‘Today It Is Our Neighborhood. Tomorrow It Could Be Yours.’
“This may look like our private fight, but really it’s about the future of all families in all neighborhoods,” wrote Gillean Reinders. Report by Paula […]
June Movies at the Bethel Public Library … Classic Fridays, New Release and Summer Movies!
Report by Paula Antolini May 21, 2015 8:38AM EST June Movies at the Library… Classic Fridays, New Release and Summer Movies! New Release McFarland […]
Byrd’s Books Summer Bookmark Contest, Artwork Due by May 30
Design a bookmark inspired by your favorite book! Report by Paula Antolini May 20, 2015 10:21PM EDT Byrd’s Books Summer Bookmark Contest By ABH Design […]
Got a Worn American Flag in Need of Retirement? Here are the Drop-Off Locations; Bethel: May 22-June 11
Come by and drop off flags that will be retired in an honorable manner. This event is free of charge and open to the public. […]
Bethel Residents and Business Owners Outraged Over Proposed Crematorium; Protest Rally May 23, Public Hearing June 9
The plan, which has been in the works for over a year now, has many in the community heated up. They believe the crematorium will be […]
Let It Rain … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini May 16, 2015 8:35AM EDT […]
Bethel Public Library Information About Important Changes to Interlibrary Loan Services
This summer the Connecticut State Library is implementing a major upgrade to ReQuest, the statewide library catalog. Due to this upgrade, the statewide catalog and […]
PHOTOS: Bethel High School Seniors, Class of 2015, Gather for Prom
Perfect weather for Bethel High School Senior Prom. Report and Photography by Paula Antolini May 15, 2015 10:40PM EDT Photo above: Bethel High School Principal […]
Bethel Businesses Owners: A Chance to Receive $100,000 Each in Grants (Part of $2 Million) That Will Be Given to 20 Small Businesses in the USA!
Applications must be submitted by June 5, 2015. Report by Paula Antolini May 14, 2015 3:09PM EDT MISSION MAIN STREET GRANTS Chase is giving a […]
Bethel Arts: Look What’s Happening in Bethel This Weekend!
From Watercolors to Cabaret…There’s a lot happening in May & June with Bethel Arts Events! Report by Paula Antolini May 14, 2015 1:25PM EDT Bethel […]
Saturday’s Protest Rally Gains Much Support to Oppose the Proposed Crematorium in Bethel’s Clarke Business Park
A group of residents, including the business owner of Skyzone (in Clarke Business Park) Edward Kim and his son, gathered along Greenwood Avenue in Bethel […]
PHOTOS: Bethel’s Proposed Crematorium is Already Causing Many Businesses to Leave Clarke Business Park
Many businesses and residents are worried about health issues and property values in Bethel because of the proposed crematorium in Clarke Business Park. Will This […]
A Recap of Bethel CT Proposed Crematorium Controversy in the Last Year
The Bethel crematorium controversy has grown in complexity from early last year, when the text amendment application was first submitted, then subsequently the building permit […]