Metro-North and LIRR in Full Compliance with Federal Safety Advisory
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that as a result of work completed in March 2014 in response to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Emergency […]
Month: June 2015
Rep. Gail LaVielle: A Note on Loose Ends: Remnants of the 2015 Legislative Session
“Although both chambers of the General Assembly did vote by a narrow margin last week to pass a biennial budget (which I vocally opposed) a […]
Family Storytimes at Bethel Public Children’s Library, June 13
The program includes storybook readings and a short book-themed video or craft. Report by Paula Antolini June 6, 2015 4:51PM EDT Family Storytimes at Bethel […]
Sen. Boucher: You Had Enough? Tell Gov. Malloy to Stop Tax Hikes
We need to put a stop to Connecticut’s new disastrous spending and taxing plan and urge Governor Malloy to veto this budget. Report by Paula […]
Proposed Crematory: Notice of Rescheduled Planning & Zoning Meeting
Report by Paula Antolini June 6, 2015 3:49PM EDT Proposed Crematory: Notice of Rescheduled Planning & Zoning Meeting Proposed Crematory, 12 Trowbridge Drive **Notice of […]
The Budget’s End Did Not Justify the Means, ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
“Any budget that narrowly passes the House 73-70 and the Senate 19-17 in an ‘emergency vote’ without debate bears closer scrutiny, especially in a state […]
Rep. Dan Carter: Keeping the Public Informed on Cell Towers
“If signed into law by the governor, Senate Bill 568 (passed by the Senate on May 20 and the House on June 2) will have […]
Bethel Relay For Life ‘Relay Recess’ Event is June 11
The Relay Recess program provides students, teachers, and administrators the opportunity to become superheroes in their own communities by celebrating people who have battled cancer, […]
Bethel Legal Notices, June 5 to June 8, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini June 8, 2015 8:45AM EDT BETHEL: LEGAL NOTICE The […]
Legislative Town Hall Meeting at the Bethel Public Library, June 24
Due to the popularity of a similar event held here in March, State Representatives Dan Carter and Stephen Harding, along with State Senators Toni Boucher […]
Trickle Down Effect of Big Businesses Leaving State Would be Devastating
“If GE were to leave our state it would truly be a disaster of epic proportions…it would trigger a massive economic earthquake with Fairfield at […]
Bethel’s First Saturdays’ Pro Access Color Fest Comes to Bethel, June 6
Color Fest This Saturday, June 6, 2015, 12-2 p.m. Report by Paula Antolini June 6, 2015 7:13AM EDT Bethel’s First Saturdays’ Pro Access Color Fest […]
Powerful Words from Bethel Residents at CT Siting Council Meeting About Controversial Codfish Hill Cell Tower
This hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of title 16 in the Connecticut General Statutes and of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act upon an […]
UPDATE: Bethel Home Fire Victim Identified, Fire Determined ‘Incendiary,’ Investigation Ongoing
After a preliminary investigation into the cause and origin of the fire, investigators were able to determine an area of origin and a resulting cause. […]
CT Children’s Injury Prevention Center, CTDOT, Blumenthal, Murphy, Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness About Kids in Hot Cars
Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy will join members of Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center and Connecticut Department of Transportation to announce the launch […]
For Artists, Arts Programs, Educators: Cultural Alliance of Western CT Hosts Regional Small Grant Info Session, June 11
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) has developed a new Regional Initiative Small Grant program (REGI) in partnership with its nine Designated Regional Service […]
Senator Murphy Introduces ‘Buy American’ Amendment to Defense Authorization Bill
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today announced he filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that strengthens Buy American requirements for the U.S. […]
Knickerbocker and Straiton Seek Democratic Nomination to Run for Reelection
Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 9:43PM EDT Knickerbocker and Straiton Seek Democratic Nomination to Run for Reelection Bethel, CT – June 3, 2015 […]
Senator Boucher: Highest Retroactive Tax Increase in History is followed by the Second Highest Tax Increase
Boucher: “Insanity is the doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 7:21PM EDT […]
Bethel Legal Notices, May 25 to June 4, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 6:40PM EDT BETHEL: INVITATION TO BID […]
Breaking News: One Man Dead in Early Morning Fire in Bethel, June 4
Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 12:33PM EDT One Man Dead in Early Morning Fire in Bethel, June 4 Bethel Advocate recently reported on […]
Rep. Harding Applauds Bills that Protect Students and Young Adults
H.B.6907 co-sponsored by Rep. Harding, would safeguard Connecticut’s students against crippling debt by enabling the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) to refinance eligible […]
Senator Boucher: (Part 2) President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
Metro North will be installing video and audio recording devices in railcars, and will install positive train control – beginning as a pilot program this […]
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 June 2, 2015 4:31PM EDT […]
Senator Boucher: A Break through Moment in Education Testing
“We are proposing a change in state law that will replace this controversial SBAC test with a nationally recognized college readiness assessment,” said Boucher. Report […]
‘Summer Getaways Without the Traffic’ from Talking Transportation, Jim Cameron
Six million people visit the Cape each year, four million of them in the summer and fall. And on most summer weekends they all seem […]
Learn Effective Negotiation Strategies at the Bethel Public Library
Attend a free workshop, led by business development professional and corporate trainer Oscar Romero, to learn and practice effective negotiation strategies that can be useful […]
Where Have All the Sandy Hook Memorials Gone? An Interview with Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra
“The memorials only came because of the deaths of 26 children and adults” said Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra. Report by Paula Antolini June 1, […]
Senator Boucher: President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
As the 2015 legislative session steams forward, major transportation initiatives are about to be voted on, including proposals that concern mass transit. Report by Paula […]
PHOTOS: Special Dedication Ceremony of Blue Star Memorial Marker and Garden in Bethel
A beautiful custom garden with specially chosen plantings and a small stone patio with a granite bench, now sits proudly in Bethel honoring those who […]