The Proposed New Bethel Police Station is About More Than Location, Size or Cost
We will soon be voting on approval of a new police station in Bethel Connecticut. The referendum date is December 17, 2015. I urge residents […]
Month: December 2015
PHOTOS: Fifteen Reasons Why Bethel Needs a New Police Station
If you have not taken the tour of the Bethel Police Station yet I suggest you do so, it is an eye-opener. Once you see […]
VIDEO from Local Officials: Vote YES on Dec. 17 for the New Bethel Police Station
View video message posted by political activist leader Bill Hillman of the group “Bethel Police Station – YES.” Report by Paula Antolini December 12, 2015 […]
The Budget Special Session: Using a Bucket when You Need to Fix the Leaky Roof
When you have a leaky roof, you can’t fix it with a bucket. You have to stop the leak at its source, which is where […]
Justice Scalia Said Black Students Belong in Slower-Track Schools
During a hearing of major case about affirmative action, Fisher v. University of Texas, on Wednesday, *Justice Antonin Scalia made a controversial statement regarding black […]
So Many Things to Do in Bethel This Weekend!
View the list of events in Bethel this weekend. You are sure to find something to your taste! And be sure to support the Bethel […]
Gov. Malloy Announced Today CT State Will Ban Firearm Sales to Those on Govt. Watch Lists
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his intention to sign a first-in-the-nation executive order that will allow firearm permits to be denied to those on […]
No Child Left Behind Nears End – Congress Passes New Education Law ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’ (ESSA) with Stand-Alone Listing for Music!
On December 9, the United States Senate passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) [S. 1177] by a final vote count of 85 to 12, […]
VIDEO: Referendum for Proposed Bethel Police Station Set for Dec. 17th
“To consider and take action upon a recommendation of the Bethel Board of Selectmen and approved by the Bethel Board of Finance to appropriate a […]
Blumenthal, Murphy to Call on Congress to Close the Dangerous ‘Terror Gap’
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will urge Congressional Republicans to stand up to the misguided efforts of the […]
The Bethel High School String Orchestra and Chamber Singers Performed “Impressions of Brazil & Argentina” in Concert on Dec. 7
Libertango, Tango Noir, Tico Tico, Aria Cantilena from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Tudo Bem, Oblivion, Desafinado, and Ave Verum Corpus are concert selections the Bethel High […]
Town of Bethel Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office, Dec. 7
The Town of Bethel’s Oath of Office Ceremony for Newly Elected Officials took place Monday, December 7, 2015, in the Bethel Middle School Auditorium, David […]
OPINION: The Futility of “No Child Left Behind” by Frances Pulle
To believe that early intervention (Headstart), Race to the Top, Common Core, conditional tenure, mentoring, more money, parental activism, intensive tutoring, technology, punitive measures, business […]
Rep. Carter, Giegler, Harding and Sen. McLachlan: Help Us Help the Salvation Army this Season
We will be ringing a bell at Walmart in Danbury this Wednesday, December 9th, from noon until 1:00 p.m. Report by Paula Antolini December 7, […]
President Barack Obama Addressed the Nation About Terrorism, Dec. 6
Obama: “To begin with, Congress should act to make sure no one on a no-fly list is able to buy a gun … We also need […]
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American […]
Hanukkah or Chanukah the “Festival of Lights” Begins Tonight
The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the kindling of a nine-branched menorah, known in Hebrew as the hanukiah. On each of the holiday’s eight nights, another […]
Shop for One-of-a-Kind Artist-Made Ornaments at the Jim Felice “Sleigh Stop” Trailer Box Project, Dec. 13
The best part: 100% of ornament proceeds go to Ann’s Place, a compassionate non-profit that provides cancer patients and their families with a wealth of […]
Bethel Arts Presents ‘Reflections’ a Mixed Media Exhibit Featuring Local Artists, Dec. 12 to Jan. 15
Opening reception: December 12, 6-9:00 p.m. at Bethel ArtSpace, 91 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini December 4, 2015 8:20AM EDT Bethel Arts […]
Sen. McLachlan, State Reps. Carter, Giegler, Harding & Smith: Donate to Connecticut’s Veterans in Need
Connecticut State Senator Michael McLachlan, State Representatives Dan Carter, Jan Giegler, Stephen Harding and Richard Smith in cooperation with the Errera Community Care Center of […]
In Wake of Another Shooting, Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty, Larson to Condemn GOP Refusal to Take Action & Prevent Gun Violence
Tomorrow, just two days after the shooting in San Bernardino that killed 14 people and left 21 others wounded, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. […]
Swearing In Ceremony for Bethel Elected Officials Is at BMS on Dec. 7
The Ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. with a dessert reception to follow. The public is invited to join us for this celebration. Report by Paula […]
CT Gov. Dannel Malloy — Stonewalling an Investigation by Connecticut’s State Elections Enforcement Commission
When Connecticut Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy accepted $6.5 million in taxpayer funds to pay for this 2014 gubernatorial campaign he signed a contract promising not […]
Senator Murphy Statement on Shooting in San Bernadino
Murphy: “As we await the facts from the chaos on the ground, I can only pray that America’s leaders will do something – anything – […]
Sen. Boucher: A ‘Mansion Tax’? Seriously?
The Connecticut “mansion tax” would add a statewide property tax on high-end homes above and beyond the municipal property taxes already paid by property owners. […]
Save the Date: The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball is March 19
The Barnum Ball is the Bethel Education Foundation’s biggest annual fundraising event and is attended by parents, educators and community members. Report by Paula Antolini […]
UPDATE / BREAKING NEWS / NATIONAL: 14 Dead, Two Suspects Killed, 17 Wounded, 10 Critical, in San Bernardino, California Mass Shooting
Tips lead the police on a high speed chase 4 1/2 hours later which resulted in the shooting of two suspects, a man Syed Rizwan […]
Reminder: Today’s the Day! Bethel $20 Tuesday! Check Out These Deals!
What is $20 Tuesday? A program for people who love to shop and want to support their community. Did you know… that if every household […]
Reminder: Public Hearing Tonight on Funding of $13,492,000 for Proposed Bethel Police Station
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Bethel, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 […]