Tolls, Taxes and Transportation, ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
I hate to say “I told you so,” but… Just as I’d predicted, Governor Malloy’s hand-picked Transportation Finance Panel has finally issued its recommendations for […]
Month: January 2016
Bethel and Redding Moms Continue Quest to Change Gun Control Policies at Caraluzzi’s and Beyond
What Really Happened with the Bethel Caraluzzi’s “Gun Control Boycott” Fiasco? Interviews with the Moms Who Decided to Take Action. Also view comments from our […]
Cultural Alliance of Western CT Announces 2016 Accessible Art Series, Feb. 1st
Premier Exhibitions Kick Off 9th Year on Feb. 1st with $10,000 Support from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Award – 32 Artists – 10 Sites – […]
Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty Call On CT Food Assoc. to Ban Open Carry Firearms in Stores
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) called on the Connecticut Food Association (CFA) to […]
Gun Show Garners Rave Reviews, Despite Newtown Gun Control Group Protests
NSSF: “The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show ®) rang up its second highest attendance total ever, attracting more […]
Bethel Public Schools Superintendent’s Recommended Education Budget 2016-2017
The district proposed budget is now posted on our website. I would encourage you to check it out to gather information about the budget priorities, […]
Advocating for Advocacy: Rep. Carter Aims to Help ALICE Residents
“Getting involved in the community opens your eyes to things you’ve never seen before,” shared State Rep. Dan Carter (R- 2) as he stood in front of […]
Bethel’s Portofino Restaurant and Wine Bar is Temporarily Closed Due to Flooding Damage
Louie Selmanti, business co-owner with Rocco Selmanti, the said the business will be closed for at least two weeks while repairs are in process but […]
Storm Jonas: ‘Special Weather Statement’ from National Weather Service
AN INTENSE SNOW BAND CONTINUES TO WORK NORTH INTO THE REGION THROUGH THE MID TO LATE MORNING…WITH SNOWFALL RATES OF 1 TO 3 INCHES PER […]
Bethel CTSART Is Prepared for Sheltering Pets Should and Outage Occur During the Snow Storm
In the possibility that the town loses power during this storm, Bethel and other surrounding towns in CT Region 5 (see map below) have trained […]
Snow Storm Emergency Evacuation Checklist for Families and Pets
Are You Prepared for an Emergency Evacuation? Are Your Pets? Will You Know What to Do and What to Bring? If you are forced to […]
Bethel Progress: New Residential Building Projects are Nearing Completion
Bethel is moving forward with several large residential building projects that are nearing completion. There will soon be affordable housing and luxury homes to choose […]
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut Seeks a Guest Curator
@287 Gallery, a project of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, recognized in the region as a destination for high quality exhibitions is seeking a […]
Sen. Boucher: In Case of Worsening Weather, Emergency Numbers and Info.
A winter storm is forecast to hit the state tomorrow. Just in case this storm causes more havoc than expected, I wanted to share these […]
Parents and Community Members: Stay Connected with Bethel Police Department “App”
The Bethel Police Department developed a wonderful free “app” which all parents, community members and caregivers should consider downloading on their mobile devices. Report by […]
Bethel Public Schools Closing & Delay Information, Automated Message System
For emergency announcements, SchoolMessenger notifications are sent out as soon as decisions are reached. Being on the notification list is not a substitute for monitoring […]
Save the Date: Team Greenlight Comedy Crew is Back with Comics Standing Up for Bethel Arts, Jan. 27
Looking for great local entertainment next Wednesday night? Come support Bethel Arts and plan on attending the special comedy presentation Christine O’Leary’s Team Greenlight Stand […]
Hazardous Weather, Winter Storm Predicted for Bethel
A potentially crippling winter storm is anticipated for portions of the mid-Atlantic Friday into early Saturday. Farther north, there is uncertainty in snowfall for the […]
Murphy Defends President Obama’s Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence
Today, during a U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science hearing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) defended President Obama’s executive actions on gun […]
Sen. Murphy Statement on Vote Against Bill Closing Door to Refugees
Murphy: “Keeping Connecticut families safe is my number one priority. This is a scary time, and I understand why the threats we face today feel […]
Traffic Detour: Daytime Closures of Second Avenue in Danbury, Jan. 20
Due to a new CT Department of Transportation (DOT) reconstruction project, Second Avenue in Danbury will be closed from Rowan Street to North Street (Route […]
FREE Disney Frozen Sing-Along at the Palace Danbury, Feb. 21
Two screenings, at 1:00pm and 4:00pm, will be open to the public for FREE, first-come, first-served. No reservations are required. Doors will open one-half hour […]
Sen. Boucher: The Feds About-Face on Education Policy
The Federal Government is now taking a backseat and acquiescing to local control in the education of our children through new laws outlined in P.L. […]
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Over 100 Protesters Attend Anti-Gun Violence Rally In Newtown
Carlos Matthew Soto said, “I am here because my sister was killed, she was one of the teachers and she shouldn’t have been killed in […]
Congratulations to the Bethel and Danbury Cheerleaders!!!
The USA Wildcats (organization name) “Senior Elite” Team (team name), several members from Bethel, won an at-large bid to the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida this […]
New “Hero Project” Group in Bethel Aims to Address CT Heroin and Opiate Addiction Problem, Bring Awareness, Save Lives
A small group of concerned citizens gathered in Bethel this past Sunday to brainstorm about how to bring awareness to the heroin and opiates addiction […]
This Monday We Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It is seen as a day to promote […]
Anti-Gun Rally Planned for Monday, Jan. 18, by Newtown Action Alliance and Others
The Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) will join with other groups on Monday, Jan. 18, to protest the Newtown-based National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) irresponsible marketing […]
Who Are the Members of Gov. Malloy’s Transportation Finance Panel? View Final Report
The Governor’s Transportation Finance Panel is a group of experts in transportation, finance, and economic development charged with examining funding options and developing recommendations that […]
Sen. Boucher Responds to Transportation Finance Panel’s Call to Raise $93 billion in Taxes
Boucher: “So, Connecticut, are you fed up? I am. Have you had enough? So have I. I will fight this proposal tooth and nail, and […]