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Month: February 2016

Opinion: Re-electing State Rep. Harding Is Highest Priority, He Epitomizes Love for America and CT, Motivates Millennial Generation

February 29, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 178

“Steve epitomizes what’s great about his generation — love for America and Connecticut — but a genuine concern and dislike for what’s happened to America […]

Notice: Town of Bethel Public Hearing March 15th To Discuss Its 2016 Small Cities Program Application

February 29, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 2

The Town is proposing to submit an Application under the Public Housing Modernization category for Renovations and Improvements at Reynolds Ridge Senior Housing Phase II. […]

Bethel’s ‘The Toy Room’ Store Now Sells Online, Will Have Much More to Offer

February 28, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 52

Head to The Toy Room’s new website and purchase your favorite items and have them delivered to your home…or choose their free pick-up service.   […]

‘Democracy in Action,’ A Thank You from Sen. Boucher

February 26, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 99

Boucher: “Your testimony will help make the case in Hartford that seniors should be able to keep the social security benefits they earned.  With the […]

Michael Morris Exhibit Opening at Bethel Artspace, March 5

February 26, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 203

Bethel Arts will be hosting Michael Morris’ exhibit from March 5 – April 10, 2016.  The opening reception will be on March 5th from 6-8pm at the Artspace, 91 Greenwood […]

Eversource CT Estimated Restoration Times, 11 p.m. for Bethel; 305 Customers Still Without Power

February 26, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 179

Eversource reports 305 customers are still without power out of 8515 customers served, but now has an estimated time to complete repairs and restore power […]

Downed Power Lines Force a Location Change for the Walnut Hill Community Church Memorial Service to Honor Donald R. Machir

February 25, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 123

Due to downed power lines on Walnut Hill Road from last night’s storm, the memorial service taking place to honor Don R. Machir tonight, previously […]

Parents: Bethel School Buses Running Late Today Due to Road Conditions

February 25, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 81

All Bethel school buses are expected to be running late today due to road conditions from last night’s storm and Berry and Rockwell buses running […]

Sen. Murphy to Deliver ‘Voices of Victims’ Speech in U.S. Senate to Honor Victims of Gun Violence & Call for Action

February 25, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 122

Following yet another shooting spree, this time in Kalamazoo, MI, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will today deliver a “Voices of Victims” speech on the […]

New ‘Bethel Citizens’ University’ … First Selectman Knickerbocker Asks for Your Opinion

February 25, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 162

First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker has just issued the following statement on social media, asking if citizens think a new ‘Bethel Citizens’ University’ is a good […]

Bethel Schools Are Open, Some Roads Are Not, Bethel Police Said

February 25, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 0

Yes school is in session today, OPEN, for Bethel Public Schools.  We have not received any closures information but we checked with the Bethel Police […]

Storm Wreaked Havoc in Bethel, Numerous Eversource Customers Still Without Power, Feb. 25

February 25, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 126

There are still 632 customers without power in Bethel, seven percent of the total 8515 customers served. See latest outage map below.   Report by […]

NWS Forecast for Bethel: Hazardous Weather, Severe Thunderstorms, Strong Wind Advisory, Gusts Up to 50MPH, Feb. 24

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 103

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST THURSDAY, SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 30 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EST THURSDAY, ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES. DIFFICULTY DRIVING […]

Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Committee Passage of Opioids Legislation

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 57

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding a unanimous 22-0 vote that was taken in the Public Health Committee this morning […]

Watch Baby Chicks Hatch at Holbrook Farm Today!

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 39

Looking for something to do on this dreary rainy day?  We just received news that the baby chicks are hatching right now at Holbrook Farm!  […]

Connecticut Police Launch #MoveOverCT Campaign to Enforce Emergency Vehicles Law

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 135

Motor vehicles struck and killed 476 officers since 1960. This week Connecticut Police are kicking off the “MOVE OVER & SLOW DOWN” campaign to remind […]

What Are the Highest and Lowest Acceptance Rates in Colleges & Universities in America? When Are Applications Due?

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 153

Know which schools are still accepting applications or deadlines have passed, which have low or high acceptance rates.   Report by Paula Antolini February 24, […]

Seniors: Are You Aware of All the Numerous Local Discounts Available to You?

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 85

If you are a senior are you taking advantage of all the discounts available? View some of the local offers here.   Report by Paula […]

Boucher: Help Eliminate the Personal Income Tax on Social Security Benefits

February 24, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 118

Boucher: “Would you like to see the personal income tax on social security benefits eliminated?  So would I.  A public hearing has been scheduled for […]

Connecticut State Police K-9s Receive Body Armor

February 23, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 93

Connecticut State Police’s K9 Arek and K-9 Union have received their bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested […]

Twenty-Year Bethel Police Captain James Patrick O’Hara Passed Away Feb. 21

February 23, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 108

James Patrick O’Hara, age 72, a lifelong resident of Bethel, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Regional Hospice Center, Danbury. He was a Police Officer […]

CT DOT Notice: Construction to Begin in Feb. on Route 57, Route 136 at Clinton Avenue in Westport

February 23, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 0

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a project to improve the intersection at Route 57 and Route 136 at Clinton Avenue in Westport. The […]

Snow Weather Forecast; Bethel Public Schools on Early Dismissal Schedule, Feb. 23

February 23, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 115

Bethel Public Schools: Early Dismissal Today.   Report by Paula Antolini February 23, 2016 8:31AM EDT   Snow Weather Forecast; Bethel Public Schools on Early […]

Fire Department Issues Safety Message About Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

February 22, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 0

Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a topic about which nobody can be complacent. We’ve witnessed numerous near-misses in our community. Have working CO detectors. Know how […]

CDC Report: Formaldehyde in Laminate Flooring Causes Higher Cancer Risk Than Previously Stated

February 22, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 105

The CDC said the risk from formaldehyde in laminate flooring was more than stated in it’s earlier report from Feb. 10th, and consumers were three […]

Judge to Hear Argument to Dismiss Lawsuit From Sandy Hook Victims’ Families Against Gun Manufacturer

February 22, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 124

On Monday afternoon, Feb. 22nd, Bridgeport Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis will hold a hearing to determine whether or not a lawsuit should move forward, that […]

Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut Receives Federal Certification of Effectively Eliminating Veteran Homelessness

February 20, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 171

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the federal government has certified Connecticut as having effectively ended homelessness among veterans.  Just the second state in […]

Gov. Malloy Introduces Legislation to Adopt and Modernize Parking Signs for People with Disabilities

February 20, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 102

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has introduced legislation designed to modernize the signage that designates reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities.  […]

FCC Moves to ‘Unlock the Box’ to Spur Competition, Choice and Innovation in Set-Top and App Marketplace

February 20, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 168

The Federal Communications Commission today approved a proposal that would tear down anti-competitive barriers and pave the way for software, devices, and other innovative solutions […]

Ridgefield Aldrich Museum Features Only All-Digital Paintings for First Time

February 19, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 146

“Painting in Four Takes” is a new exhibit at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum that is comprised of four separate individual painting exhibitions containing only […]

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  • Unanimous Endorsement of Toni Boucher for the Republican 26th Senate District Seat

    Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2022, 9:11A EDT Congratulations to Toni Boucher for receiving the unanimous endorsement for the Republican nomination for State Senate […]

  • NWS: Severe Thunderstorms, Damaging Winds, Large Hail, Possible Isolated Tornado, Expected This Afternoon Into Early Tonight

    Report by Paula Antolini, May 16, 2022, 2:50PM EDT SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is […]

  • Bethel Trench Collapse Traps Worker; FD Rescue; LifeStar Helicopter Transport to Yale New Haven Hospital, Worker in Serious Condition

    Report by Paula Antolini, May 11, 2022, 11:54PM EDT At approximately 1:07 p.m. today Stony Hill and Bethel Volunteer Fire Departments were alerted to a […]

  • Governor Lamont Signs Budget That Includes the Largest Tax Cut in Connecticut History

    Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 5:42PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal […]

  • Attention Parents and Citizens: OPEN FORUM Discussion About ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) in Schools, May 16th

    Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 10:15AM EDT There is presently much controversy over school curriculum, namely Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Critical Race […]

BETHEL TRAIN TRACKS REPAIR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQwvJqHlr5Y&list=UU1b6GBgfgx1Z9VK9MgciBHQ

ITALIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_DIeFGEh6A

Fire Consumes Historic 1700’s “Daniel Hickok House” in Bethel CT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FTZOoxYkmA&t=440s

GOVERNOR NED LAMONT VISITS BETHEL CT

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