Bethel Resident Has Issue with News Times Writers’ Interpretations of First Amendment
How Do We Interpret the First Amendment? Does Florida Ex-Professor James Tracy Have a First Amendment Right to Call the Sandy Hook Tragedy ‘Fiction’? Report […]
Month: February 2016
Lesson Learned? On Opening Day of Legislative Session, Rep. Carter Reflects on GE’s Departure
“Missing from the Governor’s budget address on this year’s Opening Day of the legislative session was any mention of GE’s departure from the State. Of […]
Newtown Action Alliance Says ‘Thank You’ to 8 Companies Banning Guns
See which companies said no to guns. Today the Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) posted a “Thank You,” on their Facebook page, to 8 companies who […]
Gov. Malloy to Partially Activate State Emergency Operations Center Due to Weather Forecast
“We are monitoring this winter weather diligently, and because of the timing of this storm, I am calling for the partial activation of the state […]
Gov. Malloy Introduces Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is sponsoring legislation designed to protect the victims of domestic violence by prohibiting possession of firearms for […]
Rep. Dan Carter Commemorates the Opening of the 2016 Legislative Session
This Opening Ceremony and Joint Convention that heard Governor Malloy’s “State of the State Address” marked the beginning of Rep. Carter’s sixth legislative session overall. […]
Bethel Public Schools Are Closed Today Due to Snowstorm
Bethel Public Schools: “Given the timing of the weather, the Bethel Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 5, 2016. Be safe!” Report […]
Sen. Boucher: An Optimistic Start on Opening Day; Hope for a Change in Direction May be on the Horizon
Boucher: “Today in the State of the State Address, the Governor seem to be speaking from the Republican playbook and using many of its proposals […]
Letter from Newtown Action Alliance Urges All Newtown Business Owners to Ban Guns in their Establishments; CCDL Responds
The CCDL (Connecticut Citizens Defense League) responded to a Feb. 3rd Hartford Courant article entitled “Gun Safety Group Calls For Newtown Businesses To Ban Firearms” that referred to an […]
Bethel Volunteer Fire Dept. Responded to House Fire That Caused Power Outages on Route 58, Feb. 3
Part of a large tree had fallen on electrical wires and ignited a transformer causing a house fire and pulling the wires off the home […]
Save the Date: Fourth Annual Bethel Public Schools Parent University, Feb. 24
Parent University is a FREE educational program, offered by Bethel Public Schools, for parents and caregivers. Parent University provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to […]
Bethel Will Receive $319,351.99 in Town Aid Road Grants for Fiscal Year 2016
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the release of the second of two $30 million installments of Town Aid Road funding for cities and towns […]
Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Launch Statewide Series of Town Hall Forums
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced that in the coming weeks they will launch another series of town hall forums […]
Brookfield Police Have Arrested Two Bank Robbery Suspects with Help of Danbury PD, Narcotics Task Force and Homeland Security
In suspects possession at the time of their arrest, police recovered $8,077 in US currency, including one or more bills with serial numbers recorded by […]
Fairfield County ‘Giving Day’ is March 10, ‘Give Where You Live’
Fairfield County’s Giving Day is a powerful 24-hour online fundraising competition that unites our community around local causes close to your heart. Last year, this […]
New! Coloring for Adults at the Bethel Public Library! Feb 11, 18, March 10, 12
The latest trend is coloring for adults! It reduces stress, trains your brain to focus, helps with fine motor skills and gives you a chance […]
Bethel Police Issue Warning About Vehicle Theft in Downtown Area
All residents are advised to please keep their vehicles locked and also refrain from leaving your keys within vehicles while they are parked or for […]
Republican Emanuela Palmares Announces Her Candidacy for State Representative, Danbury
Palmares announced this week that she is seeking the Republican nomination for State Representative of Danbury’s 110th District. Report by Paula Antolini February 2, 2016 […]
Trending on Facebook, Iowa Caucuses: Ted Cruz Projected as GOP Winner, Hillary Clinton as Democratic Winner
Facebook: “Cruz received 28 percent of the vote with 100 percent of precincts reporting Monday. Donald Trump got 24 percent. Clinton won a narrow victory […]
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Early Spring! Groundhog Day 2016
“Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses centuries, its origins clouded in the […]
Sandy Hook Memorial Mural at Newtown High School is Covered, Upsets Students
A mural in Newtown High School (NHS), in tribute to the Sandy Hook tragedy, is a form of art therapy that was meant to bring […]
Today Marks the First Day of Black History Month; CT History Resources
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central […]
Sen. Boucher: Blame Game as a Political Strategy ‘Never Be Responsible for Anything That Goes Wrong, Bad Decisions or Actions You Take’
Senator Boucher: “Enough is enough. The Governor is well into his second term. The state is in poor fiscal health and getting worse, with billion […]