CT Eleven-Year-Old Cheerleader Passes Away After Sudden Illness
It’s every parent’s nightmare. A sudden illness claimed the life of eleven-year-old Teagan Hawkins of Cheshire, CT, on Wednesday. She was a student of Doolittle […]
Month: March 2016
TRENDING: ‘Ideal Conceal’ Gun Made to Look Like Cell Phone Causing Concern
The company ‘Ideal Conceal’ has developed a prototype for a gun that “is ingeniously is designed to look like a smartphone, yet with one click […]
DEEP WARNING: HIGH Forest Fire Danger Level for March 31, 2016
The DEEP’s Forest Fire Control Office urges all who enjoy the use of Connecticut’s parks, forests and open spaces, to use fires with caution and […]
Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Hail Committee Approval of Second Chance 2.0 and Temporary Restraining Order Legislation
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman are applauding the approval today in the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee of two pieces of legislation […]
Bethel Native Raghib Allie-Brennan Announces Candidacy for 2nd State Assembly District
Bethel native Raghib Allie-Brennan announced today that he will seek the Democratic Party nomination to run for election in the 2nd State Assembly District, which […]
Yale Divinity Student and Marine Veteran, Bethel’s Thomas Burke Announces Candidacy for CT State Rep., District 2
Thomas Burke is proud to announce his candidacy for Connecticut State Representative of District 2, which includes parts of Bethel, Newtown, Redding, and Danbury. […]
CT DOT Bridgework Project Recently Began in Redding and Danbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently began two projects to replace failing bridges in our district. The Route 53 bridge over the Saugatuck River will […]
Legislators Boucher, Carter and Shaban Hear Concerns of Redding Residents
With the FY16 deficit mitigation now passed through the House, most of the discussion centered around the state budget, state spending, and the continuing tax and regulatory assault […]
Sen. Murphy, Health Experts and Advocates Push for New Legislation to Prevent Lead Poisoning in CT, March 29
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will visit NeighborWorks New Horizons (NWNH) – a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods and providing safe, affordable homes to Connecticut […]
Breaking News: U.S. Capitol Complex on Lockdown, Shots Fired Near Visitor’s Center, One Officer Shot
One Capitol police officer shot, not seriously wounded. They do have the shooter in custody. It seems to be focused on the U.S.Capitol Visitor’s Center. […]
Relive Wonderful Memories of the Danbury Fair! Bethel Public Library Event, April 9
Whether the memories are your own, or you’ve heard others share theirs…recall this time and place when 10 days in Autumn ruled OUR CORNER OF […]
DAWS 4th Annual ‘Run Your Tail Off’ 5K is Sunday, April 24
Join DAWS for their 4th Annual Run Your Tail Off 5K on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 8 a.m. Report by Paula Antolini March […]
Mid-Session Legislative Update Tonight in Redding, March 28
There will be a discussion of the major issues shaping the 2016 Legislative Session, legislative priorities and the impact the state budget may have on […]
K-9 Units from the Bethel Police Dept. Conduct Lockdown Safety Drill at Bethel High School, March 28
This morning, March 28, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., K-9 units from the Bethel CT Police Department and surrounding towns were invited to conduct a safety […]
Senator Murphy to Spend ‘A Day In The Life’ Inside Connecticut’s Opioid Epidemic
On Monday, as Connecticut continues to be ravaged by the growing opioid and heroin addiction epidemic, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will spend a “Day […]
Support Bethel’s Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Beautiful Flowers for Sale On Easter Sunday
Take a ride over to the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department on Route 6 in Bethel, CT and see all the beautiful flowers they have […]
Happy Easter to All Our Readers from Bethel Advocate
Masses on Easter Sunday are 6:30am Sunrise Mass at Blue Jay Orchard (weather permitting) and 7am, 8:30am, 10am and 12 noon in the Church. […]
UPDATE: Bethel Police Identify Victims in March 25th Shooting at 11 Governors Lane
Bethel Police have identified those involved in yesterday’s shooting incident at 11 Governor’s Lane. See names below. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2016 […]
UPDATE: CT State Police Major Crime Squad Is On the Scene of Triple Shooting In Bethel
This evening the hours grew dark and the weather colder but the Bethel Police were still hard at work tonight, joined by the Connecticut State Police […]
Bethel Police Have Responded to a Triple Shooting on Governors Lane, 1 Dead, 2 Transported to Hospital
No official report out yet on a recent tragic event in Bethel, other than info. below. Report by Paula Antolini March 25, 2016 5:36PM […]
Foster, Esty, Clark Lead 102 House Democrats in Calling for Increased Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
In a letter to the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), and 99 […]
Esty, 163 Bipartisan Members of Congress Call for Funding to Strengthen National Criminal Background Check System
Reps. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Peter King (R-NY), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Patrick Meehan (R-PA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Robert Dold (R-IL), […]
Sen. Boucher / Capitol Update: Schools/Education, Privacy, Transportation, Abuse
As the 2016 legislative session moves forward, it is important that legislators hear from you about any concerns or questions you have about proposed bills. […]
Breaking News: The Unstoppable Will Duff Has Announced His Candidacy for Dan Carter’s Seat in 2nd District
Will Duff could easily be called the “Energizer Bunny” in his life’s quests, seemingly unstoppable and with boundless energy, even when that “spirit” was almost […]
Bills Progress through the Legislature with the Support of Rep. Harding
Amid several public hearings where State Rep. Stephen Harding (R-107) has, as a committee member, heard testimony and considered bills, he has also submitted written […]
Timeline of Open-Carry Gun Controversy Locally: Letter to the Editor from Donald Borsch Jr.
Will the open-carry gun controversy ever be resolved? It continues to be a hot topic in Bethel and nationally/world. Bethel Advocate just received another Letter […]
Bethel Resident Bill Hillman Elected Republican Town Committee Chairman
Congratulations Bill! On the evening of March 23, 2016, the annual meeting was held by the Bethel Republican Town Committee (BRTC) to elect officers for the […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘What a Difference a Day Makes’; High College Tuition Increases
March 22nd, former Chief of Staff to Governor Malloy and current Board of Regents President, Mark E. Ojakian stated, “I have consistently said I am […]
Today Is National Puppy Day: DAWS Has Puppies to Adopt!
What better way to celebrate National Puppy Day today than to pay a visit to adoptable puppies at our local Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS). […]
Bethel Arts is Partnering with Pizzeria Lauretano on to Raise Funds for Public Art in Bethel, March 24th
On March 24th, Pizzeria Lauretano will donate a percentage of all sales (take out and dine in), throughout the day, to Bethel Arts to fund […]