Public Presentation on the Bethel Forward Draft Master Plan, April 27th
The town of Bethel’s Planning & Zoning Commission invites the public to attend a presentation of the Bethel Forward DRAFT Master Plan on April 27, […]
Month: March 2016
Breaking News: CT State Rep. Dan Carter Is Terminating His Campaign This Week
Just in … March 21, 2016 – CT State Representative Dan Carter (R) said he is terminating his campaign and not going to run for […]
Snow in Forecast but Bethel Public Schools are on a Regular Schedule This Morning, March 21st; View the Weather Forecast for the Upcoming Week
The Bethel Public Schools are on a Regular Schedule today, Monday, March 21, 2016. Report by Paula Antolini March 21, 2015 6:20AM EDT […]
Reps. Carter and Harding Support Tax Credits for Research and Development
H.B. 5595, An Act Concerning the Research and Development Tax Credit, will allow recipients of research and development tax credits to claim up to seventy percent […]
NWS Winter Weather Advisory for Start of Spring! Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain Sunday into Monday
CT National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory / Winter Storm Warning / Hazardous Weather for our area, in effect 6 p.m. Sunday […]
HOT TOPIC: Bethel Proposed Crematorium is Not Dead Yet
On Friday, March 4, 2016 a Public Hearing took place in Hartford with the Planning and Development Committee (PD) of the Connecticut General Assembly about […]
Vernal Equinox: The First Day of Spring 2016 is Today
This year, the vernal equinox takes place on Sunday, March 20 at 12:30 a.m. EDT, or late in the evening on Saturday, March 19 if […]
The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball Was Held on March 19th
Here’s a peek at the festivities! Report by Paula Antolini March 20, 2016 12:49PM EDT The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball Was […]
Donald Borsch Jr. Explains the Need to Be Armed in Public, Responds to Jeff Gewert Letter
Borsch: “I’ll gladly leave my guns at home when every single business I frequent, and the local police, can guarantee my safety and the safety […]
‘Open Letter to Amanda Neville’ from the Man She Saw With the Gun in Caraluzzi’s
Borsch: “I am breaking no CT laws. My guns are wholly legal. I have a legitimate CT Permit to carry. I paid for this right […]
Breaking News: CT State Rep. Dan Carter Is Exploring Run for U.S. Senate
Bethel Advocate is pleased to bring you this latest breaking news: This morning, March 19, 2016, Connecticut State Representative Dan Carter (R-Serving Bethel, Danbury, Newtown […]
NOTICE: Public Hearing on Town Budget at BHS, March 21; VIDEO: BOF Deliberations
A public hearing on the recommended budget will be held on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel High School Auditorium 300 […]
Jeff Gewert on Bethel Gun Debate: ‘Real Men Don’t Live in Fear … Don’t Need a Gun Strapped to Their Hip’
Gewert: “It’s one thing to have a gun locked up at home or in the glove compartment, but an entirely different matter carrying it in […]
To Carry … Or Not? Letter to the Editor About Gun Control & Caraluzzi’s, from Neville and Schuler
Neville: “How am I to know that the person who is next to me in the checkout aisle has the proper training and permits, and […]
Sen. Murphy, Sandy Hook Families, Advocates, Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act
The bill, along with the TREAT Act that Murphy co-sponsored to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction (like buprenorphine or Suboxone), made major progress this week after the U.S. Senate […]
Where to Eat, Drink and Have Fun, Locally, While Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Bethel! Below are some wonderful Irish Pubs and Restaurants in Bethel and beyond, to carry on your St. Patrick’s Day […]
Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Approved Extension of Medical Marijuana Moratorium to Sept. 10, 2016
At the March 8, 2016 Tuesday night Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) meeting a decision was made to approve the Extension of the Medical […]
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ‘Emergency Response Training’ and ‘Traffic Management’ Classes, April 16, 30
Annual Redding, Bethel, Ridgefield Emergency Response Training Report by Paula Antolini March 16, 2106 1:16PM EDT Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) ‘Emergency Response Training’ […]
Senator Murphy Statement on President Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee
Murphy: “The president fulfilled his constitutional obligation today, now the Senate must fulfill ours. When each one of us took the oath of office, we […]
President Obama Nominates Judge Merrick Garland for Vacant Position on Supreme Court
Report by Paula Antolini March 16, 2016 11:49AM EDT NATIONAL NEWS President Obama Nominates Judge Merrick Garland for Vacant Position on Supreme Court Today […]
Domestic Violence Advocates Testify in Support of Gov. Malloy Legislation on Temporary Restraining Orders and Firearms
Governor Dannel P. Malloy has introduced a legislative proposal to protect domestic violence victims by prohibiting the possession of firearms for anyone who becomes subject to […]
Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman: Committee Approval of Constitutional Amendment Protecting Transportation Funds
Governor Malloy said, “I would like to thank the Transportation Committee for voting this out of the committee on a bipartisan basis, and I especially […]
CDC Releases Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain, To Limit Chronic Use
As part of the U.S. government’s urgent response to the epidemic of overdose deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today is issuing […]
Hat City on Tap! Celebrate America’s Best Craft Brews at the Danbury Ice Arena, April 2nd
Hat City on Tap is coming to the Danbury Ice Arena, 1 Independence Way, on Saturday, April 2nd, and volunteers are needed to help i95 […]
Bethel High School Presents ‘Mary Poppins’ Musical, April 1-2-3
Opening night is Friday, April 1st, 7:00 p.m., and shows run 2 more days into Saturday and Sunday. See schedule and purchase tickets below. […]
Bethel Volunteer Fire Dept. Hosts ‘Black Sunday’ Presentation, Story of Multi-Firefighter Loss of Life
This was a narrative of the January 23, 2005 multi-firefighter loss of life, when 6 firefighters were forced to jump from a forth floor window […]
Gov. Malloy: 7 Health Centers in CT Awarded Over $2.5 Million in Federal Funds to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment
“This funding will no doubt provide help to those who need it. We must tackle prescription opioid and heroin use – this is a growing […]
Time for Spring Clean Up, Bethel Transfer Station Accepts Many Types of Items
With warmer weather comes Spring Clean-Up, time to clean the garage, attic, basement of clutter and trash. See the list below for what to bring […]
Update on Asbestos in School Buildings; Report: No Health Hazard in Bethel
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Public and non-profit private schools have distinct regulatory requirements to protect school children and school employees from asbestos […]
Register Now for Holbrook Farm Spring Classes: Backyard Chickens, Starting a Home Garden and Composting, March-April
Spring is close! Learn about chickens and gardening and composting locally! Is Bethel the coolest town or what? Register soon, classes fill up quickly! […]