CT State Rep. Dan Carter and Jane Ann McBride Wed, June 25
Congratulations to Rep. Dan Carter and Ms. Jane Ann McBride whose wedding took place this past weekend on June 25, 2016, in a small ceremony […]
Month: June 2016
Bethel Police Arrest Local Man for Violation of Protective Order and Harassment
On June 24, 2016 Bethel Police arrested Michael Vasaturo, age 24, at his home at 130 Triangle Street in Danbury, after he was found to be […]
The ‘HERO Project Amazing Race’ Will Be at the Bethel Summerfest, $100 Gift Prize!
The HERO Project promotes awareness of heroin and opiate abuse/recovery within our communities. Find the HERO Project booth at Bethel, CT SummerFest 2016. Sign up […]
Chamber vs. Chamber Corn Hole Challenge in Bethel & Brookfield, Starting June 29
Corn hole is fun! The Brookfield and Bethel Chamber of Commerce’s will be “competing” against each other but will be together in the purpose of […]
Sen. Murphy Statement on New Haven Public Health Emergency Following 15 Heroin Overdoses
“We have a crisis on our hands and Connecticut families should not have to wait any longer for us to fix it,” said Murphy. “Yesterday’s […]
Police: Fifteen Individuals in Their 60’s Overdose in 6 Hours, Two Fatal
In a deadly trend sweeping through the state, police and firefighters rushed to the aid of 15 people who had overdosed, two fatally, on what […]
Sen. Boucher: DMV Emissions Late Notices Are Being Mailed
The notices, which carry a $20 fee for late emissions tests, will begin hitting mail boxes in the next few days. The DMV has said […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Julliano’s Restaurant Officially Marked the Opening of Another Great New Business in Bethel
Julliano’s Authentic Italian Cuisine Restaurant proudly held their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Bethel Chamber of Commerce and Town of Bethel representatives and the restaurant […]
Opinion / Rep. Dan Carter: ‘All Eyes on Blumenthal’
“Avoiding a contentious and expensive primary is paramount to winning in November,” said Carter. “I applaud Augie for raising his hand to serve our state […]
Fitzpatrick & Schmidt Filled Bethel’s P.T. Barnum Square with Music
On a lazy summer afternoon today Bethel Advocate found an impromptu music concert … Bethel High School 2016 graduate students Ben Fitzpatrick (on saxophone) and […]
‘LGBTQ Love Wins in Bethel, CT’ Memorial Rainbow Tree to Honor Orlando Victims, Created by Local Residents
Bethel residents Jen Prairie Jane Sage-Robison, Ruby Sage-Robison, Orion Carter, and Emily Carter recently decided to create a memorial rainbow yarn tree on Greenwood Avenue […]
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut’s Accessible Art Meets Summer Head On with 8 Shining Exhibitions
Summer art exhibit includes two Bethel artists: Artists include Anna Chamberlin (Newtown), Kateleen Foy (Newtown), Helga Jensen-Ruopp (Hawleyville), Honorah O’Neill (Bethel), Julia Provey (Sandy Hook), […]
VIDEO / 100+ PHOTOS: $77K in Funds Raised for the 22nd Relay For Life of Bethel, Redding, Danbury and Brookfield
The American Cancer Society 22nd Relay For Life of Bethel, Redding, Danbury and Brookfield took place on June 11, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 […]
Bethel Police Ask for Your Help in Capturing Copper Thief
Please help the Bethel Police identify this man and/or the vehicle pictured. Bethel Police Ask for Your Help in Capturing Copper Thief Message from Bethel […]
Rep. Carter Condemns Sen. Blumenthal, Murphy and CT Democratic Party for Using Orlando Terror Attack to Raise Campaign Cash
“Today, while Governor Dan Malloy cut a deal with election watchdogs to pay a $325,000 fine after illegally circumventing clean election laws to raise money […]
Sen. Murphy Concludes 15-Hour Filibuster, Announces Commitment for Votes to Close Terror Gap & Expand Background Checks
In the closing moments of a nearly 15-hour filibuster, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy announced early Thursday morning that Senate Democrats received a commitment from Republicans […]
5 VIDEOS / 66 PHOTOS: Bethel High School 2016 Graduation Included a Posthumous Tribute to Michael Shanley
The BHS 2016 graduation took place on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., at the William A. O’Neill Center, Western Connecticut State University. […]
Bethel Public Schools District Networks Will Not Be Accessible June 17-20
The Town of Bethel will be doing some work at Bethel High School on June 18-19 which will require taking down the power. As a […]
#PrayForOrlando
In memory of those who died and also for those who are fighting for their lives to survive, and for the families and friends. […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce Looking to Hire a Special Events Coordinator
Have you been told that you know to how to throw a good party or event? The Bethel Chamber of Commerce is now accepting resumes […]
Mass Shooting in Orlando Nightclub, 50 Killed, 53 Injured, Deadliest US Shooting in History
At approximately 2:00 a.m. on June 12, 2016 a shooting took place killing 50 people at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando Florida. It is […]
Ten-Year Bethel Town Employee Could Be Fired Due to Conflict-of-Interest Complaint
At Thursday’s Board of Selectman “Special Meeting” on June 9, 2016, the findings of the Ethics Commission in a conflict-of-interest complaint were accepted by the […]
New Bethel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Just Announced: Heather Hansen O’Neill
Heather’s skills and experience in strategy, leadership, and team development will lend a valuable perspective to grow and better serve the membership of this valuable […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Education Foundation 6th Annual Family Summer Kickoff Was Fun!
The weather cooperated, it was a bit windy, but the Bethel Education Foundation 6th Annual Family Summer Kickoff took place on June 8, 2016, from […]
MCCA Awarded $100,000 to Launch Vivitrol Program for Opiate Addiction
Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism (MCCA) is gearing up to launch a new program on July 1st that will offer Vivitrol, an opioid addiction treatment […]
Support the American Cancer Center ’s Relay For Life ‘Spirit Night’ at Chick-fil-A, June 8
Join us as we support our local chapter of the American Cancer Center and help to kick off Relay For Life! A portion of each […]
The American Cancer Society 22nd Relay For Life of Bethel, Redding, Danbury and Brookfield is Saturday, June 11
To begin, the event will take place all on ONE day only (instead of two days like past years) at 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. […]
State Reps. Harding, Carter and Sen. Boucher to Host Legislative Talk in Bethel
State Reps. Stephen Harding, Dan Carter and State Sen. Toni Boucher will be holding a legislative update meeting in Bethel to discuss results of the 2016 […]
Eversource Reports 1,468 Outages in CT, 118 in Bethel Without Power
Residents are experiencing electrical outages tonight all throughout Bethel, 1,468 CT Eversource customers lost power, 118 Bethel customers are still without power, of 1,259,033 total […]
Hazardous Weather Today and Tonight for Southern CT, Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding
The National Weather Service has issued an Hazardous Weather Outlook for Southern Connecticut. mainly for afternoon and evening. There is a potential for strong to […]