Trick or Treat Street 2016, the Annual Family Event, is October 29th
Trick or Treat Street, the family event that Bethel kids look forward to every year, will be held on Saturday, October 29th at the Municipal […]
Month: September 2016
Pair Caught Stealing Packages from Mailboxes, Recent Arrests by Bethel Police Sept. 22-27
Bethel Police arrests from 09/22/16 – 09/27/16. Report by Paula Antolini September 30, 2016 11:09AM EDT Photos above: Dilsa Collado and Steven Sautner both […]
Sen. Murphy Statement on the Deadly Train Crash in Hoboken
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, released the following statement on the deadly train crash in […]
Blessing of the Animals at First Congregational Church of Bethel, Oct. 2nd
Join us on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the First Congregational Church of Bethel, on the front lawn for a Blessing of the Animals service! […]
Bethel Community Food Pantry Will Be Moving to a New Location
Big News! The Bethel Community Food Pantry is excited to announce we will be making a move to a new location that is going to […]
Presidential Debate 2016: Where and When to Watch Livesteam, Rules and Format
Tonight is the historic presidential campaign debate between Donald Trump(R) and Hillary Clinton (D), which will take place at 9:oo p.m. EST. The debate is […]
Commission on Presidential Debates: Twitter Initiative, Including Hashtags, Added to 2016 Debates
The non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates has worked hard to bring social media and technology platforms to the 2016 debates in an effort to expand […]
Bethel Economic Development Office To Receive Award at CAWC ‘Business Supports the Arts’ Breakfast, Oct. 20th
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut’s “Business Supports the Arts” awards breakfast, its premiere fundraising event, will celebrate the Cultural Alliance’s 10th anniversary year by […]
UPDATED / Breaking News: BHS Student Makes ‘Threatening Statement’ This Morning
This morning at approximately 8:00 am the Bethel High School High administration was made aware of a threatening statement made by a student. Report […]
Congresswoman Esty: ‘Support Families of Fallen Heroes Act’ and ‘Gold Star Families Voices Act’ Could Soon Become Law
“There’s still a great deal of work left to ensure our nation’s military families receive the support and respect they deserve … We can only […]
VIDEOS: Rep. Dan Carter Releases First Campaign Ad, Sen. Blumenthal Has New Ad
On Wednesday CT State Representative Dan Carter, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, released his new 30-second ad (view above) against his opponent U. S. Senator […]
Public Notice / Proposed Eversource Project: CT Siting Council Will Hold Bethel Public Hearing, Sept. 22nd
Eversource / CT Siting Council Public Hearing will be held in the CJH Municipal Center, General Purpose Room, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT, at 3:00 […]
Share a Love of Reading! Bethel High School ‘BHSreads’ Event is Tuesday, Sept. 20th
BHSreads is a collaborative community event that allows everyone at BHS to share a love of reading! Report by Paula Antolini September 19, 2016 […]
State Receives $2.5M Federal Grant to Expand Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, enables the Connecticut Department of Labor to build upon its successful Disability Employment Initiative that includes […]
Connecticut’s Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater Center Receives National Recognition
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded an announcement from the White House that the Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater Center in Waterford will be awarded the […]
Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Pratt & Whitney Plans for Expansion in Connecticut
“We are proud of Pratt & Whitney’s presence in Connecticut and are thrilled with their commitment to our state. This is announcement is proof positive […]
‘A Yankee Doodle Testimony’: Letter to the Editor by Frances Pulle
“Frankly, Governor, GIVE A DAMN … (He loosely quotes Clark Gable); Dispense with all the flim ‘n’ flam … TAKE FARE HIKE OFF THE TABLE!” […]
VIDEO: Large Rat Marks Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 38, Protest Against Wells Fargo Bank in Danbury CT
Bethel Advocate spotted workers of Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 Union on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the corner of Lee Farms in Danbury, CT, […]
Bethel Public Schools Johnson & Rockwell School Renovation Project Information
Information about the Bethel Public Schools Johnson and Rockwell School Project was provided to parents last night at the Bethel High School Open House. If […]
Norwalk Police Investigation Continues for Missing Male in Norwalk River
At this time, the male has not been located. Norwalk Detectives and the Marine Unit are actively investigating the incident. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Sept. / National Recovery Month: Sen. Murphy to Hold Candid Conversation Today with CT Residents Recovering From Opioid Addiction
September marks National Recovery Month. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will join a group of Connecticut residents who are currently in recovery for a candid conversation […]
Rep. Carter: Blumenthal Measuring the Drapes, Taking Voters for Granted
“According to two reports from Connecticut media, Richard Blumenthal has his heart set on using the Connecticut voters to climb the ladder of Washington’s political […]
Congratulations to Bethel Police Officer Beaumonte and Officer Fekieta on Graduation
Congratulations to Officer Beamonte and Officer Fekieta on graduating from the Connecticut Police Academy tonight. Report by Paula Antolini September 15, 2016 9:00PM EDT […]
Man That Followed Bethel 13 Year Old On Greenwood Ave. Is Arrested For Risk of Injury and Impairing the Morals of a Minor
On September 13, 2016, the Bethel Police Detective Bureau arrested Ronald Lee Jr. (42 years old) of 15 Dodgingtown Road in Newtown on an active […]
Rep. Carter Sends Sen. Blumenthal a Strong Letter: Blumenthal’s Conduct is Unbecoming a U.S. Senator
On September 14, 2016, Rep. Dan Carter sent a strongly worded letter to Senator Dick Blumenthal regarding his refusal to agree to an open and fair […]
Open Letter to Judge Moukawsher / Letter to the Editor by Frances Pulle
“While resources are important they can never replace resourcefulness.” –Frances Pulle Report by Paula Antolini September 15, 2016 8:50AM EDT OPINION / LETTER […]
Parents: Bethel High School Open House Tonight, Sept. 15, 6PM-8:30PM
You are cordially invited to the Bethel High School Open House on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The Open House will begin with a program in […]
32 PHOTOS / 12 VIDEOS: 15th Anniversary Observance of 9/11 Held on Bethel Municipal Center Lawn
A special ceremony was held this past Sunday, September 11, 2016, on the Bethel Municipal Center Lawn: “The 15th Anniversary Observance of the Terrorist Attack […]
Bethel Legal Notices: Aug. 12 – Sept. 13, 2016, Upcoming Public Hearings P&Z, Inland Wetlands, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Appeals/Motor Vehicles
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini February 16, 2016 12:25PM EDT Bethel Legal […]
Rep. Harding Sees Human Trafficking Bill Signed into Law
State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) is optimistic after joining fellow legislators and victim advocates to see the governor sign an anti-human trafficking bill, Public Act […]