NWS Winter Storm Watch in Effect for CT, Snow Totals Could Reach 8-12 Inches
Report by Paula Antolini, November 30, 2019, 7:22AM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH that REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY […]
Month: November 2019
Facebook and Instagram Experiencing Global Outages on Thanksgiving
Report by Paula Antolini, November 28, 2019, 11:38AM EDT Users are experiencing widespread problems right across the globe, saying they’re unable to post to Facebook […]
Bethel First Night of Hanukkah and Yule, Dec. 22nd
Report by Paula Antolini, November 24, 2019, 9:59PM EDT Following the raising of $2500 from many great people in Bethel and surrounding towns, and the […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas … in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, November 22, 2019, 7:19AM EDT It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas … Spotted in Bethel on a beautiful sunny […]
Letter to the Editor / Opinion: Jesus IS the Season
Report by Paula Antolini, November 20, 2019, 8:43PM EDT LETTER TO THE EDITOR / OPINION Jesus IS the Season There’s something in the air right […]
Bethel Police: Lock It or Lose It! Recent Stolen Vehicle and Break-Ins of Unlocked Cars
Report by Paula Antolini, November 20, 2019, 12:25PM EDT The Bethel Police have recently has investigated two reports of stolen vehicles in the Codfish Hill […]
Governor Lamont Statement on House Democrats’ Transportation Proposal
Report by Paula Antolini, November 19, 2019, 4:50PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the transportation proposal announced today […]
Bethel’s 2nd Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day Helps Local Charities, Nov. 28th
Report by Paula Antolini, November 18, 2019, 7:44AM EDT The 2nd annual Bethel Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving in Bethel, CT. With a challenging 5K […]
Rep. Allie-Brennan Organized a Roundtable Panel in Bethel to Discuss the 8-30g Affordable Housing Issue, Nov. 20th
Report by Paula Antolini, November 17, 2019, 3:34PM EDT A roundtable panel was selected for a meeting that will take place this Wednesday, November 20, […]
Bethel Religious Holiday Display Applications Do Not Require Names of Religious Affiliation for Display
Report by Paula Antolini, November 14, 2019, 2:28PM EDT If you are tired of the secrecy and misinformation in Bethel here’s a few more for […]
Bethel Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Carver Issues Statement About Safety and Security Drills
Report by Paula Antolini, November 14, 2019, 9:07PM EDT Message from Dr. Christine Carver: For parents interested, this is one of a number of previous […]
VIDEO: Bethel Board of Selectman Approved All 5 Religious Displays but Knickerbocker Refused to Reveal Names of Applicants or Religious Affiliation of Displays
Report by Paula Antolini, November 13, 2019, 8:02AM EDT OPINION In a shocking demonstration of non-transparency the Bethel Board of Selectmen approved all 5 religious […]
Letter from the Editor: The Christians Have Rights Too, Lest We Forget
Report by Paula Antolini, November 12, 2019, 2:36PM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR P.T. Barnum would likely be very amused with the CIRCUS […]
Bethel Police Responded to Call About Deceased Person in Apollo Road Residence, Discover It Was a Homicide
Report by Paula Antolini, November 12, 2019, 9:31AM EDT An incident that occurred yesterday on Apollo Road in Bethel was a homicide not a suicide, […]
Connecticut National Guard ‘Operation E.L.F.’ Supports Military Families Before, During, or After Loved One’s Deployment
Report by Paula Antolini, November 11, 2019, 3:30PM EDT Message from Governor Ned Lamont November 11, 2019 Hi friends, As we celebrate Veterans Day today […]
Board of Selectman ‘Special Meeting’ to Discuss Religious Displays Does NOT Include Public Input, Nov. 12th
Report by Paula Antolini, November 11, 2019, 1:112PM EDT An agenda has just been posted on the Town of Bethel website for a notice of […]
VOICE YOUR OPINION!!! REQUEST A CHANGE OF DATE OF THE BOS “SPECIAL MEETING” PLANNED FOR THIS TUESDAY NOV. 12th, SUPPOSEDLY TO DISCUSS RELIGIOUS DISPLAYS IN BETHEL! It overlaps all other important meetings!
Report by Paula Antolini, November 9, 2019, 6:39PM EDT LETTER FROM THE EDITOR / OPINION VOICE YOUR OPINION!!! REQUEST A CHANGE OF DATE OF THE […]
Governor Lamont Says State Will Illuminate the ‘Q Bridge’ Red, White, and Blue in Honor of Veterans Day
Report by Paula Antolini, November 8, 2019, 5:00PM EDT HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will illuminate the […]
SECRECY in Bethel, Post-Election, is at an All-Time High: Bethel Chamber of Commerce is Closed and Mum, Director ‘Parted Ways’ and No Info. on Winterfest or Display Lottery Selection. What is Going on?
Report by Paula Antolini, November 8, 2019, 8:25AM EDT OPINION Post-election day, secrecy abounds in Bethel Connecticut. The Bethel Chamber of Commerce is CLOSED and […]
Former CT State Senator Boucher: ‘Local board members are the true champions of our system of government’
Report by Paula Antolini, November 7, 2019, 10:05AM EDT LETTER TO THE EDITOR / OPINION National and state politics get most of the media’s attention. […]
Bethel Police Dept. Raised $2,156 for Law Enforcement Torch Run Benefiting the CT Special Olympics
Report by Paula Antolini, November 6, 2019, 11:17AM EDT On November 2, 2019, Bethel Police Department hosted a Cornhole Tournament to raise money for the […]
UPDATED: Triple Win! Incumbent Bethel Board of Selectmen Wins Another Term, See All Bethel Election Results
Report by Paula Antolini, November 6, 2019, 6:38AM In a dazzling repeat triple-win for the Incumbent Board of Selectmen, First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker (D) 2,396 […]
Who or What is the Bethel Independent Party? Questions Abound.
Report by Paula Antolini, November 5, 2019, 9:00AM EDT Never assume something is legal. We have so many questions about the “Bethel Independent Party” (or […]
Governor Lamont Receives Final Action Plan From PFAS Task Force (per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances)
Report by Paula Antolini, November 4, 2019, 2:35PM EDT To protect Connecticut’s residents and environment from the harmful effects of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), […]
Bethel Town Officials Are Not Providing Details About 5-Years Total Cost of Attorney Fees, in Thousands of Dollars, Regarding Meetings Consultation and Litigation Cases
Report by Paula Antolini, November 3, 2019, 4:18PM EDT OPINION In another struggle to obtain public information from the Town of Bethel officials, when the […]
Show Us The Money – Town of Bethel Officials Not Forthcoming About Where $1.2 Million Grant Money Went
Report by Paula Antolini, November 3, 2019, 9:19AM EDT OPINION Has anyone wondered where all the grant money has gone, that was given to the […]
Exclusive Interview with Bethel First Selectman Candidate Bill Ochs, with No Questions Provided Ahead of Time
Report by Paula Antolini, November 2, 2019, 8:54AM EDT Bethel First Selectman Candidate William “Bill” Ochs is the only candidate running for this office to […]
BPS Superintendent Dr. Carver Makes an “Impassioned Plea” for Parents to be a Role Model on Social Media During Controversies
Report by Paula Antolini, November 1, 2019, 1:45PM EDT We recently reported on bullying behavior in our October 24, 2019 story entitled, “Bullying Incidents During […]
Eversource Responding to Powerful Halloween Wind Storm; Out-of-State Crews Arriving to Assist with Restoration
Report by Paula Antolini, November 1, 2019, 9:30AM EDT BERLIN, Conn. (November 1, 2019) – Eversource line and tree crews are working non-stop to restore power […]