Bethel Public Library Reopens June 1st with Strict Curbside Pick Up Rules
Report by Paula Antolini, May 28, 2020, 9:54AM EDT Message from the Bethel Public Library, May 27, 2020: To the Bethel Community, Beginning June 1st, […]
Month: May 2020
Bethel Municipal Center Open for Limited Public Access, June 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, May 27, 2020, 10:46AM EDT ANNOUNCEMENT: Town hall will reopen for limited public access next week. The municipal center will reopen […]
CT State Police Search for Primary Suspect Related to Homicide in Willington, CT
Report by Paula Antolini, May 24, 2020, 5:49PM EDT *****UPDATE 5-27-20: CT STATE POLICE **UPDATE** Suspect, Peter Manfredonia has been found & is in custody. […]
Bethel & Stony Hill Fire Depts. Dispatched to a Natural Gas Leak on Grassy Plain St. Where a Truck Went Into Building
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 9:56PM EDT Message from Stony Hill FD: Today at 11:10am, Bethel & Stony Hill Firefighters were dispatched to […]
Redding Health Dept. COVID-19 Detailed Update on Guidance in Reopening the State
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 7:56PM EDT Redding COVID-19 Update / May 23, 2020: Redding has eight fatalities that tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Sidewalk Dining & Retail: Gov. Lamont Announces Approval of First Permit for a Restaurant to Use a State Highway Right-Of-Way for Outdoor Dining
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, EDT With State Approval, Mystic Pizza Will Add Outdoor Seating “To help businesses that do not have outdoor […]
Bethel’s Stony Hill Firefighters ‘Fetch Fallen Feline’ in a Storm Drain
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 11:21AM EDT “Firefighters fetch fallen feline” reports the Stony Hill Fire Company of Bethel, CT. Last night shortly […]
Bethel Police Dept. ‘2019 Officer of the Year’ is Detective Jonathan ‘Chuck’ McClintock
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 11:21AM EDT Message from Bethel the Bethel Police Department: The Bethel Police Department is both excited and proud […]
President Trump Pressures Governors to Let Houses of Worship Reopen, Declaring Them ‘Essential’
Report by Paula Antolini. May 23, 2020, 9:56AM EDT In a previously unannounced news briefing at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump directed […]
Gov. Lamont Announces President Trump Has Ordered Flags Lowered Nationwide in Honor of the Victims of Coronavirus
Report by Paula Antolini, May 22, 2020, 10:07AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that President Donald J. Trump has signed a […]
Gov. Lamont Direct Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Monday in Observation of Memorial Day
Report by Paula Antolini, May 22, 2020, 9:06AM EDT Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue Throughout the […]
Bethel Health Care Center Included in CT Dept. of Public Health Reports: ‘Findings of Deficiency in Infection Control in Nursing Homes’
Report by Paula Antolini, May 21, 2020, 7:30AM EDT A report by the Connecticut Department of Public Health shows 20 Connecticut health care facilities with […]
Gov. Lamont Signs Executive Order Allowing All Eligible Connecticut Residents to Vote Absentee in August 11 Primary Elections
Report by Paula Antolini, May 21, 2020, 7:01AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced on May 20, 2020 that because of the ongoing […]
CDC Says Coronavirus ‘Does Not Spread Easily’ From Touching Contaminated Surfaces or Objects
Report by Paula Antolini, May 20, 2020, 8:15PM EDT The federal health agency has suddenly changed its guidelines about the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Centers for […]
OPINION: Hair Salons Are About More Than Just Hair
Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2020, 2:59PM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The recent closing, then scheduled opening, then re-closing again, of […]
Gov. Lamont and Billionaire Dalio Disband Education Partnership, Cites ‘Breach of Trust’ to ‘Go Our Separate Ways’ on Partnership Worth Millions
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 1:58PM EDT On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced during his news conference that the public-private education partnership, […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Dental Guidance Agreed Upon by Working Group of Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 6:12PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the guidance document that was developed through a collaborative working […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Raimondo to Align Hair Salon and Barber Shop Reopenings, Delayed to Early June
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 2:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – As their administrations continue developing strategies for the safe reopening of sectors of […]
Bethel Parks & Recreation Cancels All Summer Programming for 2020; Includes Closing Parks, Camps, Playgrounds and More
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 12:55M EDT In a letter released on May 18, 2020 from Eileen T. Earle, Director Parks and Recreation, […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship
Report by Paula Antolini, May 16, 2020, 9:33AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will be distributing […]
Gov. Lamont: CT’s Shoreline State Park Beaches Will Be Open Memorial Day Weekend; Capacity Limitations, Social Distancing Guidelines
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 7:22PM EDT Capacity Limitations, Social Distancing Guidelines Should be Followed (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced […]
Gov. Lamont Update on CT’s Coronavirus Response Efforts; Donated Laptops for High Schools Begin Arriving, Distribution Starts Next Week
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 6:26PM EDT First wave of donated laptops for high schools begin arriving slightly ahead of schedule, distribution will […]
Bethel 2020-21 Budget is Approved by BOF with a Vote of 4-3 in Favor; Gov. Lamont Announces CT Receives $111 Million in Coronavirus Relief Aid for Schools
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 10:50AM EDT Bethel Board of Finance member Cynthia McCorkindale fought a hard battle last night at the Bethel […]
Obituary: Charles A. Steck, III, 86, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 4:32PM EDT Charles A. Steck, III August 26, 1933 ~ May 13, 2020 (age 86) Obituary Charles “Charlie” Albert Steck, III, age […]
CVS Opening New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site in Bethel and Other Areas
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14,2020, 3:14PM EDT Governor Lamont Applauds CVS Health Announcement on the Opening of 12 New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Sites in […]
Gov. Lamont Directs Flags to Remain Lowered Friday for ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’ & Flags are Presently in Recognition & Mourning for Those Who Lost Lives or Were Affected By COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 2:33PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags […]
Bethel COVID-19 Community Update from First Selectman Knickerbocker
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 12:52PM EDT Community Update Thursday, May 14, 2020 Dear Friends and Neighbors: There is some good news to […]
Opinion: Bethel, Connecticut, The Death of a Town as We Knew It. It’s Time to Come Together as One.
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 6:20AM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Editor note: This editorial is to be followed shortly by […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker said The Governor’s Executive Order 7HH ‘Very clearly closes the door’ to a Referendum; Comments on McCorkindale Complaint
Report by Paula Antolini, May 11, 2020, 3:30PM EDT “It is absolutely clear that we are going to proceed without a referendum” said First Selectman […]
Sens. Murphy, Blumenthal, Casey Send Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, May 12, 2020, 1:06M EDT Senators Press USDA for Answers, Immediate Solutions WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and […]