Invitation for Participation: Seminars to Educate Bethel Residents on Renewable Energy Options
Report by Paula Antolini, May 2, 2024, 5:52PM EDT Bethel, CT – May 02, 2024 – The town of Bethel, in collaboration with the Bethel […]
Announcements
Bethel Public Hearing Tonight, Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Text Amendment: Allow for a Tattoo Artist studio within the Commercial Zone
Report by Paula Antolini, March 12, 2024, 6:30PM EST PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSIONBethel Municipal Center1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 *( 203) 794- 8578 Public […]
Eversource Outages Include 219 Bethel Customers Without Power; NWS Wind Advisory Until 11pm EDT Monday Evening, Gusts Up to 50 mph Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2024, 3:05pm EDT High winds are causes outages across Connecticut and much of the northeast today. Eversource reports 219 […]
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger Down During Outage with Thousands Affected
Report by Paula Antolini, March 5, 2024, 11:13AM EST Having trouble getting onto Facebook today? Meta’s social media platforms are currently not working, with both […]
WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CT, Feb. 22 … about Early Voting
Report by Paula Antolini, February 22, 2024, 10:09AM EST WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CONNECTICUT The Legal Voters of […]
Notice of Town of Bethel CT Public Hearing on Monday, Oct. 30th, Regarding Sale of Property in Clarke Business Park
Report by Paula Antolini, Otober 26, 2023, 6:56AM EDT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGTown of Bethel, ConnecticutOffer To Purchase 20 Trowbridge Drive At the meeting of […]
14 of 44 Dairy Cows Died in Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash on Exit 10 in Newtown, CT
Report by Paula Antolini, October 19, 2023, 6:24PM EDT At about 3:26 a.m., on Thursday, October 19, a tractor-trailer carrying 44 dairy cows, rolled over on […]
Bethel Board of Selectmen to Set Date for Public Hearing to Discuss Selling Property in Clarke Business Park
Report by Paula Antolini, October 16, 2023, 3:01PM EDT The next Board of Selectman meeting is Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM Room A […]
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4; Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones
Report by Paula Antolini, October 3, 2023, 2:06PM EDT WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency […]
ALERT: Bethel Police Dept. Warning About Donation Scam
Report by Paula Antolini, September 8, 2023, 3:58PM EDT The Bethel Police Department has become aware of an organization, Citizens Behind the Badge, that send […]
New State Law Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Firefighters Who Develop Cancer
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 2:20PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Aug. 30, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a new state […]
CT Office of the Arts Hosting Conference in October for Local Musicians to Gain Industry Insight, Network, and Showcase their Talents
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 1:57PM EDT READI Set…Music Conference Will Be Held in New Haven on October 7, 2023 (HARTFORD, CT) – […]
Governor Lamont Announces $23 Million in State Grants for Eight Projects That Boost Community Vibrancy, Livability, and Equity, Including a $4,500,000 Grant Award for 9-11 Diamond Avenue in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 1:28PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Aug. 10, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of […]
Warning Notice of Special Town Meeting of the Town of Bethel, CT: To sell Lot 2, 21 Trowbridge Dr., and Lot 3, 23 Trowbridge Dr., in Clarke Business Park, Aug. 29th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 23, 2023, 3:44PM EDT WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CONNECTICUT The Legal Voters of […]
THE WHITE HOUSE: A Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2023
Report by Paula Antolini, June 11, 2023, 12:12PM EDT On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we celebrate the enduring strength and promise that […]
Governor Lamont Reaches Budget Agreement With Legislative Leaders That Includes the Largest Income Tax Cut in Connecticut History
Report by Paula Antolini, June 7, 2023, 7:53AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – 06/05/2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today praised an agreement reached with the leadership […]
Governor Lamont Plans to Sign Legislation Implementing Early Voting in Connecticut Elections and Primaries
Report by Paula Antolini, May 31, 2023, 7:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – May 31, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming […]
After 9 Years, Bethel Berry School Principal Legnard Announced She Will ‘Shift’ Her Role to ‘K-3 Math Coach’ Because of Her ‘Love of Mathematics Instruction’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 27, 2023, 7:37PM EDT Featured photo: Principal Danielle Legnard, upper left, on first day of school at Berry Elementary School […]
Town of Bethel Fair Housing Policy Statement, April 17, 2023, Letter from FS Carter
Report by Paula Antolini, April 17, 2023, 8:05PM EDT Letter from First Selectman Dan Carter: ###
Obituary: Maureen A. Walsh, 64, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, April 13, 2023, 9:42PM EDT OBITUARY Maureen A. Walsh February 1, 1959 ~ April 10, 2023 (age 64) Maureen Anne Walsh passed away peacefully […]
DEEP Warns CT Residents of VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER LEVEL Today Red Flag Warning Issued
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 5:06PM EDT VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER WARNING CONTINUES TODAY, APRIL 12, 2023. News release / The Connecticut Department […]
NOTICE: Fire Commission Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 12th, 7pm, Includes Chief’s Reports, Emergency Service Study, Status of ARPA funds, 1st Quarter Spending, More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 10:03AM EDT Fire CommissionClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School StreetBethel, CT 06801 Notice of Regular MeetingWednesday, April 12th, […]
NOTICE: Public Site & Building Commission Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 12th, 7pm, Includes Project Updates on School and Municipal Center Renovations, Police Station Training Range, More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 9:40AM EDT PUBLIC SITE & BUILDING COMMISSIONClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School Street- Bethel, CT 06801 Wednesday, April […]
NOTICE: Bethel Board of Finance Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 11th, 7pm, Includes Appointment of Auditor
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2023, 8:33AM EDT NOTICE: BOARD OF FINANCEClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: ( 203) […]
Notice: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 28th, 7pm, Includes 17 Whitney Rd. Public Hearing (contd.), TOD Overlay Amendments, & More
Report by Paula Antolini, March 28, 2023, 9:18AM EDT TOWN of BETHELLAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Planning & Zoning […]
NOTICE: Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting (Hybrid) Tonight, March 21st, 7pm, Rm A, Includes Revision to Town Charter
Report by Paula Antolini, March 21, 2023, 6:22PM EDT MEETING TONIGHT: BOARD OF SELECTMENClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: ( […]
Murphy, Thune, Kelly, Panetta Introduce Bill to Incentivize Healthy Living and Physical Activity
Report by Paula Antolini, March 17, 2023, 6:34PM EDT WASHINGTON—March 16, 2023—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, […]
Governor Lamont Orders Partial Activation of State Emergency Operations Center in Advance of Winter Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 11:11PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering the State Emergency Operations […]
Bethel Parks & Recreation Director Retiring After 37 Years
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 9:46PM EDT Press Release: Bethel, CT – Eileen Earle, Bethel’s Parks and Recreation Director is retiring after 37 […]
Gov. Lamont Implements Ban on All Tandem and Empty Tractor Trailers on I-84 Beginning 6AM Tuesday Due to Winter Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 10:26PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the winter storm that is […]