Gov. Lamont Releases Business Documents for Phase 2 Reopening on June 17
Report by Paula Antolini, June 11, 2020, 7:48AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – June 7, 2020 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has released […]
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Federal Court Rules that 2nd Amendment was Violated Under Gov. Lamont’s Executive Order Suspending Firearms Applications
Report by Paula Antolini, June 10, 2020, 10:12AM EDT One of Governor Ned Lamont’s executive orders violated the Second Amendment, according to a federal judge’s […]
Gov. Lamont Signs 50th Executive Order No. 7WW, Includes Ballot Petitioning Process, Limits on Alcohol Service and Sales Related to Catering
Report by Paula Antolini, June 9, 2020, 6:56PM EDT Governor Lamont signs 50th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 On June 4th Governor Lamont […]
The Bethel Police Department Issues a Statement About Yesterday’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protest
Report by Paula Antolini, June 8, 2020,6:58AM EDT A few minutes ago the Bethel Police Department issued a statement about yesterday’s ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest […]
Gov. Lamont Establishes $75 Million ‘CT Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund Program’ to Reimburse Towns and Cities for COVID-19 Expenses; CCM and COST Respond
Report by Paula Antolini, June 6, 2020, 10:18AM EDT June 4, 2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is establishing […]
Bethel Proclamation on ‘National Gun Violence Awareness Day’ Honors & Remembers All Victims & Survivors Including Victim Emily Todd
Report by Paula Antolini, June 6, 2020, 8:31PM EDT National Gun Violence Day is held on the first Friday in June, falling on June 5th […]
NOTICE of Special Meeting (Virtual/Zoom App) Bethel Board of Selectmen: Includes Consideration of Emergency Plan for Elections, June 8th
Report by Paula Antolini, June 6, 2020, 5:58PM EDT *****Bethel Registrar of Voters Tim Beeble clarified the meeting document details (below, bottom) as many of […]
Bartlett Tree Experts is Donating 250 White Oak Seedling Trees to Bethel Residents During The Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, June 6, 2020, 9:17AM EDT Bartlett Tree Experts from Danbury will be donating 250 White Oak seedling trees (CT’s state tree) […]
‘Ridgefield Allies: What Can I Do? – What Can We Do?’ is Live Streaming a Virtual Rally for Racial Justice on June 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, June 6, 2020, 6:37AM EDT Ridgefield Allies: What Can I Do? – What Can We Do? is a local community organization […]
Graffiti on the Town of Bethel Gazebo and on Walls of CJH Municipal Center is a Sad Commentary on a Determined Protest Downtown to Seek Justice, on June 4th
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 11:53PM EDT The Bethel Advocate is sad to report that a person or persons damaged the beloved Town […]
The Lancet Issues Retraction of Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine for Treatment of COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 11:34PM EDT The Lancet has issued a retraction of their original article referring to Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine with […]
Breaking News: A Bethel ‘OCCUPY GREENWOOD’ Protest is Planned for June 7th, ‘March for Justice, March for Peace’ Event
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 3:22PM EDT A Bethel ‘OCCUPY GREENWOOD’ event is planned for 12 noon on Sunday, June 7, 2020 on […]
CT State Informs School Districts That In-Person Graduation Ceremonies Can Be Held Starting July 6 Following Certain Guidelines; BPS Superintendent Dr. Carver Fails to Properly Announce Change
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 10:54AM EDT We contacted Dr. Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Schools, asking why an official announcement was not made […]
Gov. Lamont Provides ‘Emergency Assistance’ of ‘$2.5 Million in State Funding’ to ‘Most Vulnerable Residents’ by Partnering with Orgs. to Help ‘Undocumented Residents’ and Their Children
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020,10:33AM EDT Governor Lamont Announces Public-Private Partnership to Support Vulnerable Residents During COVID-19 Emergency Initiatives Target Those Who Are […]
OPINION: CT State Rep. Allie-Brennan Promotes ‘The Walk For The Change You Want To See’ Event on June 6th in Danbury, in Light of Bethel Vigil Cancellation
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 9:36AM EDT The “Candlelight Vigil for Justice” to be held in Bethel, CT tonight was cancelled yesterday according […]
Bethel Notice: State of CT and United Way/211 to Develop & Maintain a Public Testing Database for COVID-19 Testing Sites
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 8:50AM EDT Town Of Bethel, CT Notice: Good Afternoon: The State of Connecticut has partnered with United Way/211 […]
Town of Bethel: Advance Appointments Needed for Business Transactions in Bethel Municipal Center
Report by Paula Antolini, June 4, 2020, 8:01AM EDT Town Of Bethel CT posted this notice on June 3, 2020: buy Finasteride online Buy Finasteride […]
CANCELLED: ‘Candlelight Vigil For Justice’ with Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker & CT State Rep. Allie Brennan, June 4th
Report by Paul Antolini, June 3, 2020, 5:03PM EDT The “Candlelight Vigil for Justice” has been cancelled according to First Selectman Knickerbocker: Dear Friends and […]
Protesters Block I-84 in Danbury, Call for Justice for George Floyd
Report by Paula Antolini, June 3, 2020, 4:28PM EDT Protestors blocked both sides of Interstate 84 in Danbury today for about 30 minutes, in response […]
Bethel Student Jonathan Eaton Is Recipient of ‘Young American Award’ and ‘Gilliam Award for Academic Achievement’
Report by Paula Antolini, June 2, 2020, 8:37AM EDT Bethel student Jonathan Eaton has been named as a recipient of the Young American Award from […]
Bethel’s Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company & EMS Responded to 124 Calls for Service in May
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 4:55PM EDT Stony Hill Fire & EMS responded to 124 calls for service in the month of May. […]
Bethel ‘Food Truck Friday Quarantine Edition’ LIVE on Facebook Featuring GORJA Band
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 11:00AM EDT Food Truck Friday Quarantine Edition The Town of Bethel is hosting a Livestream Concert on June […]
Gov. Lamont Exec. Order 7TT: Relaxes Limits on Large Gatherings; Barber Shops and Hair Salons Open June 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 10:26AM EDT This weekend CT Governor Ned Lamont issues another Executive Order 7TT that opens more businesses and […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]