Bethel Cinema Permanently Closes Due to ‘Current Pandemic and Economic Strife’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 21, 2020, 10:14PM EDT Pam and Ken Karlan, owners of the Bethel Cinema, have closed their doors for good, effective […]
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Gov. Lamont Signs Executive Order No. 7S to Establish ‘Safe Stores’ Mandatory Statewide Rules
Report by Paula Antolini, April 2, 2020, 1:23PM EDT Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts … Latest Data as of 8:00PM on […]
How CVS Is Protecting Employees and Customers During the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Outbreak
Report by Paula Antolini, April 2, 2020, 8:01AM EDT CVS Pharmacy® is protecting and supporting our customers and our employees. When you visit a CVS Pharmacy, […]
Gov. Lamont Signs New Executive Order No. 7N, Includes Limiting Social Gatherings to 5 persons, 50 People in Grocery Stores, Gun Sales by Appt. Only
Report by Paula Antolini, March 27, 2020, 11:55AM EDT Governor Ned Lamont signed another Executive Order No. 7N on Thursday night. At a press conference, […]
A Detailed List of ‘Essential Businesses’ that Can Remain Open – Guidance from DECD
Report by Paula Antolini, March 23, 2020, 7:55AM EDT Below is guidance released by the Department of Economic and Community Development on Sunday, March 22, […]
Town of Bethel Community Update: ‘Essential Businesses’ Described and ‘Non-Essential Businesses’ Required to Temporarily Close by March 23rd
Report by Paula Antolini. March 22, 2020, 7:18PM EDT Bethel Community Update, March 20, 2020 10:00PM Dear Friends and Neighbors, Earlier this evening Governor Lamont […]
SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus/COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, March 15, 2020, 11:02AM EDT WASHINGTON – Many businesses across the country have been struggling to stay afloat in the pandemic. […]
Bethel’s Famous Pizza Closed for Dining ‘Until Further Notice,’ Only Delivery & Pick Up Available, for Employee & Customer Safety
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2020, 7:41PM EDT Message posted by Famous Pizza owner Periklis Anastasakis today: Out of an abundance of caution, we […]
Is Bethel’s Blue Jay Orchards on the Market to Be Sold? Owners Search for 3rd Buyer to Carry on Tradition
Report by Paula Antolini. February 16, 2020, 4:10PM EDT Message from Blue Jay Orchards: Is Blue Jay Orchards on the market to be sold? 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Cuomo Announce Joint State Partnership to Develop Uniform Approach to E-Cigarettes and Legal Cannabis Program
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2019, 2:37PM EDT States to Hold Summit with Key Law Enforcement, State Health and Policy Officials in October to […]
Controversy with Bethel’s Goodhill Road 8-30g Affordable Housing Project: Residents Protest and Builder Defends Legal Rights; Meeting Tonight!
Report by Paula Antolini, September 23, 2019, 6:57AM EDT There is yet another controversy in Bethel, this time it is about the Bethel Goodhill Road […]
‘Sales and Use Tax on Meals’ is Rescinded: Governor Lamont Receives Revised Guidance on Prepared Foods From the Department of Revenue Services
Report by Paula Antolini, September 20, 2019, 2:58PM EDT September 19, 2019 – (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he received a revised […]
Governor Lamont Says Connecticut Has Licensed 82 Hemp Growers Since Launch of New Pilot Program This Spring
Report by Paula Antolini, September 9, 2019, 8:06PM EDT NEWS / STATE 9-5-19 (LEDYARD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of […]
REVIEW: Many Multiple Housing Units, an ‘Extended Stay Lodging’ Building, and More Homes, Planned for Bethel #thisisbethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2019, 11:56AM EDT More multiple-unit buildings are proposed in Bethel by developers, one 26-unit building to be built behind […]
Eversource Conducts Statewide Infrared Helicopter Inspections, Starting Today
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 9:35AM EDT Eversource will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights of way throughout Connecticut […]
What to Know About Single-Use Plastic Bag Fee, Law Effective in CT Aug. 1, 2019
Report by Paula Antolini, July 30, 2019, 11:58AM EDT Single-Use Plastic Bag Fee – Effective August 1, 2019 Effective August 1, 2019 (cite: Public Act […]
Equifax Breach: If Your Personal Info. Was Affected They Will Pay for Free Credit Monitoring or $125, Or More; See If Your SS# Was Affected
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2019, 9:37PM EDT Equifax Data Breach Settlement: What You Should Know July 22, 2019 by Alvaro Puig, Consumer Education […]
CBS is Off the Air for Direct TV, U-verse and DirecTV NOW Customers Due to Business Dispute with AT&T
Report by Paula Antolini, July 20, 2019, 7:09PM EDT “CBS-owned stations went dark early Saturday for DirecTV, U-verse and DirecTV NOW customers after the network and […]
‘Lots of Condoms’ and ‘Drag Brunch’ Among Many Issues on Social Media Buzz Over Bethel’s Latest ‘Proof Bar & Cafe’ Viewpoint Regarding Gay Pride
Report by Paula Antolini, June 9, 2019, 10:58AM EDT It seems that you will get some extras that are not on the new Bethel business […]
Bethel’s New ‘Proof. Bar & Cafe.’ Has Gourmet Homemade Warm Pretzels and Cold Craft Beer and Much More
Report by Paula Antolini, May 21, 2019, 7:02PM EDT The Bethel Advocate visited the new “Proof. Bar & Cafe.” that recently opened at 1 Front […]
Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut: ‘Food Is Art’ Event at Keeler Tavern Featuring Bethel Chef Jeff Taibe of Taproot Restaurant, June 23rd
Report by Paula Antolini, May 8, 2019, 8:14AM EDT Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut: We’re so pleased to announce Taproot Restaurant as our feature for this year’s […]
CT Department of Labor Issues Stop Work Orders To 24 Nail Salons Following Statewide Inspections
Report by Paula Antolini, March 8, 2019, 6:11PM EDT WETHERSFIELD, March 8, 2019 – The Labor Department issued 24 Stop Work orders this week after […]
Fairfield County ‘Giving Day’ Raises Record-Breaking $1,719,685 in 24 Hours
Report by Paula Antolini, March 1, 2019, 4:41PM EDT Thank you for your generosity! On February 28, 2019 thousands of community members came together to […]
Plans for a Bethel Crematorium Go Up in Smoke AGAIN, Judge Decides in Favor of Bethel P&Z, CT Coining
Report by Paula Antolini October 6, 2018, 10:29AM EDT Above photo: Crematorium applicant B. Shawn McLoughlin (2nd from left) and daughter Shelby McLoughlin (far […]
UPDATED: Fate of 40-Year Bethel Holbrook Farm Unclear, Jessica Wong Writes Goodbye Message
Report by Paula Antolini September 22, 2018, 8:16AM EDT Photo: Jessica Wong shown with John Holbrook in 2015. John Holbrook and his wife Lynn […]
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: A Celebration with 6 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies and a Block Party for Bethel Businesses
Report by Paula Antolini September 20, 2018 10:26PM EDT Photo: Bethel Economic Development Committee Chairman Mike Boyle (right) helps Byrd’s Books owner Alice Hutchinson […]
Eversource Extends Commitment to Eversource Energy Center
Report by Paula Antolini September 20, 2018, 10:21PM EDT Photo: Celebrating the announcement are (left to right): Eversource New Hampshire President Bill Quinlan, Dean of […]