Letter to the Editor from Toni Boucher: ‘Left Powerless’ … ‘It is time for a change’
Report by Paula Antolini, September 14, 2020, 10:20AM EDT OPINION / LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Left Powerless’ by Toni Boucher The cost of delivering electricity […]
Emergency Management
One COVID-19 Coronavirus Case Discovered in Bethel High School, Investigated, and School Will Remain Open Says BDPH
Report by Paula Antolini, September 13, 2020, 7:00PM EDT The Bethel Public Schools sent a letter to Parents, Guardians, and Staff on Sunday about a […]
CT Dept. of Public Health Issues Labor Day Weekend COVID-19 Alert After Clusters of Cases Among College Students, Plus Many Social Events Planned
Report by Paula Antolini, September 5, 2020, 8:04AM EDT 9-4-20 The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today is issuing a COVID-19 alert statewide for […]
Stony Hill FD Rescue 2 & Engine 3 Responded to Assist Bethel Fire for MVA on Route 53
Report by Paula Antolini, September 4, 2020, 7:18PM EDT Rescue 2 & Engine 3 responded to assist Bethel Fire this morning for this MVA on […]
Gov. Lamont Extends CT’s State of Emergency in Response To the COVID-19 Pandemic To Feb. 9
Report by Paula Antolini, September 2, 2020, 11:53AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed orders extending to February 9, 2021, […]
Transformer Fire on Route 302 Adds to Numerous Power Outages in Bethel During Last Night’s Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, August 28, 2020, 8:45AM EDT During last night’s storm there were approximately 2000 Bethel power outages after a transformer fire on […]
CT State Dept. of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Alert to Danbury Community After Significant Spike in New Cases
Report by Paula Antolini, August 22, 2020, 8:50AM EDT 08/21/2020 CT State Dept. of Public Health Issues COVID-19 Alert to Danbury Community After Significant Spike […]
Voice Your Opinion to PURA About Eversource Electric Rates and Storm Response at a Public Hearing via Zoom, Aug. 24th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 18, 2020, 10:06AM EDT Was your electricity out for days or weeks during and after the recent Tropical Storm Isaias? […]
Connecticut Gets Federal Approval for Storm-Related Food Replacement Benefits for All SNAP Recipients Statewide
Report by Paula Antolini, August 15, 2020, 9:25AM EDT Over 210,600 Connecticut households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive federal storm-related […]
Gov. Lamont Issues 66th Executive Order Regarding Face Covering Requirements and Size Limits for Private Gatherings
Report by Paula Antolini, August 15, 2020, 8:49AM EDT 8-14-20 Sixty-sixth executive order issued to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 At the request of Governor […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker: ‘This discussion is not over’ Regarding Eversource’s Failure to Respond Quickly to Power Outage
Report by Paula Antolini, August 12, 2020, 1:45PM EDT Storm Update for Wednesday, August 12, 2020 @ 12:00pm As some of you are very much […]
Bethel Public Schools Parent Update: Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning For Families Who Have Selected Distance Learning
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 11:59PM EDT Message from Dr. Christine L. Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools: August 11, 2020 Dear Parent […]
Protocol? Message from First Selectman Knickerbocker Shared from Personal Facebook Page to ONE Facebook Forum ONLY, Asks ‘Favor’ That Outage Complaints are NOT Posted Via Messenger or Twitter
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 11:26PM EDT Two hours ago First Selectman Knickerbocker posted a long message in ONE Facebook group ONLY from […]
Storm Recovery Update from First Selectman Knickerbocker for Tuesday, August 11, 2:30pm
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 3:17PM EDT Storm Recovery Update for Tuesday, August 11, 2020 @ 2:30pm I’m sure many of you have […]
Response from Mr. Poirot of Eversource Regarding Electric Power Restoration in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 2:41PM EDT The Bethel Advocate contacted numerous Eversource officials today, and the Bethel First Selectman, regarding an update […]
Connecticut COVID-19 Response, Weekly Travel Advisory Update: HI, SD, Virgin Islands Added to List of Impacted Locations; AK, NM, OH, RI Removed
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 2:08PM EDT Travel Advisory for Visitors to Connecticut Executive Order Regarding Travel: Pursuant to Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7III, […]
Gov. Lamont Provides Update on CT’s Coronavirus Response Efforts, Signs 65th Executive Order for the Management of Absentee Ballots for the Aug. 11th Primary
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 6:00AM EDT Latest Data as of 5:00PM on Monday, August 10, 2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – As the State […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker and Bethel Police Chief Pugner on NBC Commenting on Eversource Poor Response to Electric Restoration After Storm Isaias
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2020, 4:19AM EDT An NBC News article indicates that the electric power was restored Monday, August 10th in Bethel, […]
Town of Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker Storm Recovery Update for Monday, Aug. 10th
Report by Paula Antoini, August 10, 2020, 4:16PM EDT Storm Recovery Update for Monday, August 10, 2020 Eversource was able to supply tree and line […]
Town of Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker Storm Recovery Update for Sunday, Aug. 9th
Report by Paula Antoini, August 9, 2020, 5:46PM EDT Storm Recovery Update for Sunday, August 9, 2020, 4:51 pm: Total outages in Bethel still hover […]
Electric Restoration Updates from Bethel Emergency Management and Fire Marshal
Report by Paula Antolini, August 9, 2020, 2:51PM EDT ***** 6 HOURS AGO: Bethel Emergency Management & Fire Marshal We have a limited supply of […]
Eversource Electrical Outage Restoration Estimates Announced for Each Town
Report by Paula Antolini, August 8, 2020, 7:18PM EDT ESTIMATED TIMES OF RESTORATION BETHEL estimated time of restoration is: Tuesday, August 11, 6 p.m. Estimated […]
Latest Storm Recovery Update from Town of Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker for Aug. 8th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 8, 2020, 11:27AM EDT Latest update from Matthew Knickerbocker…. Dear Friends: For unknown reasons I cannot access the town’s official […]
Gov. Lamont Announces CT Receives Extension of Full Federal Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Response Operations
Report by Paula Antolini, August 8, 2020, 11:12AM EDT 08/07/2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that, following his telephone call late last […]
Storm Recovery Update from Town of Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker for Aug. 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 8, 2020, 7:27AM EDT Storm Recovery Update for Friday, August 7th @ 9am Since the wind stopped blowing last Tuesday […]
Eversource: Restoration Estimates Announced; Responding to Damage, All Out Push to Restore Power Continues
Report by Paula Antolini, August 7, 2020, 8:07M EDT Message from Eversource: We continue to work urgently to restore power to our customers. We estimate […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives Presidential Emergency Declaration in Response to Tropical Storm Isaias
Report by Paula Antolini, August 7, 2020, 3:46PM EDT 08/07/2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he was notified this morning by the […]
Gov. Lamont Activates Connecticut National Guard, Announces Deployment of Teams to Assist in Power Restoration
Report by Paula Antolini, August 6, 2020, 10:07PM EDT Route Clearance Teams Will Support Authorities in the Removal of Large Debris from Roadways (HARTFORD, CT) […]
Storm Update from Town of Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker
Report by Paula Antolini, August 6, 2020, 5:21PM EDT Storm Recovery Update, Thursday, August 6, 2020 @ Noon Tropical Storm Isaias has turned out to […]
Gov. Lamont Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread Power Outages Caused by Tropical Storm Isaias
Report by Paula Antolini, August 5, 2020, 10:09PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has proclaimed a civil preparedness emergency – also […]