First Selectman Knickerbocker’s Resignation Announcement to the Town of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 4:54PM EDT Message to the Town of Bethel from the First Selectman Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am […]
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P&Z Commission Public Hearing Tonight, In-Person and via Zoom: Whitney Road Multiple-Unit Structure and Cindy Lane 8-30g Project
Report by Paula Antolini, August 9, 2022, 5:01PM EDT TOWN of BETHEL, LAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 […]
P&Z Public Hearings for Whitney Road and Cindy Lane 8-30g Multiple-Unit Projects Are Via ‘ZOOM PLATFORM ONLY’ Due to ‘Covid Cases in the Municipality’ said Bethel Health Director Vasile
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2022, 11:49PM EDT The Planning & Zoning Commission announced that their “continued Public Hearings” for the Whitney Road and […]
Town of Bethel, CT, NOTICE OF REFERENDUM: To Vote to Approve ‘Not More Than $1.4 Million’ to Complete the Police Dept. Firing Range; July 26th Referendum
Report by Paula Antolini, July 25, 2022, 7:27PM EDT Tomorrow in a referendum vote, Bethel residents will vote to approve, or not approve, “not more […]
Town of Bethel Announces the ‘Sustainable Bethel Commission’
Report by Paula Antolini, July 14, 2022, 4:21PM EDT ANNOUNCING THE SUSTAINABLE BETHEL COMMISSION Recently the Board of Selectman confirmed the SUSTAINABLE BETHEL COMMISSION which is a […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Will Hold a Public Hearing on July 12th for Application for a Zone Change to Build 30 One-Bedroom Units at 17 Whitney Rd.
Report by Paula Antolini, July 12, 2022, 5:15PM EDT Public Notice The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the following […]
Marty Foncello GOP Candidate for State Representative from the 107th District
Report by Paula Antolini, May 26, 2022, 8:41AM EDT PRESS RELEASE from Martin Foncello Martin Foncello, former Brookfield First Selectman, was endorsed as the GOP […]
Unanimous Endorsement of Toni Boucher for the Republican 26th Senate District Seat
Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2022, 9:11A EDT Congratulations to Toni Boucher for receiving the unanimous endorsement for the Republican nomination for State Senate […]
Governor Lamont Signs Budget That Includes the Largest Tax Cut in Connecticut History
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 5:42PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal […]
Attention Parents and Citizens: OPEN FORUM Discussion About ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) in Schools, May 16th
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2022, 10:15AM EDT There is presently much controversy over school curriculum, namely Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Critical Race […]
Public Notice / Bethel Public Hearings: Affordable Housing Plan; Stormwater Management Regulations; May 24th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 28, 2022, 6:27PM EDT ***** Public Notice The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on May […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker Appoints a Committee of 7 (including himself) to Hold Private Meetings, Not Reported to Public, to Decide How to Spend $6 Million
Report by Paula Antolini, April 21, 2022, 10:27AM EDT We have information that Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker has appointed a committee of 7 individuals, including […]
The Bethel Annual Town and School Budget Referendum Passed on April 19, 2022
Report by Paula Antolini, April 20, 2022, 8:22AM EDT The Bethel Annual Town and School Budget Referendum Passed on April 19, 2022. Very low turnout. […]
VOTE! The Bethel Annual Budget Referendum Will Be Held on Tuesday, April 19th, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Report by Paula Antolini, April 18, 2022, 3:06PM EDT Reminder: The Bethel Annual Budget Referendum Will Be Held on >>>>> Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6 […]
CDC Mask Order Remains in Effect and CDC Realigns Travel Health Notice System
Report by Paula Antolini, April 14, 2027:16AM EDT 4-13-22 Today, CDC is announcing two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on close-monitoring of the COVID-19 landscape in […]
Bethel Board of Finance: April 12th Meeting Cancelled, Hybrid ‘Special Meeting’ is April 18th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2022, 11:04PM EDT BETHEL BOARD OF FINANCE – NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGApril 18, 2022- 7: 00 p.m.- Hybrid MeetingClifford […]
NOTICE: Bethel P&Z Hybrid Meeting, April 12th, Public Hearings Continued on Multi-Unit 5-Building 8-30g Housing for 48 Stony Hill Rd. and More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2022, 11:34PM EDT NOTICE: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting April 12th, 2022, 6:30pm, Bethel Municipal Center, Meeting Room D […]
Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding Eligibility for Absentee Ballots
Report by Paula Antolini, April 8, 2022, 2:15PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation (Public Act 22-2) […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Establishment of the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood’s Parent Cabinet
Report by Paula Antolini, April 7, 2022, 3:32PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the establishment of the Office of Early Childhood’s […]
CT Governor Ned Lamont Tested Positive for COVID-19, Will Isolate
Report by Paula Antolini, April 7, 2022, 2:29PM EDT 4-7-22 Statement From Governor Lamont’s Director of Communications Max Reiss: (HARTFORD, CT) – Max Reiss, director […]
Bethel Drops ‘Easter’ from ‘Egg Hunt’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 6, 2022, 1:19PM EDT Bethel Municipal Center is having an “Egg Hunt” on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 3:30-6:00pm, except […]
Republican and Former CT State Senator Toni Boucher Has Announced She Will Be Running for the CT 26th State Senate District
Report by Paula Antolini, April 6, 2022, 11:09AM EDT Former CT State Senator Toni Boucher today announced she will be running for the CT 26th […]
Board of Selectmen Hybrid Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Tonight, April 5th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 5, 2022, 8:00AM EDT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6: 50 pm– Hybrid MeetingClifford J. Hurgin […]
ATTENTION BETHEL RESIDENTS: Town of Bethel Annual Meeting, Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget, 7pm, Bethel Middle School, April 4th
Report by Paula Antolini, April 3, 2022, 3:03PM EDT Message from the Town of Bethel: In accordance with the Town of Bethel Charter, §C6-3, the […]
BREAKING NEWS: Bethel Crematorium Case Reversed in Appellate Court, Planning & Zoning Commission Ordered to Approve the Plaintiffs’ Application for a Special Permit
Report by Paula Antolini, April 2, 2022, 12:50PM EDT It appears that no matter how much Bethel residents expressed that they did not want a […]
Gov. Lamont Applauds House Passage of Legislation Relaxing State Laws on Outdoor Dining at CT Restaurants
Report by Paula Antolini, March 30, 2022, 5:43PM EDT Legislation Codifies the Governor’s Executive Orders That Allow Restaurants to Expand Their Ability to Serve Customers […]
Is Sex Health Education Being Taught in BPS to 11-15 Year Olds Too Explicit? Did Parents Ever Agree to Curriculum? View Details
Report by Paula Antolini, March 28, 2022, 6:51PM EDT (Warning explicit text.) Do you know exactly what is being taught in Bethel Public Schools regarding […]
Turf Field Approved by Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Before ‘Crumb Rubber’ Surface is Investigated and Proven Safe; P&Z and FS Knickerbocker Say It’s Not Their Responsibility
Report by Paula Antolini, March 25 2022, 4:34PM EDT Can you imagine, it seems that the Town of Bethel and the Bethel Planning & Zoning […]
The Town of Bethel ‘Revaluation of All Real Estate in the Town’ Will Be Effective for the Grand List of October 1, 2022, Tax Bills for New Revaluation Due by July 1, 2023
Report by Paula Antolini, March 25, 2022, 2:21PM EDT On 3/17/2022 the Town of Bethel posted this “Notice of Revaluation”: IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE BETHEL […]
Bethel Board of Finance Special Meeting Tonight (In-Person and Zoom) Includes Consideration of Salaries of Municipal Officials, 2022-23 Budget, March 24, 7pm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 24, 11:12AM EDT BOARD OF FINANCE Special Meeting TonightClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut NOTICE OF […]