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 […]
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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 […]
Public Notice: Bethel P&Z Public Hearing Tonight March 22nd, 7pm, via Zoom and In-Person, Includes Another Multi-Family Development, 32-Units, and More; Public Comment Allowed
Report by Paula Antolini, March 22, 2022, 12:19PM EDT The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing tonight, March 22, 2022 at […]
Gov. Lamont News Conference Regarding Relief for Consumers
Report by Paula Antolini, March 15, 2022, 5:03PM EDT 3/14/22 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today convened a meeting with legislative leaders from both […]
CT Sen. Haskell Promotes HB5416 Limiting Bulk Gun Purchases, Allowing Individuals to Purchase Just One Firearm Per Month, 12 Per Year; Public Hearing is March 14th, 9am
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2022, 6:56PM EDT Attend the public hearing for HB 5416 “AN ACT CONCERNING BULK PURCHASES OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.” […]
Governor Lamont Announces 150 Proposals Submitted by Connecticut High School Students Are Under Consideration for COVID Relief Funding
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2022, 8:00AM EDT 03/11/2022 Connecticut’s Voice4Change Initiative Empowers High School Students to Decide How $1.5 Million in Relief Funds […]
NOTICE: Bethel PUBLIC HEARING on Recommended Budget- Fiscal Year 2022- 2023, March 21st, 7PM, Bethel Middle School Auditorium
Report by Paula Antolini, March 10, 2022, 4:55PM EDT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Town of Bethel, Connecticut Recommended Budget- Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 At the […]
Bethel Budget 2022-2023: ‘Maybe it’s time for an investigation and forensic audit to find out where the money is flowing’ -Letter to the Editor
Report by Paula Antolini, March 10, 2022, 2:30PM EDT LETTER TO THE EDITOR / OPINION Letter to the Editor from Bethel resident Bill Ochs: To: […]
Superintendent Carver’s Recommendation Regarding the Statewide School Mask Mandate for Bethel Public Schools
Report by Paula Antolini, February 24, 2022, 12:59PM EDT During the Board of Education meeting on February 15, 2022, Dr. Carver presented her recommendation as […]
Update from the CT Dept. of Public Health and CT State Dept. of Education on Planned February 28 Elimination of the Statewide School Mask Requirement
Report by Paula Antolini, February 16, 2022, 5:29PM EDT Update from the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Connecticut State Department of Education on planned […]