New State Law Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Firefighters Who Develop Cancer
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 2:20PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Aug. 30, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a new state […]
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CT Office of the Arts Hosting Conference in October for Local Musicians to Gain Industry Insight, Network, and Showcase their Talents
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 1:57PM EDT READI Set…Music Conference Will Be Held in New Haven on October 7, 2023 (HARTFORD, CT) – […]
Governor Lamont Announces $23 Million in State Grants for Eight Projects That Boost Community Vibrancy, Livability, and Equity, Including a $4,500,000 Grant Award for 9-11 Diamond Avenue in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 1:28PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Aug. 10, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of […]
Warning Notice of Special Town Meeting of the Town of Bethel, CT: To sell Lot 2, 21 Trowbridge Dr., and Lot 3, 23 Trowbridge Dr., in Clarke Business Park, Aug. 29th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 23, 2023, 3:44PM EDT WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CONNECTICUT The Legal Voters of […]
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.
Report by Paula Antolini, June 28, 2023, 1:09PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut […]
THE WHITE HOUSE: A Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2023
Report by Paula Antolini, June 11, 2023, 12:12PM EDT On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we celebrate the enduring strength and promise that […]
Governor Lamont Reaches Budget Agreement With Legislative Leaders That Includes the Largest Income Tax Cut in Connecticut History
Report by Paula Antolini, June 7, 2023, 7:53AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – 06/05/2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today praised an agreement reached with the leadership […]
Governor Lamont Plans to Sign Legislation Implementing Early Voting in Connecticut Elections and Primaries
Report by Paula Antolini, May 31, 2023, 7:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – May 31, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming […]
Town of Bethel Fair Housing Policy Statement, April 17, 2023, Letter from FS Carter
Report by Paula Antolini, April 17, 2023, 8:05PM EDT Letter from First Selectman Dan Carter: ###
DEEP Warns CT Residents of VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER LEVEL Today Red Flag Warning Issued
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 5:06PM EDT VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER WARNING CONTINUES TODAY, APRIL 12, 2023. News release / The Connecticut Department […]
NOTICE: Public Site & Building Commission Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 12th, 7pm, Includes Project Updates on School and Municipal Center Renovations, Police Station Training Range, More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 9:40AM EDT PUBLIC SITE & BUILDING COMMISSIONClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School Street- Bethel, CT 06801 Wednesday, April […]
NOTICE: Bethel Board of Finance Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 11th, 7pm, Includes Appointment of Auditor
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2023, 8:33AM EDT NOTICE: BOARD OF FINANCEClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: ( 203) […]
Notice: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 28th, 7pm, Includes 17 Whitney Rd. Public Hearing (contd.), TOD Overlay Amendments, & More
Report by Paula Antolini, March 28, 2023, 9:18AM EDT TOWN of BETHELLAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Planning & Zoning […]
NOTICE: Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting (Hybrid) Tonight, March 21st, 7pm, Rm A, Includes Revision to Town Charter
Report by Paula Antolini, March 21, 2023, 6:22PM EDT MEETING TONIGHT: BOARD OF SELECTMENClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: ( […]
Murphy, Thune, Kelly, Panetta Introduce Bill to Incentivize Healthy Living and Physical Activity
Report by Paula Antolini, March 17, 2023, 6:34PM EDT WASHINGTON—March 16, 2023—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, […]
Governor Lamont Orders Partial Activation of State Emergency Operations Center in Advance of Winter Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 11:11PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is ordering the State Emergency Operations […]
Gov. Lamont Implements Ban on All Tandem and Empty Tractor Trailers on I-84 Beginning 6AM Tuesday Due to Winter Storm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 10:26PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the winter storm that is […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing on Commission Initiated Amendments to the Town of Bethel Zoning Regulations, March 28th
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 6:27PM EDT BETHEL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Bethel Municipal Center 1 School Street, Bethel, Connecticut 06801 *(203) 794-8578 […]
Notice: Bethel Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting (Hybrid), Mar. 7th, 7pm, Includes Consideration of 800K for Turf Field Lighting, Approval of Funding of a Police Car, from ARPA funds; More
Report by Paula Antolini, March 7, 2023, 12:39PM EDT BOARD OF SELECTMENClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: (203) 794-8501Dan Carter, […]
Notice: Inland Wetlands Commission Regular Meeting (Hybrid) Feb. 27, Includes Public Hearing: /Whitney Road; Site Plan Review: Shelley Rd., Whittlesey Drive; Application Acceptance: Benedict Road 8, 9, 10, & 17 Millbrook Road (22 Homes); and 4 Aunt Patty’s Lane West
Report by Paula Antolini, February 27, 2023, 4:45PM EDT TOWN of BETHELLAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Inland Wetlands CommissionRegular […]
Notice of Bethel Board of Selectmen Special Meeting Feb. 27: Includes Consideration and Discussion of Demolition of Old Police Station Building Using $194,500 from ARPA (COVID) Funds
Report by Paula Antolini, February 27, 2023, 4:35PM EDT MEETING: FEBRUARY 27, 2023, 7pm BOARD OF SELECTMENClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut […]
Hot Mic at P&Z Meeting Catches Bethel Town Planner Beth Cavagna Making ‘Negative’ Remarks About a Bethel Business Owner; FOIC Rules in Favor of Complainant
Report by Paula Antolini, February 23, 2023, 12:41PM EDT This article has been updated with information, at the end of the article, on February 24, […]
NOTICE of Two Meetings on Feb. 21: Bethel Board of Selectman Special Meeting 6PM (Hybrid) and Special Joint Meeting BOS/Board of Finance 7PM (Hybrid), 2023- 2024 Dept. Budget Presentations
Report by Paula Antolini, February 20, 2023, 6:21PM EDT There will be two meetings on Feb. 21: Bethel Board of Selectman Special Meeting 6PM (Hybrid) […]
Free School Meals for all Students: Gov. Lamont Applauds General Assembly for Approving Legislation
Report by Paula Antolini, February 10, 2023, 6:57PM EDT 02/09/2023 Governor Lamont Applauds General Assembly for Approving Legislation Extending Free School Meals and Protecting Connecticut’s […]
Unofficial Results: Republican Dan Carter Wins the Special Election for Bethel First Selectman
Report by Paula Antolini, February 7, 2023, 9:57PM EDT Congratulations to Republican Dan Carter for winning the Special Election for Bethel First Selectman tonight. Bethel […]
First Selectman Candidate and Acting First Selectman Rich Straiton, If Elected, Suggests Former BHS Principal Fill Vacant Seat on Bethel’s Board of Selectmen
Report by Paula Antolini, February 1, 2023, 8:37AM EDT If Bethel First Selectman candidate Rich Straiton (Democrat) is elected, he suggests that former Bethel High […]
Governor Lamont Activates Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol Effective Thursday Afternoon
Report by Paula Antolini. January 30, 2023, 8:25PM EDT Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont […]
Bethel Senior Center is Hosting the First Selectman Candidates for the Town of Bethel, Dan Carter Jan. 17th and Rich Straiton Jan. 24th
Report by Paula Antolini, January 13, 2023, 12:49PM EDT The Bethel Senior Center is Hosting the First Selectman Candidates for the Town of Bethel. You […]
Dan Carter Is Asking for a Debate
Report by Paula Antolini, January 13, 2023, 6:47PM EDT Press release: DAN CARTER IS ASKING FOR A DEBATE Bethel, CT – Dan Carter, candidate for […]
Bethel Inland Wetlands Commission will conduct a Public Hearing: 17 Whitney Road “Regulated Activities Modification of Previous Approval” Jan. 23rd, 7pm
Report by Paula Antolini, January 13, 2023, 11:55AM EDT LEGAL NOTICE / THE BETHEL INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE The Bethel Inland Wetlands Commission will […]