Showcase Your Business on Halloween at ‘Trick or Treat Street’ Oct. 31
Showcase your business at a great annual family tradition in Bethel, “Trick or Treat Street”. This year the fun takes place on Saturday October 31st, 12:00 PM – […]
Local Businesses
First Public Meeting of ‘BETHEL FORWARD Community Voices’ Produced Many Ideas for Master Plan
Bethel Director of Economic Development Janice Chrzescijanek said the aim of the BETHEL FORWARD Community Voices meeting was “for the public to identify ideas for […]
Hollandia Nurseries & Yesteryear Farm Antiques 24th Annual Fall Festival, Oct. 3-4
Antique Tractors, Trucks & Cars, Antique Engines & Farm Tools, hay rides, tractor-pulling contests, and food and fun for all ages! for All Ages. Come […]
Rep. Lavielle / State Budget Cuts: Something is Wrong with this Picture
Two-thirds of the cuts, or $64 million, are reductions in Medicaid spending that directly affect hospitals. Their impact is much greater, however, because the reductions […]
‘Impressions: Fine Art Photography by Roy Weinstein & Kenneth Kast’ Presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western CT, Oct. 23 to Jan. 15
Reception: Friday, October 23rd, 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and by appointment. FREE. @287 Gallery & Meeting […]
100+ PHOTOS: Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) 26th Annual Walk for Animals Was Well Attended
Perfect weather welcomed animal lovers and their pets to Meckauer Park in Bethel, Connecticut, on Sunday, September 27, 2015, to participate in the Danbury Animal […]
Bethel Legal Notices, Sept. 1-28, 2015: Crematorium Denied, Gas Station Approved, Cell Tower Approved, and More
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini September 28, 2015 12:52PM EDT Bethel Legal […]
State Lawmakers Congratulate Bethel-Based Corporation on Recent Expansion
State Rep. Dan Carter (R-2) and Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) were among the numerous lawmakers, professionals, and constituents to come together on September 16 to […]
Bethel Official OK’d $39K Town Energy Study Without Approval
It was discovered that Bethel Public Works Director Douglas Arndt apparently never got approval to authorize the a town energy study, which was to see […]
Byrd’s Books Nan Rossiter ‘Nantucket’ Book Discussion Tonight, Sept. 24
Please join us with New York Times bestselling author Nan Rossiter for a book discussion of her new book Nantucket on Thursday September 24th at 7:00p.m. Report […]
Bethel’s Thomas Carruthers and WCSU Foundation/Bethel Arts Are Among 8 REGI Grant Award Recipients
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut has announced that $35,000 from the state’s new Regional Initiative Grant program, has been awarded to eight recipients throughout […]
You’re Invited! First Public Meeting of “BETHEL FORWARD” Community Voices, Oct. 1
Small group discussions will allow your ideas, thought and aspirations to be heard. Your input will become the foundation for BETHEL FORWARD. Report by Paula […]
Pet Lovers Unite! Shop at Talbots Sept. 26 and Support Westport Animal Shelter Advocates, Sen. Boucher Hosting
On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, Senator Toni Boucher will be hosting a fundraiser for WASA at Talbots (165 Main Street, Westport, CT), from 10 am […]
Plans for a Bethel Crematorium Go Up In Smoke, Bethel P&Z Denies All Crematorium Applications
P&Z resolution: “The Commission finds that the Special Permit application for locating a crematory use in the subject location will not promote the public health, […]
Recent Consensus of Planning & Zoning Commission is 4 to 3 to Deny Application for Crematorium in Bethel, Tonight Could Be the Final Vote
The next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting is TONIGHT, Sept. 22, 2015, at 7:00p.m. in the Denis Riodan Room D, Clifford J. Hurgin Muncipal Center, […]
Tonight! The Michael Brothers at Portofino in Bethel, 6 p.m.
The Bacon Brothers can’t make it to Portofino in Bethel tonight so we’re sending in… …The Michael Brothers! Will Michael on Sax, Vocals, and Cajon […]
Cultural Alliance of Western CT “Business Supports The Arts” Awards Breakfast at Matrix Corporate Center, Oct. 15, Honors Local Businesses and Individuals
Highly anticipated each year, “Business Supports the Arts” serves to increase visibility for arts and culture in Western Connecticut while gathering together many prominent leaders […]
Byrd’s Books Brings “Poor Man’s Feast” NY Times Bestselling Author Elissa Altman to LaZingara Ristorante, Event is Oct. 28
“Poor Man’s Feast: A Love Story of Comfort, Desire, and the Art of Simple Cooking”, which includes twenty-six delicious recipes-is tender and often hilarious; a story […]
Sen. Boucher Joins Minority Leader Len Fasano in Calling for Special Session Following Statement from GE
“Senator Fasano is right when he suggests GE was not bluffing this past June when company officials publically said proposed tax hikes in the state […]
Wine and Food Tasting Fundraiser at the Bethel Public Library, Sept. 29
The Bethel Public Library Board of Directors is sponsoring the Library’s 6th Annual Wine and Food Tasting fundraiser on Tuesday September 29, 6-9 pm, at […]
Byrd’s Books, Named the 2015 Bethel Business of the Year, Is Sponsoring a Series of Community Coloring Events @287 Gallery & Meeting Place, Sept. 18
Beginning Friday, September 18th, Byrd’s Books, named the 2015 Bethel Business of the Year, is sponsoring a series of evening community coloring at @287 Gallery […]
VIDEO: P&Z Recent Meeting About Crematorium Gives Hints of Final Decision to Come; Final Meeting Is Tonight
Prepare to attend the second of two Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) work sessions tonight, regarding the Bethel proposed crematorium in Bethel’s Clarke Business […]
Senator Boucher: Listening to Connecticut’s Businesses
Boucher: A robust real estate market is the bellwether of a healthy economy. Realtors are among the first to detect developing economic trends. Recently, several […]
First Annual Tails of Courage “Run with the Pack” 5K Run and Fun Walk , Aug. 29
Tails of Courage is hosting their first annual 5k Run and Fun Walk fundraiser to raise awareness and funds to support their animal rescue mission. […]
Community Coloring with Byrd’s Books and the Cultural Alliance of Western CT, Sept.-Oct.-Nov.
Byrd’s Books of Bethel, CT is sponsoring an evening once a month of coloring at the Gallery at 287 Main Street (Cultural Alliance of Western […]
Sales Tax-Free Week in Its Fifteenth Year, Aug. 16-22
The month of August means back-to-school shopping, and once again, starting the third Sunday of the month, many items of clothing and footwear can be […]
Three P&Z Crematorium Hearings Closed, Two P&Z Work Sessions Scheduled, McLoughlin Civil Suit Still Pending
The final hearings of all Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission issues having to do with the proposed Bethel crematorium have now been closed. Report […]
Reminder, P&Z Hearing Tonight, July 28: CT Coining Requests Zoning Amendment ‘Eliminate Crematorium’
Connecticut Coining Inc., request for an amendment to the Town of Bethel Zoning Regulations. AMEND Section 4.3.C.10a Eliminate Crematory. Report and Photography by Paula […]
REMINDER…Tomorrow is the Bethel BeerFest!
It’s the perfect opportunity to discover and taste new brews and special “limited release” beers and ales. Get your tickets while they last! Report by […]
Read What Bethel Residents Are Saying About the Proposed Crematorium
View comments about the proposed crematorium, most recent first. Report by Paula Antolini July 14, 2015 2:01PM EDT Read What Bethel Residents and […]