Gov. Lamont Announces Plans To Ease Some COVID-19 Restrictions in Connecticut
Report by Paula Antolini, March 5, 2021, 4:39PM EDT 03/04/2021 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming days he plans […]
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Gov. Lamont Announces Recipients of $9 Million in Grants To Support the Arts Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, December 2, 2020, 9:46AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – 11./30/2020 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 154 nonprofit arts organizations in […]
Bethel P&Z Online Meeting Continues Public Hearing About DeMarco Site Plan/Special Permit for 18-Units Plus Commercial at 155 Greenwood Ave., Nov. 24
Report by Paula Antolini, November 24, 2020, 6:09PM EDT There is a virtual WEB-BASED REGULAR P&Z MEETING tonight, November 24, 2020, at 7:00pm using the […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Connecticut Will Roll Back to Phase 2.1 Rules Beginning Friday
Report by Paula Antolini, November 2, 2020, 5:59PM EDT Latest Data as of 5:00PM on Monday, November 2, 2020: Governor Lamont today announced that due […]
Blue Jay Orchard Invites You to Visit “One Last Time for 2020′ and Proceeds Help Charity ‘Brotherhood in Action’ Oct. 24-25
Report by Paula Antolini, October 21, 2020, 7:45PM EDT BLUE JAY ORCHARD Special for the weekend of October 24th and 25th While all the apples […]
1 Remodel Plus 4 New Residential Buildings of 18-Units Including Commercial at 155 Greenwood Ave. to School Street Will Be Discussed in Virtual P&Z Public Hearing, Oct. 27
Report by Paula Antolini, October 17, 2020, 3:50PM EDT You might want to attend the Planning & Zoning virtual Public Hearing on October 27, 2020, […]
Commercial Structure Fire in Bethel Damages Numerous Businesses on Greenwood Avenue
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2020, 3:22PM EDT BETHEL ADVOCATE LIVE … Bethel Fire & EMS and Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company are on […]
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Statement on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court Justice
Report by Paula Antolini (Washington) – September 26, 2020 – Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Alexis McGill Johnson released the following statement on the nomination of Amy […]
Gov. Lamont Announces CT Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening on October 8
Report by Paula Antolini, September 24, 2020, 6:37PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Expansion of the State’s Shared Work Program To Help Employers Navigate Economic Impact of Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, September 23, 2020, 4:43PM EDT (MIDDLETOWN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as companies continue navigating the impact of […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
CT State Sen. Fasano: Eversource Rate Increases Suspended, Your Voices Are Being Heard
Report by Paula Antolini, July 31, 2020, 8:52PM EDT Eversource Rate Increases Suspended, Your Voices Are Being Heard. This week many of you contacted your […]
Eversource Needs to Answer for Rate Hikes, Sen. Fasano Joins Calls for Hearing on Spike in Electric Bills
Report by Paula Antolini, July 28, 2020, 4:21PM EDT Standard Service Electric Rates Approved For The First-Half Of 2020, Eversource Electric Rates Increase 15.8% and […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Business Documents for Phase 2 Reopening on June 17
Report by Paula Antolini, June 11, 2020, 7:48AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – June 7, 2020 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has released […]
Amazon Says Yes! Will Open a Distribution Center in Danbury CT
Report by Paula Antolini, June 10, 2020, 7:05PM EDT Amazon set to open “Last Mile” distribution center in Danbury this fall. DANBURY, CT – Just […]
Bartlett Tree Experts is Donating 250 White Oak Seedling Trees to Bethel Residents During The Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, June 6, 2020, 9:17AM EDT Bartlett Tree Experts from Danbury will be donating 250 White Oak seedling trees (CT’s state tree) […]
Bethel & Stony Hill Fire Depts. Dispatched to a Natural Gas Leak on Grassy Plain St. Where a Truck Went Into Building
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 9:56PM EDT Message from Stony Hill FD: Today at 11:10am, Bethel & Stony Hill Firefighters were dispatched to […]
Redding Health Dept. COVID-19 Detailed Update on Guidance in Reopening the State
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 7:56PM EDT Redding COVID-19 Update / May 23, 2020: Redding has eight fatalities that tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Sidewalk Dining & Retail: Gov. Lamont Announces Approval of First Permit for a Restaurant to Use a State Highway Right-Of-Way for Outdoor Dining
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, EDT With State Approval, Mystic Pizza Will Add Outdoor Seating “To help businesses that do not have outdoor […]
OPINION: Hair Salons Are About More Than Just Hair
Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2020, 2:59PM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The recent closing, then scheduled opening, then re-closing again, of […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Dental Guidance Agreed Upon by Working Group of Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 6:12PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the guidance document that was developed through a collaborative working […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Raimondo to Align Hair Salon and Barber Shop Reopenings, Delayed to Early June
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 2:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – As their administrations continue developing strategies for the safe reopening of sectors of […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship
Report by Paula Antolini, May 16, 2020, 9:33AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will be distributing […]
CVS Opening New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site in Bethel and Other Areas
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14,2020, 3:14PM EDT Governor Lamont Applauds CVS Health Announcement on the Opening of 12 New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Sites in […]
‘We had to stop in our tracks, so should you.’ Letter from the Editor to the Town of Bethel, Board of Selectman and Board of Finance
Report by Paula Antolini, May 10, 2020, 9:45AM EDT To the Town of Bethel, Board of Selectman and Board of Finance, I am writing to […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Rules for Businesses Under First Phase of CT’s Reopening Plans Amid COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2020, 7:59PM EDT Documents Describe Detailed Protocols Necessary for Certain Businesses to Operate Beginning May 20 (HARTFORD, CT) – […]
Walmart in Danbury Showed Many Customers Were Buying Supplies and the Line of Shoppers Outside Were Social Distancing
Report by Paula Antolini, May 2, 2020, 8:36AM EDT A visit to Walmart on Newtown Road in Danbury, CT yesterday afternoon found a full parking […]