Town of Bethel Requesting Bids for Greenwood Ave. Sidewalk Repairs
The Town of Bethel, Park and Recreation Department is requesting proposals for brick and mason work for repairs and improvements to downtown sidewalks on Greenwood […]
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Trick or Treat Street 2016, the Annual Family Event, is October 29th
Trick or Treat Street, the family event that Bethel kids look forward to every year, will be held on Saturday, October 29th at the Municipal […]
Bethel Economic Development Office To Receive Award at CAWC ‘Business Supports the Arts’ Breakfast, Oct. 20th
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut’s “Business Supports the Arts” awards breakfast, its premiere fundraising event, will celebrate the Cultural Alliance’s 10th anniversary year by […]
VIDEOS: Rep. Dan Carter Releases First Campaign Ad, Sen. Blumenthal Has New Ad
On Wednesday CT State Representative Dan Carter, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, released his new 30-second ad (view above) against his opponent U. S. Senator […]
Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Applaud Pratt & Whitney Plans for Expansion in Connecticut
“We are proud of Pratt & Whitney’s presence in Connecticut and are thrilled with their commitment to our state. This is announcement is proof positive […]
‘A Yankee Doodle Testimony’: Letter to the Editor by Frances Pulle
“Frankly, Governor, GIVE A DAMN … (He loosely quotes Clark Gable); Dispense with all the flim ‘n’ flam … TAKE FARE HIKE OFF THE TABLE!” […]
VIDEO: Large Rat Marks Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 38, Protest Against Wells Fargo Bank in Danbury CT
Bethel Advocate spotted workers of Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 Union on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the corner of Lee Farms in Danbury, CT, […]
Breaking News: Bethel Crematorium Battle Still Ongoing, Heading to Appeals Trials
In a letter from the plaintiff’s lawyer Daniel E. Casagrande of the law firm Cramer & Anderson LLP, to the Hon. Marshal Berger, dated August […]
Rep. Carter: ‘This Is Nothing More Than Lip Service from Senator Blumenthal’
Today, Republican US Senate candidate Dan Carter made the following statement following the United States Navy’s decision to relocate the maintenance operations for the Marine […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce 2016 Steak Roast and Taste of Bethel is Aug. 24th
Join the Bethel Chamber of Commerce for the 2016 Steak Roast and Taste of Bethel. Enjoy tasty samples from your favorite local restaurants along with drinks, networking, music, […]
Get Ready For Tax Free Week 2016, Aug. 21-27; Back to School Shopping
As summer draws to a close and back-to-school shopping starts, I wanted to remind you that “Tax Free Week” is coming up, beginning Sunday, August 21 and ending Saturday, August […]
HGTV ‘Flea Market Flip’ Host Laura Spencer Visits Bethel Business Owner Bryan Shelley at Local Flea Market
Bethel businessman Bryan Shelley, owner of the ‘Urban Bohemian’ Antiques and Decor shop at 178 Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, CT, had some interesting customers today […]
Legislative Delegation Tours Duracell North American and Global Research and Development Headquarters in Bethel
State Senator Toni Boucher joined State Representatives Janice Giegler, Bob Godfrey, Stephen Harding, John Shaban, and JP Sredzinski, to tour the Duracell facility. Report […]
First Responder’s Week at Bethel’s Julliano’s Restaurant in Honor of Dallas Tragedy Victims
Starting next Monday July 18th through Sunday July 22nd, 10% of Julliano’s sales at the end of the week will be donated to the Bethel […]
Reminder: Bethel BeerFest is This Friday, July 15
Drum Roll….. Here is the current list of sponsors and beers that we will be pouring Friday Night! Over 130 cases headed Downtown… Report […]
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Julliano’s Restaurant Officially Marked the Opening of Another Great New Business in Bethel
Julliano’s Authentic Italian Cuisine Restaurant proudly held their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Bethel Chamber of Commerce and Town of Bethel representatives and the restaurant […]
New Bethel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Just Announced: Heather Hansen O’Neill
Heather’s skills and experience in strategy, leadership, and team development will lend a valuable perspective to grow and better serve the membership of this valuable […]
Not Dead Yet: Update on Proposed Bethel Crematorium Status
Yes folks, the crematorium case is still simmering in court, it is not dead yet. Read update below. Report by Paula Antolini May 25, […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce Call of the 2016 Annual Meeting; Nominations for Director, June 3
Please join us for the Bethel Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & State of Bethel Address, Friday, June 3rd from 11:00am to 1:00pm at LaZingara […]
Residents Voice Strong Concerns About the Proposed New Eversource Overhead Transmission Lines Project, During the Regional Open House Event
Eversource held a Public Open House event on May 4, 2016, at the Bethel CJH Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT, where they said […]
CT State Rep. Harding Backs Bills that Make CT Friendlier for Businesses and Healthcare Patients
CT State Rep. Stephen Harding applauded the passage of two bills in the Senate that he co-sponsored in the House. These bills relate to issues […]
ALERT: Eversource Warns of Scammers Posing as Employees
Eversource business and residential customers across Connecticut continue to be targeted by scammers employing myriad tactics to trick people out of their money or into […]
Message from Departing Bethel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbi Jo Beers
Today we are informing you that Bethel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbi Jo Beers has decided to resign her Bethel position. Report by […]
Eversource SW CT Reliability Project and Public Meeting, May 4
Eversource is proposing to construct a new 115-kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission line and make related substation improvements to enhance its ability to reliably serve the […]
New ‘CVS Express’ App Allows Customers to Place Online Orders and Pick Up Locally in One Hour
You will soon be able to place a CVS orders online and pick up orders at some of your local CVS stores in an hour. […]
New “Passenger” App for Metro-North Riders, Endorsed by Commuter Action Group
There is a new smart-phone app available to Metro-North riders that will ease the burden of keeping track of train schedules and has built-in Uber […]
ASCAP Takes Legal Action: Venues Refuse to Pay Songwriters While Profiting From Their Music, They Say
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has filed 10 separate copyright infringement actions against bars and restaurants nationwide, arising out of the […]
Warning from Danbury Police & Dept. of Consumer Protection About Door-to-Door Home Repair Scammers
Door-to-door scammers are already out in many communities, taking advantage of homeowners who are looking to undertake home improvement projects as the weather warms. Report […]
HOT TOPIC: Brewery Company Chosen to Lease the Old Bethel Train Station
Exciting news! At last night’s Bethel Board of Selectman meeting it was announced that a proposal from a brewery company was selected to lease the […]
“Sign Painters” CT Premiere FilmFest52/Bethel Event Helped to Raise More Funds for Bethel Arts Project
This past Wednesday, April 13, was the screening of the film “Sign Painters” in the Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT. This was a […]