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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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 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 […]
After 9 Years, Bethel Berry School Principal Legnard Announced She Will ‘Shift’ Her Role to ‘K-3 Math Coach’ Because of Her ‘Love of Mathematics Instruction’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 27, 2023, 7:37PM EDT Featured photo: Principal Danielle Legnard, upper left, on first day of school at Berry Elementary School […]
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: ###
Obituary: Maureen A. Walsh, 64, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, April 13, 2023, 9:42PM EDT OBITUARY Maureen A. Walsh February 1, 1959 ~ April 10, 2023 (age 64) Maureen Anne Walsh passed away peacefully […]
NOTICE: Fire Commission Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 12th, 7pm, Includes Chief’s Reports, Emergency Service Study, Status of ARPA funds, 1st Quarter Spending, More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 10:03AM EDT Fire CommissionClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School StreetBethel, CT 06801 Notice of Regular MeetingWednesday, April 12th, […]
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 […]
Controversy: Bethel Public Schools Promotes ‘Egg Hunt’ in Direct Opposition to Parks & Recreation ‘Easter Egg Hunt’
Report by Paula Antolini, March 24, 2023, 6:03PM EDT The Easter Holiday is not even here yet and already there is controversy in Bethel over […]
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: ( […]
This Year the Word “Easter” is No Longer Offensive in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, March 21, 2023, 3:30PM EDT It appears that the word “Easter” is no longer offensive in Bethel, decided the Bethel Parks […]
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 […]
Updated NWS Weather Forecast: Nor’easter Today into Tomorrow Night Could Bring 2-6 Inches of Snow
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2023, 5:40PM EDT Latest weather report from the National Weather Service: Significant Coastal Storm To Impact The Area Tonight […]
Daylight Saving Time Starts March 12th, Move Clocks Forward at 2am Sunday
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2023, 11:15pm EDT Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins this Sunday, March 11, 2023. Daylight saving time in the United […]
Bethel Public Schools: There Will Be a Public Hearing on the Budget at Bethel High School Auditorium, March 20th, 7:00pm
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2023, 2:00PM EDT Bethel Public Schools: There will be a public hearing on the budget on Monday, March 20th […]
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 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, […]
BPS ‘State of Our Students’ Community Forum Session II, Mar. 1, 2023, 6PM – 8PM
Report by Paula Antolini, February 22, 2023, 11:10PM EDT Bethel Public Schools: “We cordially invite all community members to attend Part II of our State […]
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 […]
WARNING: Town of Bethel Notice of Special Election to Vote for First Selectman Feb. 7th
Report by Paula. Antolini, February 6, 2023, 8:27PM EDT PLEASE VOTE! >>> 2/7/2023 – Notice of Special Election WARNING TOWN OF BETHEL NOTICE OF SPECIAL […]
Bethel Police Take Suspect Into Custody, a Repeat Offender with Many Citizen Complaints
Report by Paula Antolini, February 3, 2023, 5:50PM EDT Bethel Police Department Press Release:
Message from Acting First Selectman Straiton: Bethel CJH Municipal Center Will Be Open Saturday for Activities and Warming Center
Report by Paula Antolini, February 3, 2023, 1:48PM EDT Message from Acting Bethel First Selectman Rich Straiton: THE FORECAST IS CALLING FOR AN EXTREME DROP […]
NWS: Weather Turning Dangerously Cold Today Into Tonight and Saturday in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, February 3, 2023, 1:06PM EDT The National Weather Service warns of dangerously cold wind chills late today into Saturday. An arctic […]
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 […]