Relive Wonderful Memories of the Danbury Fair! Bethel Public Library Event, April 9
Whether the memories are your own, or you’ve heard others share theirs…recall this time and place when 10 days in Autumn ruled OUR CORNER OF […]
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DAWS 4th Annual ‘Run Your Tail Off’ 5K is Sunday, April 24
Join DAWS for their 4th Annual Run Your Tail Off 5K on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 8 a.m. Report by Paula Antolini March […]
Mid-Session Legislative Update Tonight in Redding, March 28
There will be a discussion of the major issues shaping the 2016 Legislative Session, legislative priorities and the impact the state budget may have on […]
K-9 Units from the Bethel Police Dept. Conduct Lockdown Safety Drill at Bethel High School, March 28
This morning, March 28, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., K-9 units from the Bethel CT Police Department and surrounding towns were invited to conduct a safety […]
Senator Murphy to Spend ‘A Day In The Life’ Inside Connecticut’s Opioid Epidemic
On Monday, as Connecticut continues to be ravaged by the growing opioid and heroin addiction epidemic, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will spend a “Day […]
Support Bethel’s Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Beautiful Flowers for Sale On Easter Sunday
Take a ride over to the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department on Route 6 in Bethel, CT and see all the beautiful flowers they have […]
Happy Easter to All Our Readers from Bethel Advocate
Masses on Easter Sunday are 6:30am Sunrise Mass at Blue Jay Orchard (weather permitting) and 7am, 8:30am, 10am and 12 noon in the Church. […]
UPDATE: Bethel Police Identify Victims in March 25th Shooting at 11 Governors Lane
Bethel Police have identified those involved in yesterday’s shooting incident at 11 Governor’s Lane. See names below. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2016 […]
UPDATE: CT State Police Major Crime Squad Is On the Scene of Triple Shooting In Bethel
This evening the hours grew dark and the weather colder but the Bethel Police were still hard at work tonight, joined by the Connecticut State Police […]
Bethel Police Have Responded to a Triple Shooting on Governors Lane, 1 Dead, 2 Transported to Hospital
No official report out yet on a recent tragic event in Bethel, other than info. below. Report by Paula Antolini March 25, 2016 5:36PM […]
Foster, Esty, Clark Lead 102 House Democrats in Calling for Increased Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
In a letter to the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), and 99 […]
Esty, 163 Bipartisan Members of Congress Call for Funding to Strengthen National Criminal Background Check System
Reps. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Peter King (R-NY), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Robin Kelly (D-IL), Patrick Meehan (R-PA), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Robert Dold (R-IL), […]
Sen. Boucher / Capitol Update: Schools/Education, Privacy, Transportation, Abuse
As the 2016 legislative session moves forward, it is important that legislators hear from you about any concerns or questions you have about proposed bills. […]
Breaking News: The Unstoppable Will Duff Has Announced His Candidacy for Dan Carter’s Seat in 2nd District
Will Duff could easily be called the “Energizer Bunny” in his life’s quests, seemingly unstoppable and with boundless energy, even when that “spirit” was almost […]
Bills Progress through the Legislature with the Support of Rep. Harding
Amid several public hearings where State Rep. Stephen Harding (R-107) has, as a committee member, heard testimony and considered bills, he has also submitted written […]
Timeline of Open-Carry Gun Controversy Locally: Letter to the Editor from Donald Borsch Jr.
Will the open-carry gun controversy ever be resolved? It continues to be a hot topic in Bethel and nationally/world. Bethel Advocate just received another Letter […]
Bethel Resident Bill Hillman Elected Republican Town Committee Chairman
Congratulations Bill! On the evening of March 23, 2016, the annual meeting was held by the Bethel Republican Town Committee (BRTC) to elect officers for the […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘What a Difference a Day Makes’; High College Tuition Increases
March 22nd, former Chief of Staff to Governor Malloy and current Board of Regents President, Mark E. Ojakian stated, “I have consistently said I am […]
Today Is National Puppy Day: DAWS Has Puppies to Adopt!
What better way to celebrate National Puppy Day today than to pay a visit to adoptable puppies at our local Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS). […]
Bethel Arts is Partnering with Pizzeria Lauretano on to Raise Funds for Public Art in Bethel, March 24th
On March 24th, Pizzeria Lauretano will donate a percentage of all sales (take out and dine in), throughout the day, to Bethel Arts to fund […]
Public Presentation on the Bethel Forward Draft Master Plan, April 27th
The town of Bethel’s Planning & Zoning Commission invites the public to attend a presentation of the Bethel Forward DRAFT Master Plan on April 27, […]
Breaking News: CT State Rep. Dan Carter Is Terminating His Campaign This Week
Just in … March 21, 2016 – CT State Representative Dan Carter (R) said he is terminating his campaign and not going to run for […]
Snow in Forecast but Bethel Public Schools are on a Regular Schedule This Morning, March 21st; View the Weather Forecast for the Upcoming Week
The Bethel Public Schools are on a Regular Schedule today, Monday, March 21, 2016. Report by Paula Antolini March 21, 2015 6:20AM EDT […]
Reps. Carter and Harding Support Tax Credits for Research and Development
H.B. 5595, An Act Concerning the Research and Development Tax Credit, will allow recipients of research and development tax credits to claim up to seventy percent […]
NWS Winter Weather Advisory for Start of Spring! Snow, Sleet & Freezing Rain Sunday into Monday
CT National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory / Winter Storm Warning / Hazardous Weather for our area, in effect 6 p.m. Sunday […]
HOT TOPIC: Bethel Proposed Crematorium is Not Dead Yet
On Friday, March 4, 2016 a Public Hearing took place in Hartford with the Planning and Development Committee (PD) of the Connecticut General Assembly about […]
Vernal Equinox: The First Day of Spring 2016 is Today
This year, the vernal equinox takes place on Sunday, March 20 at 12:30 a.m. EDT, or late in the evening on Saturday, March 19 if […]
The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball Was Held on March 19th
Here’s a peek at the festivities! Report by Paula Antolini March 20, 2016 12:49PM EDT The Bethel Education Foundation 10th Annual Barnum Ball Was […]
Donald Borsch Jr. Explains the Need to Be Armed in Public, Responds to Jeff Gewert Letter
Borsch: “I’ll gladly leave my guns at home when every single business I frequent, and the local police, can guarantee my safety and the safety […]
‘Open Letter to Amanda Neville’ from the Man She Saw With the Gun in Caraluzzi’s
Borsch: “I am breaking no CT laws. My guns are wholly legal. I have a legitimate CT Permit to carry. I paid for this right […]