Connecticut State Police K-9s Receive Body Armor
Connecticut State Police’s K9 Arek and K-9 Union have received their bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested […]
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Twenty-Year Bethel Police Captain James Patrick O’Hara Passed Away Feb. 21
James Patrick O’Hara, age 72, a lifelong resident of Bethel, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Regional Hospice Center, Danbury. He was a Police Officer […]
CT DOT Notice: Construction to Begin in Feb. on Route 57, Route 136 at Clinton Avenue in Westport
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing a project to improve the intersection at Route 57 and Route 136 at Clinton Avenue in Westport. The […]
Fire Department Issues Safety Message About Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a topic about which nobody can be complacent. We’ve witnessed numerous near-misses in our community. Have working CO detectors. Know how […]
CDC Report: Formaldehyde in Laminate Flooring Causes Higher Cancer Risk Than Previously Stated
The CDC said the risk from formaldehyde in laminate flooring was more than stated in it’s earlier report from Feb. 10th, and consumers were three […]
Judge to Hear Argument to Dismiss Lawsuit From Sandy Hook Victims’ Families Against Gun Manufacturer
On Monday afternoon, Feb. 22nd, Bridgeport Superior Court Judge Barbara Bellis will hold a hearing to determine whether or not a lawsuit should move forward, that […]
Gov. Malloy Announces Connecticut Receives Federal Certification of Effectively Eliminating Veteran Homelessness
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the federal government has certified Connecticut as having effectively ended homelessness among veterans. Just the second state in […]
Gov. Malloy Introduces Legislation to Adopt and Modernize Parking Signs for People with Disabilities
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has introduced legislation designed to modernize the signage that designates reserved parking spaces for people with disabilities. […]
FCC Moves to ‘Unlock the Box’ to Spur Competition, Choice and Innovation in Set-Top and App Marketplace
The Federal Communications Commission today approved a proposal that would tear down anti-competitive barriers and pave the way for software, devices, and other innovative solutions […]
Ridgefield Aldrich Museum Features Only All-Digital Paintings for First Time
“Painting in Four Takes” is a new exhibit at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum that is comprised of four separate individual painting exhibitions containing only […]
Bethel Police: Warning to Parents About 10 Potentially Dangerous Apps Your Children Could Be Using
PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS: WE WANT YOU TO BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING APPS THAT KIDS MAY BE DOWNLOADING. Report by Paula Antolini February 19, […]
Free Event: ‘Serenade to Music’ at WestConn, Danbury Concert Chorus and Community Orchestra, Feb. 28
On Sunday, February 28 at 3 p.m., Danbury Concert Chorus and Danbury Community Orchestra will perform a concert, “Serenade to Music.” The program features works […]
Gov. Malloy Announces Opening of Reintegration Center at the State’s Correctional Facility for Women
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as part of his “Second Chance Society” initiatives to reduce recidivism and lower crime, the Connecticut Department of […]
Senator Boucher: ‘A Bad Bill is Resurrected From the Dead in Hartford’
Boucher: “This bill calls for the formation of a new quasi-public state agency to oversee development of projects within a half of a mile of […]
A Stroll Down Memory Lane: ‘The Boomers’ by Frances Pulle
“We didn’t know war–that would come later–we knew prosperity. We knew split-levels ‘n’ ranches built on abandoned potato farms in Long Island…We knew Schwinn bikes, […]
Alice’s Birthday Sale at Byrd’s Books, Offering 25 Percent Off!
Alice’s Birthday is Thursday February 18th and we are celebrating with a SALE Wednesday 2/17 – Saturday 2/20! Report by Paula Antolini February 17, 2016 […]
Gov. Malloy and White House Drug Policy Director Announce New ‘Pay for Success’ Initiative
Governor Dannel P. Malloy, White House National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli, Commissioner on Children, Youth and Families Rafael López, Connecticut Department of Children […]
Bethel Public Utilities Commission Alerts Residents to a Drinking Water Violation that Contains Trihalomethanes
Bethel Public Utilities Commission message to residents: Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our […]
Bethel Board of Education Will Present Budget to BOF/BOS Feb. 22nd
After a series of workshops, the Bethel Board of Education has adopted a budget. The revised figure is a 1.63% increase over last year’s budget. […]
United Way Honors Bethel Brotherhood in Action During Upcoming 3rd Annual ‘Hometown Heroes’ Benefit Dinner, Feb. 27
On February 27, 2016, United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) will host its third annual Hometown Heroes Benefit Dinner at The Amber Room Colonnade in […]
Rep. Harding Proposes Nearly Thirty Pieces of New Legislation
Only a week into the freshly opened legislative session, State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) wrote to several committees requesting them to consider nearly thirty pieces […]
What They’re Saying: Leaders and Community Members Show Solid Support for Gov. Malloy’s Opioid Legislation
Community members, health experts, and other officials are testifying today at a public hearing of the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee in support of legislation […]
Bethel Presently Has 419 Eversource Customers Without Power
Bethel presently has 419 customers (5 percent of Eversource customers) without service out of 8,515 total. Report by Paula Antolini February 16, 2016 5:10PM […]
Sen. Murphy Applauds Coordinated State Response to Address Opioid Crisis; Urges Action in Congress
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded recent efforts in the state to […]
NWS: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Gusts 58 MPH Possible, Could Down Trees and Power Lines
STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS AFTERNOON AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT. WIND GUSTS BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH ARE LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON WHICH […]
Cultural Alliance of Western CT Celebrates Its 10th Year, Offering 10 Events and 10 Workshops in 2016
Turning ten-years-old is a milestone. It’s double digits, almost tweens. With its opening of the exhibition, Impact Arts Collection with Works by Frank Kara, at @287 Gallery & […]
Bethel Legal Notices: Jan. 7 – Feb. 16, 2016
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini February 16, 2016 12:25PM EDT Bethel Legal […]
P&Z to Hold Public Hearing on March 8th About Amending Expiration Date of Medical Marijuana Moratorium Zoning Regs
The Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on March 8th 2016 at 7:00pm in the Riordan Room D, 1 School Street, […]
Urgent Winter Weather Advisory, Snow and Freezing Rain, Slippery Roads, Low Visibility on Monday
A WINTRY MIX FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY NIGHT. Report by Paula Antolini February 14, 2016 11:54PM EDT Urgent Winter Weather Advisory, Snow […]
FEMA Home Heating Fire Safety; Heat Complaints with Landlords
Follow these heating tips to help maintain a fire-safe home this winter. Report by Paula Antolini February 14, 2016 10:01PM EDT FEMA Home […]