Warming Centers & Cold Weather Information Near Bethel CT
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Gov. Malloy Announces State Grants to Assist Fifteen Small Towns with Capital Improvement Projects
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that fifteen towns throughout Connecticut have been approved to receive funding under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), […]
Keep Warm by the Bethel Advocate Fire! Where to Buy Firewood in the Area
Are you prepared for the brutally cold weather we are having this week? See where to buy firewood, and keep “warm” by the fire below. […]
Brutal Cold in Bethel Connecticut! Temperature -3. Wind Chill Between -5 and -15.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS … A WIND CHILL WARNING MEANS THE COMBINATION OF VERY COLD AIR AND STRONG WINDS WILL CREATE DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILL VALUES. THIS […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Did You Forget to Buy a Gift? These Stores Are Open in Bethel Today. Shop Local!
Did you wake up today and think “OOPS! I forgot it was Valentine’s Day!” Are you in the dog house today? See the list below […]
NWS 7-Day Weather Forecast for Bethel; Hazardous Weather Conditions from Feb. 13-14 for CT
Wind Chill Warning in effect from February 13, 01:00 PM EST until February 14, 12:00 PM EST. Report by Paula Antolini February 13, 2016 8:57AM […]
National Weather Service Issues Weather Warning for Dangerously Cold Wind Chill Factor, ‘Life Threatening Levels’ in CT
TEMPERATURES TONIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WILL FALL TO ZERO TO 3 DEGREES BELOW ZERO IN AND AROUND THE NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY […]
Local Restaurants and Specials for Valentine’s Day in Bethel Connecticut
Delectable dinner and beverage choices right in our home town of Bethel! Mouth watering, visually pleasing dishes, and creative menus will impress you Valentine this […]
Call to Artists: Ives Concert Park Launches Juried Fine Art and Crafts Show, June 11-12
The nonprofit Friends of the Ives will present the first “Art at Ives, Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday […]
Sen. Boucher is an Honorary Chairperson at the AKC’s Annual ‘Meet the Breeds’ Event, Feb. 13
“I am honored to join other elected officials for this cause and thank the AKC for the work it does in promoting responsible dog ownership […]
Happy Presidents’ Weekend! How Much Do You Know About United States Presidents?
How much do you know about our past presidents? Learn More About Each President here. Report by Paula Antolini February 12, 2016 11:00AM EDT […]
What’s Open and What’s Closed on Presidents’ Weekend
While retail stores, restaurants, and even a few banks will be open on February 16, the U.S. Post Office will be closed on the federal […]
Danbury Legislative Update 2016 with Sen. McLachlan, Reps. Carter, Harding, Giegler, and Smith, Feb. 29
WHEN: Monday, February 29, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; WHERE: Danbury City Hall Council Chambers, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT. Report […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Cold weather poses serious threats to your pets’ health. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Local Musician Griffin Anthony is Donating All Proceeds of Album to Support Rare Cancers Cure
Cycle for Survival is the high-energy indoor team cycling event that benefits rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Cycle for Survival is […]
Important Cold Weather Information and Warnings from Bethel Emergency Management Director Galliford
Bitterly cold temperatures will move into the area this weekend. Wind chill values during this time could reach life threatening levels as cold as 20 […]
Newtown Action Alliance Promotes Viewing of New Documentary ‘Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA’
“Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA” by Brave New Films, director Robert Greenwald, is a new film comin gin March 2016, viewing is […]
Boucher: ‘When the Government Works with Private Business to Deliver Services, the Taxpayer Wins.’
“I am again very happy to hear another Republican idea from the Governor, who today proposed allowing the state to provide vehicle registration services through […]
Gov. Malloy Introduces ‘An Act Decreasing Wait Times at the DMV’
Malloy: “We know that the way government does business in this new economic reality must change, that the customer – our neighbors and residents – […]
Exciting News! Bethel Arts Outdoor Sculpture Installation Fundraiser
The exhibit will last one year and will run from the spring of 2016 to the spring of 2017. Bethel’s downtown will be transformed into […]
Frigid Major Arctic Temperatures Predicted for Presidents’ Weekend, Know the Signs of Frostbite and Hypothermia, Know First Aid
“Morning lows will be below zero Sunday and Monday mornings. With gusty winds it will feel like 30 below zero Sunday morning.” (NBC forecast) […]
Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay This Morning, Feb. 10; View the Weather Forecast for the Upcoming Week
The Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule today, Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Report by Paula Antolini February 10, 2016 5:30AM EDT […]
Sen. Boucher Applauds Gov’s Rail Emphasis; Says Transportation “Lockbox” is Essential
“By passing this important legislation, we will put our state on a path to fixing Connecticut’s roads, rails and bridges, especially in Fairfield County, a […]
Notice of Special Meeting, Bethel Board of Finance 2016-2017 Budget Presentation, Feb. 10
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:00 PM; Where: CJH Municipal Center – Meeting Room “A” Report by Paula Antolini February 9, 2016 12:27PM EDT Notice […]
‘Ashes to Go’ Takes Worship to the Streets in Bethel on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10
In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the […]
Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Hold First in New Series of Town Hall Forums, Feb. 11
The Stamford event will be the first stop in a series of town hall forums that the Governor and Lt. Governor will be holding throughout […]
Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay This Morning, Feb. 9
Report by Paula Antolini February 9, 2016 4:34AM EDT Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay This Morning, Feb. 9 Message from Bethel Public […]
Bethel Education Foundation Awards $30,000 In Grants to Four Bethel Schools
The Bethel Education Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $30,000 to Bethel educators during its 2015-16 grants cycle. This brings the total […]
Bethel School Buses Traveling Slower, Running Late, Due to Snow Storm
Delays include buses from all buses for Bethel High School, Middle School, Johnson School, Berry School & Rockwell School. Report from Paula Antoini February 8, […]
Happy Chinese New Year 2016, The Year of the Monkey, Feb. 8
Chinese New Year is the most important and longest of all Chinese festivals, celebrated in Chinese communities worldwide. The Monkey is ninth of the 12 […]