Reminder: Public Hearing Tonight on Funding of $13,492,000 for Proposed Bethel Police Station
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Bethel, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 […]
Police & Fire
Bethel Citizens Form a Political Action Committee, “Bethel Police Station – Yes” for a YES Vote to Fund a New Bethel Police Station
Concerned citizens have banded together to form a Political Action Committee called “Bethel Police Station – Yes.” The name of the committee, formed by Residents […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker Has Message to Residents About Proposed Bethel Police Station
Knickerbocker: “All of us on the Boards of Selectmen and Finance are well aware the holiday period is not the most convenient time to hold […]
Bethel Police Hosting an Informational Session, Tours of Facility and Q&A, About Present and Proposed Police Station, Dec. 4
The Bethel Police will be hosting an informational session about the plans for the proposed new police headquarters, to be located near Bethel High School […]
‘Upcoming Referendum Adds Unnecessary Stress to Holiday Season’ Letter to the Editor from Billy Michael
Michael: “From where I stand, Bethel First Selectman’s sensitivity towards those of us who are against a Christmas/Hanukah referendum for the proposed $13.5 million dollar Police Station is dubious at […]
Proposed Bethel Police Station Hearing and Meeting Dates Begin December 1st
The proposed Bethel police station is going to come up soon for reconsideration. Save the Dates: December 1, 8, and possibly 17th. Report by Paula […]
Police Chase Intoxicated Driver Who Left Plumtrees Crash Scene with Baby in Car
Bethel Advocate was on the scene at the moment Bethel Police were giving Randall Krizan a field sobriety test on Grassy Plain Street in Bethel. […]
Breaking World News: Series of Attacks in Paris France, Hostages Held, Dozens Dead, Borders Closed, State of Emergency Issued by French President
A series of suspected terrorist attacks took place earlier today in Paris, France, in four separate locations. Report by Paula Antolini November 13, 2015 7:00PM […]
Rep. Carter: “If you see something, say something.”
“As an ardent supporter of this campaign, I endeavor to bring greater awareness to Connecticut during the upcoming legislative session that convenes in February,” said […]
Annual Halloween Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Dept., Oct. 25
Come In Costume! Win prizes donated by Newtown & Stony Hill Merchants. Support Your Community! All Proceeds go to the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department. […]
Bethel Police Officer James Christos is Promoted to Sergeant, Oct. 21
Report and Photography by Paula Antolini October 23, 2015 11:08AM EDT Bethel Police Officer James Christos is Promoted to Sergeant, Oct. 21 On October 21, […]
Gov. Malloy Announces State Will Hold Emergency Preparedness Drill Beginning Saturday, Oct. 17, 21
Two-Day Exercise Will Simulate Coordinated Response to a Tornado. Report by Paula Antolini October 15, 2015 9:56PM EDT ***** Thursday, October 15, 2015 Gov. Malloy […]
Western CT Police K-9 Challenge Awards: Best Overall K-9 Team To Norwalk Police Department
The fundraising event, held Sat., Oct. 3, 2015, and hosted by the Newtown Kennel Club (NKC) and the Friends of Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard […]
Senator Chris Murphy Statement on Oregon Shooting
Murphy: “My heart is with everyone in Oregon who has been victimized by this horrific tragedy…” Report by Paula Antolini October 2, 2015 7:43AM EDT […]
Mass Shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College, 13 Dead, 20 Wounded
A mass shooting took place today at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR. More than 20 people were shot and there are 13 fatalities. […]
Got Drugs? – DEA’s 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Sept. 26
On Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm local time, communities will team up with law enforcement to host the tenth National […]
2015 Western CT Police K-9 Challenge, Hosted by the Newtown Kennel Club & 2GHG Friends, Oct. 3
The Newtown Kennel Club (NKC) and the Friends of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) will host the 2015 Western CT Police K-9 Challenge […]
Danbury Police Activities League (PAL) Expanding Programs Based on Community Feedback
PAL will be expanding it after-school Open Gym hours. Children, ages 5-18, may join PAL for $25 per year and take advantage of open gym […]
Senator Boucher: “Never Forget…Remember and Pay Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 9/11”
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2015 11:07AM EDT Senator Boucher: “Never Forget…Remember and Pay Tribute to the Innocent Victims of 9/11” Message from CT […]
Remembering…..and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11
Report by Paula Antolini September 11, 2015 8:454AM EDT Remembering…..and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11 Fourteen years ago our nation was changed […]
Newtown CT 2015 Labor Day Parade Starts Tomorrow, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m.
Tomorrow is the official Labor Day holiday to honor American workers and their achievements. There will be a parade in many towns in Connecticut tomorrow, […]
CT’s Largest 9/11 Tribute, the 15th Annual CT United Ride, is This Sunday, Aug. 30
Report by Paula Antolini August 29, 2015 10:18AM EDT CT’s Largest 9/11 Tribute, the 15th Annual CT United Ride, is This Sunday, Aug. 30 Save […]
Third Annual Hawleyville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Community Tag Sale, Sept 13
Reserve your table for just $25! Clean out your house! Find hand made treasures! Demonstrations, food & fun. All proceeds benefit the Hawleyville Volunteer Fire […]
Bethel’s Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. ‘Strike Team’ is Part of Statewide Fire Disaster Plan
Keep your eyes open for SHFD members wearing new “Strike Team” shirts with these patches. Wondering what a “Strike Team” is or what “7514” stands […]
NY State Police are Investigating a Multi-Vehicle Fatal Collision on NY State Thruway
On August 21, 2015 at approximately 9:47 a.m., State Police responded to investigate a multi-vehicle fatal collision involving one tractor-trailer, two box trucks, and one addition vehicle on […]
UPDATE: Bethel Home Fire Victim Identified, Fire Determined ‘Incendiary,’ Investigation Ongoing
After a preliminary investigation into the cause and origin of the fire, investigators were able to determine an area of origin and a resulting cause. […]
Breaking News: One Man Dead in Early Morning Fire in Bethel, June 4
Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 12:33PM EDT One Man Dead in Early Morning Fire in Bethel, June 4 Bethel Advocate recently reported on […]
VIDEO: Grilling Fire Safety Tips from the NFPA and Redding Fire & EMS Company #1
Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal […]
Bethel Fire Dept. ‘Old Forgotten’ 200-Year-Old Hand-Pumped Fire Engine Proudly Displayed in 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade
Watching the 200-year-old firetruck named “Old Forgotten” travel the route of the 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade down Greenwood Avenue, on May 17, 2015, had to […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Memorial Day Parade Was Spectacular!
The highlight of the parade this year was the 200-year-old hand-pumped fire engine “Old Forgotten,” displayed on a trailer by the Bethel Fire Department, a […]