CT Secretary of State Unofficial Results of Election 2022
Report by Paula Antolini, November 9, 2022, 6:30AM EDT Results by Town – Bethel ( *Unofficial Results ) Precincts Reported: 4 of 4 (100.00%) | Ballot Paper GOVERNOR […]
Politics
Dan Carter Chosen by Republican Caucus in Bethel to Run for First Selectman
Report by Paula Antolini, October 26, 2022, 9:42AM EDT Press release: Bethel, CT – Former State Representative Dan Carter has been chosen by a Caucus […]
Bethel Board of Selectman Special Meeting (also on Zoom) Tonight Includes Appointment of Acting First Selectman
Report by Paula Antolini, October 11, 2022, 8:19AM EDT BOARD OF SELECTMENClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: (203) 794-8501 Richard […]
Will Duff to seek GOP nomination for First Selectman of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, October 10, 2022, 9:21PM EDT Former State Representative Will Duff intends to seek the Republican nomination for First Selectman of Bethel […]
Connecticut REALTORS Endorse Toni Boucher
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2022, 10:46AM EDT Toni Boucher, candidate in the 26th State Senate District, has received the endorsement of the Connecticut […]
Where Do Candidates for CT State Rep., Jenn Lewis (R) and Raghib Allie-Brennan (D) Stand on the Controversial Issues? How Will They Represent Us?
Report by Paula Antolini, Aug. 23, 2022, 11:02PM EDT In the past few months The Bethel Advocate sent both candidates for this year’s CT State […]
First Selectman Knickerbocker’s Resignation Announcement to the Town of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 4:54PM EDT Message to the Town of Bethel from the First Selectman Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am […]
Breaking News: First Selectman Knickerbocker Leaving Bethel to Accept Position as Wilton Town Administrator, Sept. 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2022, 1:21PM EDT At last night’s Wilton Board of Selectman (BOS) Special Meeting, the Board voted unanimously to appoint […]
Marty Foncello GOP Candidate for State Representative from the 107th District
Report by Paula Antolini, May 26, 2022, 8:41AM EDT PRESS RELEASE from Martin Foncello Martin Foncello, former Brookfield First Selectman, was endorsed as the GOP […]
Unanimous Endorsement of Toni Boucher for the Republican 26th Senate District Seat
Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2022, 9:11A EDT Congratulations to Toni Boucher for receiving the unanimous endorsement for the Republican nomination for State Senate […]
Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding Eligibility for Absentee Ballots
Report by Paula Antolini, April 8, 2022, 2:15PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed legislation (Public Act 22-2) […]
Republican and Former CT State Senator Toni Boucher Has Announced She Will Be Running for the CT 26th State Senate District
Report by Paula Antolini, April 6, 2022, 11:09AM EDT Former CT State Senator Toni Boucher today announced she will be running for the CT 26th […]
CT Sen. Haskell Promotes HB5416 Limiting Bulk Gun Purchases, Allowing Individuals to Purchase Just One Firearm Per Month, 12 Per Year; Public Hearing is March 14th, 9am
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2022, 6:56PM EDT Attend the public hearing for HB 5416 “AN ACT CONCERNING BULK PURCHASES OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS.” […]
Governor Ned Lamont State of the State Address
Report by Paula Antolini, February 16, 2022, 10:51AM EDT Governor Ned Lamont2022 State of the State AddressFebruary 9, 2022 “Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator Kelly, […]
107th District State Representative Stephen Harding Announces Bid for the 30th State Senate District Seat this November
Report by Paula Antolini, February 11, 2022, 1:02PM EDT 107TH District State Representative Stephen Harding is running for the 30th State Senate District seat this November. “As […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17, 2022, Honoring His Life and Work
Report by Paula Antolini, January 17, 2022, 7:51AM EST Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 17, 2022 Today is January 17, 2022, Dr. […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce CT 2022 Virtual Legislative Breakfast Via Zoom, Jan. 21st, ‘Send Your Questions for the Panelists in Advance’
Report by Paula Antolini, January 5, 2022, 6:09PM EDT Join the Bethel Chamber virtually for the 2022 Legislative Breakfast, January 21, 2022, 8:00AM to 10:00AM. […]
State Senator Will Haskell Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election To State Senate in 2022
Report by Paula Antolini, January 4, 2022, 11:00AM EDT Monday, January 3, 2022 Today, State Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport) announced that after serving two terms […]
‘What does the U.S. Constitution mean to you?’ A Winner of the Essay Contest is a Former 46-year resident of Bethel; Read the Winning Essays
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2021, 10:29AM EDT An essay contest was held in honor of Constitution Day, September 17, 2021, organized by State […]
CT Freedom Rally at CT State Capitol for ‘No COVID-19 Mandates’ and to ‘End The Emergency Powers,’ Saturday, Sept. 18th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 10, 2021, 1:57PM EDT The CT Freedom Rally is being held at the CT State Capitol in Hartford, CT Saturday, […]
Remarks by President Biden on the End of the War in Afghanistan
Report by Paula Antolini, September 1, 2021, 8:50AM EDT Remarks by President Biden on the End of the War in Afghanistan, August 31, 2021: “Last […]
Breaking: Taliban Defies UN Security Council and Officially Declares the Creation of the ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’ on Twitter
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2021, 11:33AM EDT WORLD NEWS: Breaking – Taliban defies UN Security Council and officially declares the creation of the […]
Face Coverings Are Now Required in Municipal Buildings, Regardless of Vaccination Status, Effective Aug. 11th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 10, 2021, 6:56PM EDT Community Newsletter August 10, 2021 FACE COVERINGS ARE NOW REQUIRED IN MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS Unfortunately, the spread […]
Latest COVID-19 Guidance from CT State for Connecticut Residents: Masks and Vaccines
Report by Paula Antolini, August 10, 2021, 11:50AM EDT UPDATE August 10, 2021: As of midnight tonight masks mandate will be in effect, masks will […]
Breaking: Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion U.S. Infrastructure Bill 69-30, Now Goes to House
Report by Paula Antolini, August 10, 2021, 12:59PM EDT NATIONAL NEWS: Breaking – Senate passes $1.2 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill, approved the package 69-30, which will […]
Gov. Lamont Orders Long-Term Care Facility Staff in Connecticut To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, August 6, 2021, 10:04PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in an effort to protect some of […]
Sen. Rob Sampson and Rep. Gale Mastronfrancesco on Latest Gov. Lamont Executive Order ‘Empowering’ Towns to Implement Their Own Mask Mandates
Report by Paula Antolini, August 6, 2021, 8:04PM EDT SEN. ROB SAMPSON & REP. GALE MASTRONFRANCESCO ON LATEST EXECUTIVE ORDER: Hartford – Senator Rob Sampson […]
‘Defending The Republic’ Team Urges Nationwide ‘Walk Out Wednesday’ To Defend Freedom, on Aug. 11th at Noon
Report by Paula Antolini, August 6, 2021, 5:57PM EDT VIEW VIDEO MESSAGE: Sydney Powell’s ‘Defending The Republic’ Team Kraken (defendtherepublic.org) Urges Nationwide ‘Walk Out Wednesday‘ […]
Bethel Municipal Election 2021 Endorsed Candidates List Shows Notable Movement Among Boards and Commissions
Report by Paula Antolini, August 2, 2021, 6:34PM EDT In July 2021 the following candidates were endorsed for the municipal election scheduled for November 2, […]
Bethel Republican Town Committee Chairman Bryan Terzian Indicates Why There’s No Republican Candidate to Run for First Selectman in Nov. 2021
Report by Paula Antolini, July 30, 2021, 1:38PM EDT It appears that the local Republicans have a new strategy for 2021, according to Bethel Republican […]