Local Bethel Business Owner Takes Action, Recommends Election Candidates in Large Display Ad
Gross is concerned about zoning boards because he is a newer property owner in Clarke Business Park and purchased his property in early 2015, but […]
Nov. 2nd VIDEO: Republican Candidates Will Duff and Paul Szatkowski Discuss Candidates and Issues on ‘Eye on Bethel’
View other videos soon: Republican Candidates Will Duff and Paul Szatkowski Will Discuss Issues on ‘Eye on Bethel,’ Nov. 2nd and 3rd. Report by Paula […]
‘An Important Message for Parents’ from Matt Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker: “It is difficult to come to any other conclusion concerning this “platform” other than it is reckless, irresponsible, and simply panders to voter’s concern […]
Republican Candidate Cynthia McCorkindale Will ‘Fight Back Against Wasteful Spending’ on Bethel Board of Finance, Has Dan Carter Endorsement
Carter: “Over time I have come to appreciate those in our town who fight back against what they consider to be wasteful spending, especially in […]
‘Armistice’ Team Red White & Blue Will Hold a Work Out Day ‘WOD for Warriors’ to Honor Veterans, Nov. 14
Get ready for an awesome workout and social event on Bethel’s Municipal Center Green with music, food and beverages! This is a great way to […]
Republican Candidate Cynthia McCorkindale Is ‘Looking Out for the Welfare of Bethel as a Whole,’ Says Resident J. Philip Gallagher
“I am strongly endorsing the candidacy of Cynthia McCorkindale for election to Board of Finance. Cynthia has shown through her participation in public affairs in […]
Definition of Bethel ‘Small Government,’ Letter to the Editor from Jon Menti
“The real work of keeping your town government small and efficient is already being done by the person already in the office,” says Jon Menti. […]
‘The Character Traits That Define William Duff’ Letter to the Editor from Frances Pulle
“… steely courage, unfailing optimism, true grit, dogged determination– are qualities critical for any politician aspiring or incumbent,” said Frances Pulle. Report by Paula Antolini October […]
UPDATE: Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Continues His Litigation Against the Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission
B. Shawn McLoughlin, owner of Mono-crete Step Co. LLC at 12 Trowbridge Drive in Clarke Business Park in Bethel, CT, is continuing his quest to […]
First Selectman Knickerbocker’s Comments on Why You Should Vote for Him and Other Candidates’ Comments from Oct. 21st Forum
Knickerbocker: “I have a record of getting things done for the town … Nothing has gone over budget, things are on time. The only things […]
‘What Will Duff Would Do for Bethel’ Letter to the Editor from J. Philip Gallagher
Gallagher: “First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker has had six years to make Bethel a better town. He has not succeeded, but only made things worse. It […]
‘Let’s Give Bethel Back to the People’ Letter to the Editor from Billy Michael
Michael: “If we want to leaders who really value small town government, we need to elect individuals who support putting critical issues and projects out […]
VIDEO: Republican First Selectman Candidate Will Duff, Platform for a Better Bethel
Will Duff’s aim is to have a transparent government in which major problems and future plans of the last 6-year administration can be addressed and […]
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 […]
First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker’s Vision for Bethel
“No matter what we’ve accomplished, elections are about the future, not the past. We are looking ahead and setting goals for how we can make Bethel […]
Traveling By Tube (And We Don’t Mean In London), ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
Hurtling through a tube may be fine for mail, but what about humans? As a recent article in Smithsonian Magazine points out, the psychological factor […]
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. […]
CityCenter Danbury’s New Director Focuses on Business Development
“It’s evident that the market in Downtown Danbury presents a prime opportunity for local investors to get in on the ground floor and build on […]
OPINION: 5 Ways You Can Fix the World
With the exception of the very young, those who live in caves and people in comas it would be hard to miss the accelerated trajectory […]
The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs Named State Senator Toni Boucher Its “Legislator of the Year”
Senator Toni Boucher was presented with a plaque in honor of her advocacy and leadership at the State Capitol. Report by Paula Antolini October 23, […]
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, […]
Looking for Fun Events in Bethel? So Many Choices!
Choose from: Harvest Hayride and Mini-Maze, and Artist Talk, Open House Art Receptions, Halloween Pancake Breakfast, Youth Wrestling Clinic, College Financial Planning Workshop, Film Fest […]
Letter to the Editor from Bill Hillman: Vote Row B for Bethel
Hillman: “The quality of the republican endorsed candidates, all highly qualified and dedicated individuals, deserve and need your vote to continue their record of success.” […]
Financial Aid Night at Bethel High School, Kelly Jambo Featured Speaker, Oct. 22
A veteran financial aid officer, Mrs. Jambo will provide a power point presentation on the various types of aid available to seniors entering college in […]
Gov. Malloy & Lt. Gov. Wyman Statements About the Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals Upholding Connecticut’s Gun Safety Laws
Governor Malloy said, “Connecticut has the smartest, toughest, most common sense gun safety laws in the nation – approved with broad, bipartisan support – and […]
View the Official Ballot for the November 3, 2015 Election; Absentee Ballot Application Info.
Absentee Ballots are currently available in the Town Clerk’s Office during Business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Also they will be open the […]
Gov. Malloy Calls for Bipartisan Meetings on State Budget
Malloy: “We’ve heard the calls and seen the press releases … Now, we’ll have an opportunity for all of us to talk about specific, concrete […]
Connecticut Fall Foliage Driving Tours, Featuring Connecticut Routes 1, 7, 9, 15 and 169
It’s the peak time of the season in New England for taking a drive to see the beautiful foliage. So many choices, so many beautiful […]
Participate in the Bethel Advocate 2015 Election Survey and Tell Us Your Opinion of Bethel
We’ve created a Bethel Advocate 2015 Election Survey with ten multiple choice questions about the upcoming election candidates and Bethel issues, that also includes an […]
Bethel Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Submits Two More Civil Suits Against P&Z and CT Coining Inc.
It seems the Bethel crematorium applicant B. Shawn McLoughlin is still fighting to get his crematorium business in Bethel’s Clarke Business Park. This quest is […]