Bethel School District Urges Bethel Registered Voters to Attend Next Town Meeting Regarding Budget, April 6
The next step in the budget process is the Town Meeting. The purpose of the town meeting is to approve a budget and set the […]
Rep. Dan Carter Pushes Bill Preventing Drug Abuse
A few new proposals by State Representative Dan Carter (R-2) could expand the breadth to which insurance policies cover certain medical services for residents of […]
VIDEO/Lavielle: The State Can’t Push Our Towns Around
State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) told the legislature’s Planning & Development Committee today that a governor’s bill introduced last month would strip Connecticut’s towns and […]
‘Dance for Ana with Love’ Family Day FUNdraiser, April 4, to Benefit Ana Grace Project
Proceeds benefit the Ana Grace Project, a foundation that honors the memory of Miss Ana Grace Marquez-Greene tragically killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The […]
Time … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 27, 2015 9:42AM EDT […]
CT Secretary of State Merrill Outlines Proposals to Improve Election Administration in CT, Professionalize Office of Registrar of Voters
Connecticut is the only state in the country that leaves election administration to two partisan locally elected officials. There are no minimal qualifications for Connecticut’s […]
Greater Danbury Student Essayists Honored
Students from public and parochial elementary schools in the greater Danbury area participated in the contest by submitting an essay about “Important Women in Connecticut’s […]
Boucher and O’Dea Get Support for Major Bill to Finance Upgrades on Rail Line
“Infrastructure on the Metro North line and the branch lines is vital to the economy of Connecticut and to the safety of commuters,” said Sen. […]
Book Discussions at the Bethel Public Library: April, May, June
The Bethel Public Library offers two chances a month to meet with other book lovers and tell us why you loved–or disliked–this month’s choice. Report […]
VIDEO: Taxes, Schools, Governmental Control and Sex Offenders Were Some of the Question Topics at Town Hall Meeting with Boucher, Carter and Harding
Lively meeting brought many topics and emotional outcries to legislators Boucher, Carter and Harding. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2015 10:45AM EDT State Senator […]
Parents/Children … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 26, 2015 8:29AM EDT […]
Photography Auction at Sotheby’s Includes Ansel Adams, Paul Strand and More, April 1
Photographs on auction April 1st range from the 19th Century, to Modernism, to Post-War work by many masters of the medium. Report by Paula Antolini […]
VIDEO: ‘Do Not Cut the School Budget’ was Majority of Requests from Bethel Residents at Board of Finance Public Hearing on March 23
Residents Discussed Many Issues at the Bethel Public Hearing on the 2015-2016 Proposed Budget, March 23 Report by Paula Antolini March 25, 2015 10:24AM EDT […]
Bethel Public Library Offers Mobile Device Users Support Groups
Do you need help with your iPad or Kindle? Report by Paula Antolini March 25, 2015 9:55AM EDT Bethel Public Library Presents: Mobile Device Users […]
I Saw … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 25, 2015 8:52AM EDT […]
Win a $50 Gift Certificate in Bethel’s Teen Center Pro Access Easter Egg Hunt
Once you find an egg in an establishment in Bethel, take a photo and post it to Facebook or tweet it to #eggsrock Report by […]
Auditions at Richter: Once Upon A Mattress, Hairspray, Annie Get Your Gun
Fairy tale theater is seeking new actors too (ages 7 to 15)! Report by Paula Antolini March 25 2015 8:26AM EDT Auditions now […]
Boucher: The Families of Our Veterans Should Not Have to Worry
Boucher: “The families of deceased military should not have to worry that their loved ones are being slighted because of the administrations poor budgeting. To […]
CT Legislators Calling for Tougher Penalties for Threats Against School Communities
Boucher: “The seriousness of these threats should be in the forefront. It is my hope a more severe penalty will be a greater deterrent to […]
Lavielle: Specter of County Government Comes Back to Haunt Connecticut in SB 1
Under this system, each municipality would remit a portion of its local property taxes to its regional Council of Governments (COG), which would in turn […]
I Don’t Want to Wait! … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 24, 2015 9:04AM EDT […]
Boucher: Commuters; Life As You Know It Will Change
Controversial Transportation Bills Gain Momentum Report by Paula Antolini March 23, 2015 10:56PM EDT (Hartford, CT ) March 18, 2015 – State Senator Toni Boucher […]
VIDEO: Bethel P&Z Approved One-Year Moratorium on Applications for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Growing Facilities, and Retail Recreational Establishments
The Bethel Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) held a public hearing on March 10, 2015, to hear public comment and decide whether or not to […]
Please Help to Report Potholes: Contact Information
Municipal authorities of Bethel, Danbury, Newtown and Redding are working hard to fill these craters, but ask residents for their help in locating them all. […]
Blumenthal, Murphy, Delauro Encourage CT Veterans To Apply For Warrior-Scholar Project ‘Academic Boot Camps’
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant Enables Program that Started in Connecticut to Expand to 11 Schools Nationwide Report by Paula Antolini March 23, 2015 […]
Happiness … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 23, 2015 7:49AM EDT […]
Reminder: Bethel Public Hearing, 2015-2016 Proposed Budget, March 23
All persons entitled to vote at the Annual Town Budget Meeting are invited to make written and oral comments concerning the recommended budget. Report by […]
‘Broadway Classroom’ Theater Barn Kids Summer Workshop
The Theater Workshops showcase student actors ages 8-18 and teach them to shine! Report by Paula Antolini March 22, 2015 1:07PM EDT WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG […]
Audition Notice: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Ridgefield Theater Barn
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is continuing to hold open auditions for the part of George only for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Report by Paula […]
A Beautiful Day … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini March 22, 2015 11:16AM EDT […]