Protesters Block I-84 in Danbury, Call for Justice for George Floyd
Report by Paula Antolini, June 3, 2020, 4:28PM EDT Protestors blocked both sides of Interstate 84 in Danbury today for about 30 minutes, in response […]
Search for Bethel Beloved Family Dog Continues After Frightening Phone Call Received
Report by Paula Antolini, June 2, 2020, 3:02PM EDT UPDATE 6-22-20: We have sad news, Suki was found deceased. We just heard from Suki’s owner […]
Bethel Student Jonathan Eaton Is Recipient of ‘Young American Award’ and ‘Gilliam Award for Academic Achievement’
Report by Paula Antolini, June 2, 2020, 8:37AM EDT Bethel student Jonathan Eaton has been named as a recipient of the Young American Award from […]
Bethel’s Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company & EMS Responded to 124 Calls for Service in May
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 4:55PM EDT Stony Hill Fire & EMS responded to 124 calls for service in the month of May. […]
Bethel ‘Food Truck Friday Quarantine Edition’ LIVE on Facebook Featuring GORJA Band
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 11:00AM EDT Food Truck Friday Quarantine Edition The Town of Bethel is hosting a Livestream Concert on June […]
Gov. Lamont Exec. Order 7TT: Relaxes Limits on Large Gatherings; Barber Shops and Hair Salons Open June 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 10:26AM EDT This weekend CT Governor Ned Lamont issues another Executive Order 7TT that opens more businesses and […]
OPINION: ‘Returning to Normal’ by Toni Boucher
Report by Paula Antolini, June 1, 2020, 9:30AM EDT OPINION / LETTER TO THE EDITOR Returning to Normal by Toni Boucher Historians will be writing […]
Bethel Public Library Reopens June 1st with Strict Curbside Pick Up Rules
Report by Paula Antolini, May 28, 2020, 9:54AM EDT Message from the Bethel Public Library, May 27, 2020: To the Bethel Community, Beginning June 1st, […]
Bethel Municipal Center Open for Limited Public Access, June 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, May 27, 2020, 10:46AM EDT ANNOUNCEMENT: Town hall will reopen for limited public access next week. The municipal center will reopen […]
CT State Police Search for Primary Suspect Related to Homicide in Willington, CT
Report by Paula Antolini, May 24, 2020, 5:49PM EDT *****UPDATE 5-27-20: CT STATE POLICE **UPDATE** Suspect, Peter Manfredonia has been found & is in custody. […]
Bethel & Stony Hill Fire Depts. Dispatched to a Natural Gas Leak on Grassy Plain St. Where a Truck Went Into Building
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 9:56PM EDT Message from Stony Hill FD: Today at 11:10am, Bethel & Stony Hill Firefighters were dispatched to […]
Redding Health Dept. COVID-19 Detailed Update on Guidance in Reopening the State
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 7:56PM EDT Redding COVID-19 Update / May 23, 2020: Redding has eight fatalities that tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Sidewalk Dining & Retail: Gov. Lamont Announces Approval of First Permit for a Restaurant to Use a State Highway Right-Of-Way for Outdoor Dining
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, EDT With State Approval, Mystic Pizza Will Add Outdoor Seating “To help businesses that do not have outdoor […]
Bethel’s Stony Hill Firefighters ‘Fetch Fallen Feline’ in a Storm Drain
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 11:21AM EDT “Firefighters fetch fallen feline” reports the Stony Hill Fire Company of Bethel, CT. Last night shortly […]
Bethel Police Dept. ‘2019 Officer of the Year’ is Detective Jonathan ‘Chuck’ McClintock
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2020, 11:21AM EDT Message from Bethel the Bethel Police Department: The Bethel Police Department is both excited and proud […]
President Trump Pressures Governors to Let Houses of Worship Reopen, Declaring Them ‘Essential’
Report by Paula Antolini. May 23, 2020, 9:56AM EDT In a previously unannounced news briefing at the White House on Friday, President Donald Trump directed […]
Gov. Lamont Announces President Trump Has Ordered Flags Lowered Nationwide in Honor of the Victims of Coronavirus
Report by Paula Antolini, May 22, 2020, 10:07AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that President Donald J. Trump has signed a […]
Gov. Lamont Direct Flags Lowered to Half-Staff Monday in Observation of Memorial Day
Report by Paula Antolini, May 22, 2020, 9:06AM EDT Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven Will Be Illuminated Red, White, and Blue Throughout the […]
Bethel Health Care Center Included in CT Dept. of Public Health Reports: ‘Findings of Deficiency in Infection Control in Nursing Homes’
Report by Paula Antolini, May 21, 2020, 7:30AM EDT A report by the Connecticut Department of Public Health shows 20 Connecticut health care facilities with […]
Gov. Lamont Signs Executive Order Allowing All Eligible Connecticut Residents to Vote Absentee in August 11 Primary Elections
Report by Paula Antolini, May 21, 2020, 7:01AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced on May 20, 2020 that because of the ongoing […]
CDC Says Coronavirus ‘Does Not Spread Easily’ From Touching Contaminated Surfaces or Objects
Report by Paula Antolini, May 20, 2020, 8:15PM EDT The federal health agency has suddenly changed its guidelines about the COVID-19 coronavirus. The Centers for […]
OPINION: Hair Salons Are About More Than Just Hair
Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2020, 2:59PM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The recent closing, then scheduled opening, then re-closing again, of […]
Gov. Lamont and Billionaire Dalio Disband Education Partnership, Cites ‘Breach of Trust’ to ‘Go Our Separate Ways’ on Partnership Worth Millions
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 1:58PM EDT On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced during his news conference that the public-private education partnership, […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Dental Guidance Agreed Upon by Working Group of Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 6:12PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the guidance document that was developed through a collaborative working […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Raimondo to Align Hair Salon and Barber Shop Reopenings, Delayed to Early June
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 2:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – As their administrations continue developing strategies for the safe reopening of sectors of […]
Bethel Parks & Recreation Cancels All Summer Programming for 2020; Includes Closing Parks, Camps, Playgrounds and More
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 12:55M EDT In a letter released on May 18, 2020 from Eileen T. Earle, Director Parks and Recreation, […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship
Report by Paula Antolini, May 16, 2020, 9:33AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will be distributing […]
Gov. Lamont: CT’s Shoreline State Park Beaches Will Be Open Memorial Day Weekend; Capacity Limitations, Social Distancing Guidelines
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 7:22PM EDT Capacity Limitations, Social Distancing Guidelines Should be Followed (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced […]
Gov. Lamont Update on CT’s Coronavirus Response Efforts; Donated Laptops for High Schools Begin Arriving, Distribution Starts Next Week
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 6:26PM EDT First wave of donated laptops for high schools begin arriving slightly ahead of schedule, distribution will […]
Bethel 2020-21 Budget is Approved by BOF with a Vote of 4-3 in Favor; Gov. Lamont Announces CT Receives $111 Million in Coronavirus Relief Aid for Schools
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 10:50AM EDT Bethel Board of Finance member Cynthia McCorkindale fought a hard battle last night at the Bethel […]