NWS: Storm Will Impact Our Area with Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, Coastal Flood Advisories
Report by Paula Antolini, October 16, 2019, 4:15PM EDT A STRONG AUTUMN STORM WILL IMPACT OUR AREA OVERNIGHT WITH STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN…COASTAL FLOOD […]
Decision is ‘Deny Without Prejudice” for Goodhill Road 8-30G Affordable Housing Project, Says Bethel Inland Wetlands Commission
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2019, 5:33PM EDT The 8-30g Goodhill Road controversy in Bethel all boiled down to a war about the soil […]
This is The Time of Year to Get Your Flu Shot: Bethel Community Flu Clinic Schedule
Report by Paula Antolini, October 11, 2019, 9:45AM EDT Message from Bethel Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver: This is the time of year to […]
UNICEF International Day of the Girl Child 2019 ‘GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable’ Oct. 11th
Report by Paula Antolini. October 11, 2019, 8:28AM EDT WORLD NEWS Today is International Day of the Girl (October 11). Message from UNICEF for Every […]
NWS Forecast for Tri-State Region: Rain and Wind Continues into Friday, Temps in 50’s, Coastal Flooding
Report by Paula Antolini, October 9, 2019, 7:09PM EDT The National Weather Service weather summary for the Local Tri-State Region for October 9, 2019: Low […]
Diocese of Bridgeport Releases Updated List of Names of Priests and Deacons Relating to Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors, Includes Six from St. Mary and More From Other Local Churches
Report by Paula Antolini, October 7, 2019, 9:22AM EDT The Diocese of Bridgeport has released the names of individuals relating to credible ‘Allegations of Sexual […]
Hollandia Nurseries 28th Annual Fall Festival Was Spectacular!
Report by Paula Antolini, October 6, 2019, 4:51PM EDT Hollandia Nurseries and Yesteryear Farm Antiques held their 28th Annual Fall Festival on October 5th and […]
Why the Secrecy in Upcoming Local Election Candidates’ Forums by the Central PTO and Bethel Education Foundation?
Report by Paula Antolini, October 5, 2019, 7:30AM EDT Recently a notice was posted online on one of the Bethel Public Schools’ website about an […]
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield
Report by Paula Antolini, October 4, 2019, 6:04PM EDT BROOKFIELD, CT: At approximately 10:11 AM on October 4, Brookfield police were notified via multiple 911 […]
Governor Lamont Creates Task Force on Transit-Oriented Development in Fairfield County
Report by Paula Antolini, October 2,, 2019, 3:24PM EDT Group to Hold First Meeting Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Fairfield (HARTFORD, CT) – […]
VIDEO: Charter Revision Commission Public Hearing to Discuss Changes & Revisions to the Bethel Town Charter Shed Very Little Light on What Is Being Considered
Report by Paula Antolini, October 2, 2019, 3:08PM EDT After 11 months of monthly meetings by the Bethel Charter Revision Commission there was not a […]
UPDATED Breaking News: Suspect in Local Political Sign Defacement was Seen Attempting Same Crime, Police / Developing Story
Report by Paula Antolini, October 2, 2019, 11:37AM Original article October 2, 2019, 11:37AM: We have information that an adult male with white hair has […]
Town of Bethel Meeting Minutes for Sept. 25th Not on Town Website for Public Viewing within 7-Day Time Frame and This is Legal?
Report by Paula Antolini, October 2, 2019, 9:59AM EDT Tonight is another Charter Revision Commission (regular) Meeting at 7:00 p.m. tonight, October 2, 2019, in […]
Bethel Election Season Is in Full Gear with Obscene Graffiti on a Republican Political Sign That Stirs Voters Into a Social Media War of Comments
Report by Paula Antolini, October 1, 2019, 9:30PM EDT They’re off! Election season is in full gear with the defacing of a political sign with […]
Obituary: Rudi E. Grolich, 88, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, October 1, 2019, 2:34PM EDT OBITUARY Rudi E. Grolich SEPTEMBER 12, 1931 ~ SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 (AGE 88) Rudi E. Grolich, age 88 of […]
Governor Lamont Announces Enactment of Law Raising the Age to Purchase Tobacco Products to 21
Report by Paula Antolini, October 1, 2019, 1:27PM EDT State Set to Lose About $6.3M in Annual Revenue, Governor Says Health of Young People Takes […]
VIDEO: Bethel’s Goodhill Road 8-30G Affordable Housing Project Heats Up, Dispute About Soil Scientist Reports During Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting
Report by Paula Antolini, September 29, 2019, 9:48PM EDT Earlier this month the battle was over a pile of dirt, now the war is over […]
Rizzuto’s Wood-fired Pizza Kitchen & Bar in Bethel is Closing
Report by Paula Antolini, September 30, 2019, 4:31AM EDT Rizzuto’s Wood-fired Pizza Kitchen & Bar is closing. Owners have posted a message: “It pains me […]
Sen. Fasano: CT Democrats’ Grocery Tax Fire Still a Smoldering Mess
Report by Paulas Antolini, September 29, 2019, 9:40AM EDT Attention, CT grocery shoppers. A few weeks ago I told you about a grocery tax hidden […]
NOTICE: Inland Wetlands Commission ‘Special Meeting’ Concerning the Goodhill Road 11-Unit Multi-Family Development, Sept. 30th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 29, 2019, 8:17AM EDT There will be a Special Meeting held by the Inland Wetlands Commission tomorrow night, September 30, […]
BPS Supt. Dr. Carver Confirmed: BHS Chemistry Teacher Mr. Peter Dimoulas Resigned After Incident that Set Off School Fire Alarm and Sprinklers, Job is Now Listed
Report by Paula Antolini, September 28, 2019, 6:40PM EDT We recently reported on an incident that happened at the Bethel High School in our September […]
Online Open-Carry Gun Conversation Stirs Anti-Gun Activist/Author Shannon Watts to Use The Town of Bethel as Example of Gun Violence in America in Darien CT Speech
Report by Paulas Antolini, September 28, 2019, 11:19AM EDT NOTE: This is a follow up to our article, “Bethel’s Byrd’s Books Holds Event to Promote […]
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Director Gives Views on Byrd’s Books Promoting Controversial Anti-Gun Activist and Author Shannon Watts
Report by Paula Antolini, September 28, 2019, 9:54AM EDT We recently asked the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to give their views about a neighboring […]
Why Should I Give You My Vote? Three Bethel First Selectman Candidates Answer in Facebook Comments Only!
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 9:07PM EDT Bethel Advocate’s interview with candidate Bill Ochs is delayed because of his medical injury this week, […]
Is the Problem of Bethel’s Aging Fire Trucks Putting Lives in Danger? BOS is Urged to Replace Failing 42-Year-Old Ladder and Truck at BOS Meeting, Oct. 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 4:35PM EDT Every year, in the month of September, the Bethel Fire Department Aerial Tower Truck parks by […]
GO ORANGE! Bethel Public Schools Participates in ‘No Kid Hungry’ Month, Sept. 27th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 8:46AM EDT September is No Kid Hungry Month. No Kid Hungry is Bethel Public Schools’ opportunity to be […]
Blessing of the Animals, First Congregational Church of Bethel & St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Oct. 6th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 8:05AM EDT A Blessing of Animals, witnesses to God’s and the Church’s love, care, and concern for creation. […]
NOTICE: Stage 4 Fertilizer Will Be Added to Bethel Athletic Fields on Sept. 30th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 26, 20129, 9:34AM EDT Message from Dr. Christine Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools: Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, As […]
Governor Lamont Advises Connecticut Residents to Take Proper Precautions Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2019, 3:46PM EDT Second Person Diagnosed with EEE in Connecticut Has Passed Away; Residents Advised to Protect Themselves and […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Cuomo Announce Joint State Partnership to Develop Uniform Approach to E-Cigarettes and Legal Cannabis Program
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2019, 2:37PM EDT States to Hold Summit with Key Law Enforcement, State Health and Policy Officials in October to […]