Newtown Police: Brookfield Man Charged with Misuse of 911 with False Report
Report by Paula Antolini, September 5, 2019, 4:58PM EDT On Monday evening at about 8:30 pm Newtown Police responded to a report of a 5-10 […]
David McDowell, Man Who Was Recently Arrested for Bethel Fatal Stabbing, Found Dead in Bridgeport Prison Cell
Report by Paula Antolini, September 5, 2019, 3:08PM EDT David McDowell, previously arrested on August 24, 2019 for the fatal stabbing of a young woman […]
Alert Newtown Police Arrest Suspects Found with Marijuana and Dangerous Black Market Vape Pens, $21K Cash
Report by Paula Antolini, September 5, 2019, 12:30PM EDT **Crime Alert** On Tuesday evening at about 9pm Newtown Police Officers stopped a gray 2005 Infinite […]
Newtown Police Searching for Suspect in Car Break-In and Fraudulent Credit Card Use
Report by Paula Antolini, September 3, 2019, 9:35PM EDT Newtown Police: On 8/27/2019 between 8:00am and 9:30am in the parking lot of Commerce Rd, an […]
Obituary: Richard Merritt, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, September 2, 2019, 9:06AM EDT Richard Merritt, longtime Bethel resident, has died. He passed away very early yesterday morning at Danbury […]
Obituary: Clyde M. Finger, Jr., Lifelong Resident of Bethel and Southbury, Member of Bethel Volunteer Fire Department and More
Report by Paula Antolini, August 31, 2019, 6:10PM EDT OBITUARY Clyde M. Finger, Jr. SEPTEMBER 29, 1925 ~ AUGUST 20, 2019 (AGE 93) Clyde Miller Finger, Jr., 93 […]
Town of Bethel: 2019-2020 School Year Begins Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, Traffic Increases, Be Safe
Report by Paula Antolini, August 29, 2019, 10:18PM EDT Message from Town of Bethel: Dear Neighbors: The 2019-2020 school year begins this coming Tuesday, Sept. […]
Bethel Police: ‘Lock It or Lose It!’ … Help to Prevent Further Crime
Report by Paula Antolini, August 26, 2019, 9:09PM EDT Lock It or Lose It! Bethel Police Department has recently responded to several motor vehicle break-ins […]
UPDATED: David MacDowell, Arrested Suspect of Bethel Stabbing Victim, Arraigned In Danbury Superior Court, Judge Seals Records for Info. on Victim
Report by Paula Antolini, August 26, 2019, 5:59PM EDT David MacDowell, 34, was arraigned today in Danbury Superior Court for a charge of Manslaughter 1st […]
Obituary: Thomas Michael Duffy, 86, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 26, 2019, 12:12PM EDT OBITUARY Thomas Michael Duffy MAY 10, 1933 ~ AUGUST 22, 2019 (AGE 86) Thomas M. Duffy, age 86 of […]
Celebrate: Today is National Dog Day!
Report by Paula Antolini, August 26, 2019, 12:30PM EDT Today is National Dog Day! National Dog Day is celebrated on August 26, 2019. Celebrated annually every […]
Presidential Proclamation on Women’s Equality Day, 2019
Report by Paula Antolini, August 25, 2019, 5:25PM EDT Tomorrow Women’s Equality Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the […]
Bethel Stabbing Suspect Identified and Arrested, Charged with Manslaughter 1st Degree, Pending Further Investigation
Report by Paula Antolini, August 25, 2019, 12:43PM EDT The Bethel stabbing suspect, from and August 24th incident, has been identified as David MacDowell and […]
Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found on Walls of Adath Israel Synagogue, Newtown Police Report
Report by Paula Antolini, August 24, 2019, 4:59PM EDT **Crime Alert** On 8/24/2109 at approximately 07:38 hrs an officer of the Newtown Police Department performing […]
Bethel Breaking News: Bethel Police on Scene, Stabbing Victim Died, Suspect in Custody
Report by Paula Antolini, August 24, 2019, 11:04AM EDT BREAKING NEWS (information directly from the Bethel Police): Police are presently on the scene of a […]
Bethel Under Siege: ‘War on Christmas’ and a Possible Plan of Attack with Flood of Display Applications, Encouraged by Chicago Writer
Report by Paula Antolini, August 22, 2019, 11:58PM EDT Bethel could soon be under siege, according to instigating words from a writer and former high […]
Bethel Independent and Republican Cross-Endorsed Slate of Candidates Chosen
Report by Paula Antolini, August 22, 2019, 11:13PM EDT A Bethel Independent Town Committee meeting took place tonight where it was decided to cross-endorse Republican […]
Bethel BOS Final Decision: Religious and Non-Religious Displays Will Be Allowed on Public Property, Lottery Selection Process Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2019, 9:46PM EDT VIEW VIDEO OF Board of Selectman August 20, 2019 meeting (in full) here (apologies….slight glitch on […]
REVIEW: Many Multiple Housing Units, an ‘Extended Stay Lodging’ Building, and More Homes, Planned for Bethel #thisisbethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2019, 11:56AM EDT More multiple-unit buildings are proposed in Bethel by developers, one 26-unit building to be built behind […]
NOTICE: The Bethel Board of Selectman Meeting Concerning Religious Displays is Tonight, Aug. 20th, 7PM
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2019, 8:10AM EDT The Board of Selectman (BOS) August 20, 2019 meeting agenda is published and includes “Consideration of […]
Day of Healing, Nationwide Bell Ringing Ceremony, at Bethel’s St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Aug. 25th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 11:21PM EDT On August 25, bells — symbols of freedom –will be rung “to capture the spirit of […]
CANDIDATE UPDATE: Only 78 Days to Election and Pat Rist Declined a Candidate Interview or Participation in a Debate, Read What Other Candidates Said
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 10:59PM EDT After several emails attempts by the Bethel Advocate to Pat Rist requesting an interview or debate […]
NWS Heat Advisory in Effect, Increased Risk for Seniors and Those with Chronic Health Problems
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 1:43PM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for Bethel, CT, that remains in effect […]
Bethel Public Works Director Douglas Arndt Has Been Put on ‘Administrative Leave’ But No Word on Why
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 11:43AM EDT Over the weekend it has come to our attention that something has happened regarding Bethel Public […]
Beware of Toxic Algae, It Killed Dogs Across the Country
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2019, 9:56AM EDT According to pets.webmd.com: (Aug. 14, 2019): “A deadly variety of algae has caused a recent spate […]
CT State’s 19th Sales Tax-Free Week – Annual One-Week Sales and Use Tax Exclusion for Clothing and Footwear Costing Less Than $100
Report by Paula Antolini, August 16, 2019, 10:58PM EDT This year will be the state’s 19th Sales Tax Free Week. Per state statute, Sales Tax Free […]
There’s Still Time to Attend Connecticut’s Country Fairs 2019
Report by Paula Antolini, August 16, 2019, 10:19AM EDT Connecticut’s Country Fairs 2019 (LAST UPDATED 8/19) It’s that time of the year again when Connecticut […]
Scotty Fund Picnic and Corn Hole Tournament 2019, Sept. 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, Aug. 15, 2019, 7:28AM EDT Bring the whole family for a fun Saturday at the SCOTTY Fund Picnic in Bethel on […]
Roberta Piket Trio LIVE! – Third Thursday JazZ at La Zingara in Bethel CT, Aug. 15th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 8:53PM EDT Attend This Third Thursday Bethel JaZz With Downbeat Magazine Award Winners – Receive A 50% Off Ticket To […]
President Donald J. Trump is Ensuring Non-Citizens Do Not Abuse Our Nation’s Public Benefit
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 10:28AM EDT “To protect benefits for American citizens, immigrants must be financially self-sufficient.” –President Donald Trump PROTECTING PUBLIC […]