Obituary: AJ Bernard, 87, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, June 19, 2024, 10:47AM EDT Obituary: AJ Bernard August 16, 1936 ~ June 14, 2024 (age 87) Alfred James Bernard, aka AJ or Jim, […]
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Governor Lamont Announces Live Video Feed of Bridge Demolition on I-95 In Norwalk
Report by Paula Antolini. May 4, 2024, 9:06AM EDT Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has installed a webcam providing […]
Invitation for Participation: Seminars to Educate Bethel Residents on Renewable Energy Options
Report by Paula Antolini, May 2, 2024, 5:52PM EDT Bethel, CT – May 02, 2024 – The town of Bethel, in collaboration with the Bethel […]
Obituary: Thomas H. Smith Jr., 68, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, March 21, 2024, 1:22PM EDT OBITUARY Thomas H. Smith Jr. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Green Funeral Home – Danbury on […]
Eversource Outages Include 219 Bethel Customers Without Power; NWS Wind Advisory Until 11pm EDT Monday Evening, Gusts Up to 50 mph Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2024, 3:05pm EDT High winds are causes outages across Connecticut and much of the northeast today. Eversource reports 219 […]
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger Down During Outage with Thousands Affected
Report by Paula Antolini, March 5, 2024, 11:13AM EST Having trouble getting onto Facebook today? Meta’s social media platforms are currently not working, with both […]
WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CT, Feb. 22 … about Early Voting
Report by Paula Antolini, February 22, 2024, 10:09AM EST WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CONNECTICUT The Legal Voters of […]
Bethel Public Schools Address Increase in ‘Mean-Spirited Behavior and Derogatory Remarks’ by Students Regarding ‘Race, Gender’ and More
Report by Paula Antolini, February 13, 2024, 10:13AM EDT In a recent message to Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Community Members, Bethel Public Schools Superintendent Christine […]
Obituary: Patricia Lee Kelly, 84, 37-Year Bethel Teaching Career
Report by Paula Antolini, February 2, 2024, 7:48AM EDT OBITUARY Patricia Lee Kelly Mar. 18, 1939 – Jan. 30, 2024 Patricia Lee Kelly, age 84, […]
Obituary: Rose Y. Rubino, 92, of Bethel CT
Report by Paula Antolini, November 3, 2023, 4:02PM EDT OBITUARY Rose Y. Rubino Bethel, Connecticut 1931 – 2023 (Age 92) Rose Yolanda (Ferro) Rubino of […]
Notice of Town of Bethel CT Public Hearing on Monday, Oct. 30th, Regarding Sale of Property in Clarke Business Park
Report by Paula Antolini, Otober 26, 2023, 6:56AM EDT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGTown of Bethel, ConnecticutOffer To Purchase 20 Trowbridge Drive At the meeting of […]
14 of 44 Dairy Cows Died in Overturned Tractor-Trailer Crash on Exit 10 in Newtown, CT
Report by Paula Antolini, October 19, 2023, 6:24PM EDT At about 3:26 a.m., on Thursday, October 19, a tractor-trailer carrying 44 dairy cows, rolled over on […]
CT State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan Visits the Bethel Public Library to Read Controversial and ‘Sexually Explicit’ Banned Book ‘Flamer’ and Promote It Online
Report by Paula Antolini, October 7, 2023, 3:19PM EDT “Flamer” is a controversial autobiographical book by Mike Curato and is on the Banned Books list […]
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4; Test Messages Will be Sent to All TVs, Radios and Cell Phones
Report by Paula Antolini, October 3, 2023, 2:06PM EDT WASHINGTON — FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency […]
ALERT: Bethel Police Dept. Warning About Donation Scam
Report by Paula Antolini, September 8, 2023, 3:58PM EDT The Bethel Police Department has become aware of an organization, Citizens Behind the Badge, that send […]
New State Law Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Firefighters Who Develop Cancer
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 2:20PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Aug. 30, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that a new state […]
CT Office of the Arts Hosting Conference in October for Local Musicians to Gain Industry Insight, Network, and Showcase their Talents
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 1:57PM EDT READI Set…Music Conference Will Be Held in New Haven on October 7, 2023 (HARTFORD, CT) – […]
Governor Lamont Announces $23 Million in State Grants for Eight Projects That Boost Community Vibrancy, Livability, and Equity, Including a $4,500,000 Grant Award for 9-11 Diamond Avenue in Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 30, 2023, 1:28PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Aug. 10, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of […]
Warning Notice of Special Town Meeting of the Town of Bethel, CT: To sell Lot 2, 21 Trowbridge Dr., and Lot 3, 23 Trowbridge Dr., in Clarke Business Park, Aug. 29th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 23, 2023, 3:44PM EDT WARNING NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BETHEL, CONNECTICUT The Legal Voters of […]
Governor Lamont Directs Flags To Half-Staff in Honor of Former Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.
Report by Paula Antolini, June 28, 2023, 1:09PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is directing U.S. and State of Connecticut […]
THE WHITE HOUSE: A Proclamation on Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2023
Report by Paula Antolini, June 11, 2023, 12:12PM EDT On Flag Day and during National Flag Week, we celebrate the enduring strength and promise that […]
Governor Lamont Reaches Budget Agreement With Legislative Leaders That Includes the Largest Income Tax Cut in Connecticut History
Report by Paula Antolini, June 7, 2023, 7:53AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – 06/05/2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today praised an agreement reached with the leadership […]
Governor Lamont Plans to Sign Legislation Implementing Early Voting in Connecticut Elections and Primaries
Report by Paula Antolini, May 31, 2023, 7:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – May 31, 2023 – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in the coming […]
After 9 Years, Bethel Berry School Principal Legnard Announced She Will ‘Shift’ Her Role to ‘K-3 Math Coach’ Because of Her ‘Love of Mathematics Instruction’
Report by Paula Antolini, April 27, 2023, 7:37PM EDT Featured photo: Principal Danielle Legnard, upper left, on first day of school at Berry Elementary School […]
Town of Bethel Fair Housing Policy Statement, April 17, 2023, Letter from FS Carter
Report by Paula Antolini, April 17, 2023, 8:05PM EDT Letter from First Selectman Dan Carter: ###
Obituary: Maureen A. Walsh, 64, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, April 13, 2023, 9:42PM EDT OBITUARY Maureen A. Walsh February 1, 1959 ~ April 10, 2023 (age 64) Maureen Anne Walsh passed away peacefully […]
DEEP Warns CT Residents of VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER LEVEL Today Red Flag Warning Issued
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 5:06PM EDT VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER WARNING CONTINUES TODAY, APRIL 12, 2023. News release / The Connecticut Department […]
NOTICE: Public Site & Building Commission Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 12th, 7pm, Includes Project Updates on School and Municipal Center Renovations, Police Station Training Range, More
Report by Paula Antolini, April 12, 2023, 9:40AM EDT PUBLIC SITE & BUILDING COMMISSIONClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School Street- Bethel, CT 06801 Wednesday, April […]
NOTICE: Bethel Board of Finance Regular Meeting, Hybrid, April 11th, 7pm, Includes Appointment of Auditor
Report by Paula Antolini, April 11, 2023, 8:33AM EDT NOTICE: BOARD OF FINANCEClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Telephone: ( 203) […]
Notice: Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 28th, 7pm, Includes 17 Whitney Rd. Public Hearing (contd.), TOD Overlay Amendments, & More
Report by Paula Antolini, March 28, 2023, 9:18AM EDT TOWN of BETHELLAND USE DEPARTMENTClifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center1 School StreetBethel, Connecticut 06801 Planning & Zoning […]