Bethel Public Library Celebrates Founder’s Day with Flowers, Fun and Music
Everyone is invited to join the Bethel Public Library as we celebrate Founder’s Day in September! Report by Paula Antolini August 18, 2015 12:03PM EDT […]
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Community Coloring with Byrd’s Books and the Cultural Alliance of Western CT, Sept.-Oct.-Nov.
Byrd’s Books of Bethel, CT is sponsoring an evening once a month of coloring at the Gallery at 287 Main Street (Cultural Alliance of Western […]
Heat Wave: DEEP Forecasts Unhealthy Air Quality for Southern Parts of Connecticut
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is forecasting unhealthy air quality for “sensitive groups” on Monday and Tuesday, August 17-18, for all of […]
Town Hall Meeting with Reps. Dan Carter, Mitch Bolinsky, J.P. Sredzinski, Sen. Tony Hwang, Newtown, Aug. 19
Legislators will discuss the major issues that shaped the 2015 legislative session – especially how new laws and the state budget could affect you. Report […]
Dan Gaita: ‘Bethel Needs A Qualified Tax Assessor!’
Letter to the Editor: Bethel resident Dan Gaita has just created a petition on change.org discussing the need for a qualified tax assessor and he […]
Bethel School Bus Routes and Schedule 2015-2016
These are the Bethel School Bus Routes (AM and PM) for the 2015-16 school year. Report by Paula Antolini August 17, 2015 12:45PM EDT Bethel […]
Cultural Alliance of Western CT to Partner with Ridgefield Playhouse in Support of Emerging Artist Series
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is partnering with The Ridgefield Playhouse in support of the Emerging Artist Series, a new series that is specifically designed to give up-and-coming musicians the opportunity […]
Gov. Malloy Statement on State Supreme Court Decision to Rule Death Penalty Unconstitutional
Malloy: “In 2012, Connecticut joined 16 other states and the majority of the industrialized world in replacing capital punishment with the punishment of life in […]
‘A Taste of Greater Danbury’ City’s Super-Sized FREE Food Fest, Sept. 12
This year’s summer festival, hosted by CityCenter Danbury, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, noon to 10:00pm, and Sunday, September 13th, noon to 7:00pm, […]
Dr. Jay Schulman, 59, Ridgefield Dentist, Passed Away Aug. 11
Services will be provided by Kane Funeral home in Ridgefield on Friday afternoon. Report by Paula Antolini August 13, 2015 10:47PM EDT Dr. Jay Schulman, […]
Sen. Boucher: Mileage Tax a Burden to Workers
Boucher: A “Mileage tax,” or total miles driven tax, would be an enormous burden and severe financial hardship on these workers as it is highly […]
Sales Tax-Free Week in Its Fifteenth Year, Aug. 16-22
The month of August means back-to-school shopping, and once again, starting the third Sunday of the month, many items of clothing and footwear can be […]
Bethel Public Library Presents Talk on World War I in Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of the War
Report by Paula Antolini August 12, 2015 11:34AM EDT Bethel Public Library Presents Talk on World War I in Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of the […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Nearly $3.7 Million Heath Care Award for CT Community Heath Centers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) announces that Connecticut will receive $3,673,286 to fund new services at new and existing community health centers […]
Art Benefit and Memorial for James Hanrahan
Ginger Hanrahan, an accomplished artist, will be hosting an art benefit and memorial for her late husband, James P. Hanrahan, on Saturday, August 15, 2015 […]
Republican Primary on Sept. 16 Confirmed by Republican Registrar Tim Beeble, Who Submitted Certified Petitions to the Sec. of State
Beeble: There will be a Republican Primary on Wednesday September 16th to determine whether the Republican Candidate for First Selectman will be Patricia Rist or […]
Sen. Boucher: Good News, CT Mileage Tax Idea Stalls
Boucher: I am pleased to inform you that your calls have made a difference! Democrat leaders on Friday announced that they have rejected the idea […]
Breaking News: Will Duff Collects Requisite Signatures and Will Be a Candidate in the Upcoming GOP Primary, September 16
Duff: “People in Bethel are angry and concerned because they love Bethel and they don’t like what’s happened to Bethel these last several years. I […]
Rep. Lavielle Applauds Federal Authorization Allowing CT to Reduce Testing for 11th Graders
Lavielle: “A new state law was necessary to make this solution possible, and as Education Committee Ranking Member, I was very pleased to work together […]
Honor Those Who Serve, National Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7
Considered to be the first official military combat badge of the United States Armed Forces, this is called the “Badge for Military Merit.” The official […]
Peter Barrett, 63, Beloved BMS Social Studies Teacher, Passed Away Aug. 6
Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. A Mass of […]
Three P&Z Crematorium Hearings Closed, Two P&Z Work Sessions Scheduled, McLoughlin Civil Suit Still Pending
The final hearings of all Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission issues having to do with the proposed Bethel crematorium have now been closed. Report […]
Reminder, P&Z Hearing Tonight, July 28: CT Coining Requests Zoning Amendment ‘Eliminate Crematorium’
Connecticut Coining Inc., request for an amendment to the Town of Bethel Zoning Regulations. AMEND Section 4.3.C.10a Eliminate Crematory. Report and Photography by Paula […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘Can You Feel The Political Winds Shifting?’
Report by Paula Antolini July 16, 2015 2:52PM EDT Sen. Boucher: “Can You Feel The Political Winds Shifting?” Have you seen the headlines lately? They […]
REMINDER…Tomorrow is the Bethel BeerFest!
It’s the perfect opportunity to discover and taste new brews and special “limited release” beers and ales. Get your tickets while they last! Report by […]
Read What Bethel Residents Are Saying About the Proposed Crematorium
View comments about the proposed crematorium, most recent first. Report by Paula Antolini July 14, 2015 2:01PM EDT Read What Bethel Residents and […]
Reminder: Next Bethel Proposed Crematorium P&Z Hearing Is Tomorrow, July 15
As the clock is ticking on crematorium applicant B. Shawn McLoughlin’s time frame allowed for approval of his crematorium by the Bethel Planning & Zoning […]
OPINION: Rep. Harding: We must seek efficiency in spending, not go after taxpayers
Harding, “Though much discussion of this budget has been focused on corporations and the unconscionable unitary tax placed upon them, make no mistake; this budget […]
Legislative Town Hall Meeting with CT State Reps. Carter, Harding and Sen. McLachlan, July 29
Legislative Town Hall Meeting is Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Stony Hill Firehouse, 59 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, […]
Congresswoman Esty Statement on Confederate Flag Amendment
Esty, “…This rebel flag carries a strong offensive association that is harmful and hurtful to many Americans. House Republicans should allow us to move on […]