CT State Senator Boucher: The Budget That Everyone is Talking About
The budget hits jobs: The biennial budget will implement over $760 million in tax increases on CT employers including implementing a unitary tax, continuing the […]
Bethel Advocate
‘Forever Grateful’ Simulcast and Music Fest of Chicago Concert; Celebrate Grateful Dead’s 50-year Career, July 3
To celebrate Grateful Dead’s distinguished 50-year career, the four original members, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir will reunite to play five […]
BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Upholds President Obama’s Health Care Reform
Report by Paula Antolini June 25, 2015 11:31AM EDT Supreme Court Upholds President Obama’s Health Care Reform The Supreme Court today ruled, in a 6 […]
Attention Artists and Art Programs/Orgs: Regional Initiative Grant, Applications Now Accepted, Deadline July 23
The Regional Initiative grant program (REGI) is a good fit for applicants primarily interested in small projects that support access to the creative process and/or […]
PHOTOS: Bethel High School Class of 2015 Graduation at WCSU, June 18
“You have distinguished yourself as the class of firsts…Academically you have earned the highest combined grade point average in almost a decade at Bethel High […]
‘Random Act of Compassion III’ Benefit Concert for Ann’s Place, June 28
People from across the state will gather Sunday, June 28, 2015, on the CityCenter Green for the 3rd annual day-long music and arts event Random […]
Wilton’s State Legislative Delegation Hosts Successful Town Hall Meeting
The Wilton lawmakers discussed the current state budget crisis and the major acts passed in the 2015 session, and answered questions from attendees about issues […]
Senator Chris Murphy Reveals a New Foreign Policy for America
During a speech delivered at the Wilson Center earlier today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, outlined eight, […]
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy Statement on Charleston Shooting
“I shudder to think what it says about us as a nation if we don’t even try to make a good faith attempt to end […]
National Breaking News: Church Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof Arrested in South Carolina; UPDATE: View President Obama’s Speech About the Crime
Report by Paula Antolini June 18, 2015 12:16PM EDT Photo above: Dylann Storm Roof (Handout image) National Breaking News: Church Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof Arrested […]
Bethel American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony was Held on June 14
“The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, […]
Today is Flag Day, the Birth of Our Star Spangled Banner
Today is Flag Day, a day to not only honor the birth of our Star Spangled Banner but to also honor the birth of the […]
Bethel Legal Notices, June 9 to June 14, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini June 14, 2015 10:43AM EDT BETHEL: LEGAL NOTICE The […]
Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Slaps Lawsuit on Bethel P&Z and Bethel Business Owner
See copy of lawsuit and recap of crematorium controversy here. Report by Paula Antolini June 7, 2015 5:31PM EDT Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Slaps […]
Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty Introduce Bill to Encourage Licensing Requirements for Handgun Purchases
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) joined Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the Handgun […]
‘Over the Rainbow’ Theme and ‘Sci Fi Magic & Mystery’ Danbury Symphony Orchestra, in 1st Weekend CityCenter Danbury Concert, June 27-28
The first weekend of CityCenter Danbury’s Summer Concerts on the Green (at Ives Street) will be amazing! Report by Paula Antolini June 11, 2015 9:08AM […]
Countdown to Relay For Life 2015 Celebration! It’s Almost Here! Many Fun Activities Planned! Starts June 12
See Schedule of Events here. Report by Paula Antolini June 10, 2015 10:35PM EDT (Click on photos to view larger.) Countdown to Bethel, Redding, Danbury […]
Before NDAA Vote, Murphy Urges Colleagues To Pass Amendment Banning Deployment of American Ground Troops to Iraq and Syria
Yesterday, Murphy, along with Schatz and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), introduced a set of new, forward-looking foreign policy principles to guide America’s role as […]
Largest Gathering Ever of Diverse Music and Dance Cultures, CityCenter Danbury Green, June 20,
Report by Paula Antolini June 10, 2015 9:06PM EDT Largest Gathering of Diverse Music and Dance Cultures Ever to Be Presented on CityCenter Danbury Green […]
Metro-North and LIRR in Full Compliance with Federal Safety Advisory
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that as a result of work completed in March 2014 in response to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Emergency […]
Rep. Gail LaVielle: A Note on Loose Ends: Remnants of the 2015 Legislative Session
“Although both chambers of the General Assembly did vote by a narrow margin last week to pass a biennial budget (which I vocally opposed) a […]
Family Storytimes at Bethel Public Children’s Library, June 13
The program includes storybook readings and a short book-themed video or craft. Report by Paula Antolini June 6, 2015 4:51PM EDT Family Storytimes at Bethel […]
Sen. Boucher: You Had Enough? Tell Gov. Malloy to Stop Tax Hikes
We need to put a stop to Connecticut’s new disastrous spending and taxing plan and urge Governor Malloy to veto this budget. Report by Paula […]
Proposed Crematory: Notice of Rescheduled Planning & Zoning Meeting
Report by Paula Antolini June 6, 2015 3:49PM EDT Proposed Crematory: Notice of Rescheduled Planning & Zoning Meeting Proposed Crematory, 12 Trowbridge Drive **Notice of […]
The Budget’s End Did Not Justify the Means, ‘Talking Transportation’ by Jim Cameron
“Any budget that narrowly passes the House 73-70 and the Senate 19-17 in an ‘emergency vote’ without debate bears closer scrutiny, especially in a state […]
Rep. Dan Carter: Keeping the Public Informed on Cell Towers
“If signed into law by the governor, Senate Bill 568 (passed by the Senate on May 20 and the House on June 2) will have […]
Bethel Relay For Life ‘Relay Recess’ Event is June 11
The Relay Recess program provides students, teachers, and administrators the opportunity to become superheroes in their own communities by celebrating people who have battled cancer, […]
Bethel Legal Notices, June 5 to June 8, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini June 8, 2015 8:45AM EDT BETHEL: LEGAL NOTICE The […]
Legislative Town Hall Meeting at the Bethel Public Library, June 24
Due to the popularity of a similar event held here in March, State Representatives Dan Carter and Stephen Harding, along with State Senators Toni Boucher […]
Trickle Down Effect of Big Businesses Leaving State Would be Devastating
“If GE were to leave our state it would truly be a disaster of epic proportions…it would trigger a massive economic earthquake with Fairfield at […]