Bethel’s First Saturdays’ Pro Access Color Fest Comes to Bethel, June 6
Color Fest This Saturday, June 6, 2015, 12-2 p.m. Report by Paula Antolini June 6, 2015 7:13AM EDT Bethel’s First Saturdays’ Pro Access Color Fest […]
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Powerful Words from Bethel Residents at CT Siting Council Meeting About Controversial Codfish Hill Cell Tower
This hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of title 16 in the Connecticut General Statutes and of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act upon an […]
UPDATE: Bethel Home Fire Victim Identified, Fire Determined ‘Incendiary,’ Investigation Ongoing
After a preliminary investigation into the cause and origin of the fire, investigators were able to determine an area of origin and a resulting cause. […]
CT Children’s Injury Prevention Center, CTDOT, Blumenthal, Murphy, Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness About Kids in Hot Cars
Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy will join members of Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center and Connecticut Department of Transportation to announce the launch […]
Senator Murphy Introduces ‘Buy American’ Amendment to Defense Authorization Bill
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today announced he filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that strengthens Buy American requirements for the U.S. […]
Knickerbocker and Straiton Seek Democratic Nomination to Run for Reelection
Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 9:43PM EDT Knickerbocker and Straiton Seek Democratic Nomination to Run for Reelection Bethel, CT – June 3, 2015 […]
Senator Boucher: Highest Retroactive Tax Increase in History is followed by the Second Highest Tax Increase
Boucher: “Insanity is the doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 7:21PM EDT […]
Bethel Legal Notices, May 25 to June 4, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 6:40PM EDT BETHEL: INVITATION TO BID […]
Breaking News: One Man Dead in Early Morning Fire in Bethel, June 4
Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 12:33PM EDT One Man Dead in Early Morning Fire in Bethel, June 4 Bethel Advocate recently reported on […]
Rep. Harding Applauds Bills that Protect Students and Young Adults
H.B.6907 co-sponsored by Rep. Harding, would safeguard Connecticut’s students against crippling debt by enabling the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) to refinance eligible […]
Senator Boucher: (Part 2) President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
Metro North will be installing video and audio recording devices in railcars, and will install positive train control – beginning as a pilot program this […]
Rain … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini June 2, 2015 4:31PM EDT […]
Senator Boucher: A Break through Moment in Education Testing
“We are proposing a change in state law that will replace this controversial SBAC test with a nationally recognized college readiness assessment,” said Boucher. Report […]
‘Summer Getaways Without the Traffic’ from Talking Transportation, Jim Cameron
Six million people visit the Cape each year, four million of them in the summer and fall. And on most summer weekends they all seem […]
Learn Effective Negotiation Strategies at the Bethel Public Library
Attend a free workshop, led by business development professional and corporate trainer Oscar Romero, to learn and practice effective negotiation strategies that can be useful […]
Where Have All the Sandy Hook Memorials Gone? An Interview with Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra
“The memorials only came because of the deaths of 26 children and adults” said Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra. Report by Paula Antolini June 1, […]
Senator Boucher: President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
As the 2015 legislative session steams forward, major transportation initiatives are about to be voted on, including proposals that concern mass transit. Report by Paula […]
PHOTOS: Special Dedication Ceremony of Blue Star Memorial Marker and Garden in Bethel
A beautiful custom garden with specially chosen plantings and a small stone patio with a granite bench, now sits proudly in Bethel honoring those who […]
Letter to the Editor from Loreen Bradley: ‘No Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods’
Public hearing on June 2, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at the Bethel Municipal Center. Report by Paula Antolini May 31, 2015 11:30 PM EDT Letter […]
Senators McLachlan and Boucher: Raise Your Voices Against Tax Hikes
Call your legislators and governor. Legislative session only has five days to go. Report by Paula Antolini May 29, 2015 9:38PM EDT Senators McLachlan and […]
‘More Song and Story’ with Lenny Levine at the Bethel Public Library
Mr. Levine is a local professional musician and published writer whose songs have been recorded and performed by some of music’s greats: Diana Ross, The […]
Bethel Senior Information Fair “One Stop-Senior Shopping” Free Information, June 11
It is an event where you can get free information on a variety of information and agencies pertaining to senior citizens. There will be ‘give-a-ways’, […]
Connecticut Education Association: Enormous Student Data Disclosure Threatens Student Privacy
“School districts must safeguard children’s privacy, and they should never leave students and families in the dark when it comes to sharing sensitive student data,” […]
Bethel School District Possibly Cutting Four Positions to Meet New Budget
The cuts include three positions never filled, and a Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps position, in the Bethel School District. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Summer 2015 ‘Accessible Art’ Exhibitions, Cultural Alliance of Western CT, June 15 – August 13
This summer, three artists – Elisabeth Levy (Bethel), John Longobricco (Danbury), and Chris Plaisted (New Milford), joined by art students of the regional YMCA’s ESCAPE […]
Yankees/Mets Darryl Strawberry Comes to Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, May 29
Yes, THE Darryl Strawberry (former Mets and Yankees right fielder) is coming to share his story at Walnut Hill’s Bethel Campus Friday, May 29 at […]
Just Wish … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
Today we have another wonderful written piece from Jeanne Claire Probst, in our continuing literary series. Report by Paula Antolini May 25, 2015 10:26PM EDT […]
On Memorial Day 2015 Bethel Advocate Honors All Who Served
Memorial Day Tribute from Bethel Advocate Report and Photography by Paula Antolini May 25, 2015 2:50PM EDT (Click on photos to view larger.) On Memorial […]
VIDEO: Grilling Fire Safety Tips from the NFPA and Redding Fire & EMS Company #1
Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal […]
Bethel Legal Notices, May 8 to May 24, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini May 24, 2015 1:46PM EDT BETHEL: INVITATION TO BID […]