Bethel Arts Has Two Great Upcoming Events, March 19 and 28
BEGINNING MARCH 19 – EXPLORE THE MEDIUMS CLASS and on SATURDAY MARCH 28 – FAMILY NIGHT OUT: COMEDY ILLUSIONIST BEN PRATT. Report by Paula Antolini […]
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Rep. Harding Adopts Collis P. Huntington State Park
The Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) and Friends of CT State Parks (FCSP) held a Friends of CT State Parks Day on March 11th, […]
State Reps. Carter and Harding and Sen. Boucher to Host Town Hall Meeting in Bethel March 23
Report by Paula Antolini March 11, 2015 10:53AM EDT State Reps. Dan Carter (R-2) and Stephen Harding (R-107) and State Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26) will […]
Free Dental Dental Clinic Coming to Danbury via CTMOM
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy (CTMOM), organized and sponsored by the Connecticut State Dental Association and the Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach, will come to […]
Beautiful Weather Brings People to Putnam Park
Many dog walkers were seen in Putnam Park in Redding CT yesterday. Report by Paula Antolini March 10, 2015 8:14AM EDT Photo above: (left) Patrick […]
VIDEO: Beijing+20 Campaign ‘Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity, Picture It!’
The Beijing Platform for Action focuses on 12 critical areas of concern, and envisions a world where each woman and girl can exercise her choices, […]
Crematorium Applicant Hits Snag with Application; Has Permit Problems
Bethel P&Z discovers crematorium applicant did not have a Certificate of Occupancy for his present business, and other discrepancies. Report by Paula Antolini February […]
Connecticut Coining in Clarke Business Park Requests a Moratorium on All Applications for Crematoriums in Bethel
Connecticut Coining is requesting “the adoption of a Moratorium on applications for crematorium facilities pursuant to the recent amendment to Section 4.3.C.10a” and also an […]
Bethel Crematorium Applicant Seeks Site Plan Modification for Mono-Crete Step Co.
P&Z to discuss a “Zoning Amendment Moratorium Section 8.11 on Acceptance of Applications for a Crematory 4.3.C.10a And eliminate section 4.3.C.10a” and view site plan […]
Jan. 27th Public Hearing for Proposed Bethel Crematorium Has Been Canceled
There is no indication of the next public hearing date but applicant says they plan on resubmitting their application in the future. Report and […]
Proposed Bethel Crematorium Site Walk Took Place in Frigid Temperatures, No Questions From The Public Allowed
SEE VIDEO. Icy ground, steep site elevations and extremely thick brush made site location viewing difficult. Report and Photography by Paula Antolini Jan 20, […]
The Public is Invited to a Site Walk Today for the Proposed Bethel Crematorium, Starts at 10:00 a.m.
Get a sneak peek at plans for proposed Bethel crematorium here. Also available for viewing at tax assessors or land use office. Report and […]
Bethel Planning and Zoning Commission Crematorium Meeting Postponed Last Night, Disappointing Many Residents
“No testimony” was allowed at last night’s meeting, poor communication from Bethel town caught residents off guard about cancellation of ability to comment. Report […]
BREAKING NEWS: Crematorium Protester Spotted on Greenwood Avenue in Bethel Today
Photo shows Bethel resident John Opinski expressing his opposition to the proposed crematorium coming to Clarke Business Park and he posts a reminder to attend […]
Large Airplane Flies Low Over Newtown Labor Day Parade Route Today. Who Was It?
Police or Local Airports Have No Information on the Mystery Airplane. Report and Photography by Paula Antolini September 1, 2014 6:00 pm EST […]
PHOTOS: LOBSTER FEST 2014 / Bethel Republican Town Committee
Report by Paula Antolini July 28, 2014 5:16PM PHOTOS: LOBSTER FEST 2014: Bethel Republican Town Committee The Bethel Republican Town Committee Annual LOBSTER […]
Who Hired an Airplane to Fly a “VOTE NO- TOO HIGH” Banner Over Bethel This Morning?
An airplane was seen flying over Bethel this morning, flying a banner that reads, “GET OUT & VOTE NO – TOO HIGH.” Airplane was photographed […]
UPDATE: Bethel FRANC PRESERVE Final Rules and Regulations
Report by Paula Antolini, April 29, 2014, 2:18PM EDT I am pleased to report that the final decision was made by the Bethel Board of […]
Miles Davis’ Jazz Music Recreated In Bethel by “Birth of Cool Nonet” at Pizzeria Lauretano
Report by Paula Antolini, April 16, 2014, 1:40PM EDT This recent extra-special event in Bethel was not to be missed! What could be better than […]
The Bethel Franc Property: Paradise or Politics?
Report by Paula Antolini, September 12, 2013, 2:55AM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR There was much controversy about whether to purchase the Franc […]
Did Your Mailbox Survive the Snowplow This Year? Creative Solutions for Mailboxes
Report by Paula Antolini April 4, 2013 8:00PM EST OPINION Did Your Mailbox Survive the Snowplow This Year? Creative Solutions for Mailboxes Ah…Spring weather is […]
GUNS: A Peaceful Newtown Protest Rally and an Interview with a Newtown Family Whose Children Were in the Sandy Hook School on 12/14
A rally organized by the Newtown Action Alliance was held on Thursday, March 28, 2013, in front of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) headquarters […]
Chair-ish Ridgefield SummerFest 2012 Raised Over $10k
Report by Paula Antolini, July 24, 2012, 4:15PM EST Photo: Academy-Award nominated actor Robert Vaughn autographed the chair designed with his image, at the Chair-ish […]
Bethel High School Principal Dr. Cosentino Reflects On 11 Year Career
Report by Paula Antolini, June 14, 2012, 12:30PM EDT After dedicating 11 years guiding Bethel school students and staff to achieve excellence, Bethel resident Dr. […]
How’d You Get That Tan? Sunscreen: The Name Game.
Report by Paula Antolini, May 23, 2012, 10:13PM EDT Numerous mind-boggling choices! How do you choose? We are all faced with shelves and shelves of […]
Cable Disconnect
Report by Paula Antolini May 13, 2012 12:59PM EDT OPINION Cable Disconnect If I wanted to write a script for a horror movie […]