OPINION: Hair Salons Are About More Than Just Hair
Report by Paula Antolini, May 19, 2020, 2:59PM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The recent closing, then scheduled opening, then re-closing again, of […]
Bethel Advocate
Gov. Lamont and Billionaire Dalio Disband Education Partnership, Cites ‘Breach of Trust’ to ‘Go Our Separate Ways’ on Partnership Worth Millions
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 1:58PM EDT On Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced during his news conference that the public-private education partnership, […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Dental Guidance Agreed Upon by Working Group of Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 6:12PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the guidance document that was developed through a collaborative working […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Raimondo to Align Hair Salon and Barber Shop Reopenings, Delayed to Early June
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 2:39PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – As their administrations continue developing strategies for the safe reopening of sectors of […]
Bethel Parks & Recreation Cancels All Summer Programming for 2020; Includes Closing Parks, Camps, Playgrounds and More
Report by Paula Antolini, May 18, 2020, 12:55M EDT In a letter released on May 18, 2020 from Eileen T. Earle, Director Parks and Recreation, […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship
Report by Paula Antolini, May 16, 2020, 9:33AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will be distributing […]
Gov. Lamont: CT’s Shoreline State Park Beaches Will Be Open Memorial Day Weekend; Capacity Limitations, Social Distancing Guidelines
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 7:22PM EDT Capacity Limitations, Social Distancing Guidelines Should be Followed (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced […]
Gov. Lamont Update on CT’s Coronavirus Response Efforts; Donated Laptops for High Schools Begin Arriving, Distribution Starts Next Week
Report by Paula Antolini, May 15, 2020, 6:26PM EDT First wave of donated laptops for high schools begin arriving slightly ahead of schedule, distribution will […]
Obituary: Charles A. Steck, III, 86, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 4:32PM EDT Charles A. Steck, III August 26, 1933 ~ May 13, 2020 (age 86) Obituary Charles “Charlie” Albert Steck, III, age […]
CVS Opening New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Site in Bethel and Other Areas
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14,2020, 3:14PM EDT Governor Lamont Applauds CVS Health Announcement on the Opening of 12 New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Test Sites in […]
Gov. Lamont Directs Flags to Remain Lowered Friday for ‘Peace Officers Memorial Day’ & Flags are Presently in Recognition & Mourning for Those Who Lost Lives or Were Affected By COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 2:33PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags […]
Bethel COVID-19 Community Update from First Selectman Knickerbocker
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 12:52PM EDT Community Update Thursday, May 14, 2020 Dear Friends and Neighbors: There is some good news to […]
Opinion: Bethel, Connecticut, The Death of a Town as We Knew It. It’s Time to Come Together as One.
Report by Paula Antolini, May 14, 2020, 6:20AM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Editor note: This editorial is to be followed shortly by […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker said The Governor’s Executive Order 7HH ‘Very clearly closes the door’ to a Referendum; Comments on McCorkindale Complaint
Report by Paula Antolini, May 11, 2020, 3:30PM EDT “It is absolutely clear that we are going to proceed without a referendum” said First Selectman […]
Sens. Murphy, Blumenthal, Casey Send Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, May 12, 2020, 1:06M EDT Senators Press USDA for Answers, Immediate Solutions WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and […]
Stony Hill Fire Company of Bethel Receives PPE Masks from Chinese Affiliated Organizations
Report by Paula Antolini, May 11, 2020. 4:31PM EDT The Stony Hill Fire Company of Bethel reported that they received personal protective masks from Chinese […]
BREAKING NEWS: Bethel Board of Finance Member McCorkindale Files Complaint Against CT Gov. Lamont, Bethel Board of Selectmen & Health Dept. Director
Report by Paula Antolini, May 11, 2020, 9:47AM EDT Bethel Board of Finance Member Cynthia McCorkindale has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of […]
Bethel Police & Bethel Fire Depts. Dispatched to 2-Car Motor Vehicle Crash with Injuries on Rt. 53, May 10th
Report by Paula Antolini, May 10, 2020, 7:20PM EDT Message from Bethel Police, Bethel Fire & EMS, Stony Hill Fire Company: buy Flagyl online Flagyl […]
‘We had to stop in our tracks, so should you.’ Letter from the Editor to the Town of Bethel, Board of Selectman and Board of Finance
Report by Paula Antolini, May 10, 2020, 9:45AM EDT To the Town of Bethel, Board of Selectman and Board of Finance, I am writing to […]
Gov. Lamont Announces ‘Reopen Connecticut Advisory Group’ to Hold Education Roundtable Monday at 11AM
Report by Paula Antolini, May 10, 2020, 9:09AM EDT Members of the Public Encouraged to Submit Questions Related to School Reopening (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor […]
Stony Hill Fire Company Announces Food Drive to Benefit the Brotherhood-In-Action of Bethel Food Pantry
Report by Paula Antolini, May 10, 2020, 8:44AM EDT Message from Stony Hill Fire Company of Bethel: “We are excited to announce a Food Drive […]
Gov. Lamont Releases Rules for Businesses Under First Phase of CT’s Reopening Plans Amid COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2020, 7:59PM EDT Documents Describe Detailed Protocols Necessary for Certain Businesses to Operate Beginning May 20 (HARTFORD, CT) – […]
Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Bethel Fire & EMS, Brookfield FD Responded to Residential Fire on Walnut Hill in Bethel Today
Report by Paula Antolini, May 9, 2020, 6:34PM EDT Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company, Bethel Fire & EMS, Brookfield FD Responds to Residential Fire on […]
BRTC Chairman: ‘This is not the proper time for the Board of Finance to unilaterally raise anyone’s household expenses.’
Report by Paula Antolini, May 7, 2020, 5:36PM EDT A message was posted today on the Bethel Republicans page by the Chairman of the Bethel […]
CT State Police: Another Fraud Alert, Beware of Fake Stimulus Checks
Report by Paula Antolini, May 6, 2020, 7:13PM EDT *** THE CHECK’S IN THE MAIL … AND SO ARE SOME FAKES *** The federal government […]
‘One Size Won’t Fit All’ – Gov. Lamont Receives Recommendations for a Phased Reopening of Colleges and Universities in CT
Report by Paula Antolini, May 6, 2020, 6:23PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received a detailed report containing recommendations for […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Classes at K-12 Public Schools Will Remain Canceled for the Rest of the Academic Year
Report by Paula Antolini, May 5, 2020, 1:49PM EDT Schools to Continue Providing Distance Learning and Meals Programs (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today […]
Bethel Public Schools Parade Held for Bethel Students Today on National Teacher Appreciation Day
Report by Paula Antolini, May 5, 2020, 11:33AM EDT Today, May 5th, Bethel Public Schools held a staff parade for all of the Bethel students, […]
Bethel Community Update: Hair Salons, Retail Shops, Outdoor Restaurants, Museums, Recreation & More to Open Soon
Report by Paula Antolini, May 5, 2020, 7:31AM EDT Community Update from First Selectman Matthew Knickerbbocker, Monday, May 4, 2020 “Dear Friends and Neighbors, “As […]
Obituary: Leahdell R. (Lehr) Davis, 90, of Danbury
Report by Paula Antolini, May 4, 2020, 12:02PM EDT Leahdell R. (Lehr) Davis June 18, 1929 ~ May 1, 2020 (age 90) OBITUARY Our beautiful and beloved mother, […]