Board of Selectman ‘Special Meeting’ to Discuss Religious Displays Does NOT Include Public Input, Nov. 12th
Report by Paula Antolini, November 11, 2019, 1:112PM EDT An agenda has just been posted on the Town of Bethel website for a notice of […]
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VOICE YOUR OPINION!!! REQUEST A CHANGE OF DATE OF THE BOS “SPECIAL MEETING” PLANNED FOR THIS TUESDAY NOV. 12th, SUPPOSEDLY TO DISCUSS RELIGIOUS DISPLAYS IN BETHEL! It overlaps all other important meetings!
Report by Paula Antolini, November 9, 2019, 6:39PM EDT LETTER FROM THE EDITOR / OPINION VOICE YOUR OPINION!!! REQUEST A CHANGE OF DATE OF THE […]
Governor Lamont Says State Will Illuminate the ‘Q Bridge’ Red, White, and Blue in Honor of Veterans Day
Report by Paula Antolini, November 8, 2019, 5:00PM EDT HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will illuminate the […]
SECRECY in Bethel, Post-Election, is at an All-Time High: Bethel Chamber of Commerce is Closed and Mum, Director ‘Parted Ways’ and No Info. on Winterfest or Display Lottery Selection. What is Going on?
Report by Paula Antolini, November 8, 2019, 8:25AM EDT OPINION Post-election day, secrecy abounds in Bethel Connecticut. The Bethel Chamber of Commerce is CLOSED and […]
Bethel Police Dept. Raised $2,156 for Law Enforcement Torch Run Benefiting the CT Special Olympics
Report by Paula Antolini, November 6, 2019, 11:17AM EDT On November 2, 2019, Bethel Police Department hosted a Cornhole Tournament to raise money for the […]
UPDATED: Triple Win! Incumbent Bethel Board of Selectmen Wins Another Term, See All Bethel Election Results
Report by Paula Antolini, November 6, 2019, 6:38AM In a dazzling repeat triple-win for the Incumbent Board of Selectmen, First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker (D) 2,396 […]
Who or What is the Bethel Independent Party? Questions Abound.
Report by Paula Antolini, November 5, 2019, 9:00AM EDT Never assume something is legal. We have so many questions about the “Bethel Independent Party” (or […]
Governor Lamont Receives Final Action Plan From PFAS Task Force (per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances)
Report by Paula Antolini, November 4, 2019, 2:35PM EDT To protect Connecticut’s residents and environment from the harmful effects of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), […]
Bethel Town Officials Are Not Providing Details About 5-Years Total Cost of Attorney Fees, in Thousands of Dollars, Regarding Meetings Consultation and Litigation Cases
Report by Paula Antolini, November 3, 2019, 4:18PM EDT OPINION In another struggle to obtain public information from the Town of Bethel officials, when the […]
Show Us The Money – Town of Bethel Officials Not Forthcoming About Where $1.2 Million Grant Money Went
Report by Paula Antolini, November 3, 2019, 9:19AM EDT OPINION Has anyone wondered where all the grant money has gone, that was given to the […]
Exclusive Interview with Bethel First Selectman Candidate Bill Ochs, with No Questions Provided Ahead of Time
Report by Paula Antolini, November 2, 2019, 8:54AM EDT Bethel First Selectman Candidate William “Bill” Ochs is the only candidate running for this office to […]
BPS Superintendent Dr. Carver Makes an “Impassioned Plea” for Parents to be a Role Model on Social Media During Controversies
Report by Paula Antolini, November 1, 2019, 1:45PM EDT We recently reported on bullying behavior in our October 24, 2019 story entitled, “Bullying Incidents During […]
Eversource Responding to Powerful Halloween Wind Storm; Out-of-State Crews Arriving to Assist with Restoration
Report by Paula Antolini, November 1, 2019, 9:30AM EDT BERLIN, Conn. (November 1, 2019) – Eversource line and tree crews are working non-stop to restore power […]
Halloween Weather Forecast is SPOOKY! Hazardous Weather, Howling Wind Advisory, Freeze Warning
Report by Paula Antolini, October 31, 2019, 6:43PM EDT REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST according to the National Weather Service New York NY 348 PM EDT Thu […]
Bethel Public Schools New Bus Routes & Schedules Combine Wide Age Groups on Buses – Is Lower Cost Favored Over Safety?
Report by Paula Antolini, October 31, 2019, 7:38AM EDT On October 29, 2019 the Bethel Public Schools sent an email to “Parents, Staff, and Students” […]
Canine Circovirus in Connecticut, Identified by UConn Researchers
Report by Paula Antolini, October 30, 2019, 12:31PM EDT Investigators at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) at UConn recently reported a new canine disease, identified […]
Governor Lamont Forms Council to Ensure Businesses Have Access to the Best Trained Workers in the Country
Report by Paula Antolini, October 29, 2019, 1:09PM EDT (WATERBURY, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order directing the creation […]
Is Personal Information Compromised in the Town of Bethel Via Leased Copier Machines?
Report by Paula Antolini, October 28, 2019, 4:49PM EDT Board of Finance member Cynthia McCorkindale recently uncovered valuable information after her extensive research into the […]
Newtown Police, K-9 Unit & Drone Unit Search for Home Intruder, Break-In Occurred While Homeowners Were Asleep
Report by Paula Antolini, October 28, 2019, 10:21AM EDT **Crime Alert** Early this morning at about 5:15am police were called to a residence on Walker […]
Bullying Incidents During Bethel High School ‘America Day / Patriotism Day’ Turns Homecoming ‘Spirit Week’ Ugly
Report by Paula Antolini, October 24, 2019, 6:14PM EDT This week is “Spirit Week” in Bethel High School (BHS) during Homecoming, where each day has […]
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 21-25, 2019
Report by Paula Antolini, October 23, 8:54PM EDT National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 21-25, 2019 Held during the third full week of October […]
Bethel Police Officers Participate in ‘No Shave November’ Fundraiser to Help Children with Cancer
Report by Paula Antolini, October 23, 2019 Be on the look out for our officers who will be sporting a new look. Their November BPD […]
LIVES AT STAKE? South Street Bethel Fire & EMS Operating Without a Working Ladder Truck & Board of Selectmen Are Not Expediting or Approving Immediate Replacement
Report by Paula Antolini, October 17, 2019, 7:45AM EDT Are you aware that your life and the lives of your family and pets has possibly […]
Danbury Police Arrest Two Bethel Residents for a ‘Variety of Drug-Related Offenses’: Risk of Injury to a Child, Possession of Cocaine within 1500’ of School
Report by Paula Antolini, October 18, 2019, 4:23PM EDT On 10/17/2019, Francisco & Alise Martinez, of 54 Juniper Rd., Bethel, CT were arrested for a […]
Out-of-State Crews Assisting with Eversource Restoration
Report by Paula Antolini, October 18, 2019, 10:57PM EDT Company continues making significant progress; most remaining customers to have power back by Saturdayat 6 a.m. BERLIN, […]
Latest Update on Renovations of Bethel’s Rockwell and Johnson Schools
Report by Paula Antolini, October 18, 2019, 1:32PM EDT Message from Dr. Christine carver, Bethel Public Schools Superintendent: This week I was able to review […]
NWS Issues High Wind Warning Until 6PM, Winds 20 to 30 mph with Gusts Up to 65 mph, Oct. 17th
Report by Paula Antolini, October 17, 2019, 6:38PM EDT URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE: The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook (445 AM […]
NWS: Storm Will Impact Our Area with Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, Coastal Flood Advisories
Report by Paula Antolini, October 16, 2019, 4:15PM EDT A STRONG AUTUMN STORM WILL IMPACT OUR AREA OVERNIGHT WITH STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN…COASTAL FLOOD […]
Decision is ‘Deny Without Prejudice” for Goodhill Road 8-30G Affordable Housing Project, Says Bethel Inland Wetlands Commission
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2019, 5:33PM EDT The 8-30g Goodhill Road controversy in Bethel all boiled down to a war about the soil […]
This is The Time of Year to Get Your Flu Shot: Bethel Community Flu Clinic Schedule
Report by Paula Antolini, October 11, 2019, 9:45AM EDT Message from Bethel Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver: This is the time of year to […]