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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Metro North will be installing video and audio recording devices in railcars, and will install positive train control – beginning as a pilot program this […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’, […]
“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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Watching the 200-year-old firetruck named “Old Forgotten” travel the route of the 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade down Greenwood Avenue, on May 17, 2015, had to […]
The highlight of the parade this year was the 200-year-old hand-pumped fire engine “Old Forgotten,” displayed on a trailer by the Bethel Fire Department, a […]
Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 8:49AM EDT Message from Senator Toni Boucher: Visit the Nature Centers All Around Connecticut to Promote the Environment […]