Letter to the Editor: ‘Vote Kim Healy for Local Control of Schools and Zoning’
Report by Paula Antolini, October 21, 2020, 8:00AM EDT LETTER TO THE EDITOR / OPINION VOTE KIM HEALY FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF SCHOOLS AND ZONING […]
Bethel Connecticut
Obituary: Frances H. Bodnar, 90, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, October 9, 6:16PM EDT Frances H. Bodnar March 14, 1930 ~ October 17, 2020 (age 90) Obituary Frances H. Bodnar, age 90 of Bethel, […]
1 Remodel Plus 4 New Residential Buildings of 18-Units Including Commercial at 155 Greenwood Ave. to School Street Will Be Discussed in Virtual P&Z Public Hearing, Oct. 27
Report by Paula Antolini, October 17, 2020, 3:50PM EDT You might want to attend the Planning & Zoning virtual Public Hearing on October 27, 2020, […]
Commercial Structure Fire in Bethel Damages Numerous Businesses on Greenwood Avenue
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2020, 3:22PM EDT BETHEL ADVOCATE LIVE … Bethel Fire & EMS and Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company are on […]
Positive Test for COVID-19 Has a Bethel Johnson School Class in Quarantine
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2020, 10:09AM EDT On October 10, 2020 Bethel Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver released a statement to parents, […]
Halloween Safety Tips from the CDC and Guidance on Safe Activities
Report by Paula Antolini, October 15, 2020, 9:03AM EDT Guidance on Safe Halloween Activities October 2020 Message from First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker: Dear Bethel Parents: […]
‘Sticky Fingers’ Political Sign Grabber Caught on Video, Do You Know Who This Man Is?
Report by Paula Antolini, October 14, 2020, 5:10PM EDT According to Republican Dan Carter, candidate for CT State Representative 2nd District, a man was caught […]
Bethel’s Having a Party!: ‘ITALIAN HERITAGE DAY’ Celebration and Proclamation on the Bethel Municipal Center Lawn, Sunday October 18th! Local Speakers, Politicians, Music, Dancers, Italian Sports Cars, Food!
Report by Paula Antolini, October 14, 2020, 2:34PM EDT Well we went through a few raindates but now the date is set: VIEW EVENTS PAGE […]
Bethel CT Town Hall to Remain Open by ‘Appointment’ Only
Report by Paula Antolini, October 14, 2020, 11:21PM EDT BETHEL TOWN HALL TO REMAIN OPEN “BY APPOINTMENT” Message from First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker: Dear Friends […]
Bethel Police Warn of Multiple Motor Vehicle Thefts from Residences and Business Parking Lots in Bethel and Newtown
Report by Paula Antolini, October 9, 2020, 1:57PM EDT ***PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT*** Message from the Bethel Police Department: Beginning at 0750 am there have been […]
Gov. Lamont Signs 74th Executive Order – Phase III Reopening Changes For Religious Gatherings
Report by Paula Antolini, October 8, 2020, 6:52PM EDT Governor Lamont signs 74th executive order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19: PHASE III REOPENING CHANGES FOR […]
Bethel Fire & EMS: ‘Little acts of kindness … are the reason I love living and volunteering in Bethel’
Report by Paula Antolini, October 7, 2020, 9:24PM EDT Message from Bethel Fire & EMS Brendon Ryan: We Just got back from a fairly common […]
Bethel Neighbor’s Hero Dog Alerts Sleeping Family of Fire, Bethel Fire & EMS and Stony Hill Volunteer FD Respond
Report by Paula Antolini, September 29, 2020, 10:51AM EDT A 4-year-old Dachshund named Jasper, was a tiny hero early one morning when his non-stop barking […]
Gov. Lamont: CT Dept. of Public Health Announces New COVID-19 Guidelines for Visitation at Long-Term Care Facilities in Response to Federal Directive
Report by Paula Antolini, September 28, 2020, 4:55PM EDT Following a newly issued directive from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Connecticut Department of […]
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Statement on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court Justice
Report by Paula Antolini (Washington) – September 26, 2020 – Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Alexis McGill Johnson released the following statement on the nomination of Amy […]
Bethel’s Stony Hill Fire & EMS, Hawleyville FD, CT State Police Respond to Accident on I-84, Rescue Entrapped Occupant
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2020, 7:42AM EDT At 7:15 a.m. yesterday, September 24, 2020, Stony Hill Fire & EMS were dispatched to Interstate […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Launch of Initiative To Provide Emergency Food Resources for CT’s Food Pantries
Report by Paula Antolini, September 24, 2020, 6:55PM EDT Farmers-to-Families Food Box Distribution Sign Ups Now Available at CTPantryResources.com (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, […]
Gov. Lamont Announces CT Moves Toward Phase 3 Reopening on October 8
Report by Paula Antolini, September 24, 2020, 6:37PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced details for his plans to move Connecticut into […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Expansion of the State’s Shared Work Program To Help Employers Navigate Economic Impact of Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, September 23, 2020, 4:43PM EDT (MIDDLETOWN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as companies continue navigating the impact of […]
Department of Public Health Announces Start of Influenza Vaccination Clinics in Connecticut
Report by Paula Antolini, September 24, 2020, 5:38PM EDT The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing today the state of influenza vaccination clinics […]
Gov. Lamont Provides Update on CT’s Coronavirus Response Efforts, PURA Extends COVID-19 Payment Program Enrollment Date
Report by Paula Antolini, September 23, 2020, 4:31PM EDT Latest Data as of 4:00PM on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – As the State […]
Breaking News: Jefferson County KY Grand Jury Indicts One Former Officer, Brett Hankison, of Wanton Endangerment Charges In Breonna Taylor Case, Other Officers Not Charged
Report by Paula Antolini, September 23, 2020, 2:37PM EDT Moments ago Attorney General Daniel Cameron gave his response to the announcement of the decision of […]
Bethel Town Clerk Issues Update on Absentee Ballot Applications Mailings
Report by Paula Antolini, September 18, 2020, 1:50PM EDT Bethel Town Clerk Lisa Bergh UPDATE September 17, 2020: The APPLICATIONS ARE BEING DELIVERED TODAY. The […]
The NYC Council Has Passed a Law Allowing Restaurants to Charge Up to 10% with a ‘COVID-19 Recovery Surcharge,’ Is CT Next?
Report by Paula Antolini, September 16, 2020, 6:17PM EDT ‘Scuse me … what? A covid surcharge…? tweeted a person on Twitter, who posted her restaurant […]
Gov. Lamont Signs 70th Executive Order to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19, Includes Travel Amendments and $100-500 Fines for Violations
Report by Paula Antolini, September 15, 2020, 10:55PM EDT Latest Data as of 6:00PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – As the State […]
Letter to the Editor from Toni Boucher: ‘Left Powerless’ … ‘It is time for a change’
Report by Paula Antolini, September 14, 2020, 10:20AM EDT OPINION / LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Left Powerless’ by Toni Boucher The cost of delivering electricity […]
Obituary: Benjamin A. Noyce, 62, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, September 14, 2020, 10:20AM EDT OBITUARY Benjamin A. Noyce August 11, 1958 ~ September 10, 2020 (age 62) Benjamin A. Noyce, 62, of Bethel, […]
One COVID-19 Coronavirus Case Discovered in Bethel High School, Investigated, and School Will Remain Open Says BDPH
Report by Paula Antolini, September 13, 2020, 7:00PM EDT The Bethel Public Schools sent a letter to Parents, Guardians, and Staff on Sunday about a […]
Reflections on the Nineteenth Anniversary of 9/11
Report by Paula Antolini, September 11, 2020, 11:26AM EDT Reflections on the Nineteenth Anniversary of 9/11 Editor note: It is now the 19 Year Anniversary […]
Gov. Lamont Terminates State of Emergency From Aug. 27 Severe Weather
Report by Paula Antolini, September 10, 2020, 7:28PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today delivered a letter to Secretary of the State Denise Merrill notifying […]