Governor Lamont Statement on the First Coronavirus Death in Connecticut
Report by Paula Antolini, March 19, 2020, 2L08PM EDT 03/18/2020 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released the following statement regarding the first death […]
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VIDEO: Bethel Town Officials FS Knickerbocker, Galliford and Carver Give Update on Coronavirus-Related Details and Announce that Bethel Municipal Center is Closed
Report by Paula Antolini, March 19, 2020, 11:10AM EDT The Town of Bethel officials First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker, Emergency Management Director Tom Galliford, and Bethel […]
Happy First Day of Spring! The Earliest in 124 Years!
Report by Paula Antolini, March 19, 2020, 9:46AM EDT Spring is coming earlier this year than it has since 1896. The first day of spring […]
Murphy, Blumenthal Press State Dept. on Communication to CT Residents Stuck Abroad as Impact of COVID-19 Spreads Worldwide
Report by Paula Antolini, March 18, 2020, 5:30PM EDT WASHINGTON—After being contacted directly by Connecticut residents stuck abroad about the difficulty they have returning home […]
Bethel Public Schools Sends Email to Parents to Ensure All Students Have a ‘Distance Learning Device’ and Video Info. About ‘Google Classroom’
Report by Paula Antolini, March 18, 2020, 8:13AM EDT This was sent in an email a few days ago by Bethel Public Schools: “Please complete […]
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts
Report by Paula Antolini, March 17, 2020, 9:49PM EDT Key Points: –Since yesterday, an additional 27 Connecticut residents tested positive, bringing the total positive cases […]
The ‘Declaration of a Local Civil Preparedness Emergency’ for Bethel was Made Today by FS Knickerbocker & Officials Vasile and Galliford to Mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency
Report by Paula Antolini, March 17, 2020, 6:46PM EDT The Declaration of a Local Civil Preparedness Emergency was made today by First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker […]
FDA US Drug & Food Administration: Comparing N95 Respirators and Surgical/Face Masks; Optimal Way to Prevent Airborne Transmission
Report by Paula Antolini, March 16, 2020, 5:39PM EDT N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks (Face Masks) N95 respirators and surgical masks (face masks) are examples […]
Bethel Public Schools Guidelines for ‘Digital Learning’ Effective March 23rd
Report by Paula Antolini, March 23, 2020, 3:18PM EDT Message about “Distance Learning” from Bethel Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver, March 17, 2020: Dear […]
Town of Bethel COVID-19 Update from First Selectman Knickerbocker
Report by Paula Antolini, March 16, 2020, 3:35PM EDT Dear Friends and Community Members: As you are aware, the situation with regard to the COVID-19 […]
Bethel Supt. of Schools Dr. Carver Gives Update on Closed Schools & Distance Learning Details
Report by Paula Antolini, March 16, 2020, 12:21PM EDT Update letter from Dr. Christine Carver, Bethel Superintendent of Schools: March 16, 2020 Dear Parents, Staff, […]
Northeast Governors From Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Announce Collective Measures to Combat Spread of COVID-19
Report by Paula Antolini, March 16, 2020, 11:19AM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and […]
Bethel Public Schools Will Be Providing a ‘Grab and Go’ Lunch and Breakfast to All Students and Siblings in BPS at Berry Parking Lot Due to COVID-19 Closures
Report by Paula Antolini, March 16, 2020, 6:39AM EDT Message from Bethel Public Schools: Dear Parents Guardians and Staff, We are lucky enough to take […]
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Response Efforts, Cancels Classes at All Public Schools Statewide Effective March 17 Through at Least March 31
Report by Paula Antolini, March 14, 2020, 5:33PM EDT Key Points: Since yesterday’s update, nine additional Connecticut residents have tested positive, bringing the total number […]
New Bethel Fire & EMS Practices Regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 and CDC, CT DPH
Report by Paula Antolini, March 14, 2020, 3:15PM EDT Bethel Fire & EMS and the town of Bethel have been diligently working to modify our […]
Bethel’s Famous Pizza Closed for Dining ‘Until Further Notice,’ Only Delivery & Pick Up Available, for Employee & Customer Safety
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2020, 7:41PM EDT Message posted by Famous Pizza owner Periklis Anastasakis today: Out of an abundance of caution, we […]
Bethel Police Dept. Message to the Community about ‘Social Distancing’ and Cancellations
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2020, 3:41PM EDT Bethel Police Department: If you are in need of police services (such as filing a police […]
Message from Bethel First Selectman Office Regarding Coronavirus and Closings
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2020, 12:42PM EDT Message from FIRST SELECTMAN OFFICE, Matthew S. Knickerbocker, First Selectman Bethel Coronavirus Preparedness Update Friday, March […]
Bethel Resident Suneetha Malkani Compiled a Summary of Info. About the Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
Report by Paula Antolini, March 13, 2020, 10:01AM EDT Bethel Resident Suneetha Malkani, who is a senior executive involved in Marketing Strategy and Technology & […]
Several Bethel Students are at Risk of Testing Positive for Coronavirus/COVID-19; Bethel Public Schools are Closed March 13th
Report by Paula Antolini, March 12, 2020, 2:42PM EDT Today a letter was sent to Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Members confirming several students are […]
Bethel Public Schools on Early Emergency Dismissal Schedule
Report by Paula Antolini, March 12, 2020, 10:08AM EDT Letter from Bethel Public Schools, March 12, 2020: Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, Yesterday, I sent […]
President Trump Gives Address on Coronavirus Pandemic
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2020, 11:00PM EDT Coronavirus Pandemic concerns lead to President Donald Trump’s oval office address to the nation tonight, putting […]
First Hollywood Couple, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Tested Positive for Coronavirus in Australia
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2020, 10:22PM EDT First Hollywood couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have just been tested positive for the coronavirus, […]
NBA Player Tests Positive for COVID-19; NBA to Suspend Season Following Wednesday Night’s Games
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2020, 9:43PM EDT The NBA announced that a player on the Utah Jazz has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19, […]
Governor Lamont Provides Update on Connecticut’s Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Efforts
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2020, 3:26PM EDT Key Points: Governor Lamont has declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies. The Connecticut Insurance Department […]
Gov. Lamont Declares Public Health Emergency and Civil Preparedness Emergency Throughout the State of CT
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2020, 2:00PM EDT Letter from Governor Ned Lamont: March 10, 2020 The Honorable Denise MerrillSecretary of the StateState Capitol […]
Coronavirus/COVID-19: Letter to Parents from Superintendent Dr. Carver about Bethel Public Schools Cancellations
Report by Paula Antolini, March 11, 2020, 11:17AM EDT Letter to Parents, Students, and Staff, from Dr.Christine Carver, March 10, 2020: Dear Parents, Students, and […]
Coronavirus Concerns Cause CIAC to Cancel All Remaining Winter Tournaments in CT
Report by Paula Antolini, March 10, 2020, 12:15PM EDT Today the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) who regulates school sporting events in Connecticut, announced at […]
Breaking News: First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is in Danbury from Danbury and Norwalk Hospital Worker
Report by Paula Antolini, March 6, 2020, 6:56PM EDT The State officials confirmed the first case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is in Danbury, Connecticut, reports […]
Planning Tool in the Event Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts Connecticut Public Schools
Report by Paula Antolini, March 6, 2020, 8:54AM EDT The following Connecticut State Department of Education guidance today was sent to Superintendents and our Educational Partners to […]