Governor Lamont Announces Enactment of Law Raising the Age to Purchase Tobacco Products to 21
Report by Paula Antolini, October 1, 2019, 1:27PM EDT State Set to Lose About $6.3M in Annual Revenue, Governor Says Health of Young People Takes […]
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VIDEO: Bethel’s Goodhill Road 8-30G Affordable Housing Project Heats Up, Dispute About Soil Scientist Reports During Inland Wetlands Commission Meeting
Report by Paula Antolini, September 29, 2019, 9:48PM EDT Earlier this month the battle was over a pile of dirt, now the war is over […]
Rizzuto’s Wood-fired Pizza Kitchen & Bar in Bethel is Closing
Report by Paula Antolini, September 30, 2019, 4:31AM EDT Rizzuto’s Wood-fired Pizza Kitchen & Bar is closing. Owners have posted a message: “It pains me […]
Sen. Fasano: CT Democrats’ Grocery Tax Fire Still a Smoldering Mess
Report by Paulas Antolini, September 29, 2019, 9:40AM EDT Attention, CT grocery shoppers. A few weeks ago I told you about a grocery tax hidden […]
NOTICE: Inland Wetlands Commission ‘Special Meeting’ Concerning the Goodhill Road 11-Unit Multi-Family Development, Sept. 30th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 29, 2019, 8:17AM EDT There will be a Special Meeting held by the Inland Wetlands Commission tomorrow night, September 30, […]
BPS Supt. Dr. Carver Confirmed: BHS Chemistry Teacher Mr. Peter Dimoulas Resigned After Incident that Set Off School Fire Alarm and Sprinklers, Job is Now Listed
Report by Paula Antolini, September 28, 2019, 6:40PM EDT We recently reported on an incident that happened at the Bethel High School in our September […]
Online Open-Carry Gun Conversation Stirs Anti-Gun Activist/Author Shannon Watts to Use The Town of Bethel as Example of Gun Violence in America in Darien CT Speech
Report by Paulas Antolini, September 28, 2019, 11:19AM EDT NOTE: This is a follow up to our article, “Bethel’s Byrd’s Books Holds Event to Promote […]
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Director Gives Views on Byrd’s Books Promoting Controversial Anti-Gun Activist and Author Shannon Watts
Report by Paula Antolini, September 28, 2019, 9:54AM EDT We recently asked the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to give their views about a neighboring […]
Why Should I Give You My Vote? Three Bethel First Selectman Candidates Answer in Facebook Comments Only!
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 9:07PM EDT Bethel Advocate’s interview with candidate Bill Ochs is delayed because of his medical injury this week, […]
Is the Problem of Bethel’s Aging Fire Trucks Putting Lives in Danger? BOS is Urged to Replace Failing 42-Year-Old Ladder and Truck at BOS Meeting, Oct. 1st
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 4:35PM EDT Every year, in the month of September, the Bethel Fire Department Aerial Tower Truck parks by […]
GO ORANGE! Bethel Public Schools Participates in ‘No Kid Hungry’ Month, Sept. 27th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 8:46AM EDT September is No Kid Hungry Month. No Kid Hungry is Bethel Public Schools’ opportunity to be […]
Blessing of the Animals, First Congregational Church of Bethel & St Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Oct. 6th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 27, 2019, 8:05AM EDT A Blessing of Animals, witnesses to God’s and the Church’s love, care, and concern for creation. […]
NOTICE: Stage 4 Fertilizer Will Be Added to Bethel Athletic Fields on Sept. 30th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 26, 20129, 9:34AM EDT Message from Dr. Christine Carver, Superintendent of Bethel Public Schools: Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, As […]
Governor Lamont Advises Connecticut Residents to Take Proper Precautions Against Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2019, 3:46PM EDT Second Person Diagnosed with EEE in Connecticut Has Passed Away; Residents Advised to Protect Themselves and […]
Gov. Lamont and Gov. Cuomo Announce Joint State Partnership to Develop Uniform Approach to E-Cigarettes and Legal Cannabis Program
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2019, 2:37PM EDT States to Hold Summit with Key Law Enforcement, State Health and Policy Officials in October to […]
CT DEEP: Motorists, Watch for Deer and Moose this Fall
Report by Paula Antolini, September 25, 2019, 12:18PM EDT Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds motorists to be watchful of increased deer […]
Controversy with Bethel’s Goodhill Road 8-30g Affordable Housing Project: Residents Protest and Builder Defends Legal Rights; Meeting Tonight!
Report by Paula Antolini, September 23, 2019, 6:57AM EDT There is yet another controversy in Bethel, this time it is about the Bethel Goodhill Road […]
OPINION: Bethel Can Do Better Than This
Report by Paula Antolini, September 22, 2019, 7:38AM EDT OPINION / LETTER FROM THE EDITOR “Who’s fooling whom?” and “We must win at all costs!” […]
Notice of Public Hearing for Changes and Revisions to the Bethel Town Charter, Sept. 25th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 20, 2019, 9:42PM EDT TOWN OF BETHEL, CONNECTICUT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CHANGES & REVISIONS TO THE BETHEL TOWN […]
BPS Superintendent Dr. Carver Issues Letter About School Safety & Security After Student Threat Incident Involving BMS
Report by Paula Antolini, September 20, 2019, 7:30PM EDT Due to the recent threats in Bethel Public Schools Dr. Christine Carver, Bethel Superintendent of Schools, […]
‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ What Are You Not Seeing? The HERO Project and CAPP Event, Mock Teen Bedroom, Oct. 10th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 20, 2019, 6:52PM EDT JOIN US for an AMAZING, IMPACTFUL and UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to learn what no one else is […]
‘Sales and Use Tax on Meals’ is Rescinded: Governor Lamont Receives Revised Guidance on Prepared Foods From the Department of Revenue Services
Report by Paula Antolini, September 20, 2019, 2:58PM EDT September 19, 2019 – (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he received a revised […]
Bethel Police Notify Bethel Middle School Administration About Student Threat on Snapchat, Sept. 17th
Report by Paula Antolini, September 20, 2019, 2:26PM EDT An incident happened on September 17, 2019, concerning a Bethel Middle School student making an “indirect […]
Opinion / A New Non-Political Ideology for Unaffiliated Voters, Lead by Bethel Resident Donald Borsch Jr.
Report by Paula Antolini, September 19, 2019, 6:40AM EDT Start writing or type / to choose a block OPINION A new face has been appearing […]
VIDEO / 70 PHOTOS: The Bethel Fire & EMS ‘Wetdown’ Event Welcomed the New 2019 Seagrave Marauder & 2019 Ford Frazer Ambulance
Report by Paula Antolini, September 18, 2019, 10:56AM EDT Attendees of the Bethel Fire & EMS “Wetdown” event at the Bethel Fire & EMS Fire […]
Bethel High School Students and Staff Dismissed Early Today After Incident in Chemistry Classroom Sets Off Fire Alarm and Sprinklers, Causing Flooding
Report by Paula Antolini, September 17, 2019, 7:20PM EDT Bethel Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christine Carver sent out a message to parents, guardians, students and […]
Bethel Public Works Director Douglas Arnt Has Resigned, Previously Put on Administrative Leave
Report by Paula Antolini, September 17, 2019, 5:56AM EDT We previously reported on ‘Bethel Public Works Director Douglas Arndt Has Been Put on ‘Administrative Leave’ […]
Two Bethel First Selectman Candidates Will Not Agree to an Interview or Debate But They Sure Have a Lot to Say on Social Media Instead
Report by Paula Antolini, September 16, 2019, 10:05PM EDT Two Bethel First Selectman Candidates Will Not Agree to an Interview or Debate But They Sure […]
Rep. Harding: ‘Grocery Tax’ Will Hurt Vulnerable, Middle Class
Report by Paula Antolini, September 16, 2019, 6:31PM EDT (September 16, 2019) HARTFORD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) continues to object to the substantial amount of new and […]
Bethel Fire & EMS ‘Peaceful Remembrance Service’ Honoring Victims of 9/11, Lost 18 Years Ago
Report by Paula Antolini, September 14, 2019, 10:45AM EDT It was exactly 18 years ago when our nation was changed forever after an attack on […]