‘A Taste of Greater Danbury’ City’s Super-Sized FREE Food Fest, Sept. 12
This year’s summer festival, hosted by CityCenter Danbury, will be held on Saturday, September 12th, noon to 10:00pm, and Sunday, September 13th, noon to 7:00pm, […]
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Dr. Jay Schulman, 59, Ridgefield Dentist, Passed Away Aug. 11
Services will be provided by Kane Funeral home in Ridgefield on Friday afternoon. Report by Paula Antolini August 13, 2015 10:47PM EDT Dr. Jay Schulman, […]
Sen. Boucher: Mileage Tax a Burden to Workers
Boucher: A “Mileage tax,” or total miles driven tax, would be an enormous burden and severe financial hardship on these workers as it is highly […]
Sales Tax-Free Week in Its Fifteenth Year, Aug. 16-22
The month of August means back-to-school shopping, and once again, starting the third Sunday of the month, many items of clothing and footwear can be […]
Bethel Public Library Presents Talk on World War I in Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of the War
Report by Paula Antolini August 12, 2015 11:34AM EDT Bethel Public Library Presents Talk on World War I in Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of the […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Nearly $3.7 Million Heath Care Award for CT Community Heath Centers
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) announces that Connecticut will receive $3,673,286 to fund new services at new and existing community health centers […]
Art Benefit and Memorial for James Hanrahan
Ginger Hanrahan, an accomplished artist, will be hosting an art benefit and memorial for her late husband, James P. Hanrahan, on Saturday, August 15, 2015 […]
Republican Primary on Sept. 16 Confirmed by Republican Registrar Tim Beeble, Who Submitted Certified Petitions to the Sec. of State
Beeble: There will be a Republican Primary on Wednesday September 16th to determine whether the Republican Candidate for First Selectman will be Patricia Rist or […]
Sen. Boucher: Good News, CT Mileage Tax Idea Stalls
Boucher: I am pleased to inform you that your calls have made a difference! Democrat leaders on Friday announced that they have rejected the idea […]
Breaking News: Will Duff Collects Requisite Signatures and Will Be a Candidate in the Upcoming GOP Primary, September 16
Duff: “People in Bethel are angry and concerned because they love Bethel and they don’t like what’s happened to Bethel these last several years. I […]
Rep. Lavielle Applauds Federal Authorization Allowing CT to Reduce Testing for 11th Graders
Lavielle: “A new state law was necessary to make this solution possible, and as Education Committee Ranking Member, I was very pleased to work together […]
Honor Those Who Serve, National Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7
Considered to be the first official military combat badge of the United States Armed Forces, this is called the “Badge for Military Merit.” The official […]
Peter Barrett, 63, Beloved BMS Social Studies Teacher, Passed Away Aug. 6
Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury. A Mass of […]
Three P&Z Crematorium Hearings Closed, Two P&Z Work Sessions Scheduled, McLoughlin Civil Suit Still Pending
The final hearings of all Bethel Planning & Zoning Commission issues having to do with the proposed Bethel crematorium have now been closed. Report […]
Reminder, P&Z Hearing Tonight, July 28: CT Coining Requests Zoning Amendment ‘Eliminate Crematorium’
Connecticut Coining Inc., request for an amendment to the Town of Bethel Zoning Regulations. AMEND Section 4.3.C.10a Eliminate Crematory. Report and Photography by Paula […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘Can You Feel The Political Winds Shifting?’
Report by Paula Antolini July 16, 2015 2:52PM EDT Sen. Boucher: “Can You Feel The Political Winds Shifting?” Have you seen the headlines lately? They […]
REMINDER…Tomorrow is the Bethel BeerFest!
It’s the perfect opportunity to discover and taste new brews and special “limited release” beers and ales. Get your tickets while they last! Report by […]
Read What Bethel Residents Are Saying About the Proposed Crematorium
View comments about the proposed crematorium, most recent first. Report by Paula Antolini July 14, 2015 2:01PM EDT Read What Bethel Residents and […]
Reminder: Next Bethel Proposed Crematorium P&Z Hearing Is Tomorrow, July 15
As the clock is ticking on crematorium applicant B. Shawn McLoughlin’s time frame allowed for approval of his crematorium by the Bethel Planning & Zoning […]
OPINION: Rep. Harding: We must seek efficiency in spending, not go after taxpayers
Harding, “Though much discussion of this budget has been focused on corporations and the unconscionable unitary tax placed upon them, make no mistake; this budget […]
Legislative Town Hall Meeting with CT State Reps. Carter, Harding and Sen. McLachlan, July 29
Legislative Town Hall Meeting is Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Stony Hill Firehouse, 59 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, […]
Congresswoman Esty Statement on Confederate Flag Amendment
Esty, “…This rebel flag carries a strong offensive association that is harmful and hurtful to many Americans. House Republicans should allow us to move on […]
CT Senators Murphy, Blumenthal Move to Keep Guns Out of the Hands of Criminals
Senators: “We shouldn’t give known criminals the benefit of the doubt when it comes to guns.” Connecticut Senators call for end to “default proceed” rule. […]
Approved: Grant for Bethel Downtown Transit Oriented Development / Revitalization Planning and Funds for Eureka Water Storage Tank
Both resolutions were approved. See minutes of meeting below. Report by Paula Antolini July 10, 2015 5:23PM EDT Approved at July 8 Special Town Meeting: […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘There is still time to STOP the TAX Hikes!’
Boucher: “It is becoming clear that new policies in the state budget will not make you happy. $250 million in tax cuts promised during the […]
Hot Live Jazz, July Schedule for Bethel’s Pizzeria Lauretano
Where else can you get to hear such great jazz musicians and enjoy a great meal at the same time in an intimate local atmosphere? […]
Schedule for the Bethel Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo
Bring Lawn Chairs, Blankets, Picnics and the Family! In the Event of inclement weather the concert will be held in the gym. Report by Paula […]
Cultural Alliance of Western CT Seeks Award Nominees; 2015 Business Supports the Arts Awards Breakfast, Oct 15
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut seeks businesses and individuals to nominate for its annual Business Supports the Arts Awards, to be presented Thursday morning, […]
Updates and Upcoming Proposed Crematorium P&Z Hearing Dates, July 15 and July 28
Upcoming Bethel Planning & Zoning (P&Z) hearing dates for the proposed crematorium are as follows (see below), but please check back often as meeting dates […]
Another TWO Cell Towers Proposed in Danbury and Brookfield, by Cellco Partnership/Verizon Wireless and Brookfield Homeland Towers
The Cellco Partnership / Verizon Wireless application proposes the installation of a 120-foot monopole wireless telecommunications tower, and will also install a new 12′ x […]