Senator Boucher: (Part 2) President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
Metro North will be installing video and audio recording devices in railcars, and will install positive train control – beginning as a pilot program this […]
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Rain … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
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 […]
Senator Boucher: A Break through Moment in Education Testing
“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 […]
‘Summer Getaways Without the Traffic’ from Talking Transportation, Jim Cameron
Six million people visit the Cape each year, four million of them in the summer and fall. And on most summer weekends they all seem […]
Learn Effective Negotiation Strategies at the Bethel Public Library
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 […]
Where Have All the Sandy Hook Memorials Gone? An Interview with Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra
“The memorials only came because of the deaths of 26 children and adults” said Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra. Report by Paula Antolini June 1, […]
Senator Boucher: President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
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 […]
PHOTOS: Special Dedication Ceremony of Blue Star Memorial Marker and Garden in Bethel
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 […]
Letter to the Editor from Loreen Bradley: ‘No Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods’
Public hearing on June 2, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at the Bethel Municipal Center. Report by Paula Antolini May 31, 2015 11:30 PM EDT Letter […]
Senators McLachlan and Boucher: Raise Your Voices Against Tax Hikes
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 […]
‘More Song and Story’ with Lenny Levine at the Bethel Public Library
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 […]
Bethel Senior Information Fair “One Stop-Senior Shopping” Free Information, June 11
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’, […]
Connecticut Education Association: Enormous Student Data Disclosure Threatens Student Privacy
“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,” […]
Bethel School District Possibly Cutting Four Positions to Meet New Budget
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 […]
Summer 2015 ‘Accessible Art’ Exhibitions, Cultural Alliance of Western CT, June 15 – August 13
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 […]
Yankees/Mets Darryl Strawberry Comes to Walnut Hill Community Church in Bethel, May 29
Yes, THE Darryl Strawberry (former Mets and Yankees right fielder) is coming to share his story at Walnut Hill’s Bethel Campus Friday, May 29 at […]
Just Wish … Thought and Poem … by Jeanne Claire Probst
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 […]
On Memorial Day 2015 Bethel Advocate Honors All Who Served
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 […]
VIDEO: Grilling Fire Safety Tips from the NFPA and Redding Fire & EMS Company #1
Each year an average of 8,800 home fires are caused by grilling, and close to half of all injuries involving grills are due to thermal […]
Bethel Legal Notices, May 8 to May 24, 2015
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini May 24, 2015 1:46PM EDT BETHEL: INVITATION TO BID […]
Bethel Fire Dept. ‘Old Forgotten’ 200-Year-Old Hand-Pumped Fire Engine Proudly Displayed in 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade
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 […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Memorial Day Parade Was Spectacular!
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 […]
Seven Facts About Memorial Day That You Might Not Know
Why we observe Memorial Day Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 5:09PM EDT Seven Facts About Memorial Day That You Might Not Know Memorial […]
Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Asks P&Z for More Time, Clock Is Ticking, Is Applicant Running Out of Time?
The July 23, 2015 closing date for hearing of crematorium application by the P&Z is looming. Report by Paula Antolini May 22, 2015 12:21PM […]
Senator Boucher: Visit the Nature Centers All Around Connecticut to Promote the Environment
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 […]
Codfish Cell Phone Tower Opponent, Letter to Editor: ‘Today It Is Our Neighborhood. Tomorrow It Could Be Yours.’
“This may look like our private fight, but really it’s about the future of all families in all neighborhoods,” wrote Gillean Reinders. Report by Paula […]
June Movies at the Bethel Public Library … Classic Fridays, New Release and Summer Movies!
Report by Paula Antolini May 21, 2015 8:38AM EST June Movies at the Library… Classic Fridays, New Release and Summer Movies! New Release McFarland […]
Byrd’s Books Summer Bookmark Contest, Artwork Due by May 30
Design a bookmark inspired by your favorite book! Report by Paula Antolini May 20, 2015 10:21PM EDT Byrd’s Books Summer Bookmark Contest By ABH Design […]
Got a Worn American Flag in Need of Retirement? Here are the Drop-Off Locations; Bethel: May 22-June 11
Come by and drop off flags that will be retired in an honorable manner. This event is free of charge and open to the public. […]
Bethel Residents and Business Owners Outraged Over Proposed Crematorium; Protest Rally May 23, Public Hearing June 9
The plan, which has been in the works for over a year now, has many in the community heated up. They believe the crematorium will be […]