Obituary: Thomas Michael Duffy, 86, of Bethel
Report by Paula Antolini, August 26, 2019, 12:12PM EDT OBITUARY Thomas Michael Duffy MAY 10, 1933 ~ AUGUST 22, 2019 (AGE 86) Thomas M. Duffy, age 86 of […]
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Presidential Proclamation on Women’s Equality Day, 2019
Report by Paula Antolini, August 25, 2019, 5:25PM EDT Tomorrow Women’s Equality Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the […]
Bethel Stabbing Suspect Identified and Arrested, Charged with Manslaughter 1st Degree, Pending Further Investigation
Report by Paula Antolini, August 25, 2019, 12:43PM EDT The Bethel stabbing suspect, from and August 24th incident, has been identified as David MacDowell and […]
Bethel Breaking News: Bethel Police on Scene, Stabbing Victim Died, Suspect in Custody
Report by Paula Antolini, August 24, 2019, 11:04AM EDT BREAKING NEWS (information directly from the Bethel Police): Police are presently on the scene of a […]
Bethel Under Siege: ‘War on Christmas’ and a Possible Plan of Attack with Flood of Display Applications, Encouraged by Chicago Writer
Report by Paula Antolini, August 22, 2019, 11:58PM EDT Bethel could soon be under siege, according to instigating words from a writer and former high […]
Bethel Independent and Republican Cross-Endorsed Slate of Candidates Chosen
Report by Paula Antolini, August 22, 2019, 11:13PM EDT A Bethel Independent Town Committee meeting took place tonight where it was decided to cross-endorse Republican […]
Bethel BOS Final Decision: Religious and Non-Religious Displays Will Be Allowed on Public Property, Lottery Selection Process Possible
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2019, 9:46PM EDT VIEW VIDEO OF Board of Selectman August 20, 2019 meeting (in full) here (apologies….slight glitch on […]
NOTICE: The Bethel Board of Selectman Meeting Concerning Religious Displays is Tonight, Aug. 20th, 7PM
Report by Paula Antolini, August 20, 2019, 8:10AM EDT The Board of Selectman (BOS) August 20, 2019 meeting agenda is published and includes “Consideration of […]
Day of Healing, Nationwide Bell Ringing Ceremony, at Bethel’s St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, Aug. 25th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 11:21PM EDT On August 25, bells — symbols of freedom –will be rung “to capture the spirit of […]
CANDIDATE UPDATE: Only 78 Days to Election and Pat Rist Declined a Candidate Interview or Participation in a Debate, Read What Other Candidates Said
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 10:59PM EDT After several emails attempts by the Bethel Advocate to Pat Rist requesting an interview or debate […]
NWS Heat Advisory in Effect, Increased Risk for Seniors and Those with Chronic Health Problems
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 1:43PM EDT The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for Bethel, CT, that remains in effect […]
Bethel Public Works Director Douglas Arndt Has Been Put on ‘Administrative Leave’ But No Word on Why
Report by Paula Antolini, August 19, 2019, 11:43AM EDT Over the weekend it has come to our attention that something has happened regarding Bethel Public […]
Beware of Toxic Algae, It Killed Dogs Across the Country
Report by Paula Antolini, August 17, 2019, 9:56AM EDT According to pets.webmd.com: (Aug. 14, 2019): “A deadly variety of algae has caused a recent spate […]
CT State’s 19th Sales Tax-Free Week – Annual One-Week Sales and Use Tax Exclusion for Clothing and Footwear Costing Less Than $100
Report by Paula Antolini, August 16, 2019, 10:58PM EDT This year will be the state’s 19th Sales Tax Free Week. Per state statute, Sales Tax Free […]
There’s Still Time to Attend Connecticut’s Country Fairs 2019
Report by Paula Antolini, August 16, 2019, 10:19AM EDT Connecticut’s Country Fairs 2019 (LAST UPDATED 8/19) It’s that time of the year again when Connecticut […]
Scotty Fund Picnic and Corn Hole Tournament 2019, Sept. 7th
Report by Paula Antolini, Aug. 15, 2019, 7:28AM EDT Bring the whole family for a fun Saturday at the SCOTTY Fund Picnic in Bethel on […]
Roberta Piket Trio LIVE! – Third Thursday JazZ at La Zingara in Bethel CT, Aug. 15th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 8:53PM EDT Attend This Third Thursday Bethel JaZz With Downbeat Magazine Award Winners – Receive A 50% Off Ticket To […]
President Donald J. Trump is Ensuring Non-Citizens Do Not Abuse Our Nation’s Public Benefit
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 10:28AM EDT “To protect benefits for American citizens, immigrants must be financially self-sufficient.” –President Donald Trump PROTECTING PUBLIC […]
Eversource Conducts Statewide Infrared Helicopter Inspections, Starting Today
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 9:35AM EDT Eversource will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights of way throughout Connecticut […]
The HERO Project & CAPP ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ Interactive Substance Abuse Program, Oct. 10th
Report by Paula Antolini, August 13, 2019, 8:06AM EDT JOIN US for an AMAZING, IMPACTFUL and UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to learn what no one else is […]
Caraluzzi’s Multi-Phased Redevelopment Project in Bethel is Making Progress
Report by Paula Antolini, August 12, 2019, 2:49PM EDT Caraluzzi’s multi-phased redevelopment of properties along Greenwood Avenue adjacent to the Caraluzzi’s Bethel Market is making […]
Perseid Meteor Shower, One of the Greatest Meteor Shower Events of the Year, Peaks Aug. 12 to 13
Report by Paula Antolini, August 12, 2019, 12:L30PM EDT According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the annual Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaks August 12 to 13, is […]
Bethel Police and Fire Depts. ‘National Night Out’ Was Educational and Fun
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2019, 7:01PM EDT Once again this year the Bethel Fire & EMS, Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company and the […]
The HERO Project Third Annual International Overdose Awareness Day and Food Drive is Aug. 31st
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2019, 5:57PM EDT The HERO Project and Bethel United Methodist Church’s will hold their Third Annual International Overdose Awareness […]
Summer’s Bounty at the Holbrook Farm First Farm Dinner (Under New Management)
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2019, 3L20PM EDT Tickets will go on sale this Thursday, August 15, 2019, for the Holbrook Farm First Farm […]
Back to School: Preventing College Dorm Fires, What To Look For, What To Ask
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2019, 2:21PM EDT From January 2000 to May 2015, there were 85 fatal fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities and […]
URGENT ALERT: Newtown Police Are Searching for 17-Year-Old Missing Autistic Boy
Report by Paula Antolini, August 11, 2019, 1:46PM EDT **URGENT ALERT** The Newtown Police is actively searching the Winton Farm Rd. area for a 17 […]
Read What Bethel Residents Said; Religious Displays Final Decision Tabled at Bethel Board of Selectmen Meeting, Needs Legal Research Says BOS
Report by Paula Antolini, August 9, 2019, 7:41PM EDT On August 6, 2019 the Bethel Board of Selectmen (BOS) held a scheduled meeting whose agenda […]
Gov. Lamont Announces Finalists for 2019 ‘Battle of the Bands’ at the Woodstock Fair, Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Woodstock Music Festival
Report by Paula Antolini, August 8, 2019, 7:45PM EDT (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the organizers of the Woodstock Fair today announced the […]
Bethel First Selectman Knickerbocker’s Lengthy Comment About Last Night’s BOS Meeting Regarding Religious Displays on Public Property
Report by Paula Antolini, August 7, 2019, 10:51AM EDT We will be publishing a full report with photos and videos shortly, of the August 6, […]