Remembering … and Honoring Those Who Gave Their Lives on 9/11
Fifteen years ago our nation was changed forever. Please take a moment today to honor those who perished. The first moment of silence will take […]
Paula Antolini
100+ PHOTOS/VIDEOS: 55th Newtown Labor Day Parade 2016, ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ Theme
The 55th Newtown Labor Day Parade, the ‘Emerald Anniversary,’ was attended by thousands of individuals on September 5, 2016. View list of award winners! Report […]
Senator Toni Boucher is Calling for Fair Play in Response to Judge Moukawsher’s Ruling
Senator Toni Boucher is calling for fair play in response to Judge Moukawsher’s ruling on the CCJEF vs Rell decision which told legislators to stop […]
Bethel Businesses Can Help Save Lives by Partnering with the American Cancer Society
Relay For Life has a really exciting opportunity for local businesses in Bethel to get involved and help save lives by PARTNERING with the American […]
UPDATED: Power Line Down at Bethel Public Schools on Whittlesey Drive
Due to a power outage from a power line going down on Whittlesey Drive that caused a loss of power at Johnson School. The local […]
Bethel 9/11 Ceremony Will Be Held on Municipal Center Lawn This Sunday, 6 p.m.
Please join Selectman, Honored Guests, Members of the Bethel Police, as well as members of both Bethel and Stony Hill Fire Departments in marking this […]
Special Town Meeting Tonight To Approve a Loan to the Bethel Water Department
There will be a Special Town Meeting tonight, Tues, Sept. 6, at 7:00pm in the General Purpose room at Bethel Town Hall, to approve a […]
NWS WEATHER UPDATE: Norwalk Has Code Red on Hurricane Hermine, Tropical Warning Remains in Effect for Some Areas
Attention Norwalk residents, This is a Code Red Message from Mayor Rilling. Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to have impact on the City of Norwalk […]
Sen. Boucher: Connecticut One Step Closer to Mileage Tax Pilot as State Receives Federal Grant
“Given recent report from the State Comptroller that shows Connecticut’s finances in dangerous territory, the pressure to enact this tax will continue. I will be […]
Newtown Labor Day Parade 2016 is on September 5th, 10 a.m.
About 4,000 people attended the 2015 Newtown Labor Day Parade, and this year’s parade is likely to be the same, unless the pending rain or […]
Bethel Republican Town Committee (BRTC) Annual Golf Tournament, Sept 18th
Festive Cookout and one draft beer. Scramble format. Prizes for Winning Foursome – Closest to the Tee – Longest Drive – Hole-in-one along with Raffle […]
NWS Forecasts Tropical Storm Hermine Watch and Warning for Labor Day Weekend
The National Weather Service says Tropical Storm Hermine will move northeast off the mid Atlantic coast … and then slow down or even stall off […]
Bethel CT Brings Public Art to the Community
As the summer winds down and the autumn air brings cooler nights to our quaint New England town, there’s no better time to take a […]
VIDEOS / 60+ PHOTOS: Bethel Public Schools First Day Back to School, Aug. 31st
Yesterday morning students returned to Bethel Public Schools for the first day back, ready to start the 2016-2017 school year after a hot and humid […]
Obama Administration Funds New Projects to Disrupt Prescription Opioid, Fentanyl and Heroin Trafficking
The Obama Administration announced $17 million in funding from the Office of National Drug Control Policy for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) across the […]
Opinion: Coalition v. Connecticut / Letter to the Editor from Frances Pulle
Ten years and counting. That’s how long the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding (CCJEF) has claimed poor city kids are getting a raw […]
Digital Media: Downloadable Audiobooks Now Available at the Bethel Public Library
Downloadable audiobooks are just like the audio books you get at the library, except that you download them directly onto your computer. From there, all […]
VIDEOS: Music in the Courtyard at Bethel ARTSPACE, Fridays 7-10pm
Have you heard? Bethel Arts has been hosting a new outdoor music event called “Music in the Courtyard” located at the Bethel ARTSPACE gallery at […]
Breaking News: Bethel Crematorium Battle Still Ongoing, Heading to Appeals Trials
In a letter from the plaintiff’s lawyer Daniel E. Casagrande of the law firm Cramer & Anderson LLP, to the Hon. Marshal Berger, dated August […]
Rep. Carter: ‘This Is Nothing More Than Lip Service from Senator Blumenthal’
Today, Republican US Senate candidate Dan Carter made the following statement following the United States Navy’s decision to relocate the maintenance operations for the Marine […]
Danbury Music Centre Hosting Auditions for the Danbury Community Orchestra, September 7th
Musicians who play orchestral instruments are invited to audition for this orchestra which rehearses every Wednesday, 7-9 pm. Report by Paula Antolini August 22, […]
Bethel Chamber of Commerce 2016 Steak Roast and Taste of Bethel is Aug. 24th
Join the Bethel Chamber of Commerce for the 2016 Steak Roast and Taste of Bethel. Enjoy tasty samples from your favorite local restaurants along with drinks, networking, music, […]
Bethel Public Schools Time Schedule, Calendar and Bus Routes, for Back to School 2016-2017, Aug. 31st
Reminder – Wednesday, August 31st – First Day of School is an Early Dismissal Day K-12. View Bethel Public Schools Time Schedule, School Calendar and […]
Rep. Harding Goes on Patrol with Brookfield Police
State Rep. Stephen Harding recently took a tour of the Brookfield Police Department’s facilities and participated in a ride-along to learn more about how dedicated […]
Sen. Boucher: Join me in testifying AGAINST Metro-North Fare Hikes
Below is my testimony AGAINST the proposed Metro-North fare hike, please read it and then write your own! Report by Paula Antolini August 19, […]
NWS Excessive Heat Warning, Hazardous Weather and Air Quality Alert for Bethel Through Aug. 14
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, Hazardous Weather and Air Quality Alert for Bethel and surrounding area through this weekend, in […]
Rep. Harding Honored with MADD Public Policy Award
State Rep. Stephen Harding (R-107), proudly received notice recently that he was selected for a Public Policy Award from the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) […]
Get Ready For Tax Free Week 2016, Aug. 21-27; Back to School Shopping
As summer draws to a close and back-to-school shopping starts, I wanted to remind you that “Tax Free Week” is coming up, beginning Sunday, August 21 and ending Saturday, August […]
Breaking News: Man Named “Steve from Virginia” is Climbing Trump Tower, On 16th Floor, Police On Scene
A man is climbing the Trump Tower on 56th Street, on the southeast corner, in Manhattan presently, using suction cups and rope, a climb that […]
Town of Bethel Announces Special Meeting and Referendum to Approve Infrastructure Project for Bethel Water Department, Sept. 6, 13
The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance have scheduled a special town meeting on September 6th to approve a critical infrastructure project for the […]