• Bethel’s First Annual 5K Memorial Tribute Run Huge Success
  • Bethel Participates In National Bike To Work Day
  • Results Are In For Town And School Budget
Bethel’s First Annual 5K Memorial Tribute Run Huge Success

Bethel’s First Annual 5K Memorial Tribute Run Huge Success

19 May 2012

Bethel CT- Over 130 runners participated in the First Annual 5K Memorial Tribute Run in Bethel today. Dan Gaita said “I am pleased to announce that thanks to all of your support for this and other American Legion events our Scholarship Committee will be awarding $12,000 in Scholarships at Bethel High Schools upcoming Scholarship Evening this [...]

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Bethel Participates In National Bike To Work Day

Bethel Participates In National Bike To Work Day

19 May 2012

Bethel CT-  May is National Bike Month . On Friday May 18th , HARTransit  hosted a bike to work day event at the Bethel  train station. The theme “It’s Easier Than You Think!” Bike Walk CT took the lead to encourage bike commuting on National Bike to Work Day.  Light refreshments and breakfast was served  [...]

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Results Are In For Town And School Budget

Results Are In For Town And School Budget

18 May 2012

Bethel CT-  Bethel’s  2012-2013 budget was passed on the first try Thursday night . The vote on spending $25.6 million town operating expenses, including $4.3 million debt service, was 1,683 yes ,1,343 no The vote on spending $39.6 million for schools was 1,627  yes 1,399 no The vote on $1.6 million for capital item expenditures passed 1,913 yes [...]

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Bethel Resident Rob Volpintesta And His Band  Release Video Single

Bethel Resident Rob Volpintesta And His Band Release Video Single

18 May 2012

Bethel CT- Bethel resident Rob Volpintesta and his band  Sacred Oath have released a  video single from “Spells and Incantations: the best of Sacre Oath.” The video contains rare performance clips and photos from the band’s personal archives spanning their 25-year tenure in the metal underground. “I think perseverance is something to be celebrated,” says Rob , [...]

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St. Mary’s 36th Annual Carnival To Be Held At New Location

St. Mary’s 36th Annual Carnival To Be Held At New Location

18 May 2012

Bethel CT-  The 36th Annual St Mary School Carnival is scheduled this year for Wednesday, May 16 through Sunday, May 20, on the Municipal Center Green, downtown Bethel. For it’s first 30 years of fun, the St Mary Carnival was held at what was the Dolan Property (now CVS location). Having the carnival downtown truly brought [...]

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Bethel Pre-Prom Ice Cream Social For Parents & Seniors Going To The Prom

Bethel Pre-Prom Ice Cream Social For Parents & Seniors Going To The Prom

17 May 2012

Bethel CT- The Bethel Community Care Coalition, the Housatonic Valley Coalition against Substance Abuse, and the Bethel Police Department will be hosting a pre-prom Ice Cream Social for parents of students attending the Senior Prom. This event will take place on Tuesday May 22, 2012 from 7-8PM in the Bethel High School cafeteria and will [...]

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Volunteers Needed For Dispensing Antibotics Drill Training Exercise

Volunteers Needed For Dispensing Antibotics Drill Training Exercise

17 May 2012

Bethel CT- The Bethel Health Department needs VOLUNTEERS to participate in a Mock Drill to test their emergency preparedness in the event of widespread anthrax air dispersal in a situation  at a parade. Residents are needed to volunteer to work or to test the effectiveness of an antibiotic dispensing clinic operation. Volunteer will participate in the [...]

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Bethel Education and Town Referendum Voting takes Place Today !

Bethel Education and Town Referendum Voting takes Place Today !

17 May 2012

Bethel CT- The machine vote for the Budget of the Town of Bethel for Fiscal Year 2012-2012 will be held Today Thursday, May 17, 2012 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  There will be designated parking spaces on School Street for those that vote at the Municipal Center.  There will also be [...]

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Letter To The Editor From Bethel’s Superintendent Of Schools

Letter To The Editor From Bethel’s Superintendent Of Schools

16 May 2012

Below is a letter to the editor .  Letters to the Editor is the work of the attributed author and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of  Bethel Bulletin. May 16, 2012 Dear Editor: Bethel’s schools are truly exemplary. We learned today that our NJROTC program was once again designated a Distinguished Unit with Honors. This [...]

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Attorney General Joins Multistate Settlement  With Skechers USA  Over Deceptive Advertising Charges

Attorney General Joins Multistate Settlement With Skechers USA Over Deceptive Advertising Charges

16 May 2012

Hartford CT- Attorney General George Jepsen said Connecticut has joined with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 42 states and the District of Columbia in coordinated settlement  agreements with Skechers USA, Inc. over allegations of deceptive advertising for certain athletic shoes.   The company, based in Manhattan Beach, Calif., agreed to pay up to $40 million in consumer refunds [...]

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Rockwell 3rd Graders Face-Off In Cooking Competition

Rockwell 3rd Graders Face-Off In Cooking Competition

16 May 2012

Bethel CT- On Monday May 14th 2012 , Rockwell 3rd Grader, Tyler Haick was the winner of Bethel’s Future Chefs competition with his Agave whole wheat pancakes with a blueberry Agave fruit compote.   The five finalists ,Tyler Haick, Bennett LaBree, Isabella Zieman, Evan Hornbeck and Rachel Beck prepared their healthy breakfast recipes with the help of [...]

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Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker Teaches Junior Achievement Program

Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker Teaches Junior Achievement Program

16 May 2012

Bethel CT- Matthew Knickerbocker, First Selectman of Bethel, recently taught the Junior Achievement Our Nation program to 5th grade students at R.M.T. Johnson School in Bethel. Junior Achievement of Western CT reaches over 22,000 each year in the greater Danbury, Bridgeport and Valley Regions. JA programs empower young people to own their economic success. Volunteers [...]

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CT Open House Day- Over 150 Desitations Will Be Offering Discounts

CT Open House Day- Over 150 Desitations Will Be Offering Discounts

15 May 2012

 8th Annual Connecticut Open House Day is June 9th,  More than 150 Connecticut destinations from across the state are offering Connecticut residents discounted or free admission, free gifts or special exhibits and activities! Open House Day is a great opportunity to not only go back to your favorite CT spots, but to also discover new destinations [...]

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Revolution3 Triathlon Needs Volunteers At Their Quassy Event

Revolution3 Triathlon Needs Volunteers At Their Quassy Event

15 May 2012

The info below was sent in by Laura Mount of Bethel Revolution3 Triathlon is coming to Quassy Amusement Park on June 2nd and 3rd. We put on an amazing race and we pride ourselves in personal attention to the athletes!! You know how we provide that? A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. volunteers! We are three weeks out and we are in need! [...]

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Bethel State Legislators to Hold Town Hall Meeting

Bethel State Legislators to Hold Town Hall Meeting

15 May 2012

HARTFORD- State Representatives David Scribner (R-107) and Dan Carter (R-2) and State Senators Michael McLachlan (R-24) and Toni Boucher (R-26) will host a Town Hall Meeting in Bethel on Thursday, May 24, from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The legislators will be discussing the major pieces of legislation that were considered by the General Assembly during [...]

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Balloon A Grad The Day Before Graduation !

Balloon A Grad The Day Before Graduation !

15 May 2012

Surprise a BHS graduate with a bouquet of balloons on graduation day!  We will deliver a mylar graduation balloon and 2 latex balloons to your mailbox or front door the night before graduation.  Feel free to add a personal message to be included with the balloons!  The cost of the delivery and balloons is $15. DELIVERY [...]

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Bethel’s Annual Fish Derby

Bethel’s Annual Fish Derby

14 May 2012

Bethel CT-The annual Bethel Fishing  Derby was held Saturday at Bennett Park. The BFG celebrated youth fishing with awards and raffles.  The first fish was caught by13 year old Aj Demarco. 1st place Shannon Burke     11 yrs. old 2nd place Will Mossop         14 yrs. old 3rd. place Gary Hull              9 yrs. old #gallery-6 { margin: auto; } #gallery-6 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-6 img [...]

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Letter To The Editor Regarding Town Budget

14 May 2012

Below is a letter to the editor .  Letters to the Editor is the work of the attributed author and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of  Bethel Bulletin. With the Bethel Town Meeting passing a 3.6 percent property tax hike to referendum, we’ll be voting on a spending increase giving us a three [...]

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Letter To The Editor Regarding School Budget

Letter To The Editor Regarding School Budget

14 May 2012

Below is a letter to the editor .  Letters to the Editor is the work of the attributed author and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of  Bethel Bulletin. I have had at least one child in the Bethel School District every year since 1985. For almost three decades, I have witnessed dramatic changes [...]

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Community Raises Over $785,000 At Annual Gala

Community Raises Over $785,000 At Annual Gala

14 May 2012

Danbury CT-  Over 600 people attended Ability Beyond Disability’s “2012 Up, Up and Away Gala” held on April 28th in Danbury. Together the community raised over $785,000 in support of people with disabilities. The annual gala is Ability Beyond Disability’s largest fundraising event.  Held at the Amber Room Colonnade, the 2012 Up, Up and Away Gala [...]

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Bethel HS Students To Compete In Connecticut Student Film Festival

Bethel HS Students To Compete In Connecticut Student Film Festival

11 May 2012

Bethel CT- Students from  Bethel  have submitted films for this year’s Connecticut Student Film festival, which takes place Friday  May 11th, , at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. It starts at 4:15 p.m. and admission is free. Bethel High School Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences students have many  films submitted in the Documentary, Historical Documentary, [...]

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Windy Weather Causes Tree To Fall ,Over 400 Residents Without Power

Windy Weather Causes Tree To Fall ,Over 400 Residents Without Power

10 May 2012

Bethel CT- Windy Weather caused a tree to fall on RT.302 today around 3:00pm  causing power outages . A Detour is  still  in effect on Rt.302 between the intersection of Taylor Road , Wolf Pitts Road and Linda Lane.. Three CL&P trucks are at the scene . Approximately 458 residents are without power . CL&P [...]

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Moms Club Of Bethel To Hold A Benefit For Victim Of Domestic Violence

Moms Club Of Bethel To Hold A Benefit For Victim Of Domestic Violence

10 May 2012

Bethel, CT – The MOMS Club of Bethel will be holding “Healthy Families, Happy Lives” on Sunday, June 3 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School Street, Bethel, CT. This free community event will feature vendors and information tables, a variety of items for raffle, and refreshments [...]

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Absentee Ballots Are Now Available

Absentee Ballots Are Now Available

10 May 2012

Absentee ballots are now available at the Town Clerk’s Office until May 16th. The office is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m and this Saturday, May 12th from 9:00am – 12:00pm for voters that will not be in town to vote on May 17th. Education and Town Referendum Voting takes place on Thursday, [...]

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Berry 3rd Grade Students  Face Off In Cooking Competition

Berry 3rd Grade Students Face Off In Cooking Competition

10 May 2012

Bethel CT- Congratulations  to  Erin Meier, 3rd grader at Berry School, winner of  Bethel’s first Future Chefs competition.    Erin’s Bountiful Blueberry Muffins placed first in this live cooking competition that was held in Bethel High School’s culinary arts room on May 9th. The five finalists, including Madeline Zimmerman, Jenny Wool, Esteban Roman and Julia Krepsztul,  prepared [...]

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Bethel Lacrosse Lady Wildcats Suffer A Loss On Senior Night

Bethel Lacrosse Lady Wildcats Suffer A Loss On Senior Night

10 May 2012

Bethel CT- The Bethel Lady Wildcats recognized their senior players after a back and forth game against Brookfield with the Wildcats finally falling in an 11-10 loss.  The loss brings Bethel’s record 6-6 and puts a premium on winning their next 4 games in order to make their State tournament.  Bethel said thank you and [...]

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Bethel  Corpsman Receives Silver Star For Heroism In Afghanistan

Bethel Corpsman Receives Silver Star For Heroism In Afghanistan

10 May 2012

Bethel CT  Petty Officer 3rd Class Todd Angell received one of the nation’s highest military awards for valor, the Silver Star, for his heroism in Afghanistan as a corpsman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Cpl. Brandon Rumbaugh, a close friend of Angell’s and a Marine whose life he helped save [...]

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Come Out And Celebrate BHS Lacrosse Seniors

Come Out And Celebrate BHS Lacrosse Seniors

09 May 2012

Bethel CT-  Come celebrate our Girls and Boys Lacrosse Seniors on Thursday, May 10th as they are honored for all their hard work. The day begins at Rockwell field with a 3:30pm Jv girls game against Brookfield followed by a 5pm Varsity girls game against Brookfield at the Ralph DeSantis Field. The Senior Night Ceremony [...]

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Letter To Editor – Bethel Education Budget

Letter To Editor – Bethel Education Budget

09 May 2012

 Below is a letter to the editor from Larry Craybas.  Letters to the Editor is the work of the attributed author and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of  Bethel Bulletin. “Education is the soul of a society” Gilbert Chesterton  It’s time to vote and appropriate to reflect on the real meaning of this quote. [...]

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Womanologie, A Women’s Night Out On June 8th At Capellaro’s Grove in Bethel

Womanologie, A Women’s Night Out On June 8th At Capellaro’s Grove in Bethel

09 May 2012

BETHEL, CT  -Now until Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, Macaroni Kid is offering a $25 Lord & Taylor gift card with a purchase of an admission ticket to the area’s premier Women’s Night Out event, Womanologie, The Art and Style of Being a Woman, on June 8, 2012, at Capellaro’s Grove in Bethel. Treat that [...]

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