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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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