posted: 6/27/09
Matt Knickerbocker and Rich Straiton Throw Their Hats Into the Ring

Matt Knickerbocker has announced that he will seek the Bethel Democratic Party's nomination for First Selectman. Rich Straiton will also run for a seat on the Bethel Board of Selectman.

Click here to see this story reported in the Danbury News Times.

 

posted: 7/1/09
Bethel Public Library Celebrates "Olde Home Day"

The following text is from an email sent out by the Bethel Public Library...

OLDE HOME DAY
A Centennial Event

Come down for the 44th Annual Firecracker Road Race, and stay for the fun of Olde Home Day!

We'll be serving coffee and breakfast during the Race, courtesy of Redding Roasters, The Daily Fare, and Bagel Crossing. Later, there will be lunch from The Spot, served on the Library property!

Listen to the J & B Band, and be entertained by Ms. Janine and DJ Michele Cousens!

There will be GAMES for the KIDS, from 1909 and 2009!

And of course...BIRTHDAY CAKE!! (provided by Varano's Bakery)

We'll see you there!


For additional information or to volunteer call Shani Burke Specht at 203-791-1010 or email sburkespecht@bethellibrary.org


posted: 05/20/09
New Bethel Today Website

Welcome to the redesigned "Bethel Today" website brought to you by the Bethel Democratic Town Committee (BDTC).

Over time we will be adding news stories from in and around Bethel -- especially the stories not covered by the local press (though we invite them to visit our site and report on the these topics).

We also provide information about the BDTC, useful links, opinion, and a video archive of Bethel Town Government meetings. We provide information about upcoming events, both those of the BDTC and the community at large. If you would like us to post your event - see related article.

Most importantly, we will offer expanded commentary on issues we deem important to all of us. Together with the videos created by Bethel Watch, we afford you the opportunity to become better informed about our elected and appointed boards.

Bethel Today - The Web Site complements our other communication vehicles, namely Bethel Today - the TV Show, Bethel Watch, both broadcast on Comcast Channel 23 and Bethel Today - The Newsletter.

Content will be added regularly, so bookmark betheltoday.com and check in regularly.

Want to know more about the Bethel Democratic Town Committee? Click on About the BDTC.

We would like to hear from you. Please click on Contact Us to see how.

Bethel Today…the best place to shape Bethel Tomorrow.


posted 5/21/09

WANTED


Civic Minded Individuals Who Wish to Serve Bethel Today for a Better Tomorrow

The BDTC is interviewing Democratic and Unaffiliated voters who wish to serve their neighbors by running for a seat on a board or commission in the November Election.

more...


posted 7/1/09
Amnesty for Overdue Books

The Bethel Public Library is offering amnesty during July 2009. Bring in a nonperishable food item for Brotherhood in Action or a toiletry item for the Bethel Food Pantry and have your fines forgiven. Each donated item will forgive $2.00 in fines.

They will accept donations even if you don't owe fines!



posted: 04/23/09
Photos from the 2009 JJB Dinner Honoring Richard C. Straiton and Peter J. Valenti

Click here to see a gallery of images from this years Jefferson Jackson Bailey dinner.


posted 5/11/09
Jason Bartlett Continues to Fight for Change in School Drop Out Age

Click here to read the whole article on the Hat City Blog website.

 

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Broadcasts

posted 6/29/09
Police Chief, Paramedic Contract, Education Budget Issues on Bethel Watch Tonight

Bethel Watch will air at 8:00 PM tonight, June 29th on Comcast Channel 23.

The program features the Board of Selectmen's meeting of June 16 with discussions concerning Police Chief Finch's contract, and the Paramedic Intercept Program Mutual Aid Agreement with Redding. Also the Board of Finance discussion on June 22 regarding the end of year transfers in the Education budget and what amount could be returned to the town's general fund.

- Monday, June 29, 8:00 am

on Comcast Community Access, Channel 23.


 

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