Bethel’s Byrd’s Books Partners With Danbury Animal Welfare Group

Children are invited to read to kittens who are up for adoption.

Restaurants Open, Restaurants Close, and a Couple of Dinosaurs

An act of great generosity during a time of great sadness was just one of the top Bethel stories of 2019.

Bethel Police Win Distinguished Accreditation

Bethel's is one of only three police agencies in Fairfield County with CALEA Accreditation​.

Vans For Transporting Handicapped Vandalized in Bethel

Seven wheelchair accessible vans used by Ability Beyond to transport clients with disabilities were rendered undrivable.

Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company in Bethel Names New Officers

There are some new names as well as re-elected officers.

Bethel's Byrd's Books Celebrates Birthday with 'Plenty of Cake'

The independent book store in Bethel will celebrate its 8th birthday with cake, and the author of "The Joys of Baking."

Breakfast Raises $­­­60K For Bethel Mental Health Services Group

Thanks to the 277 attendees and supporters, the charity event raised $60,000 for Ability Beyond’s Mental Health Services.

Gingerbread, Whisky, Free Pizza and Santa at Bethel's Winterfest

Sponsored by the Bethel Chamber of Commerce, the day-long celebration is among the most ambitious in the Greater Danbury Area

Bethel to Open First-Ever Holiday Market

"I thought of this because I love being able to help the local families, and doing so while supporting local businesses..."

Winterfest

Enjoy a Day of Fun in Downtown Bethel

Ben's Bells in Bethel Receives Grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health

The employee-directed mini-grant program has awarded $6.5 million to non-profits in New England since 2002

Bethel Charities Enter Overdrive as Thanksgiving Nears

For the Bethel Community Food Pantry and Brotherhood in Action, this is "the busy season."

Bethel's Byrd's Books Hosts Cat Adoption Event

Bethel’s Byrd’s Books Will Host Danbury Animal Welfare Society for a Cat Adoption Morning

Bethel Readies to Light Menorah as Part of Holiday Display

A celebration in the town square on Dec. 22 will celebrate the Jewish religion, as well as the Old Religion.

Friends of the Bethel Public Library Set Holiday Sale

Highlights of the “Black Friday” sale at the Bethel Library include holiday-themed books, music, and movies.

Bethel to Review Applications for 5 Holiday Displays Tuesday

The Board of Selectmen have scheduled a special town meeting

Suspect in Bethel Woman's Murder Given Ultimatum

Police arrested the suspect for the murder of 25-year-old Emily Todd in Bridgeport last December.

Bethel Child Sexual Assault Case Continued to December

The arrest was made following a three-month police investigation.

Bethel Woman Wins Gold Medal in Austrian Karate Tourney

The Bethel High School graduate holds a black belt in Taekwondo and Goju Ryu.

Bethel Announces 2019 Fall Leaf Bag Pick-Up Schedule

Bethel residents are also encouraged to bring their bagged leaves to the transfer station at no extra cost.

8 Sex Offenders Live In Bethel As Of October 2019: UPDATE

Autumn is a good time to take inventory of who is living in your neighborhood. Here is an updated list of sex offenders in Bethel

Bethel Schools, Police, to Offer Teen Drug Education Program

Called "Hidden In Plain Sight," the presentation will include a mock teen bedroom that challenges adults to find drug-related items.

Bethel Biz Sells Lottery Ticket Worth 6 Figures

A Bethel business sold a lottery ticket worth $100,000.

Making Music Heals the Mind & Restores Harmony After Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Group Releases “Joint Venture” CD

Bethel Firefighters Warn of Traffic Delays for Motorcycle Ride

The CT United Ride, the largest 9/11 tribute in the State of Connecticut​, is a motorcycle ride honoring those who lost their lives that day

SCOTTY Fund in Bethel to Hold Annual Picnic

The non-profit SCOTTY Fund provides financial and family support to children with life-threatening and critical illnesses and their families

Updated Connecticut Bear Sightings: Where Does Bethel Rank?

Officials from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection released updated black bear sighting statistics this week.

Medicaid and Long Term Care Planning Seminar at Bethel Library

The program aims to take the confusion out of Medicaid and help residents learn how to plan for long term care.

Holiday Displays Back on Agenda for Bethel Officials

How many faiths will be recognized in the Bethel public square this holiday season? The Board of Selectmen may decide Tuesday night.

Bethel Library to Offer Free Calligraphy Class

This class is for adults and for teens age 16 years and up.

Bethel Food Truck Fridays To End Season With Bang

The town will be holding the last Food Truck Friday of the 2019 Season on August 16.

Bethel Library Offers Back-to-School Organizing Skills Program

The presenter is an experienced organizer and de-clutterer in addition to being a widely published children's author.

Bethel Police to Hold Car Seat Clinic

The Clinic will be held by appointment only, at the Stony Hill Fire Department

Bethel Resident Hits the Lottery

This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.

Book Sale at the Bethel Public Library

The Friends of the Bethel Public Library will hold its annual Mini-BIG Book Sale on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Bethel Library Presents Bike Maintenance Workshop

There will be two sessions: 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.on Saturday. Aug. 24

Op-Ed: An Open Letter to the Bethel Board of Selectmen

'Denying use of PT Barnum Square to a hypothetical 'lottery,' excluding Bethel’s first Jewish-themed display would be unconscionable.'

Gallery 25 Hosts Connecticut Clay Artists

Opening Reception Saturday, August 10th from 5-8PM

Fire Marshal Determines Cause of Bethel Industrial Park Fire

The Sunday afternoon fire occupied emergency crews from around the area for eight hours back in May.

Bethel SummerFest Rescheduled Over Heat Fears

...but Bethel BeerFest is still a 'Go.'