Crime & Safety
Bethel Proposed New Police Station Vote Set for Dec. 17
Some residents say the old station is too small, outdated and built on a swamp. Others say it's too large, too expensive. What do you think?
Bethel residents have decided to set the vote for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 to build, or not build, a new police station.
Voters will be asked to vote “yes” to approve or “no” to not approve building the new proposed $13.5 million police station on town-owned property located at Judd Ave. and Route 302 near the Bethel Public Schools complex. Polls will be open on Dec. 17 from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Opponents have said the project is too close to the schools, too large and too expensive.
Supporters said the old station is too small, outdated and built on a swamp. Click on links below to read more.
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