Bethel Ride of Silence Remembers Fallen Cyclists; Bethel Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues; Chamber Seeks New Director

BETHEL, CT — Catch up with the stories you missed this past week on Patch.

Immaculate to Honor Student Tragically Killed in Accident with First Annual 5K: Immaculate High is remembering one of their own by honoring Rebecca Draper Townsend with a 5K run to benefit 'She's the First.'

Safest Places to Live: Where Does Bethel Rank? A new report examines the 100 safest places to live in the U.S. and the top 50 safest places to live in Connecticut.

Bethel Residents Sound Off on Safety Issues: We asked Patch Readers to share their biggest safety concerns in Bethel. Here’s what they’d change.

Bethel Vegans: What's Your Favorite Vegan-Friendly Eatery? Sprouts, Sesame Seed, Bloodroot? Where is your favorite vegan or vegetarian place to eat locally?

Bethel Public Schools went into Lock Out Due to 'Individual of Concern on Campus' Due to notification from the Bethel Police Department, the Bethel Public Schools went into Lock Out for 10 minutes on Thursday.

• Bethel Chamber of Commerce is Now Accepting Applications for Executive Director Position
• Ben's Bells Project Hosts Special Girls Night Out
• Bethel Families Invited to Participate in 3rd Annual Race 4 Chase
• Critics Slam Pregnant Teen with Zika After She Creates GoFundMe for New Baby's Care
• Help Save Bethel High's Post Prom Party!
• Will Whamond, 46, Passed Away Unexpectedly
• Connecticut Film Festival to Present Animations, Music Videos
• Bethel Chamber of Commerce Invites Public to SummerFest
• What's the Market Like? Check Out the Latest Homes Recently Sold in Bethel
• Former Stony Hill Fire Chief Emile Racenet Passed Away
• U.S. Army Veteran, Longtime Bethel Resident Seeley H. Powley, 76, Passed Away
• Bethel Business Owners! Get Your '15 Minutes of Fame' for FREE on Patch
• Paint A Pet Fundraiser for DAWS
• Bethel CT Houses for Sale
• Why Shop at Bethel Farm Stands and Markets? Lush Legumes, Pesticide-Free Produce, Health Benefits & More!
• This Weekend's Open Houses in Bethel
• Safest Places to Live: Where Does Bethel Rank?
• Sen. Boucher Speaks on State Budget and Mandate Relief for Schools
• "Heart of a Lion" Author at Byrds Books Tuesday, May 24
• State Reps. Host Legislative Update in Redding
• Bethel Public Library Exhibits Art Inside and Out!
• Area Legislators Support Bill to Boost Funding for the Horse Guards
• Bethel Resident Graduates From Coastal Carolina University
• Bethel Food Pantry Seeks Donations
• Haagen-Dazs' Free Cone Day: Here's the Scoop
• State Rep Dan Carter Wins GOP Nomination for U.S. Senate Run
• Stink Bug Hordes Back, Ready for Courtship: What to Do
• Cope Wins Nomination for 5th District to Challenge Esty
• Matt Maxwell Endorses Clay Cope for Congress
• Bethel Democratic Town Committee Plans Park Cleanup
• Bethel Chamber Hosts 'Best of Bethel' Business Awards Reception
• Bethel Library Plans 'Songs and Stories for Grownups'
• 4-H Annual Spring Benefit Horse Show is May 15
• Bethel CT Foreclosures: Check Out These Bargains
• Bethel CT Houses for Sale: Check Out the Latest Listings
• Job Hunting in Bethel? Check Out These Opportunities!