Lt. Kennedy Laid to Rest; Bethel Urged to Cut Water Usage; Burke Withdraws from Race; Doughboy Statue to be Repaired for $10K

Bethel, CT — Catch up on all of the news you may have missed this past week on Patch.

Bethel area motorists should take note of the new traffic pattern over the Plumtrees bridge bypass which opens soon. Read more here.>>> Update: New Traffic Pattern in Place Beginning Tuesday for Plumtrees Bridge

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Multiple reports from residents who live at Plumtrees heights condos are stating that shots were fired late Tuesday night. Read more here.>>> Update: Shots Fired at Plumtrees Heights Condominiums

• Bethel Police Identify Tuesday Night Shooting Victim as One of Their Own
• Services Set for Bethel Police Lieutenant Kevin Kennedy

The Town of Bethel will pay $10K to repair the historic doughboy statue. Read more here.>>> Historic Doughboy Statue to Get Facelift, Courtesy of Town of Bethel

Thomas Burke, Jr., who was seeking to represent Bethel, Brookfield and Danbury in the 107th District as well as Redding and Newtown in the 2nd District, has withdrawn from the race. Read more here.>>> U.S. Marine Thomas Burke Jr. Bows Out of 2nd, 107th District Races

Summertime in Connecticut brings crops of fresh berries and there are plenty of farms where you can pick your own. Find out where here. Read more.>>> Pick Your Own Berries Near Bethel: Find Out Where

Aquarion Water Company is urging water conservation during "abnormally dry" conditions. Read more here.>>> Bethel Residents Urged to Cut Water Usage: Aquarion

From July 18th - July 22nd, Julliano's Restaurant in Bethel will donate 10% of sales to local area police and fire departments. Read more here.>>> First Responders Week at Julliano's Restaurant

• Bethel Police Say Goodbye to Beloved K9 Officer Bruno: End of Watch – July 11, 2016
• 'Hands Only' CPR Course Offered at Stony Hill Firehouse
• Bethel Area Companies Seeking Employees Include Panera, Chipotle, Sears, Home Depot
• Bethel Musician Billy Michael and Friends to Play at 3rd Annual Music in the Garden
• Julliano's Restaurant to Host First Responders Week
• 5 Safety Tips to Prevent Drowning in Bethel
• World War II Veteran Steven Sanderson, 97, Passed Away
• Bethel Summerfest Entertainment Schedule
• 11+ Fun Events in & Around Bethel This Weekend: Libations, Legumes and More!
• Bethel's Very Hot and Humid Weekend Forecast
• New Traffic Pattern in Place Beginning Tuesday for Plumtrees Bridge