Candidate Profile: Raghib Allie-Brennan For 2nd Assembly District

Allie-Brennan shares with Patch why he should be elected to Connecticut's 2nd Assembly District.

Letter To The Editor: 'Preserve The Identity Of Bethel'

"It appears Bethel wants to "develop" so desperately that it doesn’t care about how it feels to live here..."

Letter: 'Return Dan Carter To The State Legislature'

"Dan Carter has the experience in the legislature, and has proven that he listens to the citizens..."

Letter: 'On Affordable Housing' by Raghib Allie-Brennan

"Zoning decisions should be local decisions..."

Letter To The Editor: 'In Support of Raghib Allie-Brennan'

"Raghib has made serving his constituents his top priority..."

Letter: 'Vote Kim Healy For Local Control For Schools And Zoning'

"...we see the devastating impact of mass density housing being pushed on to us under the guise of affordable housing..."

Election 2020: Bethel Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Bethel for the election Nov. 3.

Carter: Allie-Brennan's Ideology, Inexperience Bad For Business

Republican and former State Representative Dan Carter responds to his opponent’s recent support for a bill that he voted against.

Letter To The Editor: 'In Support Of Dan Carter'

"What we need now is common sense leadership and Dan represents our best choice..."

Letter To The Editor: 'Dan Carter Has Led A Life Of Service'

"Dan successfully represented the Second District from 2011 to 2017..."

Letter To The Editor: ​'Kerri Columbo Knows Bethel'

"She values our residents. She is reaching out to voters in all 3 towns in the 107th..."

Letter To The Editor: 'In Support Of Dan Carter'

"People are voting with their feet and moving to lower tax states..."

Letter: 'Putting My Support Behind Raghib Allie-Brennan'

"As someone who identifies as transgender, I am fed up with anyone who cannot commit to the prosperity and well-being of each citizen..."

Letter From Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan In Response To Dan Carter

"Mr. Carter's outrage is both disingenuous and audacious..."

Carter Demands Allie-Brennan Retract Campaign Mail Statement

A recent campaign mailer states that Allie-Brennan had supported a “balanced budget that lowered taxes," which "stunned" Republican Carter.

Letter To Editor: 'In Support of Raghib Allie-Brennan'

"Raghib Allie-Brennan has been present for me personally as well as helping our grief stricken family navigate the criminal justice system."

Police Unions Endorse Kim Healy For State Senate

The local police unions of Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton have joined in support of Kim Healy.

Bethel Widow Who Lost Husband To Coronavirus Assails Trump On CNN

"...this man is using this as a political propaganda to divide the nation, when we are already so broken."

Letter To Editor: 'In Support Of Raghib Allie-Brennan'

"With the deep and sincere compassion he immediately pledged his support and became one of the first sponsors of Brian Cody’s Law..."

Candidate Profile: Dan Carter For 2nd Assembly District

Carter shares with Patch why he should be elected to Connecticut's 2nd Assembly District.

Advocacy Groups, Gov. Lamont Endorse Haskell For State Senate

Will Haskell is running for re-election to the state senate in the 26th district of Connecticut.

Candidate Profile: Kerri Colombo For 107th Assembly District

Colombo shares with Patch why she should be elected to Connecticut's 107th General Assembly District.

Letter: Bethel Police Union Endorses Carter In 2nd District Race

The Bethel Police Union endorses Dan Carter for state representative in his race to unseat Rep. Rhagib Allie-Brennan in the 2nd District.

Former State Rep. Carter Will Debate Opponent

Freshman State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan has consented to the proposed debate.

Will Haskell Endorsed By NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut

NARAL Pro-Choice Connecticut has endorsed State Senator Will Haskell for re-election.

Senator Haskell Supports The 'Take Back Our Grid Act'

This legislation is designed to ensure Connecticut's public utilities are actually held accountable to the public.

Bethel Lawmaker Presses For Utility Customer Protection

Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan wants lawmakers to ensure utility executives are accountable to ratepayers.

Bethel Preps For Presidential Primary Voting

Absentee ballots have shipped, and sample ballots are available online.

Job Opening With The Town Of Bethel

The Town of Bethel has an opening for an office assistant in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Haskell Celebrates Announcement of Free Community College Tuition

Under the PAC program, students from all financial backgrounds are eligible for free tuition.

Letter: 'Change: The Hard Work Must Start!'

"Changing the system must include consultation with, and direct involvement of people who are not currently part of that system..."

Stephanie Thomas’ Campaign For The 143rd District Takes Off

Stephanie Thomas’s campaign for the District 143 Connecticut House of Representatives Seat has continued through the Coronavirus pandemic.

Allie-Brennan Issues Statement For Pride Month

State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan represents the 2nd District, which includes parts of Bethel, Redding, Newtown, and Danbury.

Bethel Transfer Station Resumes Normal Hours, Fees

The Bethel Transfer Station has resumed the normal fee schedule and hours of operation.

Dan Carter Receives 2nd Assembly District Republican Nomination

The former state representative was first elected to the 2nd district in 2010 and won re-election twice for a total of three two-year terms.

State Rep. Allie-Brennan Unanimously Nominated For Second Term

“I believe the most important thing we’ve done is bring compassion, transparency, and accessibility to this office,” Allie-Brennan said.

Bethel Finance Board Approves $79.8 Million Budget

The budget represents an increase of 0.33 in the mill rate, which translates to a tax hike of 0.98 percent.

Letter: 'This Isn’t January Anymore, Bethel'

"To vote a tax increase and a $2 million increase in spending when unemployment is soaring is ludicrous..."

Letter: Proposed Bethel Budget 'Taxation Without Representation'

"Some municipal workers may need to be furloughed, including a few days from the schools. That's also unfair. COVID-19 is unfair..."

Letter: 'The Governor Has Unraveled Our Budget Process'

"Perhaps school employees could reopen union negotiations and forgo their 2% raise this year..."