Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 Bethel local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.
The Fairfield County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.
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The new state Executive Branch hires were still within their six-month probationary periods on Friday when they received their pink slips.
The initiative of the four Democratic governors was applauded by the Biden Administration.
More than 1 out of every 10 Fairfield County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.
That little "nip" will cost you a nickel more under a new law meant to incentivize towns to manage their solid waste better.
Residents can get free training on administering Narcan and potentially prevent a fatal opioid overdose.
The Fairfield County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.
A system like New York's Excelsior Pass would make it easier for businesses in CT to verify patrons' infection status, Lamont said.
Since March, Russell-Tucker has been serving as the Connecticut State Department of Education's acting commissioner.
A new order requires everyone in Bethel to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status.
The first selectman also urged Bethel businesses to require the use of masks in all indoor spaces where social distancing is difficult.
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Bethel residents.
Many in the Bethel area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.
The Bond Commission will provide funding for the Clarke Business Park expansion to support local job growth.
The funding is expected to cover about half the cost of the expansion of Clarke Business Park in Bethel.
A new public service announcement from the state warns about keeping marijuana and other "adult substances" out of children's reach.
Gov. Ned Lamont has named five members to serve on the state's newly established Social Equity Council.
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League has filed a motion in federal court against the Lamont Administration.
State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan broke ranks with Democrats in Hartford and voted against extending Gov. Lamont's emergency powers.
The unemployment rate in Fairfield County is lower than the Connecticut average.
New laws will let student athletes cash in, remove gendered language from the state Constitution, and extend benefits to neglected veterans.
The high bond credit rating ensures Bethel will receive the lowest possible interest rate on its bonds.
The federal grant will be matched with $5.7 million in state funding and other sources, for a total project cost of $13.1 million.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Miriam Delphin-Rittmon as assistant secretary for mental health and substance in Health & Human Services.
This is how the Bethel area compares to Connecticut for coronavirus vaccinations.
The state Senate voted Thursday to approve a bill that would legalize the recreational use of marijuana among adults by a vote of 16-11.
The new legislation is basically the same as an older version, but carries an amendment that the governor says is a dealbreaker.
Here are a few of the new laws signed by Gov. Ned Lamont.
A bill legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults is now stalled in the House of Representatives, awaiting a special session.
The CT General Assembly has approved a bill imposing mileage-based fees on tractor-trailers that travel Connecticut's roads and highways.
Fairfield County's unemployment rate decreased recently.
"We have the opportunity now to give people a chance to re-enter society and meaningfully contribute to their communities..."
Connecticut's health experts are now looking ahead to the flu season, and what effect the winter will have on the ongoing COVID-19 battle.
More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Bethel area compares.
The CDC said you can stop wearing your mask everywhere if you've been vaccinated. Gov. Ned Lamont said, "Not so fast!" What's going on?
Gov. Ned Lamont has provided some more insight into how the state plans to roll out the coronavirus vaccine to 12-15 year olds.