Bethel's 2024-2025 Annual Budget Approved
The Board of Finance has approved the 2024-2025 annual budget after a public hearing. The budget will be presented at the Annual Town Budget Meeting on April 4th at 7 pm in the Bethel High School Auditorium, followed by a referendum on April 23rd. The proposed budget can be viewed at bethel-ct.gov/depts-comptroller.
Pickleball and Tennis Court Repairs
Pickleball and repairing the town's tennis courts were key topics at the recent public hearing. The Board of Selectmen, the Board of Finance, and Parks and Recreation are collaborating to address these concerns. Stay tuned for updates!
Significant Town Purchases
The town is considering two significant purchases: a Fire (Ladder) Truck to be stationed in Stony Hill and the Wells Fargo property downtown following the bank's closure in May. The Board of Selectmen has recommended these purchases, pending consideration by the Board of Finance. The Wells Fargo purchase has been referred to Planning & Zoning. Keep an eye out for a potential Special Town Meeting to discuss these purchases and their possible inclusion in the April 23rd referendum.
Early Voting for Presidential Primary
Early voting for the April 2nd Presidential Primary will take place on March 26th, 27th, 28th, and 30th at Town Hall in Meeting Room A from 10 am to 6 pm. Voting on April 2nd will occur at regular poll locations between 6 am and 8 pm. This is the first time early voting is being implemented, so be prepared for potential lines. If you're not registered or are an unaffiliated voter, visit MyVote.CT.gov for more information on voting in the primary.
Stay Informed with Public Hearings
Public hearings are an excellent way to stay informed about town matters. Notices and minutes for public hearings are now available on the town website under a single folder. Pay close attention to meeting minutes, as some hearings may be continued to future meetings. Upcoming hearings include zoning regulations regarding Tattoo Art Studios on Tuesday, March 26th (Continued from 3/12). Visit bethel-ct.gov/public-hearing for more details.
Community Events and Initiatives
- Broken Symmetry & CT Beer Tour Fundraiser: Join them tomorrow from 4 pm to 9 pm to support blood cancer research through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). Learn more at https://ctbeertour.org/
- Mutual Aid Day: Hosted by the First Congregational Church and Bethel CT Pride tomorrow, March 23rd. Get free clothing, shoes, toiletries, and more. Health screenings and vaccines will also be available. Visit Bethel CT Pride's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/bethelctpride for more information.
- Stations of the Cross: Taking place on Good Friday, March 29th, starting at 12 pm from Molten Java. The event is open to all and sponsored by several local churches. Expect a crowd and plan accordingly.
Community Notices
- Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company's Easter Flower Sale: Friday, March 29th, and Saturday, March 30th from 8 am. Proceeds benefit their ambulance fund.
- Food Scraps Recycling Pilot Program: Participants can collect up to 3 buckets of finished compost at the Transfer Station on Saturday, March 30th, or Thursday, April 4th.
Sports Update
- Varsity Boys Lacrosse: Facing Trumbull.
- Varsity Girls Lacrosse: Participating in the New Milford Jamboree.
- Varsity Boys Baseball: Playing against Holly Cross in a scrimmage on Monday.
Congratulations
- Congratulations to Spencer Kurtz and Kyle Kurtz for earning the rank of Eagle Scout!