Bethany News

Not only is narcotics possession illegal, but drug addiction is also a major cause for burglaries and other crimes, and it is on the rise, according to the Regional Network of Programs .

Luckily for someone who likes dessert, each of our towns has its own such event, and much like the towns themselves, each one is different in character.

A local man has been charged with making pipe bombs after state police said he showed off a homemade device to a man at the Prospect Mobil Gas Station on New Haven Road.

A group of students interested in health issues and how they affect their lives recently participated as presenters in a wellness fair at Bethany Community School.

Trust goes a long way when it comes to auto repairs. Earlier this week we asked for the best and most trustworthy auto mechanic in Bethany and Woodbridge.

The Bethany Education Association would like to acknowledge, with sincere gratitude, the Bethany Community School PTO for their support during the past school year.

The 26th Annual Bethany Horse Show will be held Sunday, June 3 at the Old Bethany Airport on Route 63 in Bethany.

The $20,838,716 budget represents a 1.7% increase, which will raise the mill rate from the current 28.06 to 28.54 starting July 1. For a home assessed at $250,000 that represents a $120 tax increase, said Board of Finance chairman Janet Brunwin, who won applause from the audience for the clear and concise presentation.

Woodbridge and Bethany continue outpacing the rest of the state with its low unemployment levels, according to the latest figures from the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Trust. It's one of the most important considerations when choosing an auto mechanic: we want to be able to trust that the business owner we turn to will do the job right, on time, and not charge us an arm and a leg.

Also grand opening of the new Learning Garden; talks ; Chef Claire Criscuolo to visit.

Woodbridge Police and the State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force on Wednesday arrested a Bethany resident who was wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants for narcotics possession and sales.

Lakeview Lodge Music Series will feature the rich contralto of singer/song-writer Sloan Wainwright at its upcoming concert Saturday, May 19.

As this year's prom and graduation season is upon us, with justifiable attention focused on safe and suitable entertainment options for celebrating teens, I want to acknowledge the widespread,A generous community support for comparable,A year long programming for young people in the Amity region.

Among the most memorable is the fact that it was Brady who is credited for finding Robert and Andrea Kennedy of Bethany to run the Amity Theatre Department.

Christ Episcopal Church, 526 Amity Rd., , Bethany, is having its "Luck o' the Irish Fair and Tag Sale" Sat., May 12, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The luncheon menu features corned beef and cabbage, cottage pie, vegetarian Irish stew, clam chowder, and shamrock strawberry shortcake.

Cinda B. Buchter has been hired as the town's new tax collector, replacing Stanley Gorzelany who retired in March after 19 years of service.

The Amity School District's $43.6 million budget passed muster during Tuesday's budget referendum.

Investigator Gerry O'Donnell, at center, with Ronald Taylor, left, and George Gould after a judge reversed their murder convictions and released them after serving 16 years in prison.

Buchter, who begins her new role on May 7, replaces Stanley Gorzelany, who had retired after 19 years of service.