Nov. 7 Update From Bethel First Selectman Carter

**News Release Submitted by Bethel First Selectman Carter**

Nov. 7, 2025

Dear Bethel,

2025 Municipal Election

The moderator report for the 2025 Municipal Election is available on the town website and the CT Secretary of State Election Center page has been updated. The results took some time to confirm because the Voter Registrars were diligently comparing results to ensure accuracy. There was also an issue with the template for our charter revision questions on the Secretary of State’s system which caused some delays. Our Town Clerk has provided a list of our new boards and commissions on our website and all the charter revision questions passed. For all election information visit: https://bethel-ct.gov/2025-Elections.

When looking at results, you may notice that there are individuals with a higher number of votes than another person on the ballot that were not elected. The winning candidates filling the remainder of a term are “seated” first. Since we have a minority representation in state statute and our charter, there is a maximum number of individuals from one party that can be on the board. That number is listed on the Town Clerk’s document with the term. Example: (4 YEAR TERM- 7 MEMBERS- MAX 5). If the maximum number of candidates from one party is reached, the candidate with the highest vote from another party is seated.

I big shoutout to all the candidates who entered the political arena to serve our community and a congratulations to those who have been elected to represent us! All elected officials will be sworn in on Monday, December 1st at 7pm in the Bethel High School auditorium. Everyone is welcome to join.

Andrews Park Sidewalk

The sidewalk along Greenwood Ave in front of Andrews Park was paved this week for the safety of our residents. We are expecting the state DOT will inspect and repair the entire embankment in the future and install a concrete sidewalk.

P&Z Public Hearing

This Monday, November 10th at 7:00 pm at Town Hall in Conference Room D, the Planning & Zoning
Commission will hold public hearings for 67 & 69 Greenwood Ave. (Site Plan, Excavation & Fill)
and One Knollwood Drive, LLC, 72 Reservoir Street (8- 30g, Site Plan). Visit https://bethel-ct.gov/2025-zoning for information. You can also follow all applications at: https://bethel-ct.gov/pending-applications.

Senior Center Holiday Shoppe

Stop by the Bethel Senior Center in the rear of Town Hall this Saturday, November 9th between 9 am and 3 pm for their annual Holiday Shoppe! Enjoy White Elephant (Tag Sale), Handmade items, Crafts, Quilt, Jewelry, Raffles, Private Vendors, and Refreshments!

“A Night Under the Stars”

Don’t’ miss “A Night Under the Stars” - the fall play at Bethel High which will take place Tonight, November 7th and tomorrow, November 8th at 7pm. Visit https://www.bhstheaterboosters.com/.

Winter Guard Clothing Drive

Bethel Winter Guard is having a used clothing drive tomorrow at the Big Y parking lot 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Also, the Marching Wildcats Band and Winter Guard are heading to nationals in Allentown PA after winning state championships last weekend! Congrats and good luck!

Attention Veterans!

American Legion Post 100 on Elizabeth Street is honoring local veterans with their annual Veterans Breakfast this Sunday, November 9th from 8:30 am to 11 am. It’s free with proof of service and a great way to get connected with other Bethel veterans! Also, please join the students at Frank A. Berry School this Monday, November 10th at 8:30 am. Greet the students with a “high five” when they arrive and enjoy a lite breakfast! Uniform of the day: Veteran/Military affiliation ball cap.

Veterans Day

Join friends, neighbors, and local veterans for our annual Veterans Day ceremony on the steps of Town Hall on Tuesday, November 11th at 11 am. It is a short but meaningful way to recognize our veterans on their day! Town Hall is closed.

Annie

Walnut Hill is hosting their Fall Drama & Youth Fundraiser with a performance of Annie. The performances are November 14th, 15th, 21st, and 22nd at 7 pm. It’s a great venue and supports youth in our community. A matinee is available on Sunday, November 23rd at 2 pm. For info and tickets, visit https://walnuthillcc.org/events/annie-fall-drama-youth-fundraiser/.

Shoutouts

Thank you to all the Bethel residents who have stepped up to help others in need with donations to our local food pantries! Visit https://bethel-ct.gov/bethel-food-pantry for more information and how you can help.

A huge shoutout to Aiden Badia, Dane Cole, Anika Sharma, and Preethika Shenoy for being named Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among the highest 50,000 scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT. Way to go!

Zahra Khan BHS Freshman wone in the finals of Girls U-15 US Squash Silver in Norwalk. Congrats!

Congrats to Wildcat Soccer’s Brady Fitzgerald for hitting the 100 point threshold! Great job!

Good luck Wildcat Football against Newtown tonight!

A huge thank you to our Voter Registrars, Town Clerk’s office, Moderators, and poll workers who worked so hard for all of us over the last few months! You are all so amazing!

Have a great weekend!
Dan


The Town Hall is closed Tuesday, November 11th for Veterans Day