🌱 Patch AM: Bethel Police Nab Driver In September Fatal Hit-And-Run

Hello again Bethel! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Bethel police arrest 65-year-old in Nashville Road fatal hit-and-run
• Why Grassy Plain Pizzeria is earning Best of 2025 praise

Also on today's calendar: Give the Gift of Membership and 9 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Bethel? Post it to Bethel photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 44 and low of 23 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny intervals, temps: high: 46, low: 43.
• Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bethel Police Nab Driver In September Fatal Hit-And-Run (patch.com) — Bethel residents are learning more about September’s fatal hit-and-run on Nashville Road, as local police announce the arrest of 65-year-old Andrew Hitchcock. Investigators say careful canvassing, accident reconstruction, and forensic testing of a seized vehicle led to charges of evading responsibility in a fatal accident, and the case remains under active investigation.
   

• Pizza Restaurant With 'Great Food' And 'Nice Vibe' Gets Best Of 2025 Nod (patch.com) — Bethel locals are celebrating Grassy Plain Pizzeria & Restaurant as a standout spot in Patch and T-Mobile’s Best of 2025 series. A resident praises its great food, warm environment, and friendly staff, calling it the best pizza in town and a favorite place to meet friends. Community members are also invited to nominate their own Bethel favorites.
   

📸 Around Bethel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethel

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Give the Gift of Membership
  Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport
  10:00 am
• 🪑 Fresh Start Furniture Giveaway Day
  St. Emery School, 108 Biro St, Fairfield, CT, 06825,
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Santa Run - 5k, Mile Walk, Santa Dash for kids 8 & under
  Waveny Park, 677 South Ave, New Canaan
  8:30 am

Sunday December 21

• Dharma Shop Open for the Holidays (December 6, 7, 13 & 21)
  30 Putnam Park Road,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Blue Christmas Service - First Church Bethel - Wednesday, December 17th at 7 PM
  First Congregational Church of Bethel , 46 Main St , Bethel
  7:00 pm
• Jazz at La Zingara
  La Zingara Restaurant , 8 P T Barnum Square , Bethel
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• BMS Basketball Game- Home
  Bethel Middle School , 600 Whittlessey Drive , Bethel
  4:00 pm
• BHS Combined Winter Concert *Snow Date*
  Bethel High School , 1 School Street , Bethel
  6:00 pm
• Holiday Party at Open Mic
  Molten Java , 213 Greenwood Ave , Bethel
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• The Christmas Story in Song - a Christmas Concert
  St Mary Church, 26 Dodgingtown Rd, Bethel, CT, 06801
  3:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• XMAS Eve Service
  St Thomas Episcopal Church , 95 Greenwood Ave , Bethel
  4:00 pm
• Christmas Eve Family Service at First Congregational Church of Bethel - Wed. Dec. 24th at 4:00 PM
  First Congregational Church of Bethel , 46 Main St , Bethel
  4:00 pm

📣 Bethel Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Bethel PatchAM possible:

• Dogtopia of Norwalk — (475) 338-3501
  Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
• The Cave — 203-744-4653
  Indoor Glow Fun for all ages!
• The Corn Maze at Twins BBQ — (203) 395-1237
  Fall Fest at The Corn Maze at Twins BBQ - 8/30 in Brookfield
• Joe's junk removal and more llc — (203) 535-9817
  Mention this ad 10 percent off
• Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare of Bethel — (860) 730-1800
  Quality Childcare and Preschool for Ages 6 weeks to 6 years
• William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, Danbury Brokerage — (203) 796-7700
  Exquisite Homes. Exceptional Agents. Every Price Point.
• Joe's junk removal and more llc — 2035359817
  Joe's junk removal and more llc is a family owned business

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bethel NJROTC Annual Christmas Tree Pickup —Romana Uzar Read on Patch

• Has anyone seen a "Santa" mailbox?
  My child wrote a letter, I'd love for them to be able to drop it off somewhere. (Nextdoor Bethel, CT)

• Schaeffler Group USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in Danbury. Apply here.
• Kelly Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers/Paraeducators - Danbury, CT in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethel here.

🗞 Nearby News

Danbury

• Stalking suspect tracked Danbury woman's car with AirTag without her consent, warrant says (newstimes.com)

Newtown

• Newtown Parks & Rec Reviews Pool Aquazip, Teen Center Upgrades And 2026 Budget (patch.com)

Brookfield

Ok Bethel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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