Sept. 26 Update From Bethel First Selectman Carter

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

Sept. 26, 2025

Dear Bethel,

November Election

Election day is Tuesday, November 4th and polls will be open from 6 am to 8 pm. To learn more or find your polling location, visit https://bethel-ct.gov/elections.

Early voting in Bethel takes place at Town Hall in meeting room A from October 20th through October 31st and on November 1st and 2nd. The hours are from 10 am to 6 pm, with extended hours on Tuesday, October 28th and Thursday, October 30th from 8 am to 8 pm.

Looking to register vote in the municipal election? The first deadline is October 17th: mail must be postmarked by October 17th, visit a CT DMV, register online by 11:59 pm, or register in person with the Voter Registrars at town hall before Noon. If you miss the October 17th deadline, you can register in person during early voting at Bethel’s early voting location at Town Hall in meeting room A or on election day in meeting room A.

Stay tuned for ballot information next week.

Bethel Water Customers

Attention Bethel Water Department customers: Despite the rainfall over the last 2 days, a dry August and September has put stress on our wells. Please reduce or eliminate any irrigation and outdoor water use at this time to provide relief to our system. The good news is our new Bergstrom well and treatment plant should be up and running in a few weeks! This well can meet our entire system demand and allow maintenance to be performed on the Maple Ave Wells.

Teen Center

Attention middle schoolers in grades 6-8 don’t forget the Teen Center Pizza Party & Ice Cream Social on TONIGHT from 6 pm to 8 pm. Meet the staff, take a tour, and learn about programs and upcoming events. Bring your family along with you.

Swim Team Car Wash

The Bethel/Barlow/Immaculate Girls Swim Team is holding a car wash/bake sale tomorrow, September 27th from 9:30 am to 1 pm behind Town Hall. (On the side across from CVS). Congratulate them over their win over Oxford today! If you can't make it but would like to make a donation to the team, you can use this link: https://bethel-high-school-all-sports-booster-club.square.site/s/shop.

End Domestic Violence

Join the Bethel Women's Club tomorrow, September 27th on their International Day of Service to support The Center for Empowerment and Education at the gazebo on the Town Hall lawn from 10 am to 4 pm. They will be accepting donations of cleaning supplies, paper goods, and toiletries. It’s a small gesture to help end domestic and sexual violence.

Wildcats Homecoming

Check out the event of the season: The Wildcats Homecoming Tailgate next Friday, October 3rd from 5 pm to 7 pm in front of Bethel High School! Food trucks, games, music and a chance to win free game tickets will make this an incredible event. The fun continues at the football field at 7 pm where you can head over to the snack-shed and get your Wildcat Spirit Wear and say hi to your Town Employees who are volunteering to serve food! Of course, we are all hoping to see a Wildcat win!

Bike Safety

Join the Bethel PD Bicycle Unit officers this Sunday, September 28th from 12 pm to 3 pm in the Bethel High School front lot. Have a safety check of your bike & helmet, participate in a skills course, and learn some great lessons about safety. This a FREE event with some great FREE giveaways!

SafeWalk

SafeWalk is The Center for Empowerment and Education’s (CEE) premier event to raise awareness and critical funds in support of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Mark your calendar for the annual Bethel SafeWalk at Town Hall next Saturday, October 4th at 8 am. (Rain date 10/5). Whether you walk in honor of a loved one, in support of the cause, or simply because you care — your steps make a difference. Remember, Abuse can affect anyone and it impacts every community. Learn more, see sponsors, and register at https://secure.frontstream.com/2025-bethel-safewalk. Send questions to Linda Cummins at: linda.c@thecenterct.org.

Free Flu Shots

FREE flu shots for children 18 and through the CT State Vaccine Program! Join RVNAhealth on Saturday, October 4th from 9 am to 11 am for a drive-thru flu clinic at 27 Governor Street in Ridgefield. Plus, kids will get a free ice cream from Deborah Ann’s as a sweet treat after their shot! Reserve your time slot at https://rvnahealth.org/event/rvnahealth-drive-thru-flu-vaccine-clinic/, or just drive up!

Shoutouts

Thank you to the Bethel Land Trust for hosting WestConn students on their day of service at overlook park last Friday! Great work!

Great job Lady Wildcats soccer for the victory over Stratford and the boys soccer team for win over Brien McMahon. Nice work! Girls are 5-2-1 and boys are 6-1-1.

Happy anniversary to the Bethel Grapevine! 5 years and 174 stories later, the Bethel Grapevine continues to celebrate our town, our neighbors, and our community spirit. Thank you!

Congrats boys cross country who are an impressive 7 – 1 this season with a win over Weston! Way to go!

Good luck to the Wildcats Football Team in your home opener tonight at 7 pm against Westhill! Come out and see the game at DeSantis Field behind the High School. And don’t forget to get your Wildcat Cheerleading raffle tickets! (Note there is construction behind BHS on the HVAC systems. Sorry for the inconvenience!)

Have a great weekend!

Dan


P.S. - America 250 Bethel is all about celebrating your stories! As we prepare for our town’s year-long commemoration of our nation’s 250th birthday, we’re looking for ideas, memories, and local history that reflect Bethel’s spirit. Visit www.bethel-ct.gov/America250 to learn more and share how you’d like to Celebrate History, Honor Community, and Inspire the Future with us. Reach out anytime - America250@bethel-ct.gov or check out our social media at https://www.facebook.com/bethelct250.