03/30/2020
03/30/2020
Local News for Bethlehem, Connecticut
03/30/2020
03/30/2020
Nonnewaug Athletics: Shout out to Coach …
Shout out to Coach Roden on the front lines in NYC. They built and staffed a hospital for 1,000 in 5 days. Plans for 3,000 more beds in next 7 days. Berkshire league and CIAC are behind this team. Go USA!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/26/2020
Woodbury Earth Day Festival Cancelled
It is with great sadness that Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) announces the cancellation of Woodbury Earth Day Festival. Amid the Covid-19 global pandemic, this cancellation follows the guidance of the US Center for Disease Control and an executive order from Governor Ned Lamont to cancel events drawing more than 50 people.Carol Haskins, PRWC executive READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Water Wednesdays for Earth Month
In an effort to continue to offer programs for the community, PRWC is offering an online series during Earth Month. Each Wednesday at 10:00 AM, through the month of April, PRWC will host a water themed story time or activity on Facebook. Like “Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition” on Facebook to join our Water Wednesdays.April 1, READ MORE.
03/25/2020
Nonnewaug Athletics: Attention Nonnewaug Seniors. We …
Attention Nonnewaug Seniors. We are going to do virtual “Decision Day” photos. Please send me a photo of you and you/your family with your college apparel. We want to promote all those who will be playing at the next level. We miss watching all of you compete. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
03/20/2020
Rev. Robert Tucker: The joy of sight
Sight is a wonderful gift and too often taken for granted by most of us. It is only when I have a problem seeing something or I see a young child trying to adjust to glasses that I realize how fortunate I am with my ability to see. But what we see with our mind READ MORE.
03/19/2020
Abbey Creche to Remain Closed
BETHLEHEM – Out of an abundance of caution, the Abbey of Regina Laudis has announced that the Neapolitan Creche will remain closed until further notice. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/18/2020
Bethlehem: American Legion Contest Winners Announced
BETHLEHEM – The Sixth District of the American Legion, Litchfield County, recently conducted its 82nd annual oratorical event, which is a speech contest for high school students focused on the U.S. Constitution. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/18/2020
Special Education Costs Topic of Region 14 Board Budget Talk
BETHLEHEM-WOODBURY – The Region 14 Board of Education began its work on the proposed 2020-21 budget on Monday, March 9, beginning with a discussion on special education costs, the reorganization of staffing to provide instructional coaches and medical insurance. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/18/2020
Creche to Remain Closed
Bethlehem – The Abbey of Regina Laudis has announced that the Neapolitan Creche will remain closed until further notice. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/18/2020
Perkinson, Assard Join Forces to Urge Cautions on Residents
BETHLEHEM-WOODBURY – Bethlehem First Selectman Leonard Assard and Woodbury First Selectman Barbara Perkinson teamed up Friday, March 13, to share a message urging residents to take steps to protect themselves in the coming weeks. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/18/2020
Region 14 Closes All Schools
BETHLEHEM-WOODBURY – Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Olzacki announced the closing of Region 14 schools “indefinitely” on Friday afternoon, March 13, after earlier in the week announcing plans to hold half days March 16-20. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
03/17/2020
Woodbury Earth Day Cancelled
Friends, We regret to announce that this year’s Woodbury Earth Day has been cancelled. The safety of attendees, exhibitors, musicians, and volunteers always comes first. This announcement follows the guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued on March 15, 2020 to cancel events drawing greater than 50 people for the next eight READ MORE.
03/13/2020
March Events Cancelled
Friends, Given the directives from the CDC and State Public Health officials and the data currently available, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition has decided to cancel our March events.As you and your loved ones practice the recommend “social distancing”, we encourage you to spend time outdoors, enjoy fresh air and the beautiful rivers and trails throughout READ MORE.
03/12/2020
VALENTINES FOR HEROES
Bethlehem and Woodbury Girl Scouts delivered more than 200 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to local veterans and first responders over the past few weeks in their Valentine for Heroes campaign. This is the third year the scouts have delivered… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/12/2020
Edible Landscapes
BETHLEHEM – Soil specialist Cat Buxton will present a workshop titled Edible Landscapes and Soil Health at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21 in the Leever Room of the Bethlehem Library, 32 Main St. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/11/2020
Scholarship Offered
BETHLEHEM – Litchfield County Creating Hope, a nonprofit focusing on mental health issues and helping those affected by suicide, is offering a scholarship for $500 to two students pursuing their education in the mental health field. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/11/2020
Corned Beef Dinner
BETHLEHEM – Christ Episcopal Church will host a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in Johnson Memorial Hall on Main Street South. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/11/2020
Coronavirus Topic of Bethlehem Board
BETHLEHEM – The Board of Selectmen dispatched all business in seven minutes on Monday, March 2, including a motion to proclaim March 12 as Girl Scout Day and a brief discussion on preparation for the coronavirus. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.03/11/2020