From the First Selectman's Desk
8. 12/25/25. Merry Christmas to all! The Governor's office has activated the severe cold weather protocol from today, 12/25 at 5PM until Sunday, 12/28 at 10:00AM. Pursuant to this protocol the Bethlehem designated warming center is Memorial Hall. Any resident in need of a warming facility should contact Tom O'Neil, Emergency Management Coordinator on 203-528-6646 for access to the Hall. Ray
9. 12/29/25. Once again, the Governor's office has activated the severe cold weather protocol from today, 12/29 at 6PM until Sunday, 1/4 at 12N. Pursuant to this protocol the Bethlehem designated warming center is Memorial Hall. Any resident in need of a warming facility should contact Tom O'Neil, Emergency Management Coordinator on 203-528-6646 for access to the Hall. Happy New Year, drive safely and stay warm. Ray
10. 1/5/26. Happy New Year to all! Please remember that there will be a special election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education of Region 14. This will be held on Wednesday January 7 at 6:00PM in the auditorium of Nonnewaug High School. Ray
11. 1/14/26. There is more cold weather on the way. The severe cold weather protocol is activated from 5 pm Thursday January 15 to noon on Friday January 16. Pursuant to this protocol the Bethlehem designated warming center is Memorial Hall. Any resident in need of a warming facility should contact Tom O'Neil, Emergency Management Coordinator on 203-528-6646 for access to the Hall. Stay warm. Ray
12. 1/18/24. The Department of Emergency Management has again activated the severe cold weather protocol from 5 pm Monday January 19 to noon on Wednesday January 21. Pursuant to this protocol the Bethlehem designated warming center is Memorial Hall. Any resident in need of a warming facility should contact Tom O'Neil, Emergency Management Coordinator on 203-528-6646 for access to the Hall. Enjoy the 3 day weekend but stay warm. Ray
13. 1/21/26. Friendly reminder- There will be a Special Town Meeting on January 29th at 7:30 for the purposes of appropriation of funding for the rehabilitation of
Flanders Road and adoption of a sidewalk ordinance. Details on both of these agenda items are posted in the Notices/News section of this website. Ray
14. 1/23/26. Due to the impending severe snow storm forecasted for Sunday/Monday, the Town Transfer Station will be closed on Sunday. Sorry for the inconvenience but concern for the safety of the our attendants there, all of whom live out of town, motivates me to take this action. Please try to stay off the roads and let out Public Works crews do their job in clearing the roads. Stay safe. Ray
15. 1/23/26. There is extremely cold and snowy weather on the way. Should any resident be in need of shelter during the storm the Bethlehem designated warming center is Memorial Hall. Any resident in need of a warming facility should contact Tom O'Neil, Emergency Management Coordinator on 203-528-6646 for access to the Hall. Ray
16. 1/23/26. Due to the storm Town Hall will be closed on Monday 1/26.
17. 1/25/26. The storm has begun and the Governor has declared a state of emergency. In Bethlehem, Fire, Police, Ambulance, Public Works and Emergency Management have been briefed, are prepared, and are standing by as need demands. Please comply with a voluntary parking ban on all town roads. Stay safe. Ray
18. 2/3/26. We are due for more truly cold weather. Memorial Hall is our designated warming Center. The cold weather advisory will continue until noon on 2/10. Any resident in need of a warming facility should contact Tom O'Neil, Emergency Management Coordinator on 203-528-6646 for access to the Hall. Ray