To the Editor: I am writing to first apologize to Natalie Andrews, Bethel’s town manager. A recent article quoted Selectperson Meryl Kelly saying ‘I had people in our community come to me and say Scott Cole told them Natalie was a liar and a criminal.’ The article then stated my agreement with Meryl Kelly’s quote. […]

To the Editor: Regarding the Creation of a Code of Conduct and Policy & Procedures for the Town of Bethel Select Board Meetings, and Board Member Attitudes Regarding Civic Engagement On Thursday, 8/17/23 I went to the Town of Bethel Select Board’s workshop on the creation of a Code of Conduct and Policy & Procedures […]

To the Editor: I am so saddened to learn of the resignation of our town manager, Natalie Andrews. I was in hopes a resolution could be reached but as it stands her last day is 9/22/2023. Natalie is a natural leader, well evidenced by her staff’s tearful reaction to the news of her resignation. Her […]

To the Editor: Imagine that your loved one in an ambulance is forced to pass by the closest hospital Emergency Department because your local hospital is on “diversion,” sending ambulances and patients out of town to other facilities. Or, waiting in that same emergency room for not just hours, but days, until a regular hospital […]

To the Editor: I am a 45-year member of the NTL Institute, retired now, and would like to correct some errors and add some information to the articles on the “cultural island”. Kurt Lewin was not the founder of NTL. He was a Social Psychologist from the Univ. of Berlin who saw the handwriting on […]

To the Editor: Tamara Poddubnaya, Artistic Director of the 17th Music without Borders International Piano Festival at Gould Academy, and I thank the people of Bethel – year-round residents and summer visitors, alike – for their warm welcome back to the community for the four-week Festival season, which ended with a final recital in McLaughlin Science […]

To the Editor: On Saturday, July 15, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as Bethel’s Summerfest kicked off. The day started with a spectacular parade, and happy children filled the streets. On the common, the tantalizing aroma of fried dough, baked potatoes, and sausage enveloped everyone. Across the lawn at the Moses Mason House, children […]

To the Editor: Just as there continues to be increasing interest in generating less waste, less toxic contamination, and living more eco-friendly, this philosophy is now being extended to end-of-life considerations for green Burials. This is not a new concept and is legal throughout the United States. To literally return to earth in a respectful […]

To the Editor: Kudos to Janet Willie for the most recent rendition of her Shy, Novice, and Closeted Art Show, which she has produced every July 1 for 19 years. Her unique talent and enthusiasm bring together a broad variety of people and art, creating an ambiance of color and culture that includes not only […]

To the Editor: Please help the Bethel Outing Club (BOC) win a WinterKids Downhill24 grant to purchase gear to help kids and community members get out skiing this winter! With enough votes at WinterKids.org we could win $500, $5,000, or even $10,000! Voting closes July 28. The BOC has, for years, provided Nordic skiing opportunities […]