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BETHEL DEMOCRATS: “Good for Bethel”

The Bethel Democratic Town Committee (BDTC) is the official local organization of the Connecticut Democratic Party in the town of Bethel. We are a group elected to represent Bethel’s Democrats, and we endeavor to improve our town through community engagement and political involvement. We aim to be a progressive voice for the town of Bethel, and will always support what is in the best interest of the entire community and all its people.

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News from the BDTC and opinion pieces from our members and candidates.

  • April 30, 2024

    Volunteer for the Bethel Walk Audit with Sustainable Bethel

    The Bethel Walk Audit will take place SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 from 1 PM – 3 PM at the INTERSECTION OF STONY HILL ROAD AND OLD HAWLEYVILLE ROAD. The Sustainable Bethel Commission is seeking volunt...

  • March 26, 2024

    Early Voting Happening March 26, 27, 28, 30

    Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary will begin at 10 AM on Tuesday, March 26, at your early voting location. Early voting is available March 26, 27, 28, and 30th. Find your early voti...

  • March 19, 2024

    New Leadership for Bethel Democrats

    We would like to congratulate the newly-elected leadership of the Bethel Democratic Town Committee and welcome our newest members. Chair: Matthew Knickerbocker Vice-chair: Penny Kessler Secretary: Kel...

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1 week ago

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Uncertified results of today's referendum:

Town Budget: Yes 928 No 497
Town Advisory: Too High 814 Too Low 325
School Budget: Yes 876 No 553
School Advisory: Too High 758 Too Low 392
Fire Truck Purchase: Yes 1024 No 402
Wells Fargo Purchase: Yes 797 No 620 ... See MoreSee Less
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On this day, 21 April 1856, stonemasons in Melbourne, Australia, went on strike demanding a maximum eight-hour working day – down from 10 hours per day Monday-Friday with eight hours on Saturday.
They marched from their construction site, the Old Quadrangle building at the University of Melbourne, brandishing a banner demanding “8 hours work, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest”.
The workers were extremely well organised, and were soon successful in achieving their goal, with no loss of pay, for workers engaged in public works in the city. They celebrated on Monday 12 May, the Whit Monday holiday, with a parade of nearly 700 people from 19 trades.
In 1903, workers in Ballarat, Victoria, erected an 8 hour day monument, commemorating the movement.
More information, sources and map: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9337/Melbourne-8-hour-day-strike
Pictured: The Melbourne eight-hour banner, 1856 ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the referendum/vote for town and school budgets. Polls open at 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Support our town: PLEASE VOTE!! ... See MoreSee Less

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The Bethel Democrats wish a Happy Passover to all who are celebrating. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Save the date!Excited for our students to return from spring break tomorrow. A reminder the Annual Town and School Referendum is Tuesday. Polls are open from 6 to 8. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Bethel Dems at Bethel Community Earth Day 2024! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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A Message from the Chairman Matt Knickerbocker

As the new chairman of the Bethel Democratic Town Committee (BDTC), I am excited to welcome you to our newly redesigned monthly newsletter! The BDTC is the official local organization of the Connecticut Democratic Party in the Town of Bethel. We are residents elected to represent Bethel’s Democrats and endeavor to improve our town through community engagement and political involvement.

We owe thanks to our outgoing BDTC Chairman, Nick Vitti, for all he did for Bethel Democrats during his tenure, which began in 2012. He won’t be going far; he joins the other 22 BDTC members who represent you, our registered Democrats, here in Bethel.

Our goals are to continue to support Democratic candidates for office locally, regionally and nationally. To do this, we stay active in the Bethel community with causes that are important to our residents. We promise to provide up-to-date information for all residents on the BDTC efforts year-round.

If you want to become more involved in the BDTC, our next monthly meeting will be Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A at the Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center. There are plenty of ways to support the Town of Bethel through the Democratic Town Committee!

I look forward to seeing you all at some point at an upcoming event! ... See MoreSee Less

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Bethel’s voters, at a glance…

3,990

DEMOCRATS

3,152

REPUBLICANS

5,524

UNAFFILIATED or MINOR PARTY

12,666

REGISTERED VOTERS

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