STAY SAFE IN WINTER WEATHER
How to be WinterReady
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Only use generators and grills outdoors and at least 20ft from windows or doors.
Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
Dress in Layers
Cover all exposed skin and wear loose layers to keep warm. Consider wearing a hat, scarf and mittens.
Check on family members, older adults and neighbors
Reach out to those without reliable heating or those who spend much of their time alone.
Know Your Nearest Warming Center
Know where to go if your home loses power. Locate warming centers, public libraries or shopping malls in your area.
Learn How to Spot Frostbite and Hypothermia
Signs of frostbite: loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers and toes. Signs of hypothermia: shivering, exhaustion, memory loss and drowsiness. Give Heaters Space Portable heaters should be kept at least 3ft from flammable materials like curtains, furniture and bedding.
Winterize Your Home Keep out the cold with insulation, caulking or weather stripping around windows and doors.
Create an Emergency Supply Kit for Your Car Include jumper cables, sand or cat litter, a flashlight, warm clothes, blankets, shovel, ice scraper, snow brush, water and snacks.
Beware of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Only use generators and grills outdoors and at least 20ft from windows or doors. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
Dress in Layers Cover all exposed skin and wear loose layers to keep warm. Consider wearing a hat, scarf and mittens.
Check on family members, older adults and neighbors Reach out to those without reliable heating or those who spend much of their time alone.
Know Your Nearest Warming Center
Know where to go if your home loses power. Locate warming centers, public libraries or shopping malls in your area.
BETHEL 2026 TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION – 2/21/2026
The Town of Bethel will be holding an Election for the Town Council.
ELECTION DATE IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
FROM 1-4 PM AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
7769 MAIN STREET,
Please note:
Absentee Applications must be physically turned in to a Board of Elections member = Steve Beers, Stacy Northam-Smith or Ed Witalec.
Due by 12 Noon 2/12/2026.
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IMPORTANT: As of today’s date, ALL Ballots must be physically picked up from Steve Beers (High Street) and returned to him or placed in the Red Locked Office Mailbox prior to the Election date.
