Bethel Acquires Downtown Property, Weighs Future Uses

BETHEL, CT — The Town of Bethel has officially closed on its purchase of the former Wells Fargo property in downtown Bethel, according to First Selectman Dan Carter.

Carter announced the purchase in a recent community newsletter and said the town’s economic development office will soon release a request for proposals for possible future uses of the property.

“Our Economic Director will be releasing a Request for Proposal soon for uses of the space,” Carter said. “In the meantime, we will be working quickly to clean up the property.”

Town officials have previously discussed the possibility of transforming the site into a community-focused downtown space.

“We're looking for something that is community-oriented and brings business downtown,” Carter said.

Carter said ideas discussed so far have included a makers space, coworking space and areas for community events, along with possible expanded library-related uses in the future.

The property is located in downtown Bethel near the public library and Metro-North station.