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🌱 Patch AM: What Bethel residents should do after West Nile mosquitoes were found

Also, don't miss Mad Hatters Swing Dance Party! on the Bethel Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Bethel! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Bethel residents should do after West Nile mosquitoes were found
  • Why Bethel boys soccer is on the Class L contenders list

Also on today's calendar: Mad Hatters Swing Dance Party! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Shelton, days after first human case (ctpost.com) — West Nile virus–positive mosquitoes have been found in several Connecticut towns, including Bethel, signaling active virus circulation as summer winds down. Health officials urge residents to limit time outdoors at dawn and dusk, use insect repellent, and remove standing water around homes to reduce mosquito breeding and lower the risk of infection for local families.
   

• 2026 CIAC boys soccer predictions: Picking state champions before the season begins (newstimes.com) — Connecticut high school boys soccer pundits expect a competitive 2026 season, with Bethel named among the Class L programs that could challenge for a deep state tournament run. The preview picks likely finalists and champions in all four CIAC classes, giving Bethel fans an early sense of how their team stacks up and which rivals to watch when matches kick off September 8.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Danbury

  • Nine townhouses proposed along Danbury Road in Connecticut (ctpost.com)
  • Danbury Apartment Fire Sends Two Police Officers to Hospital (i95rock.com)
  • Calls for change following reported immigration enforcement surge in Danbury (nbcconnecticut.com)

Newtown

  • Residents Invited To Help Shape Vision For New Fairfield Hills-Sandy Hook Greenway (newtownbee.com)

Brookfield

  • New Regional Trail Network Could Connect 7 Western CT Towns (patch.com)

Ok Bethel! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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