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Feb 04, 2025

Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) Celebrates 7th Year in the Puppy Bowl!

The Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) is thrilled to return to the Puppy Bowl for the seventh year, with three adorable puppies—Sprinkle, Zoe, and Marigold—competing in the big game!Puppy Bowl XXI will be the largest yet, featuring 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across the country. This fun and heartwarming event raises awareness about pet adoption and showcases the incredible work of shelters like DAWS.Be sure to cheer on the DAWS Puppy Bowl players on Sunday, February 9, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT on Animal Planet. Will Team Ruff or Team Fluff take home the coveted "Lombarky" trophy? Tune in to find out and celebrate the power of rescue! <a href="https://www.animalplanet.com/?xp=sistersite" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch here</a>.Support DAWS and Our Puppy ProgramDAWS works tirelessly to save and rehome animals, with over 1,000 lives saved last year alone. Sponsorship opportunities are available to help cover the costs of our puppy program and participation in this annual tradition.Learn more about DAWS and our Puppy Bowl journey: <a href="https://daws.org/dawspuppybowl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daws.org/dawspuppybowl/</a>Make a donation to support our mission: <a href="https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/danbury-animal-welfare-society/puppy-bowl-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Donate here</a>Join us in celebrating these incredible pups and the joy of rescue!

Feb 03, 2025

Bethel High School HOME GAMES SCHEDULE - Week of February 3

Upcoming Sports ScheduleTuesday, February 4th<ul><li>JV Girls Basketball vs. Joel Barlow – BHS Gym, 4:45 PM</li><li>Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Joel Barlow – BHS Gym, 6:30 PM</li><li>Varsity Boys Swimming vs. Bunnell/Stratford – Brookfield YMCA, 5:15 PM</li></ul>Wednesday, February 5th<ul><li>Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Housatonic/Northwestern/Torrington/Wolcott – Danbury Ice Arena, 6:30 PM</li></ul>Friday, February 7th<ul><li>JV Boys Basketball vs. Kolbe Cathedral – BHS Gym, 5:15 PM</li><li>Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Kolbe Cathedral – BHS Gym, 7:00 PM</li></ul>Saturday, February 8th<ul><li>Varsity Ice Hockey vs. New Milford – Danbury Ice Arena, 12:30 PM</li><li>Varsity Gymnastics vs. Brookfield/Danbury/New Milford – Gymnastics Revolution, 4:00 PM</li></ul>***PLEASE NOTE THAT GAMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER, ETC.FOR MOST CURRENT SCHEDULE PLEASE REFER TO <a href="https://email-link.parentsquare.com/ls/click?upn=u001.e-2BQWcsA14BCsH-2B-2BeXdDAF3k2cxrv3Z-2B2hw9BgZE4K9kMPH09Ui07WjyefITTf5V6cpXb_Ij1XgsWtWeAdz0mTEGIcEh6byeAwrCr1n-2Fdtm09E61oLWMEFPYHg58Mzp0wU5qYCGoWszbUjoylTQ5Z0UvZ-2FLRS1cyO-2FYtAH-2BjvX9ktQlnEb-2BMz4MYCgEdPFzG5y3kBkYmTs31uA7esOl5-2BXBY-2BjgDMWm5PAgD500i-2FZP94W4Bqym7Jpcw2dJUHAbAbVz-2FxWDqAhegENFofPNOIbHC81Jwm1Mso78B2UcbhodlZIpBluYjgfv1l6CPSE2LXHVKwSu-2BfU1207K1h-2FupmaYp60NQ-3D-3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ciac.fpsports.org/</a>

Feb 03, 2025

Bethel Public Library February Events for Adults & the Community

Full descriptions of all Library events are available at <a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWSw8pA9HT7jHaHkZyTawB5xBugdWv45prvaM33r4G5adhIKPKDNjBxJBYsTESnNUSFAUW6vP07LuQNEUzkjch2GXgxh769MRj-N70sp2z_Ud&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">bethellibrary.org/events</a>AARP Foundation Tax AideWednesdays,February 5-April 9Bethel Library is pleased to announce that AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be returning this year to prepare tax returns, in person, for anyone, free of charge. However, we would like to emphasize that AARP Tax-Aide focuses on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. <a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWqhAyXj4tiryg_VMe6wQau8oAE6mSxkjXw4gQCmB45XXxZnT-U_aewxxEgvHnlcSWl1p1Y2rvb6dHjXpaNSK7seoyh5AA9gYlxCTuWQ2QPhkJ9--S8hZBBKudFJlHRA9op6rdJjQAy3_1b41p7fQjwINxOSzfri3VsW_wDYZpHho=&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here</a> to find Tax-Aide and VITA services for taxpayers outside of the Bethel area, or call 800-906-9887 for VITA or 888-227-7669 for AARP Tax-Aide. Please note that VITA does have limits on income whereas AARP Tax-Aide does not.Appointments for a specific time slot are required and can be made by registering below, calling 203-794-8756, ext. 3, or by coming to the Reference Desk on the second floor. After you making your appointment, stop at the Circulation Desk to pick up a tax packet that you will need to complete before the day of your appointment and bring with you to your appointment.<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWx4miYegsK30xveYzywBZCg1dQPhZf0Z3jYX2agD2g_owsIAQTV4EJow_WQjH_4ThKK1KxN8hKvm85TAy7SgYU3tDF4zwwRxh1VLZ4OPpGksdigU_vUZ4SJOpb7XH8hKBD4rMEYBFj9eWgn7jd70j1MEQMcppRWE_rdaIFaqm83oaIadpSIGz-cqKIlrLtExU&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register</a>Foundations of InvestingThursday, February 66:30-7:30 PMIn Person and on ZoomThis educational program is for people who are either new to investing or need a refresher.Participants will learn:<ul><li>The importance of developing a strategy</li><li>The impact of asset allocation</li><li>The influence of inflation on your long term goals</li></ul>Presenter Maria Xavier is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones since 2018. She left her 15 year career in telecom sales to pursue her passion for personal finance and investing. She enjoys teaching at libraries to help spread knowledge on how to plan using money as a tool.<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWtyHdj9C6w_sQdO4DB9iJt-UoW_ti8VPBBtJBAG3KDjqGQ9kZCkbZCASzifJ_AwSnQo4Cnogp4z0_nw1s7K38y8Xw9Z4apiGNsXMTIEJWiuFzVDSxSf3fnDYTWIhHiMwFXjfwnGT2BU8q688DTBqaAv6xFxwHsLR71qS-sCId5eY=&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register</a>Game Night For AdultsTuesday, February 46:30-7:45 PMBoard games, card games, party games, and more! Whether you're looking for something simple or complex, we have games for all types of players. Meet new people or bring your own group for a night full of fun!<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWCtp3kzYMPQOQTx51THGhfT5TIVE810l2OQM0BsTNmLirjO77kiP-IAjAATJ-sxZcK6xHbo8j3pR_JeqTYmT7kKeIglxh5Q2m9PpavcaX4QfX7UjAZ3sIDD07WhZVjAvL3KFk44ik_WNbzeS3xb7zX0pCa0L2cOYRgRbmypgWQds=&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register</a>Monday Night Movies!GenieMonday, February 36:00-8:00Rated PGFlora (Melissa McCarthy), a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box, is accidentally called to service by Bernard, whose life is unraveling around him.<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWK2VGUKNy2dUk_18yMUXUL0EZe8okQqjiqTW1HipZXY8fErz12FBAHo-LYn-yzXoe67uAZbj4diySaYAuQhmiWoxb731Js64I4IAGYIVGJjXVmpwArSKvrViO2lWNn8QoNOejVKDrqB_CHLtDoVx1WIKYWvKIc_yn&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register</a>HereMonday, February 176:00-8:00Rated PG-13An odyssey through time and memory, centered around a place in New England where love, loss, struggle, hope and legacy play out between couples and families over generations.<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWQ-L3OKy4e0726e0kABOdXrO6DR8QhoM1BQo_n3A2d8VsQzCF3YKTr981kqnN4Ka7UvF3NwO1Ax0n7FgO-6JdrXLlO3M-vZTp4Zo5L9Yr94IJWWoV_RxuHKUckXPuh0a4Io28x3-7He_6q0kXl5P_u_kerS-c8-YT&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register </a>Bethel Film FestivalWednesday, February 12 andThursday, February 1312:00-7:30 PMPresented by Film Fest 52, come by the Library and enjoy more than two dozen award winning short and feature length documentary and narrative independent films. Snacks and refreshments are provided by Some Things Fishy Catering.No registration required.Caturday for Valentines!Saturday, February 1511:00 AM-1:00 PMFall in love this Valentine's Day and find your purrrfect furry companion! There will be adoptable cats and kittens for you to meet, read to, and play with. There will also be a craft table to decorate your own cat or heart ornament to take home with you.This event is open to all ages and no registration is required.Happily Furever After Rescue is a 501 (c) (3), no-kill foster-based organization located in Bethel. Many of the animals they save have been lost, abandoned, abused, neglected, and often overlooked. Happily Furever After Rescue is all about "making dreams come true, four paws at a time..."Classic Book GroupTo the LighthouseTuesday, February 176:30-7:45 PMThe serene and maternal Mrs. Ramsay, the tragic yet absurd Mr. Ramsay, and their children and assorted guests are on holiday on the Isle of Skye. From the seemingly trivial postponement of a visit to a nearby lighthouse, Woolf constructs a remarkable, moving examination of the complex tensions and allegiances of family life and the conflict between men and women.As time winds its way through their lives, the Ramsay's face, alone and simultaneously, the greatest of human challenges and its greatest triumph—the human capacity for change.<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWdyXxk_8uM-x_WIWkHF5qjdkFhc957DpA0dMt7hMM5EjrE7D-wK_aaIDRjU-6jZ52zTSmnnG38EIvezvW5rk5SCMZqXqBkDUMHloonXph9iSUzsHe3f0NGdH3iin_8lwSjpA8LGxOJjD0d2fDv_uaFL008RSmZx2m8DpOUPVAlKpjhJe_ZK8uBA==&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register</a>Evening Crafts for AdultsThursday, February 276:30-7:30 PMJoin us for a step-by-step craft that you can take home at the end of the night! No craft experience is necessary.<a href="https://o9vh5xbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019euJypKF9iAfi6piECxLxrKI7RtsVLxlt7senXWXQR8MKqCBUG5XWY3uhbDFiUvWdUFrEPC3ov9fqLBd7Q7IXvnmtVzyeqjNwVZQBpGvqyPnVejVwmWbV20tKyesSKB9R6nF2FAkmK4NY-SXrrhKYnoV556Qx8nnNX70Nr5oG9rfefxkQTbFYwTGy6VcxOk8SQLdTw6wfyPqs7-WZdBGIhnoggY8mhwYzXauHwJMiV4=&c=7BKTXrZVLJ_9jQw_JvI0jmCDhlmsNmO9UtedrS_2JuwunPS9RKg9pw==&ch=3qO-u2HUS0GySovSwa_64nry-yynnozV6hNGEdXTj3mnuHTscQrnig==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Click Here to Register</a>Drop-In EventsKnitting and CrochetingTuesdays11:00 AM-12:30Join us for a knit and crochet get together! Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities.Mindfulness MeditationWednesdays3:30-4:30 PMJoin Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation to help navigate the challenges in your life.Chess - All AgesWednesdays5:30-7:30 PMWhether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess.

Jan 31, 2025

Dan Carter's Bethel Update: Wells Fargo, Kind Works Mural and More!

TaxesTax Fact: of the residents who have paid taxes online in January, over 55% used our E-Check option with a $.95 flat fee for a withdraw from a checking account. This can be a substantial savings over the 2.99% % fee for credit and debit cards. Remember Monday, February 3rd is the last day to pay current property taxes due without incurring interest. Note that the Phase 2 Sewer assessments, also due Feb 3, cannot be paid online due to an issue with our new billing vendor, so don’t forget the yellow drop box in front of Town Hall if you can’t pay in person on Monday.Wells FargoUnfortunately, the town’s efforts to acquire Wells Fargo has come up short. While we had set aside $1.6 million for the purchase and remediation, the town made offers more consistent with the value of the property and cost of upgrades. There is an offer on the property and we expect the closing very soon. We are in contact with the owner-to-be and are discussing opportunities to share parking. Stay tuned.Sale of AquarionAquarion Water Company, the owner of the water system in Stony Hill, has been sold by Eversource to the <a href="https://www.rwater.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regional Water Authority</a>. Once the transaction receives required regulatory approvals, including approval from the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Aquarion Water Authority will be formed. The authority will create a policy board which will include appointed representatives from each town in the district, including Bethel, and will have broad powers granted by its own charter to operate and set rates. The deal is expected to close late this year.Transit-Oriented Community BillThe Transit-Oriented Community Bill is back <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2025&bill_num=6831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(HB 6831)</a> and has a <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/PDdata/pha/pdf/2025pha00203-R001030PD-pha.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">public hearing</a> this Monday, February 3rd at 10:30 am. The legislation will encourage Bethel to adopt state approved zoning regulations in return for priority when competing for certain grants. Regulations must comply with state guidelines concerning parking, lot size, lot coverage, setbacks, floor area ratio, height restrictions, inclusionary zoning requirements, and anything else adopted by the state. Bethel may apply for exemptions. The state or their designee will consult with zoning commissions and determine the size of our transit-oriented district (TOD), with the state having the final determination.Public Hearings in HartfordIf you are interested in watching a public hearing in Hartford or testifying on a bill, keep an eye out on the General Assembly calendar for hearings at <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cga.ct.gov/</a>. Click on the public hearing and you will have access to the agenda with links to register to speak in person, submit testimony, or watch on YouTube. If you are interested in learning more about tracking bills in Hartford, or how bills might affect Bethel, email firstselectman@bethel-ct.gov.2025 2026 Budget Dates2025-2026 Budget Schedule updated: The Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance will hold joint meetings on February 11th, 18th, & 25th at 7 pm in the Town Hall meeting room A where they will hear budget requests from town departments and the Board of Education. The Board of Selectmen will deliberate on February 27th at 3 pm in meeting room A and the Selectmen’s budget will be presented to the Board of Finance in March.Kind Works MuralAs part of our efforts to improve customer service in Town Hall last month, we had a fantastic presentation from <a href="https://www.kind-works.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kind Works</a> on the value of kindness. We now have an opportunity to work with <a href="https://www.kind-works.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kind Works</a> on the creation of a mural. If you would like to volunteer to help create the mural and we are looking to have tiles made by February 15th. If you are interested in helping out, please call 203-616-5591.Connect 4 SuccessIf you are interested in a networking opportunity, check out the Bethel Chamber of Commerce’s “Connect 4 Success Networking.” Two Tuesdays each month at 8:30 am, local chamber members get together to network at Daily Fare, For Pete Sake Deli, or Uncle Leo’s. Check out the dates and locations at <a href="https://bethelchamberofcommerce.com/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bethelchamberofcommerce.com/events</a>Dress ExchangeIf you have formal dresses or fancy clothes and accessories that you could donate, please don’t forget the St. Thomas’ Formal Dress Exchange drop off next Wednesday, February 5th from 10 am to 7 pm at 95 Greenwood Ave. The Dress Exchange event takes place on Saturday, February 8th from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, February 9th from 11 am to 4 pm and is open to anyone needing formal attire, regardless of ability to donate. For information email <a href="mailto:dawnfaw@aol.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dawnfaw@aol.com</a> or call 203-770-3525.Shoutouts<ul><li>A Shoutout to State Reps Mary Foncello and Raghib Allie-Brennan for attending the <a href="https://bethelchamberofcommerce.com/directory-bethel_chamb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bethel Chamber of Commerce</a> Legislative Breakfast! We really appreciate that you made the time during a busy session.</li><li>Congrats to Susan Pople who was recognized last week for her 20 years of service and dedication to the Bethel Community Food Pantry all of our neighbors it serves! And thanks to Bryce and the team at Homecare Providers of Connecticut’s for recognizing worthy volunteers during their 25 Days of Kindness!</li><li>Good Luck to the Bethel Winterguard in their MAC competition tomorrow, February 1st at <a href="https://www.musicalartsconference.com/masuk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Masuk High School in Monroe</a>! The team could still use some support to get to Dayton, OH for the championship in April! Visit <a href="https://bethelwinterguardct.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bethelwinterguardct.com/</a> to contribute.</li><li>Congrats to our BHS Athletes of the week Breanna Steen with an average of 12.5 points per game against Masuk and Brookfield, and Brody Kasack for 35 points against Abbot Tech. Both Breanna and Brody helped lead their JV Basketball teams to victory!</li></ul>

Jan 31, 2025

Bethel Residents Named to Quinnipiac University Dean’s List

Quinnipiac University has announced the students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester, recognizing their academic excellence. To qualify, students must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5, with no grade lower than a C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits, with 12 credits graded on a letter basis, while part-time students must complete at least six credits during the semester.Congratulations to the Bethel Residents Named to the Dean’s List:<ul><li>Brooke Capone</li><li>Destenie De Jesus</li><li>Avery Englund* (with honors)</li><li>Talia Graham</li><li>Ava Real</li><li>Erin Swearingen</li><li>Daniella Valencia</li></ul>Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, Connecticut, offers 110 degree programs across various disciplines, including business, communications, education, health sciences, law, and medicine. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review, Quinnipiac continues to expand its programs, corporate partnerships, and campus development initiatives.

Jan 30, 2025

Join The Royal Family at Armando's in Bethel for an Exclusive Cruise Night

Join the Royal Family at Armando's in Bethel for an Exclusive Cruise Night!Set sail on an evening of inspiration and adventure at "Meet the Royal Family" at Armando's Restaurant, located at 47 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT, on February 5th. This event is hosted by Expedia Cruises Brookfield.Discover the world of cruising with an exclusive presentation featuring Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. With three remarkable cruise lines under the Royal Caribbean umbrella, this event has something for everyone—whether you’re planning a family vacation, a luxurious getaway, or an adventure to explore new horizons.Space is limited, so RSVP is a must! Secure your spot by clicking <a href="https://promo.expediacruises.com/900221/900221tribrand2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">here</a>.Questions? Email Mary Villamana <a href="mailto:mvillamana@expediacruises.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">mvillamana@expediacruises.com</a>

Jan 27, 2025

Services planned for Brittany Jansen, 37, of Bethel

Brittany C. Jansen, 37, of Bethel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, surrounded by love.Born on January 5, 1988, in Stamford, CT, Brittany lived a life filled with creativity, compassion, and boundless energy. She was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart University’s Jack Welch College of Business & Technology, where she honed the skills that supported her diverse and ambitious pursuits.Brittany built a successful career at Sephora, where her passion for beauty and artistry flourished, earning admiration from colleagues and clients alike. Beyond her work in the beauty industry, Brittany embraced a range of creative endeavors that reflected her entrepreneurial spirit and artistic vision. Most notably, she founded and maintained an art collective called MADE YOU LOOK. Through this project, Brittany organized vibrant art bazaars, curated vintage clothing collections, and championed wellness products and best practices. Her work with MADE YOU LOOK was a testament to her ability to bring people together and inspire creativity in others.Brittany is survived by her devoted father, Michael Jansen, and her stepfather, Richard Knapp. She also leaves behind a wide circle of cherished friends and family, including her three lifelong friends, Stelios Starvrianos, Sarah Velez, and Shane Sapiente, all of whom shared in her journey with love and loyalty. She is predeceased by her beloved sister, Claire Kenny, whose memory Brittany honored deeply throughout her life.Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield. Interment will take place privately.