
Paul Improta, Chairman of the Bethel Republican Town Committee, presented donations from members of the Town Committee, totaling $400 to Kathleen Gillen, Bethel's Social Services Director. Because of the current economic recession, there has been an increase of requests for assistance from individuals within the town.

Improta also presented donations from members of the Town Committee, totaling more than $300 to Bob Legnard; a member of Bethel's Brotherhood in Action. The Brotherhood in Action is charitable organization within the Town of Bethel.