Bethel Daily Briefing: Wednesday, Oct. 5

Today is Wednesday, October 5, the 278th day of the year.

Today's Weather

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind between 5 and 13 mph.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. North wind between 6 and 9 mph becoming calm. 

Municipal Meetings

• There are no municipal meetings being held in Bethel today.

Events, Reminders, Notices

• A Homecoming Tradition: Today is the last day to purchase a  Goody Bag for your child or favorite BHS staff member. Bags will include water,  snacks and other surprises for only $10 per bag payable by check to "BHSPTSO". Write the student or staff member's first and last name and include a short message on a piece of paper. Return it to the main office by noon on Oct. 5.
• Flu Shots: The Bethel Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) will be holding  at the Bethel Senior Center in the municipal center from 2-4 p.m.
• Save a Suit: The Bank of America on 31 Grassy Plain St. is holding a  all week, with the goal to raise 500 suits for graduating students who can't afford professional clothes to interview. Donate a business suit or any professional attire for men and women and receive a tax write-off, a discount on your Club 24 membership and a $20 gift card to Hutton's in Ridgefield.

Today in History

• 1905: Wilbur Wright pilots Wright Flyer III in a flight of 24 miles in 39 munutes - a world record held until 1908.
• 1921: The World Series is broadcast on the radio for the first time.
• 1947: The first televised White House address is given by President Harry S. Truman.
• 1970: The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is founding.
• 2001: Robert Stevens becomes the first victim in the 2001 anthrax attacks.

Weather information taken from the National Weather Service. Today in History compiled from Wikipedia and other sources.