Bethel residents have approve a loan for the Bethel Water Department during a special town meeting held last night. 

The loan will be used for the replacement of existing municipal wells at the Maple Avenue well field.  Bethel officials say water output from the Maple Avenue wells has diminished over time.  The decision was unanimous.  Work began at 7 o'clock this morning. 

(Photo: Town of Bethel)

There is a referendum scheduled for September 13 about upgrades to the Hoyt’s Hill pump station.  Bethel officials say the Hoyt’s Hill pump station is quickly approaching the end of its service life.