A new electrical line has been proposed by Eversource Energy.  A public open house will be held in Bethel so that area residents can learn more about the idea.  Eversource says this new line would help them to deliver reliable power to southwestern Connecticut, and would be a long-term solution to energy demands in the region. 

Eversource officials say the proposed 3.4 mile Southwest Connecticut Reliability Project addresses the crucial need to improve system reliability in the region, particularly in light of recent storms that left customers in the dark for several days at a time. 

The proposed project route is on an existing right-of-way through Bethel, Danbury and Brookfield. 

The meeting Wednesday at the Bethel Municipal Center is from 6 to 8pm.