The Connecticut Economic Development Association is recognizing two dozen municipalities for exercising best practices in land use and economic development.  Among the 24 towns earning the accreditation are Bethel, Brookfield, New Milford and Newtown.  This is the first year the association has offered the award for showing a commitment to economic development and exemplifying that Connecticut is open for business.  The municipalities will be honored at the association’s annual meeting next Wednesday in Bridgeport.  The group also plans to tout the policies as models for other towns.