A planned vigil in Bethel last night had been postponed, but dozens of people still gathered to protest racism.  When the event was cancelled out of concerns that the crowd would be too large and would not be appropriate under social distancing guidelines, First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker said they would try to organize virtual discussions. 

The Newstimes reports there was some vandalism found in Bethel Tuesday into Wednesday.  Phrases including “Black Lives Matter,” “No justice, no peace” and the number 12 with a slash through it were painted on the floor of the gazebo. They have since been painted over with white.  The letters 'BLM' were also found on the side of town hall, which have since been painted red, over red brick. 

Knickerbocker told the publication that police have identified possible suspects from video surveillance.