Bethel has a new First Selectman.  Rich Straiton was sworn in yesterday the Town Clerk Lisa Bergh.  Straiton will lead the town until a special election is held to replace Matt Knickerbocker, who resigned to take a position in Wilton.  Straiton is a lifelong Bethel resident who has served on various boards and 13 years as a Selectman.  He says he looks forward to continuing the works that he's been involved in for the betterment of the community.