The Bethel Republican Town Committee is endorsing former state Representative Dan Carter in his bid to become First Selectman.  A special election will be held February 7th to replace Matt Knickerbocker who resigned last month to take a job in Wilton.  Carter, who represented the 2nd district from 2011 to 2017 filed shortly after the announcement.  The Republican caucus will be held at the Bethel Middle School Auditorium tonight at 7:30.  All registered Republicans in Bethel can attend.  Carter says he's honored to receive the endorsement and hopes to earn the support of all Bethel Republicans at the caucus.  Carter says he would focus on responsible budgeting and attracting and retaining businesses, while providing for the schools and services residents deserve.