Our beautiful rural town of Bethany was first settled in 1717, but it was not until May 1832 before Bethany separated from Woodbridge to become incorporated as a town.  Bethany is situated in south central Connecticut, midway between New Haven and Waterbury, and covers 21.6 square miles.  It is home to approximately 5,200 residents. We are a hub town on Routes 63 and 69 North/South and Route 42 East/West surrounded by Woodbridge, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Naugatuck, Prospect, Cheshire and Hamden.

The Town is mostly agricultural and residential with some light industry. There are no municipal water or sewer services.  The town is dotted with wooded areas, streams and over 6,000 acres of open space.  Residents and visitors can enjoy the many trails around town.

Bethany Community School is the elementary school for grades Pre-K through 6 for approximately 400 Bethany students. Bethany is part of the Regional District #5 school system (grades 7-12) which also includes the towns of Orange and Woodbridge. Amity Middle School-Bethany Campus is on Luke Hill Road in Bethany for Bethany and Woodbridge students in grades 7 and 8. Dictated by population, Amity Middle School-Orange Campus is also grades 7 and 8 for Orange students only. Amity Regional High School is located in neighboring Woodbridge where all three towns come together for grades 9-12.  Each of the towns has its own elementary system.  Many know the system as BOWA (Bethany, Orange, Woodbridge and Amity). 

Bethany, CT is a family friendly suburban town with a wonderful and involved community. Bethany ranges from 15-30 minutes in proximity from the city and many reputable Connecticut colleges including Yale, Quinnipiac, Albertus Magnus, SCSU, and University of New Haven. Nonetheless, the small town is loved for the clean air, privacy, and excellent education system.

Bethany retains the Town Meeting form of government.  The Annual Town Meeting is held the third Monday of May at which time the annual budget is approved.  Special Town Meetings are held as needed.