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Friday 11/16/2018
Bristol man pleads not guilty to drug sale charges Posted: 16 November 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A Laurel Street man has pleaded not guilty to a number of narcotics charges after police investigated him for…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 November 2018 [09:05 PM] Bristol police report the following: Carmen Bermudez-Santiago, 44, of 50 Olive St., New Britain, was charged on Nov. 12 with violation of…
Public works director going to capital city Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:44 PM] HARTFORD - After the City Council accepted former Public Works Director Walter Veselka’s resignation Monday he has accepted a new position…
Schools to benefit from trivia night Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:43 PM] BRISTOL - More than 100 people attended the Bristol Business Education Foundation’s Trivia Night fall fundraiser recently at the DoubleTree…
New bus route being proposed for Southington Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council on Tuesday examined the possibility of a new bus route through town. The Council saw a…
Local student is one of over 1,200 to receive scholarship Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:43 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College student Ashley Torvinen was named a 2018 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar by national honor society Phi…
Bristol woman, accused of assaulting police officer, flooding jail cells, seeking plea deal Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman charged with assaulting a police officer, breaking another one’s eyeglasses and flooding two jail cells is…
Police hosting toy drive Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Police Department is conducting their annual Christmas Toy Drive to benefit the Bristol Salvation Army. The toys…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 November 2018 [08:39 PM] Plainville police report the following: Sean C. Jones, 35, of 45 Maple St., Plainville, was charged Nov. 12 with disorderly conduct.…
Terryville man, charged in sex assault involving teen, weighing plea deal options Posted: 16 November 2018 [03:02 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Terryville man charged in a sexual assault involving a 14-year-old girl is considering taking a plea bargain offered…
Southington woman, accused of allowing teens to smoke marijuana, drink alcohol, looking to keep record clean Posted: 16 November 2018 [02:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman charged with allowing teenagers to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in her home has applied for…
Thursday 11/15/2018
Gagliardi concedes to Aresimowicz after 50-vote loss Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:47 PM] Charles Paullin @CPaullinNBH BERLIN - Mike Gagliardi, the GOP candidate for the 30th House District seat, said he accepts the results of…
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart named to Lamont's transition team Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart is the only Republican elected official to be named to Governor-elect Ned Lamont’s transition team.…
Bristol Hospital, WIC program to feed 180 families this Thanksgiving Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:42 PM] BRISTOL - Thanks to donations from Bristol Hospital’s medical staff and the help of the hospital’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC)…
Bristol Hospital to host event remembering transgender murder victims Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:40 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital next week will host an event to remember transgender individuals who have been murdered in the last…
Beware of utility scams this winter season Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:38 PM] BERLIN - Eversource wants customers to look out for a seasonal increase in common utility scams. “These scammers will show up…
A program at the Hospital for Special Care is nationally recognized Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hospital for Special Care recently announced that its Gawlicki Family Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management program was recognized…
BRISTOL BITS: A shot of Neal Supranovich, the man behind many photos Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:36 PM] Here’s a shot of Neal Supranovich, the historian at the Bristol American Legion. Neal is quite busy with all of the programs…
Know the parking bans, avoid tickets this winter Posted: 15 November 2018 [07:32 PM] It’s officially parking ban season. Southington police announced today that a parking ban will go into effect at 5:30 p.m.…
Wednesday 11/14/2018
Bristol police looks to hire three new officers Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:17 PM] BRISTOL - The city is looking to hire police officers in an attempt to fill three vacancies. Although the police department…
Last Bristol Farmers Market of the year geared toward Thanksgiving shopping Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:16 PM] BRISTOL – Based on the success of the Summer Farmers Markets, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu has announced that the city is offering…
Aresimowicz files two-part complaint involving election opponent Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:15 PM] BERLIN - The State Elections Enforcement Commission is investigating a two-part complaint filed by House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz that involves his…
Preliminary review finds 'no egregious violations' by police in shooting of New Britain man Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A “preliminary, nonbinding” review done by the deputy police chief indicates that “no egregious violations” of police policy…
Southington Winter Parking Ban goes into effect Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Police Department wants to remind residents that the Southington winter parking…
SECOND LOOK: Angelo Coppola, St. Thomas Church deacon extraordinaire Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:04 PM] Seventy-six year old Angelo Coppola stands in front of hundreds of people nearly every Sunday. His mild-mannered approach as a lecturer and…
Bristol Police Blotter Posted: 14 November 2018 [07:01 PM] Bristol police report the following: Dyniesha L. Whitfield, 33, of 40 Bingham St., was charged Nov. 7 with criminal attempt to commit…
Hamden man pleads guilty in scuffle outside Southington Aqua Turf Club Posted: 14 November 2018 [05:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hamden man has pleaded guilty in connection with an incident outside the Aqua Turf Club in which police…
Plainville man, arrested on over 100 sexual assault counts, pleads guilty to single charge Posted: 14 November 2018 [05:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man who had been facing over 100 counts of sexual assault has been allowed to plead guilty…
Southington man, charged in sexual assault of girl at graduation party, considering plea bargain Posted: 14 November 2018 [04:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teenager accused of sexually assaulting of a young girl at a graduation party in June 2017 could…
Former Bristol man, charged in $50K phone scam, applies for program, agrees to pay restitution Posted: 14 November 2018 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL - A former city man accused of defrauding AT&T, his then-employer, out of more than $50,000 has applied for a…
Bristol man pleads guilty to giving drugs to Plainville overdose victim Posted: 14 November 2018 [04:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol man has pleaded guilty to giving drugs to a friend who overdosed at a local motel. Jacob…
Tuesday 11/13/2018
Bristol to welcome a new addition: 'Hope Street' Posted: 13 November 2018 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL- The City Council voted Tuesday to name the new street running through Centre Square “Hope Street.” The name received the…
Bristol's final election numbers are in Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL – The final, official Bristol vote numbers from the Nov. 6 election have been released. Bristol Town Clerk Therese Pac…
GOP sues over 30th House District election results Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:56 PM] BERLIN - Republicans are going to court over the final results to the 30th House District race contending that votes for…
Mother of man killed by New Britain police files lawsuit Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The mother of a 20-year-old man shot and killed by New Britain police Dec. 14 has filed a…
Church group makes brown bag lunches for homeless Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:54 PM] BRISTOL - Nearly 20 children from a local church group helped organize food bags for the city’s homeless population Tuesday night…
Plainville High's new principal is dedicated to building a strong community Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:47 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville High School’s new principal Carl Johnson is dedicated to building a strong relationship between teachers, students, parents and…
Winter is coming: Rain to turn to snow this Thursday Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL – With the first snow of the season expected for Thursday, local communities are preparing as best as they can.…
BRISTOL BITS: Beth Strong attends many military events Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:42 PM] Beth Strong was unable to attend military events and parades for years because of the reminder it brought of her older brother,…
Case against CCSU staff member Dukes continued Posted: 13 November 2018 [08:41 PM] HARTFORD – The case against Christopher Dukes, the head of student conduct for Central Connecticut State University, who was charged in a…
Aresimowicz holds onto 30th House District seat after recount victory over Gagliardi Posted: 13 November 2018 [04:27 PM] STAFF REPORT Incumbent Democrat Joe Aresimowicz has won the 30th House District election after a recount, defeating Republican challenger Mike Gagliardi. Aresimowicz…
Bristol man, charged in assault of teen outside McDonald's, applies for first-time offender program Posted: 13 November 2018 [02:56 PM] BRISTOL - One of two people charged with viciously assaulting a 16-year-old boy outside the McDonald’s restaurant on Farmington Avenue in…
Bristol man who strangled woman in Southington pleads guilty, released to seek treatment Posted: 13 November 2018 [02:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man who strangled a woman during a domestic violence incident in Southington, cutting off her ability to…
Monday 11/12/2018
HEALTHY LIVING: Tips for happier holidays for caregivers and those with dementia Posted: 12 November 2018 [09:53 PM] Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Coordinator The holidays can often be challenging…
CCSU honors veterans young and old, active and retired in ceremony Monday Posted: 12 November 2018 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Young and old veterans, some that are currently serving and others who have retired, wore their uniforms, each…
UConn Men's Basketball Coach Dan Hurley, ESPN analyst to visit Bristol's Boys & Girls Club Posted: 12 November 2018 [08:00 PM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center will be hosting a breakfast event Dec. 10 where people…
Alvarium Beer brews up business, sets eyes on expansion Posted: 12 November 2018 [07:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – In less than a year and half of service, Alvarium Beer Company has tripled its capacity and as…
Presentation to offer a snapshot into the work of local photographer George Moulthrop Posted: 12 November 2018 [07:52 PM] BRISTOL – Historian Tom Dickau and relatives of late local photographer George Moulthrop will begin a series of presentations on an…
Accused arsonist pleads not guilty to setting car on fire on Tilcon property Posted: 12 November 2018 [07:50 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man accused of starting a car fire on the Tilcon property in August and later failing to…