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Thursday 09/19/2019
Revamped Thursday program a hit for Mum Festival Posted: 19 September 2019 [07:09 PM] BRISTOL - Dozens of guests were already lined up for savory food truck cuisines at the soft opening of the Mum…
New Britain pregnant woman allegedly threatened baby's father Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:55 PM] BRISTOL - A pregnant woman was arrested Monday after allegedly arguing with the father of her unborn child, threatening him and…
Bristol man to serve 18 months after pleading guilty to assaulting 2 police officers Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL - A local man pleaded guilty in New Britain Superior Court Thursday to assaulting two police officers. Max Svenningsen, 43,…
Bristol Board of Education partners with Public Works to build 3 community gardens at schools Posted: 19 September 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - Three schools in one week got their own community gardens, thanks to a partnership between Public Works and…
Wednesday 09/18/2019
Emerging leaders: Young professionals 40 and under honored by chamber, PYVOT Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and Professional Young Visionaries of Tomorrow honored several people 40 or under for…
Old school transformed into senior housing with opening of Bingham Place Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:56 PM] BRISTOL - The old Bingham School is now Bingham Place, a residence for active seniors. “It’s quite unique,” said…
Program at historical society will revive memories of paper routes Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:17 PM] BRISTOL - City Historian Bob Montgomery invites people to share their childhood memories of delivering newspapers Saturday for his “Tales of…
The Munsters will feature in Sunday's Mum Parade as The Witch's Dungeon prepares for the Halloween season Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:02 PM] BRISTOL - The Munsters are coming to Bristol for Sunday’s Mum Parade in a float for the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie…
Know what roads will be closed this weekend during the Mum Festival Posted: 18 September 2019 [01:22 PM] The Bristol Police Department would like to remind the public of several upcoming weekend events and the potential impact on travel.…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Paved strip gives Bristol bikers place for tricks Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:04 PM] BRISTOL - A portion of Centre Square is now a haven for young bike riders to practice their tricks.…
BRISTOL BITS: Girls recognized for achievements in Girl Scouts Posted: 17 September 2019 [05:15 PM] Jennifer Smith, Bristol service unit manager, hosted a program at Rockwell Park on Sunday, where 36 girls bridged from one level…
Man accused of threatening Bristol Hospital will undergo evaluation Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - A man who was arrested for making a threatening post on Facebook toward Bristol Hospital will undergo a competency…
Mum Festival this weekend will be packed with entertainment Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - The Mum Festival Committee has announced that over 20 hours of live music and entertainment will be featured…
Moped rider injured after crash Monday Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:25 PM] BRISTOL – A moped rider was taken to Bristol Hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a car on King Street midday…
Monday 09/16/2019
Bristol mayor looks to merge Parks & Rec and Youth Services Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu wants to merge the city’s Youth Services Department into the Parks and Recreation Department to…
Viking for a day: Ax throwing comes to Bristol Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Litchfield County Axe House gave visitors to Firefly Hollow the chance to unleash their inner Viking at its mobile…
Registration underway for 'Mumathon' races on Oct. 20 Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - The 50th annual “Mumathon” road races will support the efforts of the Veterans Strong Community Center to assist area…
Bristol school board welcomes three new student representatives and one returnee Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:48 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education welcomed three new student representatives and one returning one at its September meeting.…
Sunday 09/15/2019
Community remembers Bernard Grabowski, the only congressman to come from Bristol Posted: 15 September 2019 [07:33 PM] BRISTOL - In 1962, Bernard Grabowski stopped on a whim at the Democratic Convention in Hartford. He wasn’t a delegate…
Here she is! Kay-Lin Koh announced as 2019 Miss Mum Posted: 15 September 2019 [06:29 PM] BRISTOL - Here she is, Miss Mum! On Friday evening, the Nutmeg Performing Arts Centre announced Kay-Lin Koh as the 2019…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 September 2019 [06:29 PM] Bristol police report the following: Lamare Brooks, 33, of 190 Moody St., was charged on Sept. 7 with second-degree threatening and second-degree…
Bristol Rotary Club raises over $6K at first ever mini golf fundraiser Posted: 15 September 2019 [06:19 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Rotary Club held its first mini golf fundraiser on Sunday, starting a new tradition to raise funds…
Bingo brings community together for Mum Festival Posted: 15 September 2019 [06:19 PM] BRISTOL - The highly anticipated Mum Festival’s Season of Events Bingo attracted bingo lovers and festival supporters alike on Sunday as…
PRIME TIME: School was named after principal, teacher Posted: 15 September 2019 [05:16 PM] With an open house scheduled for Patterson Place, residential housing and the former Thomas H. Patterson School, planned for next month…
BRISTOL BITS: First librarian was different than originally thought Posted: 15 September 2019 [04:00 PM] Every once in awhile, I like to surprise someone with their photo here accompanied by a few kind words. Today it’s Ruth…
Bristol Swedish Social Club serves up clam chowder Posted: 15 September 2019 [03:16 PM] BRISTOL - With overcast weather Saturday, it was the perfect day for a cup of warm clam chowder. The Bristol Swedish…
This week's meetings Posted: 15 September 2019 [03:09 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 16 10 Year CIP & Strategic Planning, 4:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main…
Friday 09/13/2019
The Mum Festival Committee is looking for World War II veterans to be honored as this year's Home Town Heroes Posted: 13 September 2019 [08:18 PM] BRISTOL – The Mum Festival Committee will honor Bristol’s World War II veterans as this year’s Home Town Heroes at…
Bristol man pleads not guilty to making murder threat Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:31 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has pleaded not guilty to accusations he threatened to murder a woman while he was in…
New electronic sign on Stafford Avenue brings Bristol's total to five Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:31 PM] BRISTOL - The city has installed a new electronic sign on Stafford Avenue in front of St. Paul Catholic High…
Bristol woman allegedly left 12-year-old alone at fast food restaurant for 2 hours Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:31 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman has been charged after allegedly leaving a 12-year-old boy alone inside the McDonald’s on North Main…
Woman taken to hospital following Middle Street crash Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:31 PM] BRISTOL - One woman was taken to the hospital after a pickup truck and an SUV collided on Middle Street Friday.…
Awaiting a verdict: Mayor mulls options for use of vacant courthouse Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:14 PM] BRISTOL – Now that the courthouse over the police station is empty, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu has some thoughts about how…
Bristol man already charged with assaulting elderly women now accused of causing serious crash in March Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:03 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of assaulting two elderly women in March in a grocery store parking lot has now…
Bristol man charged in DEA investigation to be offered plea deal Posted: 13 September 2019 [07:03 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man charged in a DEA-related investigation, during which his home was raided, is expected to be offered…
Oktoberfest comes to Bristol with Immanuel Lutheran Church's 5th annual German Festival Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:59 PM] BRISTOL - Guests were already lined up ready to get the first swigs of beer at Immanuel Lutheran Church’s version of…
New Britain releases more information about upcoming visit of Polish president; link to register for event Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – An online link to register to attend the meet-and-greet for the president of Poland’s Sept. 22 visit to the…
The Bristol Swedish Social Club's 12th annual Clam Bake is this Saturday Posted: 13 September 2019 [03:38 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Swedish Social Club is having their 12th annual Clam Bake this Saturday, Sept. 14. The clam bake…
Thursday 09/12/2019
Mayor's Opioid Task Force prepares to premier series of public service announcement videos Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Opioid Task Force is getting ready to premier a series of short public service announcement videos…
Learn how to make delicious, healthy food during cooking demonstrations at the Bristol Farmers Market this Saturday Posted: 12 September 2019 [07:09 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Farmers Market has announced that Lauren Hassan, registered dietitian nutritionist from ShopRite Supermarket of Bristol will be joining…
BRISTOL BITS: A reunion/open house is being planned at Patterson Place for next month Posted: 12 September 2019 [05:20 PM] Bristol Bits A casual reunion/open house is being planned at Patterson Place, a residential complex that has had different names through its…
Bristol woman, accused of trying to kidnap random child, ordered to undergo another competency evaluation Posted: 12 September 2019 [04:40 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman accused of trying to abduct a random child out of the arms of his father in…
Check out Bristol's newest fire truck at the farmers market this weekend Posted: 12 September 2019 [04:32 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Fire department recently purchased a new fire truck that will be on display for residents during this weekend’s…
Bristol man found with cocaine, crack during traffic stop gets 5 years in prison Posted: 12 September 2019 [04:21 PM] BRISTOL - A city man pulled over in March and found with powder cocaine, crack and marijuana has been sentenced to…
Convicted sex offender accused of recording teenager showering in Bristol Posted: 12 September 2019 [03:53 PM] BRISTOL - A convicted sex offender has been charged with recording a 15-year-old girl in the shower with a hidden camera.…
Posted: 12 September 2019 [01:48 PM] BRISTOL -- Celebrating their 40th year class reunion, Class of 79 from Bristol Central High School will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., with dinner starting at 7:30 p.m. The function ends at midnight and…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
9/11 Remembrance Mass at Bristol's St. Joseph Church: A time to grieve and a time to learn Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:29 PM] BRISTOL - On a bright Wednesday morning, St. Joseph Church held a Mass of Remembrance for all those who lost their…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:12 PM] Bristol police report the following: Anthony Cruz, 21, of 30 Pierce St., was charged on Sept. 4 with two counts of second-degree…
Bristol woman accused of punching nurse at Bristol Hospital Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:16 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman was arrested Monday and charged with assaulting a nurse at Bristol Hospital. Noella Morin, 66, of…