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Friday 01/18/2019
State prepares for snow, ice with cold weather protocol Posted: 18 January 2019 [06:45 PM] HARTFORD - In advance of what is expected to be a punishing storm followed by frigid temperatures Gov. Ned Lamont implemented the…
Rep. Ziogas appointed Majority Whip At Large Posted: 18 January 2019 [06:43 PM] BRISTOL - Rep. Chris Ziogas, D-Bristol, has been appointed Majority Whip At Large, a leadership position, in the state House of Representatives…
Film series at Bristol Historical Society rolls out the red carpet for 1939 Posted: 18 January 2019 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - Cortlandt Hull is bringing his “Hollywood at the Bijou” film series back to the Bristol Historical Society, with 11…
Bristol urges residents to prepare for winter weather Posted: 18 January 2019 [06:41 PM] Press release BRISTOL – The City of Bristol is urging residents to be prepared as the first significant winter storm of the…
Bristol man convicted of striking man with unknown object during assault Posted: 18 January 2019 [12:05 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has pleaded guilty to hitting another man in the head with a rock or piece of…
Bristol man gets more than 2 years in prison for selling heroin to woman who died of overdose Posted: 18 January 2019 [11:39 AM] NEW HAVEN - A Bristol man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after selling heroin to…
Thursday 01/17/2019
Bristol reminds residents that the parking ban is in effect Posted: 17 January 2019 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - City officials plan to beef up efforts to get out the word that on-street parking overnight is banned…
Man allegedly violated probation, faces three years behind bars Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:54 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville man on probation for a violent assault and robbery in Page Park in 2017 could be looking…
Towns prepare for winter weather this weekend Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:51 PM] A weak storm was forecasted Thursday night into Friday morning with light snow developing overnight, but a bigger storm is expected…
Bristol students, staff talk equity and inclusiveness Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:49 PM] BRISTOL – The Board of Education’s recent “Community Conversation about Equity, Inclusiveness and Excellence” at Bristol Eastern High School drew…
BRISTOL BITS: Couple travels across the pond to share a piece of history Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:43 PM] Bristol Bits By BOB MONTGOMERY I received an email from Frank Stawski, which I found quite interesting, and here it is: “Just…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:42 PM] Police blotter Bristol police report the following: Samantha Depalma, 24, of 9 Steele Road, was charged on Dec. 29 with possession of…
Accused drug dealer ordered to undergo competency evaluation Posted: 17 January 2019 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - An accused drug dealer found with crack cocaine and fentanyl last year has been ordered to undergo an evaluation…
Bristol man accused of stealing gun from Burlington home offered prison time Posted: 17 January 2019 [05:12 PM] BURLINGTON - A Bristol man accused of stealing a gun from a Burlington home has been offered a plea bargain that…
Bristol woman accused of conspiring to rob man could take plea deal Posted: 17 January 2019 [04:31 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Bristol woman charged with conspiring to rob a man during a prostitution arrangement is expected to take a…
Wednesday 01/16/2019
3 Bristol men, 1 Plainville woman arrested in connection with cocaine trafficking Posted: 16 January 2019 [08:33 PM] BRISTOL - Federal court documents unsealed this week shed light on a large drug trafficking operation - involving three Bristol men…
Shred Hate program addresses bullying in Bristol Posted: 16 January 2019 [08:32 PM] BRISTOL – Teachers at Northeast Middle School had their first meeting Thursday with “No Bully,” a group which is partnering with…
Women and Girls Fund awards record grant money Posted: 16 January 2019 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL- The Women and Girls Fund awarded a record high amount of $55,227 to 19 organizations in 2018, representatives of…
Federal agents seize cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico, charge three from Bristol, one from Plainville Posted: 16 January 2019 [12:29 PM] HARTFORD - Federal authorities have intercepted more than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) of cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to Connecticut. According to…
Tuesday 01/15/2019
Bristol police, DEA raid apartment in Bristol, charge man with possession of nearly 200 grams of cocaine Posted: 15 January 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - Police arrested a Pine Street man after finding nearly 200 grams of cocaine in his apartment, where a child…
Applications open for Bristol Rotary Club scholarships, mini-grants Posted: 15 January 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Rotary Club announced it is taking applications for its Karl J. Schwartz scholarship program as well as…
Famous Bristolites to come to life in Bristol 101 program Thursday Posted: 15 January 2019 [08:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society will be holding its “Bristol 101” program this Thursday, where re-enactors will play famous Bristolites…
Avery debuts 'Shutdown Swill,' limited edition flavor Posted: 15 January 2019 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Avery’s Beverages has created a green bitter-sweet concoction called “Shutdown Swill” to commemorate the historic federal shutdown.…
Bristol man accused of having sex with young teen competent to stand trial Posted: 15 January 2019 [08:04 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of having sex with a teenage girl has been found competent to stand trial. Cord…
Bristol man pleads not guilty to firearm theft in Burlington Posted: 15 January 2019 [08:04 PM] BURLINGTON - A Bristol man has pleaded not guilty to stealing a gun from a Burlington home. Eric Morin, 28, of…
Terryville man accused of propositioning Bristol teen must decide on plea deal Posted: 15 January 2019 [03:47 PM] BRISTOL - A 44-year-old Terryville man accused of propositioning a Bristol teenager, allegedly sending her a list of sexual favors she…
Monday 01/14/2019
Federal shutdown could delay opening of Bristol brewery Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - The couple behind Better Half Brewing are still working on renovating the microbrewery’s North Main Street location and…
Two companies awarded Memorial Blvd. School contract Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council has awarded the $2.5 million contract to renovate the Memorial Boulevard School into an arts…
Bristol Eastern donates to Boys & Girls Club Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Eastern High School has given $420 to support the Bristol Boys & Girls Club’s Cambridge Park clubhouse. The…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:26 PM] Bristol police report the following: Ryan Brewer-Leone, 28, of 54 Anthony Drive, was charged on Dec. 28 with disorderly conduct. Sonji King,…
Bristol man accused of selling gun to accused drug dealer can avoid prosecution Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of illegally selling a gun to an accused drug dealer - who has been charged…
Bristol man convicted in June threatening case Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has been convicted of threatening a woman with a knife in the presence of a teenager.…
Sunday 01/13/2019
Veterans with Other Than Honorables eligible for property tax exemption Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:57 PM] BRISTOL - Veterans with less than honorable discharges may now be eligible for property tax exemptions if they are city…
Forestville Little League kicks off registration Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:56 PM] BRISTOL - Although it was a balmy 19 degrees outside, pancakes and bacon Saturday morning at the Giamatti Center helped signal…
Bristol library helps beat the winter blues on Sundays Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:54 PM] BRISTOL - When Sunday comes and it is too cold to play outside, snacks and stories beckon kids here. The…
This week's meetings Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:53 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Jan. 15 Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. Board of…
PRIME TIME: Forestville Boys Club had humble beginning Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:47 PM] I’ve written about my memories of the former Forestville Boys Club on occasion and after recent comments on the subject, I received…
BRISTOL BITS: Bev Strong, a local TV celebrity and WWI widow Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:45 PM] Bev Strong, a lifelong resident of Bristol, has had an interesting past couple of months with regards to the media. She’s been…
Friday 01/11/2019
Proposed law requires background check, doesn't ban gun assembly Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:23 PM] While U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal are pushing for federal legislation to require background checks for all gun purchases,…
Charter revision commission returns with new member Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council has appointed a new Charter Revision Commission for 2019, with six of the seven members…
State Sen. Martin named as ranking member for 2 committees Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - State Sen. Henri Martin, R-Bristol, announced that he has been named by Senate Republican Leader Leonard A. Fasano as the…
Senior tax credit program approved with raised thresholds Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:10 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council has approved the Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program for 2019, providing a tax cut of…
Bristol man gets year in prison for assault that broke victim's jaw Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has been sentenced to a year in prison for “sucker punching” a person with intellectual disabilities,…
Thursday 01/10/2019
Bristol to apply for open space grant Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:34 PM] BRISTOL -- The City Council has authorized Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu to apply for a state grant to buy three parcels…
As the business climate shifts, experts give an optimistic economic forecast Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:33 PM] BRISTOL – Representatives from business organizations and the state gave an optimistic but cautious projection for the state’s business climate at…
Environmental Learning Centers to mark their 50th year Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL – The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut Inc. (ELCCT) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The city…
BRISTOL BITS: The last Manross lived 102 outstanding years Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:22 PM] Bristol Bits Readers may have seen the recent obituary for Ruth Manross Pond, who died in Alabama the day before Christmas last…
Bristol Development Authority welcomes a new addition Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:20 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Development Authority (BDA) has announced the addition of Dawn Nielsen as Marketing and Public Relations Specialist…
Pope honors Bristol pastor at St. Gregory the Great Parish Posted: 10 January 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL – The Rev. Gary Simeone, pastor at St. Gregory the Great Parish, is one of nine priests in the Archdiocese of…