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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…
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…
Thursday 11/15/2018
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Monday 11/12/2018
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…
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…
Milk Store in Bristol robbed for 2nd time in just over a year Posted: 12 November 2018 [03:47 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience store. Police said the lone suspect entered the Milk…
Motor vehicle accident briefly closes North Main Street in Bristol Posted: 12 November 2018 [03:43 PM] BRISTOL - Part of North Main Street was closed briefly following a motor vehicle accident in the 400 block. The…
Sunday 11/11/2018
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble honors veterans with a salute of patriotic songs Posted: 11 November 2018 [07:08 PM] BRISTOL – Wearing a hat that read “Kamikaze survivor,” Marcel Simoneau made his way into the Chippens Hill Middle School auditorium…
This week's meetings Posted: 11 November 2018 [06:58 PM] BRISTOL Cemetery Commission, Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Joint Board Meeting, Nov. 13, 6:45 p.m., City…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 11 November 2018 [06:55 PM] Elizabeth Carey, 36, of 118 Wilderness Way, Bristol, was charged Nov. 3 with second degree breach of peace.…
BRISTOL BITS: Thank you to our veterans Posted: 11 November 2018 [06:54 PM] Thank you to our veterans, those present and those no longer with us. Thank you to the individuals, organizations and others who…
PRIME TIME: Bristol's old lockup was a 'disgrace' in 1894 Posted: 11 November 2018 [06:50 PM] Retirees Paul DiNoia and Joe Morozuk spend time each week in the Bristol History Room at the Bristol Public Library. Every so…
Friday 11/09/2018
Communities plan food baskets, hot meals for less fortunate in preparation for Thanksgiving Posted: 09 November 2018 [09:10 PM] Communities across Central Connecticut are planning to give away food baskets and hot meals to the less fortunate for Thanksgiving.…
Bristol man sentenced to one year in prison for severely injuring woman with a car Posted: 09 November 2018 [08:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Family members of a woman nearly killed by a Bristol man, who ran her over trying to escape…
Veterans recognized and fallen remembered at 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Social Posted: 09 November 2018 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - Local veterans were honored and recognized for their service Friday at the 10th Annual Veterans Appreciation Social at Manross…
South Side Elementary School honors veterans Posted: 09 November 2018 [08:25 PM] BRISTOL - The students of South Side Elementary School invited local veterans and city officials to celebrate Veterans Day Friday…
Thursday 11/08/2018
Bristol's Public Works Director and Parks Superintendent will be leaving Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:40 PM] BRISTOL – Walter Veselka, Public Works Director, and Brian Wilson, Parks Superintendent, will be leaving their positions, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu confirmed…
Cancer survivors celebrate courage, strength at Bristol Hospital's 'Celebrating You! 2018' event Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:37 PM] BRISTOL - “I’m proud to be standing here as your host and also as a cancer survivor,” said Mary Lynn…
Novo Precision in Bristol celebrates expansion Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:25 PM] BRISTOL – City officials celebrated the expansion of Novo Precision into the former Berchert Bros. building adjacent to them, doubling the…
Bristol Knights of Columbus to hold food drive Friday Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL – In advance of Veterans Day, the Knights of Columbus will hold their first “Operation We Can” 24-hour marathon…
BRISTOL BITS: Remembering Lucille Castiglione, owner of Frank's Pizza Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:11 PM] Frank’s Pizza - Lucille Castiglione Lucille, who owned and operated Frank’s Pizza for 25 years, died here at age 82 on Oct.…
Veterans Day events in Bristol Posted: 08 November 2018 [08:09 PM] BRISTOL – The city will be honoring their veterans the next few days with these special events. Nov. 9 9 a.m.- The…
Wolcott High School football team to miss game over St. Paul High School locker room damage incident Posted: 08 November 2018 [04:10 PM] WOLCOTT – School officials are taking a hard line while dealing with members of the Wolcott High School football team…
Should Aaron Hernandez's conviction have been tossed? Court urged to end rule Posted: 08 November 2018 [10:27 AM] BOSTON - A legal principle that erased former New England Patriot's player Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction after he killed himself in prison…
Wednesday 11/07/2018
The votes are in... but Bristol is still counting them Posted: 07 November 2018 [09:16 PM] @drzewieckiBP BRISTOL – The Bristol Town Clerks office still doesn’t have the official numbers from the election, and they’re unsure when…
BRISTOL BITS: Phil Lewis missed; Josephsons are in Texas Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:57 PM] By BOB MONTGOMERY The photo here with today’s column has been seen in this newspaper before. Can anyone tell me about the…
Max Pizza IV gets cooking in Bristol Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL – City and Chamber officials joined Stelios Koutouvides, owner of Max Pizza, in celebrating the Grand Opening of Max Pizza…
Hayes makes history in 5th Congressional District Posted: 07 November 2018 [12:19 PM] WATERBURY – Democrat Jahana Hayes made history Tuesday night as the former National Teacher of the Year was elected Connecticut’s…
Petit wins second term in 22nd House District Posted: 07 November 2018 [11:08 AM] PLAINVILLE - William A. Petit Jr. has won the 22nd House District seat. This will be his second term as the…
Stefanowski concedes to Lamont in Connecticut governor race Posted: 07 November 2018 [09:38 AM] HARTFORD (AP) — Republican Bob Stefanowski has conceded the race for Connecticut’s open governor’s seat to Democrat Ned Lamont following a hotly…
Tuesday 11/06/2018
Unofficial results for poll results in Bristol Posted: 06 November 2018 [10:51 PM] Bristol Unofficial Results: Governor/Lieutenant Governor: Stefanowski-Markley (R) 10,857. Lamont-Bysiewicz (D) 8,361 Griebel-Frank(Petitioning) 302 Secretary of the State:…
Henri Martin has retained his seat in the 31st Senate District Posted: 06 November 2018 [10:35 PM] BRISTOL - Republican incumbent Henri Martin has retained his seat in the 31st Senate District. Unofficial results show him…
Betts wins 5th term in 78th House District Posted: 06 November 2018 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL – Republican Whit Betts won his fifth term as State Legislature on Tuesday night against Democratic challenger, Allen Marko. Betts won…