Although coronavirus cases in the state have been slowly climbing in recent weeks, local health officials say it’s still too early…
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Friday 09/25/2020
Bristol Hospital down to one coronavirus patient Posted: 25 September 2020 [04:22 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital is down to only one coronavirus patient. Since Monday, the hospital has reported treating two patients with…
State goes over 4,500 in total coronavirus-associated deaths; case updates for Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville, Southington Posted: 25 September 2020 [04:20 PM] The state went over the 4,500 mark in coronavirus-associated deaths Friday, according to state health officials. After two more state residents…
Bristol's registrars of voters prepare for Election Day, ready for onslaught of ballots Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:37 PM] BRISTOL – The lessons learned in the August primary will help the city’s registrars of voters prepare for Election Day…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:59 AM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 20 Juan Alexander, 23, 54 Orchard Rd., Windsor, criminal violation of a protective order Joan Suite,…
Thursday 09/24/2020
Councilman raises $8,000, gets to kiss Daisy the pig Posted: 24 September 2020 [06:29 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation held its sixth-annual Kiss-A-Pig fundraiser Thursday afternoon in which 10 local professionals solicited monetary donations with the…
State sees small drop in coronavirus hospitalizations while local hospitals report increase, no change Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:36 PM] Coronavirus hospitalizations dropped slightly in the state Thursday, while Bristol Hospital reported no changes in its own numbers and the Hospital…
Bristol has small rise in residents confirmed as testing positive for virus, has 19th most in state Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:23 PM] New Britain had seven more residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total to 13 over the past…
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at Stacy Rivoira Posted: 24 September 2020 [03:22 PM] When I listed the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inductees for 2021 on Wednesday, I unintentionally omitted the name of Stacy…
Bristol to be highlighted in a new film debuting Saturday Posted: 24 September 2020 [03:13 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol is highlighted in a new film scheduled to debut Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 24 September 2020 [01:04 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 19 Carin Bakulski, 31, 83 Morningside Dr. E, Bristol, breach of peace second degree Ethan Christensen,…
Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach is seeking donations, volunteers Posted: 24 September 2020 [11:46 AM] BRISTOL – Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach is seeking donations and volunteers to help sort through them as the colder seasons approach…
Wednesday 09/23/2020
New pump park, gear shop coming to Rockwell Park after city receives grant Posted: 23 September 2020 [06:34 PM] BRISTOL – The Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Department has announced the addition of a pump park and gear…
Despite covid-19 cases forcing some schools to all remote learning, Bristol continues to operate under hybrid model Posted: 23 September 2020 [06:28 PM] BRISTOL - While covid-19 cases are forcing some schools to move to complete remote learning, Bristol continues to operate under the…
Bristol Hospital still treating two coronavirus patients Posted: 23 September 2020 [04:50 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is still treating two coronavirus patients. The hospital on Wednesday reported no change in its virus numbers…
Bristol has small increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, updates for Southington, Plainville, Plymouth Posted: 23 September 2020 [04:26 PM] Twenty-six of the 73 patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus are in Hartford County, according to data released by state health officials.…
Public hearing on tree removal from West Cemetery to be held next week Posted: 23 September 2020 [01:04 PM] BRISTOL – A public hearing on the removal of 50 trees from West Cemetery will be held next Wednesday. On Sept.…
Mum-A-Thon is on, will have covid-19 restrictions Posted: 23 September 2020 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL - The Veterans Strong Community Center will hold the 51st Mum-A-Thon Road Race this year, with covid-19 restrictions.…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce's Candidate Forum going virtual Posted: 23 September 2020 [12:17 PM] BRISTOL – The Candidate Forum organized by the Central CT Chambers of Commerce is the latest event going virtual due to…
Bridgestone helps fund programs at Boys & Girls Club in Bristol Posted: 23 September 2020 [12:07 PM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is grateful for the support of Bridgestone for the company’s financial grants…
Wheeler appoints CCSU master's graduate as first diversity officer Posted: 23 September 2020 [11:28 AM] PLAINVILLE – Wheeler has appointed Monique Daley, MS as the first diversity officer at the organization, a statewide leader in integrated…
Town & City Clerk's Office temporarily changing hours Posted: 23 September 2020 [10:04 AM] BRISTOL – The Town & City Clerk’s Office is temporarily changing hours of operation for the public to Monday through Friday,…
Tuesday 09/22/2020
Bristol Hospital now treating two coronavirus patients Posted: 22 September 2020 [04:30 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is now treating two patients with coronavirus. The hospital on Tuesday had no further patients under…
Bristol, Plymouth both have no changes in coronavirus case numbers; updates for Plainville, Southington Posted: 22 September 2020 [04:19 PM] New Britain continues to be the hardest hit city or town in the area when dealing with coronavirus. The city had…
Bristol Parks and Rec starts education program for students Posted: 22 September 2020 [03:46 PM] BRISTOL – The Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services has recently started offering Fall Care, an education program…
BRISTOL BITS: Bristol Sports Hall of Fame cancels induction program Posted: 22 September 2020 [03:22 PM] Bob Kalat, president of the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame, has announced that this year’s induction program scheduled for November has…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 22 September 2020 [01:57 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 17 Deborah Delmastro, 48, 42 Winding Brook Rd., Bristol, failure to appear first degree Kerry Funderburg,…
OM Show to go virtual this year Posted: 22 September 2020 [11:53 AM] BRISTOL – The OM Keystone Association of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol has announced that the 79th Annual OM…
Bristol issues mandatory water use restrictions, as reservoirs drop below 60% capacity Posted: 22 September 2020 [11:47 AM] BRISTOL – The Water and Sewer Department has issued mandatory water restrictions, effective immediately, as the city’s reservoirs have declined…
Monday 09/21/2020
Bristol officials looking for ways to help restaurants that could lose ability to have outdoor dining due to cold Posted: 21 September 2020 [06:23 PM] BRISTOL – Back in May, local restaurants got a break from the covid-19 shutdown when they were allowed to set…
Wheeler Clinic's 35th annual golf tournament raises $45,000 Posted: 21 September 2020 [04:54 PM] The Wheeler Clinic held its 35th annual golf tournament Sept. 16 at the Country Club of Farmington, hosting 75 golfers and…
Bristol reaches 700 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus; updates for Plymouth, Plainville, Southington Posted: 21 September 2020 [04:41 PM] New Britain has had 44 additional residents confirmed as having tested positive and also had its 79th confirmed coronavirus-associated death since…
Bristol Hospital has first covid patient since August Posted: 21 September 2020 [03:53 PM] Bristol Hospital reported Monday it is treating its first coronavirus patient since August 16. Hospital spokesman Chris Boyle said patient…
Main Street Community Foundation awards close to half-million in grants to several area nonprofits Posted: 21 September 2020 [03:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With many local nonprofits struggling during these challenging times, the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded grants to…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 21 September 2020 [03:27 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 13 Deborah Delmastro, 48, 42 Winding Brook Rd., Bristol, violation of a restraining order Sept. 16…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce taking sign-ups for annual golf tournament Posted: 21 September 2020 [11:37 AM] BRISTOL - The Central CT Chambers of Commerce is taking sign-ups for its 29th annual golf tournament as well as several…
Community leaders reminisce about the Mum Festival Posted: 21 September 2020 [11:27 AM] BRISTOL – With this year’s Mum Festival canceled, several Bristolites are reminiscing about positive memories made in years past as they…
Sunday 09/20/2020
Bristol police blotter Posted: 20 September 2020 [08:33 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 11 Jorge Borrero, 26, 31 Bishop St., Waterbury, operation of a motor vehicle under the influence…
PRIME TIME: Robinson was familiar figure in Bristol Posted: 20 September 2020 [08:25 PM] CORRESPONDENT Here’s a new addition to the “Builders of Series” series, one written by Eleanor Wilson this month of September 2020. This…
Good manners guide vintage baseball series, pandemic and all Posted: 20 September 2020 [03:50 PM] BRISTOL — As the first game of a tripleheader kicked off Sunday morning, masked players stepped onto Muzzy Field to play…
Friday 09/18/2020
Bristol Hospital still without coronavirus patient Posted: 18 September 2020 [05:12 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is still without a single coronavirus patient. The hospital on Friday reported having no patients with the…
Bristol Hospital cancels wine festival Posted: 18 September 2020 [02:23 PM] BRISTOL -- The Bristol Hospital Development Foundation’s annual Festival of Wine and Spirits, which serves as a fundraiser for the hospital,…
Bristol man receives suspended sentence for throwing knife at woman Posted: 18 September 2020 [12:18 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man received a suspended sentence on Thursday after police said he threw a knife at a woman…
New Britain man pleads not guilty in Bristol home invasion Posted: 18 September 2020 [10:53 AM] BRISTOL -- A New Britain man has pleaded not guilty to assault and home invasion charges after allegedly stealing a Bristol…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 September 2020 [10:13 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Sept. 11 Jorge Borrero, 26, 31 Bishop St., Waterbury, operation of a motor vehicle under the influence…
Thursday 09/17/2020
Doubletree by Hilton hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of an expanded hospitality complex in Bristol Posted: 17 September 2020 [06:22 PM] BRISTOL – Speaking remotely from California, the owner of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon…
Bristol Farmers Market will hold a Shredding Event, Bristol Electronics Recycling Event Saturday Posted: 17 September 2020 [05:32 PM] This Saturday, the Bristol’s Farmers Market will have a Shredding Event and a Bristol Electronics Recycling Event. Bristol Public Works Department and…
Bristol man who worked for New Britain-based radio station sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting young girls Posted: 17 September 2020 [05:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Bristol man, known for his work at a local radio station, has been sentenced to prison for…
BRISTOL BITS: Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion organization has two announcements Posted: 17 September 2020 [02:17 PM] Two announcements are being made by the Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion organization. First is the fact that their 50th anniversary honoree…
Indian Rock Nature Preserve offering programs to supplement education of elementary school students Posted: 17 September 2020 [01:42 PM] BRISTOL – Since Monday, Indian Rock Nature Preserve has been offering programs to supplement education of students in three local elementary…