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Friday 03/02/2018
Storm knocks out power to 30 percent of Bristol Eversource customers Posted: 02 March 2018 [03:22 PM] As the winds continue to howl area police are reporting downed wires and tree limbs and spotty power outages. In…
Sunday 01/28/2018
Meetings this week Posted: 28 January 2018 [10:44 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Jan. 30 Board of Education Finance Committee Budget Workshop, 6 p.m., Board of Education Auditorium, 129 Church St.; Special Charter…
Thursday 01/18/2018
Presentation on Forestville history is Saturday Posted: 18 January 2018 [04:07 PM] BRISTOL -- The next presentation in a series about the development of Forestville and its contributions to the community is Saturday.…
Sunday 01/14/2018
Bristol Bits: Memories of the Forestville Boys Club Posted: 14 January 2018 [09:24 PM] The first three segments of this column encompass the brick building at 260 Central St. in Forestville. It was first dedicated as…
Thursday 01/04/2018
Friday closings, delays in area towns announced Posted: 04 January 2018 [10:05 PM] Today’s closings and delays as of Thursday 9 p.m. FRIDAY CLOSINGS/DELAYS Berlin Mooreland Hill School Parking ban (morning) Berlin Schools…
Saturday 11/18/2017
St. Matthew's pupils fill shoe boxes with gifts for kids overseas Posted: 18 November 2017 [10:00 PM] BRISTOL - The students of St. Matthew School in Forestville are participating in Operation Christmas Child for the second year in a…
Wednesday 11/15/2017
Comptroller: Bristol strong after state budget cuts Posted: 15 November 2017 [10:10 PM] BRISTOL -- Despite reductions in funding from the new state budget, the city is in a “very good position” because of strong…
Election audit explained after Bristol is chosen Posted: 15 November 2017 [10:09 PM] BRISTOL - This will be the second time a Bristol election is audited while Kevin McCauley has been Democratic registrar of voters…
New Bristol council convenes for first time, makes appointments Posted: 15 November 2017 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - The newly elected City Council met for its first meeting Tuesday night and appointed a new corporation counsel and assigned…
Bristol council to launch charter revision to alter options to reprimand an elected official Posted: 15 November 2017 [08:30 PM] BRISTOL -- The City Council discussed creating a commission to look at the city charter and possibly alter it to allow the…
Tuesday 11/14/2017
Bristol high schools, Tunxis could come together on manufacturing training Posted: 14 November 2017 [09:43 PM] BRISTOL – Tunxis Community College is in the very early stages of developing a five year program with Bristol Central and Bristol…
Wednesday 11/08/2017
Change coming: Democrats outline plans for Bristol Posted: 08 November 2017 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - Democrats took control of the majority of seats on the City Council Tuesday night as Democrat Ellen Zoppo-Sassu was elected…
Exhibit at military museum to feature music of WWI Posted: 08 November 2017 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - The “Dances of World War I” event will capture the important role music played in keeping the spirits of locals…
Tuesday 11/07/2017
Zoppo-Sassu wins in Bristol; Dems take council Posted: 07 November 2017 [11:17 PM] BRISTOL - Ellen Zoppo-Sassu was elected as the city’s first female mayor, and Democrats took a majority of seats on the City…
Sunday 11/05/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 05 November 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Nov. 6 Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room One, 5 High St.; Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting,…
Thursday 11/02/2017
Bristol Adult Ed rolling out programs after series of grants Posted: 02 November 2017 [10:14 PM] BRISTOL - “There are a lot of exciting things happening now,” said Larry Covino, Bristol Adult Education director, thanks to a series…
Tuesday 10/31/2017
Third postcard against Ken Cockayne mailed to residents Posted: 31 October 2017 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - A third wave of postcards against Mayor Ken Cockayne were mailed to residents early this week alleging corruption in City…
Witch's Dungeon wraps up for the year Posted: 31 October 2017 [09:11 PM] BRISTOL - The Witch’s Dungeon wrapped up its 51st season this Halloween after attracting fans of classic horror and science fiction films…
BRISTOL BITS: Rewind to 1967: The early days of the 'Witch's Dungeon' Posted: 31 October 2017 [09:09 PM] With Halloween now over and having had folks visiting the Witch’s Dungeon at the Bristol Historical Society, it marks another year that…
Sunday 10/29/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 29 October 2017 [09:54 PM] BRISTOL Wednesday, Nov. 1 Board of Education, 7 p.m., Board of Education Auditorium, 129 Church St. Special City Council Meeting,…
Wednesday 10/25/2017
Bristol Senior Center will host crafts fair Friday Posted: 25 October 2017 [08:10 PM] BRISTOL -- The Bristol senior Center is hosting its Fifth Annual Craft Fair Friday featuring crafts and food. Jason Krueger of the…
Tuesday 10/24/2017
Bristol students get a lesson in distracted driving Posted: 24 October 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - Almost 60 students gathered at Bristol Hospital Tuesday morning to investigate future careers in healthcare and to learn a lesson…
Bristol council candidates debate Posted: 24 October 2017 [08:55 PM] BRISTOL -- At the municipal debate hosted by the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Monday night, candidates for City Council answered questions…
Monday 10/23/2017
Serious injuries reported after accident on Witches Rock Road in Bristol Posted: 23 October 2017 [07:28 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are investigating a serous motor vehicle accident that occurred Monday afternoon. Police, firefighters and medics were called to Witches…
Sunday 10/22/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 22 October 2017 [10:54 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Oct. 23 Bristol Development Authority, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss Mayor’s; Challenge Grant application,…
Saturday 10/21/2017
Miss Bristol, Miss Forestville crowned Posted: 21 October 2017 [10:36 PM] BRISTOL - Ten young women competed for the chance to represent their city Saturday night in the Miss Bristol-Forestville Scholarship Program’s “Rhythm…
Thursday 10/19/2017
Deputy superintendent takes the reins in Bristol Posted: 19 October 2017 [09:44 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education has named Susan Moreau as the new superintendent, effective Nov. 1. She replaces Ellen Solek,…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 October 2017 [08:39 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jamal Karon Thomas, 19, of 86 Lincoln Ave., was charged Oct. 16 with two counts of criminal…
'Kids at Hope' works to reverse idea of youth at risk Posted: 19 October 2017 [08:38 PM] BRISTOL - The students of Greene-Hills K-8 School skipped into the gym to upbeat music, past a double line of adults cheering,…
BRISTOL BITS: Bristol native cruises back into town Posted: 19 October 2017 [08:34 PM] My former wife, Dale Giramondi, informed me recently that her cousin, Penny (Giramondi) Pichette, was going to be in town this week…
Wednesday 10/18/2017
Bristol spouses can receive tax help after death in line of duty Posted: 18 October 2017 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - An ordinance was adopted by the city to help surviving spouses of Bristol police officers and firefighters by providing them…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 October 2017 [08:54 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jamie A. Caraballo, 43, of 21 Ridgewood St., was charged Oct. 14 with operation while under the…
O'Connell school continues to be developed after weekend fire Posted: 18 October 2017 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - The plan to develop the former O’Connell Elementary School into senior housing will continue despite a large blaze that damaged…
Bristol fire department welcomes brand new truck Posted: 18 October 2017 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Fire Department’s newest fire truck rolled into the station Wednesday afternoon, an upgraded model from the “20-year-old…
Tuesday 10/17/2017
State Dems urge Republicans to denounce Bristol Mayor Ken Cockayne Posted: 17 October 2017 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - Connecticut Democrats urge Republicans to denounce Mayor Ken Cockayne after he was unanimously censured by the City Council. Cockayne was…
Last class to graduate Central High School goes on tour of old building Posted: 17 October 2017 [08:47 PM] BRISTOL -- The last high school class to graduate from the Memorial Boulevard School building took a tour of the grounds to…
Sunday 10/15/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 15 October 2017 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Oct. 16 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St.; Inland/Wetlands committee meeting, 7 p.m., City Council Chamber,…
Thursday 10/12/2017
Humanitarians recognized by Bristol Boys & Girls Club Posted: 12 October 2017 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - Several individuals were honored for their selfless, philanthropic work in the Greater Bristol community at the Boys & Girls Club…
BRISTOL BITS: Bristol sports legend was a celebrity back then and today Posted: 12 October 2017 [08:57 PM] This photo of Phil Mannarino comes from the 1963 senior class yearbook at the former St. Anthony’s High School. Phil was a…
Wednesday 10/11/2017
Bristol council votes 'no' to fracking waste Posted: 11 October 2017 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - There was a large turnout at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting supporting a new amendment to the Bristol Code of…
Bristol school board's Caggiano declares intent for leadership Posted: 11 October 2017 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - Board of Education member Jeff Caggiano has announced his intention to seek a leadership position when the board holds its…
Communication opens between Bristol boards after deficit Posted: 11 October 2017 [09:44 PM] BRISTOL - Communication is opening up between the Board of Education, City Council and Board of Finance as they prepare for a…
Building committee formed for potential Bristol magnet school Posted: 11 October 2017 [09:44 PM] BRISTOL - A building committee is being created for the proposed Memorial Boulevard Intradistrict Arts Magnet School. The Board of Finance made…
Tuesday 10/10/2017
Zoppo-Sassu has raised more campaign funds so far Posted: 10 October 2017 [09:55 PM] BRISTOL - Democratic candidate for mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu has raised more funds than her opponent, Republican Mayor Ken Cockayne, according to the…
Monday 10/09/2017
Children's author to speak at Manross Library Oct. 18 Posted: 09 October 2017 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Children’s author Sara Beth Videtto will share her newly published children’s book “Turtle’s First Winter: A Read and Find Storybook,”…
Sunday 10/08/2017
Meetings this week Posted: 08 October 2017 [10:34 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Oct. 10 Special Board of Finance Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss awarding contract…
Thursday 10/05/2017
Bristol Boys & Girls Club recognizes humanitarians Posted: 05 October 2017 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL -- The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center will be honoring individuals and organizations from the Greater Bristol community…
Posted: 05 October 2017 [08:48 PM] BRISTOL - Brian’s Angels homeless outreach program will host a stuff-a-cruiser event Sunday in conjunction with local police. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 1400 Farmington Ave., winter items will be collected, including boots, thermal clothing, backpacks, socks,…
Wednesday 10/04/2017
Bristol Hospital opens redesigned Diagnostic Services Department Posted: 04 October 2017 [08:16 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital celebrated its newly renovated Diagnostic Services Department during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. Many city and hospital…