BRISTOL - The Forestville American Legion recently received letters commending their charitable efforts in donating hockey supplies and a bicycle to…
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Thursday 09/06/2018
Forestville American Legion Post 209 moving to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Posted: 06 September 2018 [08:20 PM] BRISTOL - Forestville American Legion Post 209 says it is moving to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Brian Avery, commander of the…
Monday 08/13/2018
Three employees at Greene-Hills K-8 School have been put on paid administrative leave Posted: 13 August 2018 [03:40 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Police Department has confirmed it is investigating a report of a teacher “inappropriately touching” a student…
Friday 08/10/2018
Dem. candidates visit West End businesses Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Just days ahead of the primary, Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz made a campaign stop in the city’s West…
Several races up for grabs in Tuesday's primary elections Posted: 10 August 2018 [08:58 PM] With primary the state’s primary election Tuesday, Democrat and Republican voters in the city have many decisions to make about their…
Sunday 08/05/2018
Exposing a cult: Former members discuss life in 'The Work' Posted: 05 August 2018 [05:48 PM] Connected by a harrowing past, Sarah Ficca, Rick Keegan and Lisa Guerci watched with a sense of relief and horror, the…
Thursday 08/02/2018
Legion Post 209 presents flag ceremony at Village Green Posted: 02 August 2018 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL - “We call your attention to this small table, which occupies a place of dignity and honor. It is set…
Tuesday 07/31/2018
It's a Happy Harry day at Forestville's Manross Library Posted: 31 July 2018 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Manross Library was transformed into a place of witchcraft and wizardry on Tuesday afternoon, as children of all…
Sunday 07/22/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 22 July 2018 [08:23 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 23 Bristol Development Authority Board Meeting, 5 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St.; Board of…
Sunday 05/27/2018
Rain can't dampen spirit of Forestville Memorial Day Parade Posted: 27 May 2018 [10:12 PM] FORESTVILLE - Surrounded by shivering grownups on the Central Street Bridge, 3-year-old Lyla Brannigan didn’t mind watching a parade in the rain…
Thursday 05/24/2018
Former Mayor Bill Stortz to be grand marshal of Forestville Memorial Day Parade Posted: 24 May 2018 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - Former Mayor Bill Stortz has been named the parade marshal for the Forestville Memorial Day Parade. Stortz, a…
Wednesday 05/23/2018
A roundup of area Memorial Day parades Posted: 23 May 2018 [09:25 PM] It’s about more than picnics and sales. Area residents can mark Memorial Day and the sacrifice of those who died while…
Thursday 05/17/2018
BRISTOL BITS: Genesis HealthCare pays tribute to veterans Posted: 17 May 2018 [08:48 PM] Correspondent Genesis HealthCare in Forestville held a tribute to the veterans who are residents there and this took place in the courtyard…
Sunday 05/06/2018
Hundreds turn out for Bristol's Ducky derby Posted: 06 May 2018 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - Dreary weather did not stop thousands of ducks from heading down the Pequabuck River Sunday, nor did it keep…
Play ball! Forestville Little League holds its opening ceremony Posted: 06 May 2018 [09:51 PM] Correspondent The Forestville Little League held its season-opening ceremony on Saturday morning, celebrating its players, family members, volunteers and benefactors. David Fisch,…
Sunday 03/18/2018
Meet and greet season starts for governor's race Posted: 18 March 2018 [08:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Democrats in the city were visited by candidates for statewide office Thursday evening during a meet and…
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
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 Eastern high schools to allow students to earn an associate’s degree in manufacturing. Larry Covino, Adult Education…
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…