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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
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 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…
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…