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Wednesday 07/17/2019
Forestville Village Association honors late Rex Hamilton Posted: 17 July 2019 [05:44 PM] BRISTOL - The Forestville Village Association has chosen the late Rex Hamilton as the first person included in a planned…
Thursday 07/04/2019
Forestville American Legion Post 209 announces its new slate of officers Posted: 04 July 2019 [07:25 PM] BRISTOL - Forestville American Legion Post 209 has announced its new slate of officers. “Five years ago we started an amazing journey,”…
Tuesday 06/04/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: The connection between nutrition and cancer Posted: 04 June 2019 [09:25 PM] Bristol Health Cancer Care Center Whether you are trying to prevent cancer, going through…
Thursday 05/30/2019
Tunxis Community College Class of 2019 graduates from the area Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:07 PM] Berlin Marcin Adamkiewicz Criminal Justice AS Tyler B Alston Criminal Justice AS Eric Baedor General Studies AS Mary E Barrett Family Violence…
Sunday 05/26/2019
Forestville Memorial Day parade honors the fallen Posted: 26 May 2019 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - Well before thousands of feet marched up Central Street in Forestville Sunday, there was music in the air. First,…
Thursday 05/23/2019
Bristol, Forestville memorial parades will honor fallen soldiers Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol will have no shortage of events that honor and celebrate fallen soldiers. The Bristol Veterans Council will honor…
Police announce road closures ahead of Forestville Memorial Day Parade Posted: 23 May 2019 [05:19 PM] BRISTOL - Police have announced several road closures ahead of the Forestville Memorial Day Parade. The closures will begin at 12:30 p.m.…
Wednesday 04/24/2019
Forestville Memorial Day Parade to be bigger and better Posted: 24 April 2019 [08:11 PM] BRISTOL - The Forestville Memorial Day Parade returns Sunday, May 26, with organizers promising a “glorious” event twice the size of…
Friday 03/29/2019
Forestville American Legion Post 209 is fundraising for its fishing derby Posted: 29 March 2019 [07:14 PM] BRISTOL - Forestville American Legion Post 209 has begun fundraising for its annual Fishing Derby, which will be held May 19 at…
Monday 03/11/2019
Wheeler Clinic seeks opioid recovery peer coach Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - Wheeler Clinic is looking to hire an opioid addiction recovery peer coach using a state grant obtained by…
Friday 03/08/2019
Forestville Post 209 commander works with Terryville High School students to build picnic tables for church Posted: 08 March 2019 [07:56 PM] BRISTOL – Forestville American Legion Post 209 Commander Brian Avery recently worked alongside Terryville High School students to build picnic tables for…
Tuesday 02/12/2019
Member of Forestville American Legion Post 209 honored Posted: 12 February 2019 [05:03 PM] BRISTOL - Leo Bonola of Forestville American Legion Post 209 has been recognized with the “Legion of Honor” award, issued by…
Sunday 02/10/2019
American Legion Post 209 serves up smiles at their breakfast Posted: 10 February 2019 [08:17 PM] BRISTOL - Smells of maple syrup lathered pancakes, sizzling bacon and fresh coffee filled Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Saturday during the American…
This week's meetings Posted: 10 February 2019 [07:56 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Feb. 12 Salary Committee, Special Meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. Joint Board,…
Sunday 01/20/2019
Local legislators: New session will bring new issues Posted: 20 January 2019 [05:04 PM] BRISTOL - With the new legislative session started, local legislators hope to create a dialog on a variety of issues with…
Sunday 01/13/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 13 January 2019 [07:53 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Jan. 15 Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. Board of…
Sunday 12/09/2018
Inspiring women crowned at Miss Bristol/ Miss Forestville Posted: 09 December 2018 [07:40 PM] BRISTOL – A new group of motivated, inspired young women and girls is set to begin making a positive impact…
Tuesday 11/20/2018
Bruce Barton is Post 209's first Legionnaire of the Year Posted: 20 November 2018 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - Forestville American Legion Post 209 has presented Bruce Barton with its inaugural Legionnaire of the Year award and Robert…
Deep freeze forecast prompts action from governor Posted: 20 November 2018 [06:06 PM] …
Tuesday 11/06/2018
UPDATE: Long lines in Plymouth still waiting to vote, Bristol nears 60 percent Posted: 06 November 2018 [08:35 PM] BRISTOL – Residents were impressed by the amount of people who were out voting in Bristol despite the rain and long…
Sunday 10/21/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:11 PM] BRISTOL: Bristol Development Authority Industrial Committee Special Meeting, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room, 111 N. Main St.…
Friday 10/19/2018
Letters thank legion for athletic gear donations Posted: 19 October 2018 [08:40 PM] BRISTOL - The Forestville American Legion recently received letters commending their charitable efforts in donating hockey supplies and a bicycle to…
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…