BRISTOL - The downtown committee of the Bristol Development Authority unanimously passed a motion to accept the master plan for the development…
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Tuesday 08/15/2017
Big beer buying craft breweries not all about recipes: Sen. Blumenthal urging scrutiny on consolidations Posted: 15 August 2017 [08:32 PM] HARTFORD - U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal met with several owners, co-founders and partners representing craft breweries across the state Monday afternoon at…
Monday 08/07/2017
Murphy salutes Deep River firm that serves Stanley, UTC, P&W Posted: 07 August 2017 [09:06 PM] InterPRO of Deep River was U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer” for the week of July 31. The company was founded…
Thursday 08/03/2017
Woman sentenced to 8 years for Red Cross embezzlement Posted: 03 August 2017 [03:01 PM] MIDDLETOWN - A former official at an American Red Cross chapter in Connecticut has been sentenced to eight years in prison for…
Monday 07/31/2017
Wayside Fence launches new website Posted: 31 July 2017 [08:15 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - A new website has been launched for Wayside Fence Company, a fence manufacturer and wholesaler with…
Profits up 13 percent for Eversource Posted: 31 July 2017 [08:12 PM] BERLIN - Eversource Energy announced Thursday its second-quarter profits increased by 13.3 percent. The company reported earnings of $230.7 million, or 72…
Thursday 07/27/2017
Chambers, United Way settle into location Posted: 27 July 2017 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and United Way of West Central Connecticut have settled into their new location. They…
Tuesday 07/25/2017
BDA discusses incentive programs, facade improvement Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Discussion of incentive programs to draw business to the city’s downtown started in the Bristol Development Authority Downtown Committee meeting…
Cliff's Auto a place for personalized service Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:29 PM] PLYMOUTH - Cliff Jones, owner of Cliff’s Automotive, says he is fair, honest and upfront with customers and that he provides professional,…
Bob's Sports Chalet expanding, selling online Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - To survive as a local business, it’s necessary to find a balance between online and in-store sales, explained Bill Gonsalves,…
Bristol Adult Ed a vibrant mix of programs Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - Every community in Connecticut is mandated by state law to have an adult education program, said Lawrence Covino, Adult Education…
Saturday 07/22/2017
Trio of companies win grants from StartUP Bristol Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The StartUP Bristol Task Force chose three grant awardees for the business incentive program aimed at drawing businesses in to…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Barnes Group marks 160 years, rings bell at stock exchange Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - The Barnes Group hit an all-time market high Wednesday, the same day senior management rang the closing bell at the…
Monday 07/17/2017
Come to Bristol: Task force hears 5 grant proposals for new city businesses Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:58 PM] BRISTOL - Five businesses gave live presentations to the Bristol Development Authority and StartUP Bristol Task Force yesterday morning at Biker’s Edge…
Community college opens manufacturing technology center Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:48 PM] ENFIELD - The grand opening of the new Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Asnuntuck Community College was held in late June. Gov.…
Engine company receives $3 million from U.S. Army Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:46 PM] BLOOMFIELD-A developer of advanced multi-fuel-capable rotary combustion engine technology, LiquidPiston, Inc, received $3 million from the U.S. Army. The money is part…
Comcast launches Xfinity Mobile service across the state Posted: 17 July 2017 [09:41 PM] BERLIN-Xfinity Mobile, a new wireless service provider, is available in Xfinity Stores in Connecticut today. Comcast is introducing the service in its…
Sunday 07/16/2017
Food truck festival on Muzzy Field fills appetites Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - Truffle macaroni and cheese, fried brownies, smoked bacon candy and steamed cheeseburgers were just the beginning of the Acker family’s…
Main Street Community Foundation dishes $125,060 in grants Posted: 16 July 2017 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - Bringing history to life, expanding early literacy and meeting basic needs; those are a few ways that the recent grants…
Friday 07/14/2017
City issues emergency demolition order after factory fire Posted: 14 July 2017 [11:01 AM] BRIDGEPORT - Officials have filed for an emergency demolition after a fire engulfed the site of a former rubber factory in Connecticut.…
Wednesday 07/12/2017
Bristol Hospital constructs new unit for elderly patients Posted: 12 July 2017 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital announced the construction of a new 15-bed, inpatient unit aimed at elderly patients with behavioral health issues Wednesday.…
Internet job site Indeed announces $26.5 million expansion Posted: 12 July 2017 [04:42 PM] STAMFORD - The largest internet job site in the world says it plans to spend $26.5 million to expand its offices in…
Monday 07/10/2017
Construction company awards scholarships to Goodwin Tech pair Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Two E.C. Goodwin Technical High School students have received scholarships from KBE Building Corp., a construction company with offices…
Malloy releases new cybersecurity strategy Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:05 PM] HARTFORD-To help protect the state’s cybersecruity defenses, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy released the Connecticut Cybersecurity Strategy Monday. The document outlines seven principles…
Friday 07/07/2017
Court upholds $28M verdict in Connecticut smoker case Posted: 07 July 2017 [05:10 PM] HARTFORD - A federal appeals court has upheld a $28 million judgment against cigarette maker R.J. Reynolds in a lawsuit filed by…
Court: Profanity-laced tirade was protected free speech Posted: 07 July 2017 [01:31 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut woman who hurled a variety of insults at a grocery store manager was protected by constitutional free speech…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Central CT Chambers of Commerce, United Way move buildings Posted: 06 July 2017 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and United Way of West Central Connecticut are preparing a joint move to a…
Tuesday 07/04/2017
Journey small business consultancy travels to Bristol Posted: 04 July 2017 [08:42 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The marketing consultancy Journey Communications opened a location in Bristol and aims to provide effective and…
Tuesday 06/27/2017
Final facade lift: Old Bristol Press building gets a makeover through city program Posted: 27 June 2017 [09:46 PM] BRISTOL - The last project of the Downtown and West End Facade Improvement Program was completed this weekend at the old Bristol…
Monday 06/26/2017
Milldale brewery off to promising start Posted: 26 June 2017 [10:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Kinsmen Brewing Co. has opened in the former Clark Brothers Bolt Co. building in Milldale, offering a variety of unique…
Wheeler Clinic receives gold seal for ambulatory health Posted: 26 June 2017 [09:53 PM] The Wheeler Clinic PLAINVILLE - Wheeler Clinic has received Ambulatory Health Care accreditation and Primary Care Medical Home…
Sunday 06/25/2017
PRIME TIME: Git along, little doggie, and other tales of the Elton Dairy Posted: 25 June 2017 [09:47 PM] Al Goodwin spent some time with Jim Cleveland recently recalling the days the latter worked for the former Elton Dairy in Bristol.…
Monday 06/19/2017
Area McDonald's teaming with UberEATS Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN -McDonald’s is now available for delivery in New Britain, Berlin and Newington through UberEATS. “We are excited to…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Leathery creatures on display for Father's Day at nature center Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - As his sparkling eyes caught a black and white tegu on the far end of the room a toddler darted…
Farmer's market returning to 'The Patch' June 24 Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Farmer’s Market will return to “The Patch” June 24 through Oct. 28, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase…
PRIME TIME: Locals reminisce about milkmen, mailmen of days past Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:22 PM] Bristol resident JoAnn Bacon read a recent column on local milkmen from decades ago and sent me a picture of Edmund Tassinari…
Saturday 06/17/2017
Dads get free admission to carousel museum on Father's Day Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:05 PM] BRISTOL - Looking for a special experience this Father’s Day? The New England Carousel Museum is honoring dads this Father’s Day by offering…
Cars converge for Bill Englert show Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - Rain held off Saturday evening for the 8th annual Bill Englert Memorial Car Show, making it an afternoon to remember…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
List of 2017 Main St. Community Foundation scholars Posted: 14 June 2017 [09:55 PM] The Main Street Community Foundation BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation Awarded 118 area students with scholarships from 62 funds established…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Chambers seeking members for Ambassador Program Posted: 11 June 2017 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is launching an Ambassador Program to encourage members of its affiliates to get involved…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Terenzi Team helps hundreds of families find homes Posted: 06 June 2017 [09:21 PM] FARMINGTON – The Terenzi Team/Herg Realty Group can help clients downsize or find that perfect luxury home or first home with over…
Monday 06/05/2017
State carousels, Coney Island beauty to be themes of museum programs Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:52 PM] BRISTOL - The New England Carousel Museum will present an exciting new series, called Museum After Hours, held on the first…
Wednesday 05/31/2017
Chamber welcomes 2 additions Posted: 31 May 2017 [08:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce recently hired two new employees, Mecheal Hamilton and Katie D’Agostino. Mecheal Hamilton, who also…
Tuesday 05/30/2017
Chamber to bring together manufactures, educators Posted: 30 May 2017 [10:55 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Bristol Technical Advisory Council meeting to raise awareness of manufacturing…
Monday 05/29/2017
Dog day care to open within next 2 months, focus on veterans Posted: 29 May 2017 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - A dog day care facility is expected to open in Bristol in the next month or two. Woof Pack will…
Jim Calhoun to speak at Chamber's annual dinner Posted: 29 May 2017 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 128th Annual Awards Dinner next month to recognize individuals and…
Stanley executive to head Oregon-based manufacturer Posted: 29 May 2017 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Veteran Stanley Black & Decker executive James J. Cannon has been appointed the president and chief executive officer of…
Wednesday 05/24/2017
Woodcarving Show and Sale is June 3 Posted: 24 May 2017 [09:58 PM] BRISTOL - More than 50 woodcarvers and vendors will participate in the nineteenth Annual Connecticut Woodcarvers Association Woodcarving Show and Sale, hosted by the New…
Southington Chamber of Commerce showcases three new members Posted: 24 May 2017 [09:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce afforded three of its new members an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community at…
Forestville salon changes hands Posted: 24 May 2017 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - After joking with her older sister’s friend about selling their business of 30 years, Nancy Ravagnani and her husband ended…