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Bipartisanship rules between Bristol, Southington at Club
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER Political rivalries weren’t lost on the Crocodile Club dinner this year, when City of Bristol Mayor Ken Cockayne joked that the sun would be shining if the luncheon were...
View ArticleLadies and gentlemen, fill in your coloring books
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Calling all adult coloring fans: dig out the colored pencils, crayons and coloring books for an upcoming event at the Bristol Historical Society that will bring you back...
View ArticleFire report for Aug. 28
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Aug. 14 826 Pine St., lock-out. Martin Cabinets, 500 Broad St., outside rubbish fire, other. 187 Laurel St., good intent call,...
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City-Wide Block Party planned for Sept. 19
A group of roughly 10 community members, inspired to do something positive for the city, began tossing out ideas on a Bristol Facebook forum, and united by a vision to throw a Block Party for the...
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Man found beaten and robbed in Summer Street area
Bristol police are investigating after a 67-year-old man was beaten and robbed last night in the area of Summer Street and Federal Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
View ArticleQueen Ann Nzinga Center offers program to area youths
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children and teens ages 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The Queen Ann Nzinga Center promotes positive youth...
View ArticleRepublican legislators to meet with local seniors
On Thursday, Sept. 3, Bristol legislators will provide a state capitol update at the Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Republicans state Sen. Henri Martin , state Rep. Whit Betts, and state Rep....
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Candidates to debate in Chamber-sponsored event Sept. 28
The Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, will host a debate for candidates running in the upcoming local City of Bristol elections (City...
View ArticleSerious crash at Riverside Avenue intersection under investigation
Bristol police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that happened this afternoon at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and East Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
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Officials’ emails targeted in FOI request
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Emails involving two mayoral candidates in this November’s election and the work to transform the former Memorial Boulevard School are surfacing as the result of two...
View ArticleBristol police conduct DWI checkpoint tonight
The Bristol Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint this evening on Route 6. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community,...
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Senior activities offered
The Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., announced the following activities: Lectures: “Managing Your Money As You Age.” Financial Representatives Keith Weston and Julia Weston of Thrivent...
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City issues warning about water supply; voluntary water restrictions implemented
Mayor Kenneth Cockayne announced today that the Bristol Water Department, as a Department of the City of Bristol, is notifying customers that the city’s reservoirs have declined to 70 percent capacity...
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Police blotter for Sept. 4
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Jeanice Castro, 31, of 200 Blakeslee St., Apt. 242, Bristol, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with evading physical injury...
View ArticleMake plans for Family Farms Day on Oct. 3
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will be hosting Family Farms Day at Roberts Orchard located at 125 Hill St. on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 4....
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Legislators hold breakfast at Rodd’s Sept. 11
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with Bristol legislators on Friday, Sept. 11 at Rodd’s Restaurant (854 Farmington Ave., Bristol). The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 a.m. to...
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Riding back to school in style
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Danylah Chavarria stood outside the entrance of Greene-Hills School last Thursday surrounded by her family, her principal…and a big red fire engine behind her. Decked...
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‘Founding Directors’ sought for MBS cultural center
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITERa The Organizing Committee of the Memorial Boulevard Task Force is seeking candidates to fulfill the role of “Founding Directors.” As part of its upcoming report to the...
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5 Seconds of Summer ready to become household name
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR 5 Seconds of Summer—the four man band from Australia—is not a household name like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, or even One Direction–you know, artists that even...
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Mum Festival announces its Hometown Hero
World War II veteran Tony Sileo, left, sits with his wife Jennie after the Mum Festival Committee announces he is selected as this year’s Hometown Hero. During the 54th annual Mum Festival, Tony will...
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