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Holiday message from the mayor
On his Facebook page, Mayor Ken Cockayne posted the following holiday message to the citizens of Bristol. “I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very happy Holiday Season and I send to...
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View ArticleHospital proposes downtown presence
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital proposes medical office building downtown Although the city recently went back to square one for the development of the former mall site downtown,...
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Police blotter for Dec. 25
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Nicole Powell, 22, of no certain address, was arrested Dec. 10 and charged with seven counts of second degree failure to...
View ArticleBristol Hospital still strong despite loss of $2.6M from CT
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Although Bristol Hospital is facing a loss of $2.6 million from the state budget, the nonprofit has continued making investments in technology and recruiting new doctors...
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Children welcomed to ‘Winter Wonderland’
Bill Finkenstein will paint a carousel horse during the Bristol Historical Society’s “Winter Wonderland” event, scheduled for Dec. 28. By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From animation drawings to...
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Fire report for Dec. 25
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Dec. 11 Middle St. and Battisto Rd., alarm system sounded due to malfunction. Barnes Highway and East Main St., motor vehicle...
View ArticleRegister for apprenticeship, extension courses at Bristol TEC
Apprenticeship and extension courses for the State of Connecticut Adult Education Evening School Division at Bristol Technical Education Center will be starting the week of Jan. 25. Registration dates...
View ArticleCarousel museum activities during winter break
A fun-filled week of special programs are being offered at the New England Carousel Museum from Saturday, December 26 through Wednesday December 30th, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. Price: $5.00 per...
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Dems to hold caucus to pick town committee on Jan. 5
On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Bristol Democrats will vote for 54 town committee members: six from each of the town’s nine voting districts. “The primary mission of the Bristol Democratic Town Committee is to...
View ArticleFree Sriracha Grilled cheese sandwiches for New Year’s Day at Wayback
Wayback Burgers have announced that to toast to the New Year, the restaurant will give away free Sriracha Grilled Cheese sandwiches at its restaurants nationwide on New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1....
View ArticleChristmas trees to be collected at curb until Jan. 15
Christmas trees will be collected at the curb through Jan. 15. Please note, trees must have all tree stands, lights, ornaments, and tree bags removed. Remember to keep your Christmas tree (or any other...
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Minimum wage going up Jan. 1
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in a press release this week announced that as the result of a new law he signed last year, Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an...
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Zukowski foundation helps community families during holidays
The Zukowski Family Foundation sponsored their annual “From Our Family to Yours” holiday dinner distribution to families in the Plymouth and Terryville community. This is the third year that the...
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Carousel Museum with The Chaparrals
The Chaparrals are performing on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, at the New England Carousel Museum, from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There will be supper served at intermission, noise-makers, hats, and...
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Music listings for Jan. 1
SUNDAY, JAN. 3 OTHER CORNFED DOGS. 5 to 8 p.m. The Half Door, 270 Sisson Ave., Hartford. (860) 232-7827. TheHalfdoorHFD.com FRIDAY, JAN. 8 OTHER ENFORCER, WARBRINGER. With Cauldron and Exmortus....
View ArticleAnimal Rescue Foundation seeking volunteers
Have experience with large breed dogs? Want to make a difference in the life of a shelter pet? Think being covered in dog hair and slobber means you’re loved? Then Animal Rescue Foundation is seeking...
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City undecided on fate of Hill St. school house
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The city has yet to decide whether or not to sell a vacant schoolhouse on Hill Street to The Studio or to Kitty Quarters, a nonprofit cats-only rescue organization....
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Bank, adult ed. team up for new program
Thomaston Savings Bank collaborated with Bristol Adult Education and COCC to help develop and teach a pilot program for the newly formed Adult Education Diploma and Certificate Program. This Banking...
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Police blotter for Jan. 1
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Jacob Shoplick, 20, of 169 Gridley St., Bristol, was arrested Dec. 18 and charged with operation while registered license...
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