City issues snow parking ban
A snow parking ban for the city of Bristol is in full effect until further notice, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. Registered owners of vehicles in violation are...
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Clean up of roads under way
The city of Bristol reported: “Crews and contractors are out clearing roads. “Downtown center lanes will be cleared tomorrow morning. “We expect the parking ban to be lifted within the next couple of...
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Fire report for Feb. 5
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 22 638 King St., vehicle accident, general cleanup. Liberty Baptist Church, 265 Maple Ave., smoke detector activation, no...
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Emergency parking plan in place as of 9 a.m.
An emergency parking ban is going into effect at 9 a.m. today, Monday, for snow clearing operations.
View ArticleLibrary program rescheduled to Feb. 22 due to snow
The program “Sweet Sorrow: Historic Songs of Love, Pursuit, Connecting and Parting”–A light-hearted journey through the adventures and mis-adventures of lover throughout time–with musician and...
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Parking ban over
The city of Bristol has announced that the parking ban instituted after Monday’s snowstorm has been lifted.
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Local legislators speak at Realtors gathering
State Representative Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) and State Sen. Henri Martin (R-Plainville, Bristol) attended the Litchfield County Board of Realtors Legislative Night on Jan. 25 at the Torrington...
View ArticleDrivers needed to transport cancer patients
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is currently looking for volunteer drivers throughout all Connecticut communities to transport cancer patients to and from their lifesaving...
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Police investigate phone threats made at two Bristol schools
Bristol police say there appears to be no validity to the phone call threats made today at Bristol Central High School and South Side School today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
View ArticleSuperintendent responds to phone call threats made at Bristol schools
The series of phone call threats made to at least several school districts in the state have turned out to be “swatting” threats. According to a message of Bristol Supt. of Schools Dr. Ellen Solek that...
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Snapshot of homeless taken with yearly count
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Last month, more than 20 individuals in Bristol participated in the largest national data collection event on homelessness: the Point-in-Time Count. The goal of the...
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31st annual Home Show arrives next weekend
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For over 30 years now, the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has given local residents a chance to escape cabin fever during the Home & Business Expo. The...
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Police blotter for Feb. 12
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Jason R. Zeiner, 46, of 530 East Cotton Hill Rd., New Hartford, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny....
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Chocolaty goodness
On Saturday, the Bristol Chocolate Expo and Craft Fair was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Businesses can learn about how to use LinkedIn
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce Business Builders networking group’s March meeting will feature speaker Trish Thomas, founder of Edge Career Solutions. Thomas will discuss understanding...
View ArticleLegislators Betts, Martin host coffee hour Feb. 19
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with the Plymouth legislators on Friday, Feb. 19 at Eagles Nest, 163 Main St., Terryville. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m. It...
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Grant received for brownfield assessment on Riverside Ave.
Mayor Ken Cockayne announced Thursday that Bristol is one of 16 municipalities in Connecticut that has been awarded a State Brownfield Assessment grant. In a press release, the mayor said, “We are...
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Rep. Pavalock tapped as state director for WIG
State Rep. Cara Pavalock (R-77, Bristol) was recently sworn in as a state director for the Women In Government Foundation, Inc. Pavalock joins 199 other women state legislators to serve in this role in...
View ArticlePolice investigate multiple gunshots in two separate areas
Bristol police are investigating multiple gunshots that happened in two separate locations last night. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers first responded to...
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Police officer honored for debit card fraud investigation
Bristol police officer Brian Bonati was named Office of the Month in January, and received the Letter of Commendation for his outstanding work performance in a debit card fraud investigation....
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