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Obituaries: Alphonse J. D’Amato
Alphonse J. D’Amato, 73, of Bristol, loving husband of 50 years to Kathleen (Carey) D’Amato, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday May 1, 2016. Alphonse was born in Bristol on September 27, 1942...
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Pavalock, Betts support bill governing Narcan and opiods
State Representatives Cara Christine Pavalock (R-77) and Whit Betts (R-78) joined their colleagues in the House to pass legislation that requires cities and towns to make sure they have at least one...
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Sen. Murphy salutes Rowley Spring
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that Rowley Spring and Stamping Corp. of Bristol is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” In 1954, said the press release from Murphy’s office,...
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Rep. Martin reflects on headlines about budget
State Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) on May 2 paused to observe some recent newspaper editorial headlines during a late night debate at the State Capitol. Martin and Republicans have put forth an alternative...
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City’s director of public works honored by CT Convention and Sports Bureau
HARTFORD – Bristol’s Director of Public Works Walter E. Veselka is among six state residents honored with “2016 Bring It Home Awards” from the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau for their...
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That trash is showing its style
Designers and artists let their creativity soar as they transformed clean trash into garments at the sixth annual Trashion Fashion show. Prior to the public’s arrivals, the models took time to shoot...
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Laughter will rain as Eastern tackles King Arthur’s reign
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Bristol Eastern High School students are ready to make the city laugh with their version of the Broadway show, “Spamalot,” which opens next Thursday. The stage musical,...
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Chamber forms young professionals group; kick off set for May 19
A new young professionals and entrepreneurs group has formed under the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce called PYVOT (Professional Young Visionaries of Tomorrow), with the group looking to...
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What would you call former mall property? Mayor wants to know
The Mayor’s Office announced the Bristol Development Authority’s Downtown Committee is exploring the possibility of changing the name of the former Centre Mall downtown site currently known as “Depot...
View ArticleCompounce, Phobia open Saturday
Lake Compounce and its much anticipated new rollercoaster Phobia Phear Coaster are opening at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 7. Twelve terrified riders have been chosen through an online contest to be the...
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Mayor’s office reports website gives city high ranking for business
The Mayor’s Office announced in a press release the City of Bristol has been recognized as the “Best Small City for Doing Business in Greater Hartford” by WalletHub.com, a personal finance website that...
View ArticleIowa 5th grader asks readers to tell him about CT
Dear readers. Hello, my name is Stephen L. I am a fifth grade student at Harlan Intermediate School in Harlan, Iowa. My class is studying the geography and history of the United States. I am excited to...
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Senior listings, starting May 6
SATURDAY, MAY 7 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day, and memory care community. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. (860)...
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Music listings, starting May 6
FRIDAY, MAY 6 BRISTOL SPIRIT SHAKER. Gateway Café, 211 Riverside Ave., Bristol. OTHER WOMEN IN FOLK. 8 p.m. Co-headliners Caroline Doctorow and Lara Herscovitch. Opening is Connecticut state troubadour...
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Obituaries: Mary Aldrich
Mary (Rasmus) Aldrich, 86, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of the late Harold J. Aldrich. Born on January 30, 1930...
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Prom styles fit for a Hollywood starlet
In film, the actress Gene Tierney carried a certain tough, elegant grace. Whether she portrayed the femme fatale in the classic film noir tale, ‘Laura’ or the doomed wife in ‘Leave Her to Heaven,’...
View ArticlePublic offers its input on proposed school budget
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From parents to educators to elected officials, people from all walks of life addressed the Board of Finance last Tuesday in response to the school budget proposal. The...
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Police blotter for May 6
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Luke A. Oullette, 20, of 49 Nicholas Dr., Bristol, was arrested April 22 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third...
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Rabies clinic set for June 11
A Annual Rabies Clinic will be held at the Rockwell Park Pavilion, Saturday, June 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. The cost is $15 per pet. For more information, contact the Bristol-Burlington Health District at...
View ArticleEversource warns about scam involving bogus representatives
Eversource business and residential customers across Connecticut continue to be targeted by scammers employing myriad tactics to trick people out of their money or into providing personal financial...
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