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Scenes from this year’s Forestville Duck Race
The annual Forestville Duck Race was held May 1 despite gloomy weather. Attendees pulled out their umbrellas to watch the yellow rubber ducks make their way to the finish line. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Obituaries: Benjamin Lane Bridges
Benjamin Lane Bridges, 32, of Bristol, died on Tuesday (May 3, 2016) in Syosset, NY. Ben was born on August 16, 1983 in Pittsburgh, PA and was the only son of Judith (Hesse) Bridges of Bristol and the...
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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 ArticleHospital continuing with downtown project
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital continues to stand behind its project for downtown, with full support from its Board of Directors. During a recent Bristol Development Authority (BDA)...
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Fire report for May 6
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 22 43 Jan Rd., power line down. Stafford Ave. and Douglas Rd., motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 284 North Main St.,...
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Local legislators holding coffee hour Friday
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with Bristol legislators on Friday, May 13 at Rodd’s Restaurant (854 Farmington Ave., Bristol). The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m....
View ArticleMayor’s office announces city hall access to be limited to 2 entrances
Beginning Wednesday, May 11, public access to City Hall at 111 North Main St. will be limited to the south entrance on Laurel Street and the north entrance, which faces the Municipal Police/Court...
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Mum Festival will return
Bristol All Heart, the marketing partnership of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and City of Bristol, have teamed with local non profit The Bristol Exchange Club and Bristol Events Squad to ensure the...
View ArticleGrant allows modernization of equipment for program that feeds children, seniors
A $56,242 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority will allow the Community Renewal Team to modernize its licensed commercial kitchen where over 5,000 meals per day are...
View ArticleMartin, Betts meet with constitutents May 17
On Tuesday, May 17, state Sen. Henri Martin and state Rep. Whit Betts will host a legislative update from 6:30 – 8 pm at Plymouth Town Hall. The public is invited to attend and to ask questions about...
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Guerilla-style gardening project launched
The Growrilla Project has been launched. A press release explained this social and agricultural experiment is a group of local citizens with a love of the community, a passion and skill for organic...
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Museum studios at Imagine Nation to be closed to public May 20
The Museum Studios at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol will be closed to the public on Friday, May 20 for the Day of Caring 25 a day-long United...
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ESPN wins Sports Emmys
On a night that recognizes the best in sports media, ESPN claimed nine Sports Emmy Awards, presented for the 37th year by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences tonight in New York....
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Support group listings, starting May 13
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
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Sen. Martin appears on talk show
Sen. Henri Martin (right) answers a question from Cablevision host Jeff Zeiner during a May 3 taping of the show ‘Meet the Leaders’ in Litchfield County. Martin is supporting an alternative Republican...
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C.V. Mason donates to McCabe-Waters
C.V. Mason & Company, a local family-owned insurance business has donated $6,000 to McCabe-Waters Little League through the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA). Ellen Zoppo from the...
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‘Sports in the 50’s’ discussed at Hall of Fame
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame recently held a panel discussion in front of a large crowd entitled “Sports in the 50’s” at the Bristol Historical Society. The panel consisted of athletes and coaches...
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Quota installs new officers
Quota International of Bristol has installed its officers for the 2016-2017 year effective May 1 Officers are, from the left, Nichole Coggshall – Secretary; Karrine Vanasse – President; Betsy Morrell –...
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Legislators honored as Hospital Champions
Bristol Hospital presented its first Hospital Champion Awards to members of its state delegation on Wednesday, May 11. The ceremony was part of the quarterly President’s Forum event which is hosted...
View ArticleSpecial meeting on budget Monday
There will be a Special Board of Finance Meeting on Monday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 111 North Main St., Bristol, Connecticut. The meeting was called after the Board of...
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