Police investigate shots fired on Davis Drive
A 33-year-old woman is suffering several gunshot wounds after shots were fired on Davis Drive early this morning. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers responded to...
View ArticleA parting of ways
Some may have noticed that last week’s Bristol Observer did not include David Fortier’s weekly column, “On My Mind.” Some have learned through other sources that Mr. Fortier will no longer be writing...
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United Way Adopt-A-Child Back to School program seeking donations
United Way of West Central Connecticut once again will be offering its Adopt–A–Child Back to School Program to help the many needy children in the area. If you or your company wants to take part in...
View ArticleState offers updates, concerns on Zika virus
The Department of Public Health and Commissioner Dr. Raul Pino recently announced updated Zika figures and hundreds of thousands of dollars in new funding to combat the virus. According to test results...
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June, July investigation leads to bust of heroin selling operation
During the months of June and July of this year, the Bristol Police Narcotics Enforcement Team conducted an investigation into a heroin selling operation located in the West End of Bristol. On July 8,...
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Views mixed on whether charter vote was conflict
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Councilor Calvin Brown doesn’t see a problem with his recent participation in a discussion and subsequent vote on charter change regarding residency of councilors...
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Permits for Pay-As-You-Throw due to expire
The Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) program was implemented in June 2011. Under PAYT, residential transfer station permits are issued for a period of five years. Permits issued in 2011 are going to expire this...
View ArticlePedestrian suffers serious head injury after being struck by vehicle
A Bristol woman suffered a serious head injury last night after being struck by a motor vehicle in the Pine Street area. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 21-year-old...
View ArticlePolice conduct DWI checkpoint on Route 72 this evening
Bristol police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 72 this evening. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, this is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI...
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Police blotter for July 15
Bristol police reported the following arrests: Darryl Cotton, 57, of 93 Lawndale Ave., Bristol, was arrested on July 1 and charged with second degree breach of peace. Quadree Rollins, 21, of 93...
View ArticlePolice investigate fatal motorcycle crash on South Street
Bristol police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that involved a motorcyclist on South Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the road is expected to be...
View ArticleBees fall to Revolution in 1st game after break
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees could not solve James Simmons, dropping the opener of the three-game series vs. the Revolution 6-1. The Game Changed When…: With the Bees already down by three and...
View ArticleConnecticut soldiers’ presence in Civil War to be discussed
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View ArticleBees fail to solve York pitching
In 140 Characters or Less: For the second straight night, the bats of the Bees could solve York’s pitching, losing 5-1 in game two of three. The Game Changed When…: With the bases loaded and one out...
View ArticleBees hope to salvage York series
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees try to salvage the final game of their three-game series with York. First pitch 1:00PM! Series: The Revolution have won the first two games of the series, twice...
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Realtors endorse Henri Martin
The Connecticut REALTORS Association endorsed the re-election of Republican state Senator Henri Martin to continue to serve in the State Senate District 31 (Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Harwinton and...
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Club receives $2,500 grant for Career Launch Program
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center announced in a press release it has been selected to receive a grant from the People’s United Community Foundation in the amount of $2,500 to support...
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City testing LED street lights
The City of Bristol is currently testing LED street lights at several locations in Bristol. The City of Bristol eventually intends to replace the city’s 5,500 existing street lights with LED type...
View ArticleBees open series with loss to Barnstormers
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees could not contain the bats of the Barnstormers, dropping the series opener at home 9-2. The Game Changed When…: …the Barnstormers, who trailed the Bees 2-1 after...
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GOP candidate oppose motor vehicle mileage tax
Bristol Republican Peter J. Del Mastro, 79th District house candidate, announced in a press release he opposes Governor Dannel Malloy’s “latest scheme” for increasing taxes, the “imposition” of a motor...
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