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Obituaries: Herbert ‘Herbie’ Sherman
Herbert “Herbie” Sherman, 77, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Herbert was born at St. John’s Hospital in Queens, New York on November 9, 1938 and was the...
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4th year of CHET scholarships launched
When Gloria Chery, a freshman at Central High School in Bridgeport, learned last fall that she had won a CHET Advance Scholarship, she wrote a note of thanks, saying, “This is a great opportunity for...
View ArticleUpdate: Police investigate larceny of package at Queen Street home
What appeared to be the theft of a package that was delivered to a Queen Street residence on Monday turned out to be a USPS supervisor picking up a package that was delivered in error. According to a...
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Bristol officers graduate from intensive program
Three officers of the Bristol Police Department recently graduated from a 10-week training program that took place at the West Hartford Police Department. According to a press release from the Bristol...
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Obituaries: Regis Ephrem Michaud
Regis Ephrem Michaud, 59, of Bristol, husband of Pamela Jean (Labbe) Michaud, passed away on Tuesday (August 23, 2016) at Bristol Hospital. Regis was born in Notre Dames de Lourdes, New Brunswick,...
View ArticleConnecticut school threats declining, but still a nuisance
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The number of threats to schools in Connecticut has been declining in recent years, falling to 35 in 2014-2015 from levels more than twice as high, according to the state...
View ArticleLetter: Are you prepared for an emergency
Dear Bristol Community: September is National Preparedness Month. We should all take a few minutes and determine whether we are prepared for any weather or other local emergency should one occur. We...
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Existing conditions at mall site assessed
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER As Bristol moves forward with the “master planning” process for downtown redevelopment, the planning consultant recently spoke with city officials about the constraints...
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Police blotter for Aug. 26
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Douglas Martin, 52, of 21 Grove St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 11 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of...
View ArticleBees take series against Bluefish
In 140 Characters or Less: A five-run second inning and a rock solid performance by the bullpen lead the Bees to the 5-4 win in the rubber match vs. the Bluefish. The Game Changed When…:…the Bees...
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Former Mum committee disperses remaining funds
The former Bristol Chrysanthemum Festival Committee has finalized the closure of its corporation, and as a result the executive committee has made donations to several Bristol organizations who have...
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Cosmetology school brings in renowned stylist Ted Gibson for graduation
Ted Gibson On Oct. 2 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, the International Institute of Cosmetology will be hosting its 13th graduation ceremony and fashion show for the 130 graduates for...
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Large crowd flocks to Rockwell Park
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The sun beamed on Rockwell Park last weekend, as thousands of folks celebrated Bristol’s West End community. From live music to crafts and food to a skateboarding...
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Fire report for Aug. 26
The Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Aug. 12 18 Felice Rd., alarm activation, no fire—unintentional. 201 Tunxis Rd., smoke detector activation due to malfunction. 389...
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Obituaries: Clara Penn
Clara (Adamczyk) Penn Clara (Adamczyk) Penn, 77, of Bristol, CT, passed away, Friday, August 26 2016, at Ingraham Manor in Bristol. She was the wife James J. Penn. Clara was born in Bristol on...
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Time running short to register for Mum Parade
The annual Mum Parade is less than a month away, and groups looking to march in this year’s parade are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible to ensure their spot. The due date for...
View ArticleSign ups for Cub Scouts on Sept. 14
The Boy Scouts of America on Wednesday, Sept. 14 will be holding sign-ups for the Cub Scouts in a number of locations across the state of Connecticut. To find a unit near you visit...
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City Labor Day closings announced; trash collection schedule
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in honor of Labor Day. There will be no curbside collections on Monday, Sept. 5. Rubbish, recycling, and yard waste...
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City issues voluntary water restriction in light of drought conditions
Mayor Kenneth Cockayne announced in a press release the Bristol Water Department, as a department of the city of Bristol, is notifying customers that the city’s reservoirs have declined to 75 percent...
View ArticleJewish congregation to re-dedicate centuries-old Torah Sept. 18
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation invites the community to join them in a special ceremony to re-dedicate a hundreds’ year old Torah that survived the Holocaust. This dedication, to be held Sunday,...
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