Yogurt shop encouraging children to ‘vote’ on Election Day
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt shop in Plainville will line its counters with ballot boxes; giving kchildren the chance to vote just like their parents. All local customers...
View ArticleThomaston Savings announces earnings
Thomaston Savings Bank reported net income of $4.59 million for their fiscal year ended on Sept. 30, 2016, an increase of $122,000, or 2.7%, over the prior fiscal year. The growth in earnings is...
View ArticleRed Cross helping homeless vets; drop items off at AAA in Plainville
The American Red Cross in Connecticut is supporting homeless veterans through the Hope for the Holidays collection drive. In partnership with Fox 61’s Expect More Hope program, in coordination with The...
View ArticleRaffle tickets still available for Harley
There are two weeks left to get your tickets for the New England Carousel Museum’s 19th annual Harley-Davidson Raffle. The raffle will help the museum’s educational programming and general operations....
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United Way seeks tax preparation volunteers
United Way of West Central Connecticut is seeking volunteers to work in its free tax preparation site. No tax experience needed! This site serves the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville and...
View ArticleSt. Matthew participating in Operation Christmas Child; donations needed
Operation Christmas Child brings good news and great joy through the power of a simple gift. St. Matthew School is asking classes to collect items that will be packed into shoeboxes to be shipped to a...
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Police blotter for Nov. 4
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Brandon M. Joiner, 30, of 72 South St., Bristol, was arrested Oct. 21 and charged with operation while under the influence,...
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Mary Lynn Gagnon, Barnes Foundation to be saluted at ACE Awards
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year the New England Carousel Museum honors individuals and organizations who have contributed to the arts, culture or entertainment in the greater Bristol...
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Bristol police raise cancer awareness during ‘No Shave November’
From Nov. 1 to Nov. 30, members of the Bristol Police Department will participate in “No Shave November” as a way to grow cancer awareness in the community. According to a press release from the...
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Girl Scout cookie sales for Election Day
Girl Scouts of Connecticut will be holding Election Day Booth Sales Nov. 5 to 13 in Bristol. Dates and locations are as follows: Bristol –Walmart, 1400 Farmington Ave. Nov. 6: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Walmart...
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Transfer station hours extended
To assist Bristol residents with fall clean-up efforts and reduce scale traffic during peak times, the Department of Public Works will extend hours at the Transfer Station as follows: Fridays Nov. 4,...
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Life can change quickly, speaker says
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER CBS This Morning contributor and best-selling author Lee Woodruff knows firsthand how life can change in an instant. In January 2006, Woodruff’s husband, Bob Woodruff,...
View ArticleRay named boys basketball coach at Bristol Eastern
By MICHAEL LETENDRE The Bristol Observer has learned that Bunty Ray was named Bristol Eastern’s boys basketball coach this past Wednesday, taking over for the retiring Mike Giovinazzo. Ray, the head...
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New balloting system rolled out for Election Day
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER People with disabilities now have a more user-friendly way of casting their vote in this year’s election. The city of Bristol now has the “Inspire Ballot Marking...
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What you’ll see on Bristol’s ballots on Election Day
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Polling places in Bristol are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Candidates for 2015 are: President: Democrat: Hillary Republican: Donald Trump Libertarian: Gary...
View ArticleSt. Paul placement exam Nov. 19
St. Paul Catholic High School’s Placement Exam for prospective grade 9 and grade 10 students will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. at the school. Any students interested in taking this exam...
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Veterans Day commemorated Friday
This Friday at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Chippens Hill Middle School, there will be the annual ceremony for Veterans Day. Sponsored by the Bristol Veterans Council with organizational help from Tim...
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Police charge man with negligent homicide for pedestrian accident
A Bristol man was charged with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle after he struck and killed a pedestrian by City Hall this past July. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
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Operation ELF launched to help military families
Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and Major General Thad Martin, Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard, announced the 15th annual Operation ELF (Embracing Lonely Families), a program that eases the...
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Get your stinky shoes out for Saturday
The Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol will be sponsoring the 15th Connecticut Odor-Eaters® Rotten Sneaker Contest® on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m....
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