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Police arrest man for carrying a knife and fake gun
John Skinnon Police arrested a Bristol man for carrying weapons near Pat’s Ice Cream on Main St. in Southington. On Sunday, Nov. 13, John Skinnon, 45, of Bristol, was arrested and charged with...
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Bristol residents can learn about solar energy installations Dec. 7
The City of Bristol has been selected to participate in an award-winning residential solar program that makes going solar easy and affordable. Solarize Bristol is part of Solarize Connecticut initiated...
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Thanksgiving holiday service changes for Bristol
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be no curbside collections on Thursday, Nov. 24 and the Transfer Station will also be closed....
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Miscellaneous listing, starting Nov. 18
FRIDAY, NOV. 18 BRISTOL BRISTOL SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION DINNER. Tickets available at BSHOF.org SINGLES MOONGLOW DANCE. Sponsored by Social Connections. 7 to 11 p.m. Dance the night away to DJ...
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Obituaries: Haakon Dag Jansen
HAAKON DAG JANSEN, Beloved spouse, father, and grandfather, Haakon Dag (Hank) Jansen, died peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was the husband of Marie Johansen Jansen for 66 years. Born in...
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Police blotter for Nov. 18
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Branden J. Porrini, 37, of 44 Beckwith Dr., Bristol, was arrested Nov. 4 and charged with second degree breach of peace. Crystal...
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Bristol GOP holds seats in legislature, senate
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Last Tuesday marked a victory for Bristol Republicans, who retained the 77th and 78th District House seats as well as the 31st District State Senate seat. According to...
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Student actor gets to step into her fairy tale role
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When Bristol Central High School Footlights opens its production of “Cinderella” this weekend, Julia Nelson will be in her glory. The BCHS student will have the title...
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Bluesman Montgomery salutes legacy of Paul Butterfield
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Paul Butterfield Blues Band is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But the group formed in the 1960s is hardly a household name in 2016. However, it’s influence is...
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Fitz and the Tantrums chase away the autumn blahs
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR I like Fitz and the Tantrums. I like their first, second, and third albums. I’ve interviewed the members a couple of times. And I like talking to them. So I am obviously...
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77% voter turnout
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Sunny skies and 50-degree-plus temperatures brought an overall 77 percent voter turnout to Bristol on Election Day last week. Last Tuesday at Greene-Hills School,...
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Former legislator’s concerns lead to bldg. dept. scrutiny
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR In August, former Bristol state legislator Roger Michele spoke to the Bristol City Council about concerns he had with the building department. Michele told the council...
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Miss Forestville continues turkey drive tradition
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Nov. 19, an annual event of giving will be held at the Stop and Shop on Pine Street. That Saturday, the Miss Forestville Turkey Drive will continue the tradition of...
View ArticlePolice issue Silver Alert for 74-year-old Bristol woman
The Bristol Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Bristol woman. According to a press release from the police department 74-year-old Janice Bronson was believed to be last seen...
View ArticleMotorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle on Pine Street
A 49-year-old bicyclist died from life threatening injuries over the weekend after motor vehicle accident on Pine Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the bicyclist,...
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Turkey drive… thwarted temporarily
The annual Miss Forestville Turkey Drive, organized by this year’s Miss Forestville Erika Farrell, collected 42 turkeys and three carriages full of fixings at the Stop & Shop on Pine Street....
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Chamber encouraging community to ‘Shop Local’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With the holiday season in full swing, the Bristol Chamber of Commerce is encouraging people to shop at local businesses. The chamber recently launched a new “Shop...
View ArticleRe-Gifting Program collecting items till Dec. 12
The Young Professionals for United Way and Webster Bank are accepting donations for unused items for Bristol’s Annual Re-Gifting Program. Re-gifting your unneeded items will allow over 1,000 children...
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Buckle up for Thanksgiving, it’s Click It or Ticket
This Thanksgiving, the Connecticut Department of Transportation is teaming up with state and local police, and the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
View ArticleBristol police launch holiday robbery patrol
Bristol police have started a special holiday patrol to address the issues of theft and robbery in the community. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the goal is to...
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