Grant project coordinator hired for drug-free coalition
The Bristol Prevention Coalition for a Drug-Free Community now has a grant project coordinator who will facilitate strategies to prevent youth substance abuse. Jesse Mancinone was recently hired as the...
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Obituaries: Marjorie Elder Herold
Marjorie Elder (Pierce) Herold, 90, of Bristol, widow of Russell L. Herold whom she married on October 18, 1947, died on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Bristol Hospital. Marjorie was the daughter of...
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Legislators ringing bell for Salvation Army Wednesday
State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) and Senator Henri Martin (R-31) will participate in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign by ringing bells at the Bristol...
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City hall closing, trash pickup for holidays
City Hall will be closed at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 and for the entire day Monday, Dec. 26. City Hall will also close at 12:15 p.m. on Friday Dec. 30 and for the entire day Monday, Jan. 2, 2017....
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Chanukah celebration planned for Dec. 26
On Monday, Dec. 26, the greater Bristol Jewish community is invited to celebrate the festival of Chanukah with music, food and candle lighting. Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation will host the event at...
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City opens warming centers for tonight, tomorrow
In response to the Severe Weather Protocol issued by Governor Dannel Malloy, Bristol Mayor Ken Cockayne has activated the Connecticut Emergency Response Team (CERT) to open an overnight warming center....
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Obituaries: Shirley S. Andrew
Shirley S. (Camire) Andrew, 78, of Bristol, widow of John R. Andrew, died on Wednesday (December 14, 2016) at Hartford Hospital. Shirley was born in Bristol on January 23, 1938 and was one of four...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Dec. 16
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Linda M. Duquette, 57, of 1584 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott, was arrested Dec. 2 and charged with sixth degree larceny. Jennifer Furniss,...
View ArticleThe future of city hall: Renovate or relocate
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER City officials are considering whether to renovate City Hall—or to relocate City Hall to a portion of the former Memorial Boulevard School. During a special joint...
View ArticleStudent rep to BOE expresses midterm testing concerns
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When January approaches, Bristol high school students will be recalling everything they have learned in the classroom since September. For many students like Alexandra...
View ArticleHistorical Society offers up ‘Winter Wonderland’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Historical Society welcomes children inside a ‘winter wonderland’ this month The Bristol Historical Society will host its Winter Wonderland II event on Tuesday, Dec. 27....
View ArticleHistorical society scholarship dinner set for Jan. 19
The Bristol Historical Society is sponsoring a pasta/chicken dinner to raise funds for its 2017 scholarship. The dinner will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, 5 to 7 p.m. (Snow date Jan. 26) at Nuchie’s...
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Wayback Burgers offers Jan. 1 AM Cheeeesy breakfast sandwich deal
Wayback Burgers, which has a location in Bristol, announced a breakfast for Jan. 1. You can buy one, get one free AM Cheeeesy breakfast sandwich, available all day at participating restaurant locations...
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Basketball players reach out to shut-ins
The St. Joseph School Girls Basketball teams spent some time making cards for people who are shut-ins, or may not have family this time a year.
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Warning issued about credit card skimmers
An example of a secured gas pump seal The holiday season is a busy travel time on Connecticut roads, and there is a lot for consumers to think about. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has...
View ArticleEx-football star identified as shooter in double slaying
BOSTON (AP) _ A man who survived a deadly 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston identified former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as the person who pulled the trigger. Prosecutors asked...
View ArticleHoliday listings, starting Dec. 23
SATURDAY, DEC. 24 BRISTOL CHRISTMAS CANTATA. 7 p.m. “The Perfect Christmas” by Mark Cabaniss and Stan Pethel will be presented by the Adult Choir. Bridge Community Church, 43 School St., Bristol. (860)...
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Queen Ann Nzinga Center holding Kwanzaa event Dec. 30
The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. presents its 27st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Friday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. at the historic Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. Kwanzaa, an African-American...
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Obituaries: Pauline Santoro
Pauline Santoro, 94, of Bristol, formerly of Waterbury, widow of Frank J. Santoro, died on Wednesday (December 14, 2016) at Countryside Manor in Bristol. Pauline was born in Bristol on April 8, 1922...
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Obituaries: David Mozonski
David Mozonski, 69, of Bristol, passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Friday (Dec. 16, 2016). David was born on June 24, 1947 to John Mozonski, Sr. and the late Helen (Denaris) Mozonski. David served...
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