Program proposals to combat substance use sought for funding
The Local Prevention Coalition for the city of Bristol, BEST-4-Bristol, is requesting proposals to fund programs or strategies to prevent or reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in...
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Food drive to be held by Heather Bailey Memorial Fundraise Jan. 20, Feb. 20
There will be a non-perishable food drive held by the Heather Bailey Memorial Fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6:45 p.m. at Bristol Eastern High School and Monday, Feb. 20 at 6:45 p.m. at Bristol...
View ArticleBristol Development Authority hires pair
The Bristol Development Authority announced the addition of two new staff specialists. Ani Chaghatzbanian is the BDA’s new Economic Development Specialist and Mark E. Thomas assumes the new BDA role of...
View ArticlePlainville’s railroad history topic of presentation Jan. 21
On Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m., Robert Joseph Belletzkie will give a narrated video presentation on Plainville’s railroad history. He will focus on the station structures that served the town over the...
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Henri Martin tapped as assistant senate majority leader for GOP
After being sworn in for a second term, State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) now holds the title of Assistant Senate Republican Majority Leader and will serve as co-chairman on two legislative committees....
View ArticleHealth listings, starting Jan. 13
FRIDAY, JAN. 13 BRISTOL SKINCARE SECRETS. 5 to 9 p.m. Learn how to bring back and maintain your holiday glow. Dr. Victoria Biondi, 122 Maple St., Bristol. Register. (860) 583-1800. THURSDAY, JAN. 19...
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Bristol resident member of Navy Seabees
PORT HUENEME, Calif.- “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees”, for the past 75 years. Bristol, Conn. native and Bristol Eastern High...
View ArticleJudge: Jurors in Aaron Hernandez case can hear about tattoos
BOSTON (AP) _ Jurors in the double murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez can consider tattoos that prosecutors contend amount to an admission of guilt, a judge ruled Tuesday....
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Senior Center open to residents 55 and up
The Bristol Senior Center is free for Bristol residents aged 55 and over to join. The center is located at 240 Stafford Ave. and is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are currently accepting...
View ArticleTax relief program for seniors offered
Bristol will offer the Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program once again this year. A resolution was passed at the Jan. 10 City Council meeting.. The purpose of the program is to provide a tax credit of...
View ArticleReminder about clearing walks of snow
The City of Bristol – Commission for Persons with Disabilities reminds residents to keep their sidewalks clean and clear. All citizens, including those with physical or visual impairments, rely on...
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Gov. addresses General Assembly for opening of session
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER HARTFORD— During the joint convention on opening day of the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA), Governor Dannel Malloy gave his 2017 State of the State address. The...
View ArticleBCO merges, programs intact
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Bristol Community Organization (BCO) may have undergone some administrative changes, but the services it provides to local residents remain the same. BCO recently...
View ArticleUpdate: Police issue Silver Alert for Bristol teen
The Silver Alert issued by Bristol police for a 14-year-old girl from Bristol is no longer in effect. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Shai Broadenwas found without...
View ArticleFire report for Jan. 13
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents over the last several weeks. Dec. 23, 2016 Terryville Ave., motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Palma’s Diner, 100 Stafford Ave., alarm...
View ArticleNew advisor added for Shepard Meadows board
Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center has added Gregory Boyko, retired chief executive officer at The Hartford Life International Ltd. as an advisor to the Board of Directors. Boyko is a...
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Music and dessert served up to benefit BEHS band, choir
Bristol Eastern High School Performing Arts Booster Club has announced performances by students from the Bristol Eastern High School Band and Choir on Friday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at Bristol Eastern High...
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Students receive art awards; work displayed till Feb. 3 at U of H
Bristol Public Schools students earned 15 awards in the Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards competition and exhibition at the Hartford Art School, University of Hartford. Danielle Goff was the...
View ArticlePlymouth legislators to hold January Friday Coffee Hour
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with the Plymouth legislators on Friday, Jan. 20 at Eagle’s Nest, 163 Main St., Terryville. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m. It...
View ArticleBristol Does holding community social hour Jan. 20
Bristol Does will host a community social hour on Friday, Jan. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at T Salon & Cafe on Main Street with networking, appetizers, cash bar and music. The event’s suggested donation...
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