Police investigate burglary and vehicle theft at Quick Auto Sales
Bristol police are investigating after two suspects burglarized Quick Auto Sales and Service and a stolen vehicle there today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club receives donation from Staples Foundation
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center has been awarded $3,500 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., through a program called “2 Million & Change” that...
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Bristol chamber ED adds Farmington to her duties
The Farmington Chamber of Commerce has named Christine Mola as their new Executive Director. In this position, Mola will work closely with chamber president Brendan Moran to help grow chamber...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Jan. 27
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Elijah Rogers, 22, of 76 Church Hill Dr., Newington, was arrested Jan. 13 and charged with second degree reckless endangerment,...
View ArticleHospital selects developer for downtown project
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital now has a developer on board for its downtown project at Centre Square. After reviewing proposals from eight potential developers, the hospital selected...
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BEHS students visit pioneering female casting director
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER It’s no secret that pioneer casting director Barbara Claman has a long resume of over 90 movies, TV shows and mini series. From “Tour of Duty” to “Silk Stalkings” to...
View ArticlePolice warn residents about flyer left on residents’ doors
Bristol police are warning residents about a flyer being left on homeowners’ doors. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers received several complaints about the...
View ArticleRepublican legislators meet with constituents
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with Bristol legislators on Friday, Feb. 6 at Rodd’s Restaurant, 854 Farmington Ave., Bristol. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m....
View ArticleLions Club holding New Members Night
The Bristol Lions Club is hosting a New Members Night at the Oasis Restaurant, Pine Street in Bristol, on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. All community members interested in becoming club members are...
View ArticleColoring Craze Party coming back
The Coloring Craze Party continues at the Bristol Historical Society on Friday, Feb. 17. You bring your coloring books and supplies to the Bristol Historical Society and a wine and cheese party will be...
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Foundation accepting applications for grants, scholarships
Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations through its competitive General Grant Cycle and the Plainville Community Fund while...
View ArticleHistory Room exhibits Babylonian writings Saturday
The Bristol History Room is hosting a special exhibit with Babylonian (cuneiform) writings on 4,000 year-old clay tablets. The tablets were acquired for the Bristol Public Library in the 1920s by...
View ArticlePrograms about preventing identity theft on Feb. 1
State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) today called attention to events hosted by the Federal Trade Commission about preventing tax identity theft. Two events Feb.1 with the Department of Veterans Affairs...
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Obituary: Elizabeth Mary Uchalik-Gimma, 66
Elizabeth Mary Uchalik-Gimma, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Bristol Hospital after an illness, with her son and granddaughter by her side. She was born in New Britain, to the late...
View ArticleTransforming the World with Christ’s Love service set for Feb. 12
During worship on Sunday, Feb. 12, The First Congregational Church United Church of Christ of Bristol will hold its second annual Transforming the World with Christ’s Love worship service. This year,...
View ArticleDressers recalled because they are falling hazard, state announces
On Monday, January 31st, Bolton Furniture issued a recall of their “Two Over Two 4-drawer dressers” due to serious tipping and entrapment hazards. Furniture with these hazards can be particularly...
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Legislators applaud grant for Preschool Child Care Center
State Representative Whit Betts (R-78) and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) applauded the decision to award a $1.4 million dollar grant to assist with the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center‘s...
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Obituaries: E. Joseph Levesque
E. Joseph “Joe” Levesque, 80, of Bristol, died on Wednesday (February 1, 2017) at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center. Joe was born Bristol on January 23, 1937 and was a son of the late Everard J....
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BBGC receives grant to support SMART MOVES
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center was recently awarded a $3,000 grant to support their SMART MOVES program. The SMART Moves program is a prevention initiative at the Boys & Girls...
View ArticleCockayne plans to seek reelection
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Last Friday, Ken Cockayne filed the initial paperwork to begin his campaign for reelection as the city’s mayor. The paperwork filed in the city clerk’s office sets the...
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