West End Association holds raffle Thursday evening
The West End Association will be closing out its 2014 “Taste of Bristol” event with the raffle drawing on Thursday, Feb. 27. This event at The Artist Tea House at 5:30 p.m. at 156 School St. will be to...
View ArticleImagine Nation to raise funds to send city students to ArtScience Prize program
The Imagine Nation Museum will be hosting a fund raiser to help send one of seven teams of Bristol students who are competing to come up with innovative creations that could ultimately change many ways...
View ArticleCommission reminds residents to clean sidewalks
The city Commision for Persons with Disabilities reminds residents: Please keep in mind that all citizens, including those with physical or visual impairments, rely on property owners to properly...
View ArticleProm dress donations sought
A Moment Away is collecting dresses for “The Princess & The Prom,” the dresses must be from the past five years. The dresses can be dropped off at 61 Curtiss Street, Southington, CT06489. Any...
View ArticleGrammys looking to honor music educators
Applications for the second annual Music Educator Award are currently online; to nominate a teacher, visit GRAMMYMusicTeacher.com. The deadline to nominate is March 31, 2014. The application process...
View ArticleHall of Fame taps new directors
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame has announced the appointment of four new board members. Tom Monahan is best known as a political reporter who has covered hundreds of campaigns and elections. The...
View ArticleRep. takes Mental Health First Aid course
HARTFORD- In order to better educate himself on the mental health needs in his community, a press release from his office announced State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) participated in a Mental...
View ArticleSen. Welch wants standards for executive orders
HARTFORD- In order to better educate himself on the mental health needs in his community, a press release from his office announced State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) participated in a Mental...
View ArticleHeather Bailey Memorial Scholarship applications available
The Heather Bailey Memorial Scholarship Award is now taking applications. The scholarship isintended to: honor the memory of Heather Bailey, a former Northeast Middle School student; provide financial...
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Winter weather will be slow to subside, says AccuWeather
If you’re waiting for a spring warm-up, the weather pattern will be uncooperative heading into March, says AccuWeather. AccuWeather.com reports while spring officially begins on March 20 and there are...
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Snow headed this direction Monday
A lingering snow storm appears to be on the way to the east as February shifts to March, according to AccuWeatherAccuWeather.com reports March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation,...
View ArticleState senator asks for alternative to current road deicer; public hearing...
State Senator Jason Welch (R-Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Harwinton, Thomaston) is asking the state’s Transportation Committee leaders to find a way to reduce the state’s use of magnesium chloride,...
View ArticleDave Roche to seek Democratic nod in 31st senate district
Bristol Democrat Dave Roche announced he will be running for State Senate in the 31st District this year. Roche unsuccessfully ran against current Republican State Senator Jason Welch, who is said to...
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Another blast of winter, snow coming toward Northeast, says AccuWeather
The beginning of March looks less than auspicious with a snow storm that will stretch 1,500 miles across the United States, according to AccuWeather. AccuWeather.com reports March may not come in like...
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Sun’s no competition for Home Show
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER The 29th annual Bristol Home & Business Expo was another success last weekend, despite the warm temperatures and sunshine that could have distracted residents...
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Seniors propel Rams over Maloney, 50-48
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Before its game against Maloney on Thursday, Feb. 20, the Bristol Central boys basketball team honored its six seniors playing in their final scholastic home...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Feb. 28
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Armando Perez, 73, of 36 Summer St., Apt. No. 5, Bristol was arrested on Feb. 21 and charged with second degree failure to appear....
View ArticleMore blighted properties targeted by city
Mayor Ken Cockayne in a press release announced his continued war on blight in our community by ordering the demolition of three more condemned homes in the City of Bristol. Final notices have been...
View ArticleCity gets state funds for improvements to sewage treatment plant
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Bristol is among six communities that received a portion of nearly $277 million in grants and loans for local and regional wastewater treatment projects. The grants were...
View ArticleBlight fight is working, says mayor
Mayor Ken Cockayne today announced in a press release his crackdown on blighted structures is working to help get other property owners moving to fix up their properties and comply with the orders from...
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