Police accuse woman of leaving her 2-year-old in car all night while she...
A woman was arrested after police said she left her 2-year-old in her motor vehicle while she was in a bar, where she was intoxicated to the point of sleeping at the bar. Police said the woman, Kelsey...
View ArticleBenefit art show at Tea House Sept. 6
Over 20 artists have come together exhibiting pieces of art no larger than 12” x 12” to help support the Artist Tree Tea House and their community events. The opening reception is on Saturday, Sept 6...
View ArticleBristol back to school FAQs
The first day back to school begins Thursday, Aug. 28 for all Bristol Pubic Schools, including all-day kindergarten. Here are the following start and end times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and...
View ArticleCharity Cycling Challenge ‘Raise Your Glass’ kick off on Sept. 26
The Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc. will host its 4th Annual “Raise Your Glass” Kick-Off Event on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the...
View ArticleImagine Nation preschool registering for fall
The ImagineNationPreschoolLearningCenter is currently accepting registration for the fall. The school is located in the ImagineNationMuseum located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol. This NAEYC...
View ArticleHospice volunteers sought
The Hospice of Bristol Hospital is looking for individuals who are interested in joining its team as hospice volunteers. Individuals in volunteer roles have the chance to interact with patients for a...
View ArticleBrass ensemble fall concert season begins; rehearsals start Sept. 9
The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble’s Fall Concert season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. with a “Mum Festival Pops Concert” featuring the ensemble and the Bristol Choral Society. Tuesday, Nov....
View ArticleCandidate Michalik said he opposes CL&P rate hike
Democratic State Senate candidate for the 31st district, Robert Michalik announced in a press release his opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate increase....
View ArticleArrest made in July violent assault
Police had an arrest in connection with a July assault on Park Street. Nikolas Avallone,23, of 60 Mills Street was arrested Tuesday at approximately 9:21 p.m. as he exited a School Street apartment. He...
View ArticleReminder to enroll in low-income winter heating aid program
State Representative Christopher Wright (D-Bristol) in a press release urged area residents who qualify for the state’s low-income winter heating aid program to consider enrolling as soon as possible....
View ArticleChamber looking for branding manager to promote city’s ‘All-Heart’
by LISA CAPOBIANCO The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is on the hunt for a full-time branding and market development manager in Bristol. During a special meeting held last month, the City...
View ArticleCouple accused of trying to break in to vehicles on Burlington Ave.
A man and a woman were arrested on Thursday morning after police say they were spotted trying to break into vehicles on Burlington Avenue Officers charged Jared J. Garand, 25, of 79 Birch St. in...
View ArticleCity hall, transfer station closed on Labor Day; trash collection changes
City hall and the Bristol transfer station will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in honor of Labor Day. There will be no curbside collections on Monday. Rubbish, recycling and yard waste collection will be...
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Beautification Awards given
Presenting the Best in Show Award, from the left, Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce President Jim Albert; Norman Rogrigues – president of Springfield Spring Corporation Connecticut Division; the...
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City lures Farmington biz to business park
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Southeast Bristol Business Park will soon become the permanent home of a German-based company that specializes in spindle manufacturing and repair. GMN USA, a...
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Vet, retired officer selected as ‘Hometown Hero’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Honoring deceased military veterans at funerals is just one of many ways in which Bob Coffey has served the community of Bristol. Currently, the commander of the...
View ArticlePublic offers view on Bristol Hospital, Tenet, Yale deal
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER People from all walks of life spoke recently at Bristol Hospital before health care officials as the hospital currently undergoes the process for a potential merger with...
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Saturday morning drilling
As the fall high school sports season looms, the Bristol Central High School football team took to the field for some drills on Saturday morning. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Long live rock at Uproar Festival with Godsmack, Skillet, and Pop Evil
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR After a hiatrus of couple of years, Godsmack is back with a vengeance. Want proof? The Boston-based band’s latest album, “1000 HP,” reached the number 2 slot on...
View ArticleCellphone use while driving targeted by police thru Sept. 24
Bristol police have announced that they will be cracking down on districted driving starting tomorrow until Sept. 24. Bristol police said the local department and law enforcement agencies across the...
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