St. Anthony will ‘float’ 75 years of pride at Mum Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, members of St. Anthony School show their pride during the parade held at the annual Mum Festival in a float that stands out from the crowd. Weeks before the...
View ArticleTransportation Commission holding public hearings across state to gather info
The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing in Torrington in the TorringtonCity Hall auditorium 140 Main St., on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the second of five...
View ArticlePrice Chopper, Clear Channel team up to help Red Cross, get you prepared
September is National Preparedness Month and this year Price Chopper and Clear Channel Communities have launched a special, month-long campaign with the American Red Cross to encourage listeners and...
View ArticleForum for high school students, public will dispel myths of manufacturing...
On Thursday, Oct. 2 at BristolCentralHigh School, the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, New England Spring and Metalstamping Association, Main Street Community Foundation and the Bristol Board...
View ArticleCL&P says its ready for emergencies; urges customers to plan ahead
September is National Preparedness Month and with hurricane season is underway, CL&P said in a press release is ready to respond to any damage or outages Mother Nature may bring to Connecticut. In...
View ArticleChallenger program for Special Needs Boys and Girls gears up for Monday
The Discovery (Challenger) Basketball Program for Special Needs Boys & Girls will be held at the Bristol Boys Club, 105 Laurel St., Bristol. This program introduces the game of basketball to the...
View ArticleShooting at Riverside Avenue bar Sunday morning
A man was shot early Sunday morning at a Riverside Avenue bar. Although shot in the abdomen, police said his injuries were not life-threatening. Another man also was assaulted and was left unconscious,...
View ArticleFrederick Street bridge construction to begin Sept. 29, continue till mid-2015
The city of Bristol is replacing the Frederick Street bridge. Work is scheduled to start Sept. 29. The contractor, Dayton Construction, is scheduled to work through the winter and complete the project...
View ArticleChildren’s storytime, reading programs at Bristol’s libraries
The Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library and the F.N. Manross Memorial Library invites children 0-12 years to participate in fall 2014 story time and reading club programs starting...
View ArticleArmed robbery reported on Lake Avenue Tuesday night
Police are on the lookout for the person who robbed a Lake Avenue convenience store at gunpoint on Tuesday night. Police said that at 8:52 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, officers were dispatched to the Time...
View ArticleState senate candidate Martin wants repeal of law that let accused murderer walk
Republican state senate candidate Henri Martin said in a campaign press release this week Gov. Dannel Malloy should repeal his controversial program that allowed accused child murderer Arthur Hapgood...
View ArticleState senator wants change in law that let accused murderer out of prison
State Senator Jason Welch (R-31) released a statement Wednesday after Republican Senators called for a change to the Connecticut’s flawed Risk Reduction Earned Credit program. On Tuesday, a press...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Sept. 12
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Lawrence Arnold, 29, of 114 Corena Ave., Maysville, N.C., was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with second degree threatening. •Jared J....
View ArticleRibbons of teal to fight ovarian cancer
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For some women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, recognizing the symptoms of the disease beforehand may have gone overlooked. Known as the “silent” disease, ovarian cancer...
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Politicians set aside the issues and keep the Croc Club tradition alive
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For 133 years now, a multitude of individuals has gathered at Lake Compounce to put aside their political differences over a traditional dinner of lamb and corn with all...
View ArticleCrack sealing of select city roads begins Monday
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start Phase 1 of its annual roadway crack sealing program beginning Monday, Sept. 15. As part of the program the following streets are anticipated to be crack...
View ArticleMum Fest parade ‘floats on’ in remembrance of long-time volunteer
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, schools, churches, local civic groups, and organizations take to the streets of Bristol on their hand-crafted floats during the Mum Festival, showing their...
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John E. Tavera Memorial Celebration set for Oct. 3
Friday, Oct. 3, has been set as the date for the fifth annual John E. Tavera Memorial Celebration. Taking place under the pavilion at the St. Joseph’s Polish Society, East Main Street, Forestville the...
View ArticleArea restaurants help visitors get their food on this Saturday with Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Local restaurants in the central Connecticut area are gearing up for Bristol’s first-ever “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” In July, Bristol Rising...
View Article‘Democracy in Bristol’ classes offered starting Sept. 25
Everyone is invited to attend this free class entitled “Democracy in Bristol.” The class consists of a presentation on the organization of Bristol’s government followed by a question and answer...
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