Future of downtown grocery store in doubt
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER For the last few months, the residents in the downtown area have been without a grocery store in the immediate area, after Bristol’s Marketplace shut down. The grocery...
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Artists add dimension to Saturday’s festival
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER There shouldn’t be any complaints on Saturday of there being nothing to do in Bristol, especially since the West End Association’s second annual festival will be taking...
View ArticleHalf Marathon, Relay to benefit Fisher House CT
Bristol Firefighters Local 773 and the American Legion #2, are sponsoring the Bristol Half Marathon & Relay Race on Sunday, Aug. 18. All proceeds will benefit Fisher House Connecticut, a home away...
View ArticleCountdown to kindergarten reminder
The Imagine Nation issued the following press release: Countdown To Kindergarten- On Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. all Bristol children entering kindergarten in the fall are invited to...
View ArticleJust in time for Back to School shopping, sales tax free week
Governor Dannel P. Malloy last week, according to a press release from his office, reminded Connecticut residents about the state’s upcoming sales tax-free week – an annual holiday that allows shoppers...
View ArticleBoy and mother struck by car
A 5-year-old boy and his mother sustained minor injuries after being hit by a car Saturday evening on Gridley Street. A press release said the boy ran out between two parked cars, and his mother ran...
View ArticleBristol man detained for deportation after car accident
An accident that happened at a stop light ended with one of the car occupants being arrested and detained for deportation. Sunday afternoon, police responded to an accident at the intersection of Pine...
View ArticleBristol starts school Aug. 29
Bristol Public Schools kicks off its new school year on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a full day of school. Below is a list of schools, address, phone numbers and times. Start and End times for a regular day...
View ArticleBear shot by police Sunday evening
According to the Associated Press, state officials said a Bristol police sergeant was forced to shoot an aggressive bear to prevent it from attacking him and a local resident. Officials with the state...
View ArticleCL&P warn of scam
Connecticut Light & Power sent the following email to the mayors office regarding a potential scam for utility payment… “Good morning, Businesses in our area have received calls instructing them to...
View ArticleBristol school bus routes
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View ArticleAssessor’s office issues reminder about deadline for vets’ exemptions
Veterans’ Services announces the deadline for the Veterans’ Exemptions Eligibility. Veterans who may be entitled to a tax exemption must have their DD214 discharge papers on file with the City Clerk’s...
View ArticleBack to school and back to wellness at Westfarms
FARMINGTON, Conn. – Ready. Set. School! As summer winds down, and the kids head back to school, you can make back-to-school shopping an adventure for your kids. This year, take part in the “Ready. Set....
View ArticlePolice blotter for Aug. 23
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Walter John Slekis, 66, of 3 Cardinal Dr., Farmington was arrested on Aug. 11 and charged with operation while under the influence. •Shawn...
View ArticleNon-profit boosts profile with city land purchase
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER At its monthly meeting last week, the City Council unanimously approved to waive its “right of first refusal” on a Pine Street property that was left over from the...
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Fund raiser Saturday to help young girl with cancer
by MIKE CHAIKEN Editions Editor Kylie Edwards and her brother. The 2 1/2 year old granddaughter of a Bristol resident is the focus of a fund raiser in Cheshire Saturday to help her family as the young...
View ArticleCity waives fees for new club facility
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER The new Boys and Girls Club and Family Center facility is getting closer and closer to breaking ground on West Street, and at last week’s council meeting the councilors...
View ArticleWoman dies after Stevens Street crash
A woman has died as a result of a serious motor vehicle crash on Stevens Street that happened on Saturday morning. Just before 8:30 a.m. Saturday Aug. 24, 21-year-old Elvis Caban of Bristol was heading...
View ArticleDowntown McD’s grand opening Thursday; meal specials to celebrate
The McDonald’s of Bristol is inviting the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new restaurant located at 150 North Main St. in Bristol on Thursday, Aug. 29. As part of the celebration,...
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‘Uncrating Party’ slated for new addition to Carousel Museum
Executive Director Louise DeMars and Education Manager Alli Feigen with the crate, which holds the new addition to the museum. The crate has arrived at New EnglandCarouselMuseum. The much anticipated...
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