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Support group listings for Oct. 31
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a group of people recovering from...
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Senior listings for Oct. 31
SATURDAY, NOV. 1 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AND CRAFT FAIR. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. Craft fair free. RSVP for open house. (860) 276-1020. MONDAY,...
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Pair arrested after homeowner catches them engaging in 5 p.m. break-in
A vigilant homeowner prevented a burglary to a neighbor’s house Thursday when he observed a suspicious male and female at a residence on Chippenwood Lane. At approximately 5:05 p.m., police said the...
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Kids in the Middle learn to be on the front line of the community
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When seventh graders Morgan Desjardins and Ariana Arpin entered Chippens Hill Middle School, they felt inspired to join a program that would give them an opportunity to...
View ArticleJudge rejects Hernandez bid to move murder trial
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ A Massachusetts judge on Thursday denied a request from former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez to move his trial in the...
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Fire report for Oct. 31
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Oct. 17 41Woodward Dr., medical assist, assist EMS crew. 51 Intervale Rd., carbon monoxide incident. 94 Gaylord St., water...
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Fund raiser scheduled to help boy with cerebral palsy, his family
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Ryan Silva of Bristol is known to his family as a joyful 9-year-old child who enjoys swimming, music, and bike riding when not attending ACES Village School in North...
View ArticleHelpful election information
Who is running? Governor and Lieutenant Governor: Republican: Thomas C. Foley and Heather Somers. Democratic: Dannel P. Malloy and Nancy Wyman Working Families Party: Dannel P. Malloy and Nancy Wyman....
View ArticleBackpack sets off bomb scare near post office
An unattended backpack near the North Main Street post office caused a scare this afternoon in Bristol, resulting in the bomb squad being called in. However, the backpack was found not to be a threat....
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West End melee results in arrests; officer assaulted
A cadre of police officers responded to a West End bar following a melee on Saturday that also resulted in an assault on an officer.. After the melee was halted, Stashia M. Luddy, 27, of 820 Matthews...
View ArticleWater co. issues warning about impostors
The Bristol Water Department is advising customers to be cautious of two individuals posing as water company employees in an attempt to enter residential homes. On Saturday, Nov. 1, a press release...
View ArticleVeterans Day schedule for garbage collection; city hall, transfer station closed
The City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. The Monday, Nov. 10 collections will not be affected. There will be no curbside collections...
View ArticleMalloy declares victory in governor race
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy declared victory following a campaign for re-election against Republican Tom Foley, who was not ready to concede...
View ArticleTaste some moonshine as Onyx, Barley Vine team up Nov. 11
Onyx Spirits Company is collaborating once again with Bristol’s own “gastro pub,” Barley Vine, to present an Onyx Moonshine Tasting Dinner on Tuesday Nov. 11. The evening will be attended by Onyx...
View ArticleStudents can enter Carousel Museum’s art contest; deadline Nov. 16
The New England Carousel Museum and the Bushnell Park Carousel are sponsoring an art contest for students in celebration of National Art and Humanities Month. Pre-K through 12th grade students are...
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Planning commission surveying city residents for week, starting Nov. 7
As part of the process of preparing a long‐term strategic plan for the city, the Planning Commission is sponsoring a telephone survey of Bristol residents. Over 400 randomly selected Bristol residents...
View ArticleSelf-esteem workshop for girls offered by Dove on Saturday
This Saturday, Nov. 8, Unilever and ShopRite are coming together to host a self-esteem workshop for girls in the Bristol community. The workshops will be led by led by Dove Self-Esteem Educator Dre...
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New England cocktail offering from local
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR If you’re looking for a taste of New England with your rye, bourbon, or liqueur, a former Terryville resident has introduced his Vermont based liquor line to...
View ArticleChamber picks Bristol Rising vet as its marketing and brand manager
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of Mark Walerysiak Jr. as its marketing and brand manager. In this new position, Walerysiak Jr. will develop and lead programs and activities...
View ArticleNew bookkeeper, accounting manager hired for Chamber
The Central Connecticut and Bristol Chambers of Commerce announced the selection of Jill Fitzgerald as bookkeeper and accounting manager for the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the 1,400-member Central...
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