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Legislators ring bell for Salvation Army
State Representative Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) was joined by State Senator-Elect Henri Martin (R-Bristol) and State Representative-Elect Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) as the group participated in...
View ArticleWater dept. reports main break
The water department issued the following: The Bristol Water Department has found a water main break on Main Street near the Bristol Library. Since the library is open until 8:00 PM and is a warming...
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Mayor’s office issues statement on feral cats at Bonnie Acres
Mayor Ken Cockayne issued the following statement this week about the issue of feral cats at Bonnie Acress: “Over the weekend, I began receiving emails and notifications through social media about an...
View ArticleRSVP holding non-perishable food collection
Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his spirit of community service, Greater Bristol area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is sponsoring a non-perishable food collection from Jan. 20...
View ArticleMLK Jr. day closings announced
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no curbside collections on Monday, and all collection routes will be...
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Bristol designer unveils latest designs at Hartford expo
At the annual Connecticut Bridal Expo at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on Jan. 4, Bristol fashion designer Kathy Faber unveiled some new bridal gowns, above, as well as stylish formal...
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Fitness tips for the ‘resolution’ newbies
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR So, the new year has begun. You made that resolution to get fit. But you’ve never hit the gym before. You’re a complete newbie and you don’t know where to begin. Meagan...
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Chamber voices priorities to local legislators
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From supporting local STEM workforce development to reducing unfunded mandates to recapturing and developing walkways and bikeways, the Central Connecticut Chambers of...
View ArticleBOE wants to buy property for future use
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The school board voted to approve a recommendation to the city to buy a 6.6-acre property adjacent to Hubbell School. During a meeting held last Wednesday, the Bristol...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Jan. 16
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Sara B. Byczynski, 30, of 38 South Ext. St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 2 and charged with third degree burglary and sixth...
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Fire report for Jan. 16
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents. Dec. 27 780 James P. Casey Rd., water problem, other. 29 Windham Rd., fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined. 125 South St. Ext.,...
View ArticleVictim in fatal fire on Redstone Hill Rd. identified
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The man who died in last week’s fire on Redstone Hill Road has now been identified. The Bristol Fire Department reports that 64-year-old Pasquale Mastroianni, who lived...
View ArticlePolice looking for suspect of Subway robbery
Bristol police are investigating a robbery that took place at Subway Restaurant on Pine Street. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, according to a release from the Bristol Police...
View ArticleBreakfast benefit for military museum
The SOS Breakfast to benefit the Memorial Military Museum will be held Sunday, Feb. 15 from 8 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 2, Hooker Court, Bristol. Rain Date is March 15. The menu includes SOS...
View ArticleLocal legislators plan coffee hour with constituents
The public is invited to a coffee hour with Bristol legislators on Friday, Feb. 6 at Rodd’s Restaurant, 854 Farmington Ave., Bristol. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 a.m. to...
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Performance listings for Jan. 23
JAN. 23-MARCH 1 OTHER ‘DANCING LESSONS.’ Tuesdays to Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Weekend matinee 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. TheaterWorks, City Arts on Pearl, 233 Pearl St.,...
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Dining listings for Jan. 23
FRIDAY, JAN. 23 OTHER ITALIAN NIGHT PASTA DINNER FUND RAISER. Benefit for the New Britain Youth Museum’s animals. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meal includes penne pasta primavera, or pasta with tomato sauce, with...
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Kids listings for Jan. 23
SATURDAY, JAN. 24 BRISTOL MAGICIAN STEVE WOYCE PRESENTS ‘WINTER WONDERLAND SHOW.’ 2 p.m. Children play hide and seek with a penguin, visit a magic candy store, and watch snowmen appear right in front...
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Meetings listings for Jan. 23
TUESDAY, JAN. 27 SOUTHINGTON THE ORCHARD VALLEY GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTHINGTON. 10 a.m. Gregory Bugbee of the Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station will speak on “Container Gardening.” A business...
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Support listings for Jan. 23
TUESDAY, JAN. 27 PLAINVILLE THE GRANDPARENTS AND RELATIVES RAISING GRANDCHILDREN INFORMATIONAL AND SUPPORT PROGRAM. 10:30 a.m. Co-hosted by the Plainville Senior Center and Plainville Youth Services....
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