Obituaries for Sept. 20
The following obituaries will be published in the Sept. 20 Observer. For further details, look to the print edition on Friday or the e-edition published on Friday. David A. Hutchins, 63, of Canton,...
View ArticleCommercial vehicles cited during inspection
On Wednesday, the Bristol Police Department’s traffic officers, and inspectors from the Department of Motor Vehicles conducted a joint operation for truck safety on Enterprise Drive. The inspection...
View ArticleShredding event set for Oct. 5
The City of Bristol will host a Tunxis Recycling Document Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. (or until the truck is full). The event is open to residents of Bristol, Berlin,...
View ArticleChamber to host council, mayor debates
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will host two debates, one among Republican, Democrat and unaffiliated candidates for the Bristol City Council and one for the mayoral candidates. All...
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Listings for Sept. 20
The Semi-annual Book Sale at the Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville will be held Friday, Sept. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. (for a $3 admission) and Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Sept. 20
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Amanda D. Avallone, 21, of 60 Mills St., Bristol was arrested on Sept. 8 and charged with second degree breach of peace and third degree...
View ArticleWest End group offers plan to council
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER The West End Association began in 2011 with just 50 members. In just two years, the association has cultivated and enlarged that number (which includes individual and...
View ArticleSale of Blvd. school fails to get past council
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER After over one year of debating what to do with the former Memorial Boulevard Middle School, the issue is being sent to the city planner. Last week, the council was...
View ArticleVolunteers needed to pack up food for poor in Caribbean
Volunteers are needed for Hunger Project New England District LCMS on Saturday, Nov. 23. The New England District of Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod and Feeding Children Everywhere are recruiting...
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There’s a new mayor in town: Dems, GOP now share council evenly
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Bristol has a new mayor, and a City Council that now is split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. Republican mayoral candidate Ken Cockayne was elected to fill the...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Nov. 15
The Bristol Police Department reported the following incidents: •Dovin Lee Crooks, 22, of 79 Myrtle St., Hartford was arrested on Nov. 5 and charged with third degree assault, second degree breach of...
View ArticleUnited Way gears up to help less fortunate
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER It is hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and Christmas is just a little over one month away. So it is that time to think about helping others...
View ArticleUnited Way: Making the case for giving
By DONNA OSUCH UNITED WAY OF WEST CENTRAL CT. United Way isn’t about short-term charity, it’s about lasting change. We look at the big picture and provide large-scale solutions to the root causes of...
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Who will be Miss Connecticut USA and Miss Teen Connecticut USA?
Miss USA Erin Brady and Miss Teen Connecticut USA curtsy as they are introduced at the Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa Saturday night. The Miss Connecticut USA and Miss Teen Connecticut USA contestants...
View ArticlePolice investigating robbery of Domino’s delivery driver
Bristol police are investigating the robbery of a Domino’s delivery driver that happened at about 1 a.m. Saturday. A press release said the driver reported a robbery, which was without a weapon, which...
View ArticleDOT to hold meeting on Burlington Avenue intersection improvements
The Department of Transportation will be holding an informational public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, to discuss intersection improvements on Route 69 (Burlington Avenue) at Maple Avenue and Peacedale...
View ArticleBristol police department holding toy drive
The Bristol Police Department, along with the Bristol Salvation Army, will be conducting a Christmas toy drive. The toys can be dropped off at the front desk in the lobby of the department starting...
View ArticleCity receives grant to replace aging generator
Mayor Ken Cockayne today announced that the City of Bristol has been awarded a $255,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to replace the aging and inadequate emergency generator at the...
View ArticleShowcase of Robots at Imagine Nation Dec. 1
The Imagine Nation Museum will be hosting a Showcase of Robots on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology) Robotics Teams, FLL or JFLL from...
View ArticleSt. Paul holds placement exam Saturday
St. Paul Catholic High School, Bristol will hold its placement examination for grade 8 students on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is suggested but not required. For more information,...
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