History room open Saturday
The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The room has books about Bristol, pictures...
View ArticleSummer Challenge Quest offered for youths
City of Bristol Youth Services is accepting applications for their 2015 Summer Challenge Quest Program to be held from Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Lake...
View ArticleCity gets its way regarding blighted property on High Street
The City of Bristol Code Enforcement team was in court last Tuesday to refute an action by Anthony Cammariere and Silvermine Properties LLC concerning the city’s condemnation order on 116-122 High St....
View ArticleFrontier, iHeart team up to encourage students to sign Prom Promise
Frontier Communications Corporation and iHeart Media’s KC101, are teaming up to make sure that Connecticut kids have a safe prom season. They are challenging high school students across Connecticut to...
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Rep. Pavalock, legislators greet young inventors
State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) joined fellow legislators in welcoming young inventors to Connecticut Invention Convention Day at the State Capitol. During the event, Pavalock spoke with...
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Boys and Girls Club announces new hire
Dawn Burke is the new director of corporate, foundation and donor relations at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center. She brings with her extensive knowledge of the nonprofit services...
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TRIAD offering free conference, ‘Working Mind- Healthy Mind,’ May 20
The West Central Connecticut TRIAD will hold its annual free conference on Wednesday, May 20 at the Bristol Public Library. The theme of this year’s conference is “Working Mind – Healthy Mind:...
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Sen. Martin meets with St. Paul students
State Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol) on April 10 visited St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol to talk with students about their state government Sen. Martin discussed several key issues being...
View ArticleRep. Betts holding office hours in Terryville April 17
HARTFORD – Representative Whit Betts (R-77) has announced April office hours in Terryville to meet with residents and discuss updates on the 2015 Legislative Session. “As we continue to move through...
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Martin, Nicastro support for student veterans legislation
State Sen. Henri Martin, ranking member of the legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said, according to a press release from his office, he intends to vote in favor of a bill that would study...
View ArticleImagine Nation school offering open house May 28
The Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will hold an Open House on Thursday, May 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. The school is located in the Imagine Nation Museum at One Pleasant Street. The Open House...
View ArticleRoad resurfacing to begin April 20
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start its spring 2015 roadway resurfacing program on April 20. As part of the program the following streets will be milled and resurfaced: Fern Hill Road (Nelson...
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Aaron Hernandez convicted
BY MICHELLE R. SMITH ASSOCIATED PRESS Former New England Patriots NFL football player Aaron Hernandez listens as prosecution witness Alexander Bradley testifies during his murder trial April 1....
View ArticleReaction to conviction of Aaron Hernandez in 2013 murder
By The Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Reaction to the conviction of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, a friend who was dating the sister...
View ArticlePolice blotter for April 17
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Angel L. Gonzalez, 37, of 74 Wooding St., Bristol, was arrested April 2 and charged with first degree failure to appear, illegal...
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Local groups, individuals honored for ‘Living United’
¸By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the past 13 years, the United Way of West Central Connecticut has honored individuals who share their time and resources to help improve the lives of others during...
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Bristol Tramps continue their legacy
The Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion continued “Helping to Preserve Bristol’s Sports History” by celebrating its 45th annual dinner on Friday, April 10. The event was held at the Aqua Turf, as over 300...
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United Way Day of Caring seeks volunteers
The United Way of West Central Connecticut, serving the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth and Terryville, will be holding its 24th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, May 15 (with a...
View ArticleAfter conviction, many court cases left for Aaron Hernandez
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Even after he was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole, former New England Patriots star tight...
View ArticleSign up for community gardens
Community Gardens will be available once again at the Bristol Senior Center this year. Garden applications will be taken at the Bristol Senior Center beginning Monday, April 6 at 9 a.m. in the main...
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