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Kern Park clean-up on May 2
The Kern Park Association of Bristol will hold a “trail maintenance and clean up” Saturday, May 2. “Kern Park is 29 acres of wetland habitat rich in bio-diversity,” explained Mary Rydingsward, Kern...
View ArticleRegion facing snow plow thefts
The Bristol Police Department reports of a number of snow plow thefts that took place in the region. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the thefts occur while the plows...
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Hospital visits capital to discuss impact of proposed budget
Kurt Barwis, president and CEO of Bristol Hospital, makes a point to state representatives Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol), Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol), and Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) at a meeting at...
View ArticleFalcons put PHS out of misery early
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – When the St. Paul softball team attacked right off the bat in the squad’s non-league contest at Plainville on Friday, April 10, the Falcons ended the...
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A hungry visitor
The Kilbourne family reported the sighting of a “big black bear” on Friday that stopped to take a snack on the family driveway on Fern Hill Road.
View ArticleGoose, goose, duck, duck, Duck Race soon
On Sunday, May 3, 5,000 numbered rubber ducks will be dumped into the Pequabuck River as spectators watch them race to be one of the first 36 ducks to cross the finish line, earning prizes for the...
View ArticleState’s first goalball program comes to Chapter 126
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When Chapter 126 first opened in Bristol, goalball was one of the first sports programs staff knew they wanted to offer members with visual impairments. Now the new...
View ArticleFire report for April 17
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 1 United Bank, 4 Riverside Ave., vehicle accident, general cleanup. 110 Beths Ave., electrical wiring/equipment problem,...
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Observer saluted by United Way
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER The faces of The Bristol Observer staff were certainly familiar at United Way’s 13th Annual Community Builders Reception. Editor Mike Chaiken, reporter Lisa Capobianco and...
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River clean up Saturday
The Pequabuck River Watershed Association will conduct a river cleanup with the help of dozens of volunteers on Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “The Pequabuck River Watershed Association...
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The Bard gets the Southington touch
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies gets the Southington Community Theatre treatment next weekend. Promotional materials for SCT’s production explained,...
View ArticleRenaissance Downtowns to offer update Thursday
There will be a Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Bristol Downtown Development Corporation on Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m. At the meeting, Renaissance Downtowns at Bristol will make a...
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Bristol FCGymnastics to host state AAU meet May 2
Bristol FCGymnastics of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center will host the 2015 Connecticut AAU Gymnastics State Meet on Saturday, May 2. The event is expected to bring 250 participants,...
View ArticleBetts, Pavalock oppose bill reducing size of drug free zones
State Representatives Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth, and Terryville) and Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) are condemning a proposal, which almost completely eliminates the current drug free school zones in...
View ArticleTo the moon, Onyx, to the moon
Onyx Spirits Company, a New England craft distillery, will launch a full sized bottle of their signature spirit, Onyx Moonshine, into space from Connecticut on Saturday May 2. The announcement is being...
View ArticleMotorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash
A motorcyclist is suffering serious injuries after a crash that happened at the intersection of North Main Street and Curtiss Street on Tuesday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
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Camp Carlson now registering girls
Camp Carlson still has room for girls this summer. Camp Carlson, 700 Willis St., in Bristol offers activities for all girls in grades K-12. Operated by Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Camp Carlson is...
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St. Paul brings the hills alive with ‘The Sound of Music’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There’s a little theatrical serendipity happening this weekend at St. Paul Catholic High School. The classic movie, “The Sound of Music” with Julie Andrews and...
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After condemnation, displacement goes on
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER When former Bristol resident Sam Alkas stood before the Bristol City Council last week and was asked to provide an address for the record, he could only provide a previous...
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Police blotter for April 24
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Philip T. Butler, 47, of 55 Prospect St., Bristol, was arrested April 10 and charged with failure to register sexually violent...
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