Click it or Ticket kicks off this week
The 2015 national Click It or Ticket (CIOT) seat belt enforcement mobilization kicked off today and runs through May 31. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, all law...
View ArticleDrivers identified in car crash on Wolcott Road
Bristol police have identified the two drivers who were seriously injured in a two-car collision on Wolcott Road in the area of Indian Trail last Saturday. According to a press release from the Bristol...
View ArticleSummer Fun Clothing Drive set for May 30
Hand to Hand Direct Care Ministry is holding a Summer Fun Clothing Drive on Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. at 700 Mountan Rd., Bristol, next to Aldi’s. The drive is looking for only summer new or...
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St. Joseph School announces appointment of new principal
Rev. Joseph DiSciacca and the Search Committee of the School Board have announce that Eric Frenette has accepted the principal position at St. Joseph School. He grew up in Bristol and graduated from...
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Legislator encourages seniors, veterans with disabilities to take free passes...
State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain) is encouraging seniors and veterans with disabilities to take advantage of free passes to Connecticut state parks. “This is a terrific...
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Pavalock, Betts attend Manufacturing Technology Day
State Rep. Cara Pavalock meets with representatives from Bauer at the state capitol as part of Manufacturing Technology Day. State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) attended...
View ArticlePolice report pick up attempt at Page Park
Bristol police are searching for a man who was reported trying to pick up a 17-year-old girl at Page Park today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the girl reported she...
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Reading on the Green continues this year
The third annual Reading on the Green this year is the kick-off to the summer reading program, designed for younger children of reading age, will be held June 20. However, older children are welcome....
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Wheeler Y now registering for summer programs
The Wheeler Regional YMCA is now holding registration for its summer programs. Children can sign up for soccer , T-Ball, Camp Wheeler, martial arts, and rock climbing. For more information on exact...
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Local legislators support bills to help veterans
State representatives Whit Betts, left, and Cara Pavalock. State representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives in unanimously...
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State to make it ‘cheaper’ to use electric vehicles, governor announces
Governor Dannel P. Malloy Tuesday announced in a press release Connecticut is making it “cheaper” to purchase or lease an electric vehicle as a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric...
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Police department sponsors blood drive next week
The Bristol Police Department will sponsor a blood drive next Tuesday to support the American Red Cross. The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Save A Life Bus, which will be...
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Possible scam reported by city water dept.
The Bristol Water Department issued a press release about a possible scam. The release said: “This morning a customer brought to our attention that he had been contacted by someone who claimed to be in...
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Women put focus on donations of feminine hygiene items
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER The newly formed group of Bristol Feminists is targeting their first community fund raiser on a female health initiative. The group, whose executive board consists of six...
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Forestville Legion post takes over village’s Memorial Day parade
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Chuck Woodin, founder of Post 209, has decided to lead and organize the Forestville Village Memorial Day Tribute Parade, which will take place Monday, May 25 at noon....
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Police blotter for May 22
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Mark Brague, 29, of 44 Chestnut St., Bristol, was arrested May 8 and charged with third degree assault and second degree breach...
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Lancers demonstrate their intelligence
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Smart teams find ways to win games. At the scholastic level, that statement is as true as it can get for the baseball squad from Bristol Eastern. While the...
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Students face off with their ‘Big Ideas’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Six teams of local high school students competed for their “big ideas” last week, sharing different innovations with three judges and members of the community. The teams...
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‘Extra’-hold on! It’s ‘Hairspray’ in New Britain
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Get out your combs and brushes, some extra hold hairspray, brush up your dances moves, and prepare to enjoy a little “Hairspray” this weekend and next. Connecticut...
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Memorial Day activities Monday
Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and Bristol will be honoring those who have served for their country. The annual Bristol parade will begin at 9 a.m. on North Main Street followed by a ceremony on the...
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