Bristol police host car show this Sunday
This Sunday, the Bristol Police Department, along with the Double Tree by Hilton, will host a car show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will take place at the Double Tree, located at 42 Century Drive....
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Ordinance panel listens to comments on ordinance about feral cats
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER The Ordinance Committee held a hearing on June 17, welcoming public comment on proposed amendments to section 4-4 through section 4-8 of the city Code of Ordinances,...
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July 4 closings for city
City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of Independence Day. All curbside collections (rubbish, recycle, and yard waste) will be done on regular schedule on Friday, July 3 and the Transfer...
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Free admission for military families at Carousel Museum for July 4
Over the 4th of July weekend, the New England Carousel Museum, a Blue Star Museum, is providing free admission to military service professionals and their families. Each free admission includes one...
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No-kill animal shelter seeking donations
Almost Home, a no-kill animal rescue and shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned animals, located at 311D East St., Plainville– (860)519-8592– is in need of the following items: PP pads, dry dog...
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Chamber looking for nominations for its Beautification Awards
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is once again sponsoring the Beautification Awards, to be presented at its Economic Development Breakfast in September at Chippanee Country...
View ArticleMuseum seeks vendors for ‘Bizarre Bazaar’
The magic of the season begins at the Holiday Art and Craft Show, a juried show and sale of work by artists and artisans called “Bizarre Bazaar” at the New England Carousel Museum on Saturday, Nov. 21...
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Growing Sober offering help to Bristol residents
Growing Sober, LLC in partnership with Palm Beach Elite Counseling Services are offering Bristol area residents help with a clean start and changing their lives. The South Florida based organizations...
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Donations sought for United Way’s ‘Adopt-A-Child’ program
The first day of school can be a tough time for needy children whose parents cannot afford a nice outfit and/or appropriate school supplies. A child’s self-image has a dramatic effect on performance in...
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New Miss CT, Miss CT Outstanding Teen crowned; locals place high in finals
By MOLLY WESTFALL CORRESPONDENT On Saturday, the new Miss Connecticut 2015 was crowned at the Cabaret Theater at the Mohegan Sun. Twenty-two year-old Colleen Ward, a native of Wolcott, took home the...
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St. Paul actress touted as one of best in U.S.
St. Paul Catholic High School students KodyLynn Perkians, Chiara Giampetro, Caleigh Lozito with trophies from the Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards. Giampetro’s award earned her the honor...
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Police blotter for July 3
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Raymond Gonzalez, 30, of 37 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested June 19 and charged with sixth degree larceny. •Christopher...
View ArticleScholarship established in honor of late Bristol Hospital executive
The Eva Wickwire Volunteer Scholarship Fund has been established. It will award an annual scholarship to a student pursuing a career in the health care field. Applicants must be graduating high school...
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Wine contest being held
The Italian-American Festival Committee of Southington and a grape distributor, Northeast Produce from Hartford will host the 8th homemade wine (grape only) contest on Saturday, July 25 . There is no...
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Capital projects, new businesses dominate agendas
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Whether gearing up for streetscape and road projects or bringing in new businesses, towns and cities of the central Connecticut have reported a variety of enhancements...
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Fire report for July 3
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. June 19 855 Jerome Ave., vehicle accident, general cleanup. Bristol Hospital, 41 Brewster Rd., alarm system sounded due to...
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Observations: A life taken raises questions about mental health
by LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER A recent week in June was a mournful one in my hometown of Waterbury, as friends, family, and colleagues said goodbye to acting Deputy Police Chief Christopher Corbett....
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History Room open July 10
In addition to its normal hours, the Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open to the public from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10....
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Chamber celebrates the new, the old
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER To celebrate its 126th annual ainner at the Aqua Turf Club on June 17, Anthony Mattiolo, Chairman of Board for the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, called 2015 “a...
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Workforce Development Program reps welcomed by legislators
Last month, State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) welcomed members of the Workforce Development Program to the State Capitol. Employed by Rowley Springs And Stamping Corp. in...
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