Bits and Pieces

Visitation and mass for former mayor today and tomorrow

Funeral services for former Bristol Mayor Arthur “Art” Ward have been announced. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at O’Brien Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 6, at11:15 a.m. at St. Gregory Church. The mass will be followed burial with Military Honors at the State Veteran Cemetery in Middletown.

COVID updates for the past 7 days

Number of cases by Connecticut town for the past 7 days. All data are preliminary and subject to change. Data from previous dates are routinely updated. Map: Ver 6.22.22 Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health Get the data Created with Datawrapper.

The CDC recommends that people at high risk for severe illness, talk to their healthcare provider about whether to need to wear a mask and take other precautions. In addition, the CDC reminds people to take the following measures:

In Hartford County the community level is Low, but Bristol is still in the red with 15 or more cases per 100,000 people. The positivity rate has increased from 7.4 percent to 8.9 percent. Cases have increased from 45 to 51 cases.

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Two-car accident on Rte. 6 Monday

Police and firefighters responded to an accident involving two vehicles yesterday at the intersection of Stafford and Farmington avenues. It appeared that one person was treated for minor injuries. (Photo by R. Carter)

Summer concert series features Americana-Country sound

The Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series features Americana-Country band Forgotten by Friday this evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rockwell Park Amphitheater. Opening act runs from 6 to 6:20 p.m. The schedule had previously listed The Night Shakers. For a glimpse of Forgotten by Friday, check out this video. Rain date is Wednesday.

Bristol Blues’ 80s and Old Timers nights set July 6 and 7

The Bristol Blues has two home games this week. On Wednesday, July 6, the Blues will hold 80s Night, and on Thursday, July 7, Old Timers Night. Gates open at 5 p.m. First pitch is at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6.

Later in the month on July 23, the Blues will hold Bike Night with Fireworks.

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