Summer series at Rockwell Park features Latanya Farrell

The Rockin’ Out Summer Music series at Rockwell Park features Bristol’s Latanya Farrell at its final concert for the summer on Tuesday, Aug. 9. The opening act is at 6 p.m. Farrell will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Farrell, who is a local principal and was a featured guest on the Colin McEnroe Show earlier this summer, will perform Pop, R&B, Disco and Blues covers. For a preview, check her website by clicking here.

The series is presented by the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services with support from the West End Association, which arranges for a food truck at each event. Rain date is Wednesday.

Extreme hot weather protocol in effect until Tuesday evening

Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol has been extended through Tuesday at 8 p.m.

In Bristol, cooling centers are available at the following locations: (Please check times for availability.)

• Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. — Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville — Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m,; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Agape House, 43 School St. — Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 noon
• St. Vincent DePaul Shelter, 19 Jacobs St.
• Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach, 99 Summer St. — Tuesday through Sunday, 12-3 p.m.

The protocol allows state agencies, municipalities, and other partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that information regarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location to get some relief from the hot conditions.

Anyone in need of a cooling center should call 2-1-1 or look online at 211ct.org to find their nearest location.

COVID updates for the past 7 days

Bristol has experienced a rise positivity rate from 8.3 to 8.9 percent, and the city remains in the red category with over 15 cases per 100,000 people.

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.

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
• Get tested if you have symptoms
• People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
• People who are immunocompromised, can learn more about how to protect themselves here.

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