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Posted By: Staff November 2, 2022

Bristol Police Benevolent Association authorizes fund for support of the DeMonte and Hamzy families

In response to the line of duty deaths of Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy on Oct. 12, the Bristol Police Benevolent Association (PBA)executive board has created a fund to provide monetary relief to the Demonte and Hamzy families, according to a release from the association.

The Bristol Police Benevolent Association has partnered with “Fund the First,” an online fundraising platform that caters specifically to law enforcement and first responder charities. To date, the PBA fundraiser through “Fund the First” has raised more than $560,000, and the PBA will continue to promote this fund in order to provide for the families of our fallen brothers for years to come.

The PBA is working collaboratively with the Bristol Police Union and Bristol Police Commissioners who created the “Bristol Hero’s Fund” with Thomaston Savings Bank. Donations for the “Bristol Hero’s Fund” are being accepted at all Thomaston Savings Bank branches as well as online via the link.

The “Bristol Hero’s Fund” supports officers effected by this tragedy, where the “Fund the First” campaign specifically supports the families of the officers who lost their lives on Oct. 12, according the release by the Police Benevolent Association release.

Donations to “Fund the First” can be made by clicking on this link: FundtheFirst.

The Bristol Police Benevolent Association provides assistance for the health and welfare of current Bristol Police Officers and their families.

Governor announces health coverage enrollment opening

Gov. Ned Lamont announced today the opening of the enrollment period for Connecticut residents seeking to health coverage plans for 2023 through Access Health CT, the state’s official health insurance marketplace.

The enrollment period will continue through Jan. 15, 2023.

Customers who enroll by Dec. 15, will have coverage that begins Jan. 1, 2023. Those who enroll between Dec. 16, this year, and Jan. 15, 2023, will have coverage beginning Feb. 1, 2023.

Bristol parks system announces online portal to current projects

The City of Bristol’s park system has launched an interactive Parks Project Portal that provides residents with access to the most up-to-date information about park projects and presentations, along with an opportunity to comment in real time, according to a Linked In post Dr. Joshua T. Medeiros, superintendent of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services.

To access the new Parks Portal Project click here.

Bristol lawyer makes Connecticut magazine’s annual best listing

Daniel B. Scott, attorney at law, specializing in social security disability, has been recognized as a super lawyer in Connecticut magazine’s annual listing of the state’s top lawyers. Scott’s name appears in the November issue of the magazine.

According to the magazine, the listing is the result of a patented multiphase selection process that involves four steps, including a nominations process, independent research, peer evaluations and final selection. The list appears under the heading of “special advertising section.”

Latest COVID-19 stats

For the past seven days, Bristol’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 9.5 percent up from 7 percent with 59 positive cases up from 46 positive cases the previous week, leaving the city in the red category with over 15 cases per 100,000 people. Hartford County is in the medium category.

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:

  • 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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