West End Assocation program invites mayoral candidates to share platforms
A “Meet the Candidates!” with Republican incumbent Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano and Democratic challenger Scott Rosado, as part of the regular meeting of the West End Association, will be held in Meeting Room 1 of the Bristol Public Library Monday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
The during the meeting, which will also include planning for 2024, including the Taste of Bristol and the Rockwell Summer Festival, the candidates will introduce themselves and share their vision for the city.
The West End Association is non-partisan and strives to provide equal opportunity to all to showcase their platforms to members, according to the release announcing the event.
Dedication ceremony for ‘Traveling Wall Memorial’ display Oct. 28
A new exhibit of memorial and votive items left at the Traveling Wall/Wall that Heals during the time it was installed along Memorial Boulevard will be dedicated on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Bristol Public Library.
The permanent display honors members of the Bristol community who served in the Vietnam War.
At the same time, there will be a presentation ceremony honoring Vietnam veteran and former Bristol Mayor Arthur “Art” Ward in recognition of his efforts to bring the Traveling Wall to Bristol.
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation to hold trivia night
Trivia buffs and newbies are welcome at the 2nd annual Trivia Night at the Elks Lodge presented by Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge on Main Street in Southington on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m.
The night includes raffle prizes, light fare, cash bar and trivia questions. Teams up to four are encouraged to register in advance. A special prize has been donated by Bikers Edge!
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Hosted by Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation and WhatTrivia.
Wheeler’s 38th Annual Golf Classic raises record-breaking amount for new Hope Street headquarters
Wheeler’s new flagship community health center and administrative headquarters at One Hope Street is the recipient of a record-breaking $78,000 raised at its 38th Annual Golf Classic, presented by Mutual of America Financial Group, on Oct. 18 at The Country Club of Farmington.
The total amount raised through this event is more than $1.4 million since its inception in 1986. The 2023 tournament, driven by strong community support for the Bristol project, netted approximately 24 percent more than the 2022 Wheeler Golf Classic, which previously had been the record-setting year for the event, according to the release announcing the results of the fundraiser.
Wheeler’s 38th Annual Golf Classic was made possible by many organizations, including Presenting/Title Sponsor, Mutual of America Financial Group; Platinum Dinner Sponsor, M&T Bank; Platinum Logo Sponsor, The Manafort Family Foundation; Grand Prize Sponsor, Liberty Bank; Golf Cart Sponsor, Genoa Healthcare®; Lunch Sponsor, Access Health CT Small Business; Snack Bag Sponsor, Mott; Beverage Cart Sponsor, Stillwater Fasteners and Triem Industries, LLC; and Golf Ball Sponsor, Tecton Architects. Additionally, the event was supported by members of the 2023 Champion’s Circle: Barnes™, Brown & Brown, Inc., Karl Krapek, Liberty Bank, Linde, and Laurie and Bill Torres. Mitchell Auto Group was the event Hole-in-One Sponsor. Numerous additional sponsors also provided support. A full list can be found here.
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program accepting applications
The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now accepting applications through May 31, 2024. CEAP helps Connecticut residents afford to heat their homes. Applications for CEAP typically take 30-45 minutes. Basic benefits towards heating bills range between $180 and $530. Benefits are usually paid directly to the utility company or fuel supplier. Households that heat with deliverable fuels like oil or propane may be eligible for additional free tank fills.
Connecticut residents that meet the following may be eligible: already receive food stamps (SNAP), SSI, TANF or other benefits from the Department of Social Services and have an annual household income falls at or below 60 percent of the state’s median income.
In Bristol, CEAP applications are available at HRA, 55 South St., (860) 356-2000. Email: energyapp@hranbct.org.
Fall leaf bag collection runs through Dec. 1
Fall Leaf Bag Collection will run through Friday, Dec. 1., Public Works announced earlier this week.
The release asks residents to bring leaf bags curbside as soon as they are filled and to leave them curbside until collected. Leaf bag collection is available to all city residences eligible for curbside rubbish and recycling services.
Leaves are only collected in brown, recyclable, paper leaf bags that are available at most home and garden stores. There is no maximum limit to leaf bag collection at a residence.
Leaf bags containing dirt, sand, rocks, sod, or materials other than leaves will not be collected.
Leaf bags must be placed curbside and not within the residence’s property for proper collection. Loose leaf piles will not be collected.
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