‘Like father, like son’; a shining personality; on the tube
By Bob Montgomery Two fine men I was saddened when I found out that two fellows that I knew of and had met often passed…
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BCHS student named ‘Commended Student’ by 2025 National Merit Scholarship program
Grace Mazzone, a senior at Bristol Central High School, has been named a “Commended Student” in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. “Grace is an…
Wheeler’s Annual Golf Classic raises $60,000
More than 150 golfers, sponsors, volunteers and friends raised nearly $60,000 in this year’s Wheeler’s 39th Annual Golf Classic at the Country Club of Farmington, Wheeler…
NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund Banquet tickets on sale
The West Hartford Chief of Police Vernon Reddick and recently retired Bristol Chief of Police Brian Gould will be keynote speakers and honorees, respectively, at…
Dress rehearsal for Lantern Tour this evening at Bristol Historical Society
A dress rehearsal of this year’s Lantern Tours at West Cemetery will be held this evening, Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., at the Bristol Historical Society. Reservations…
Friends group encouraged by city plan to pursue open space grant for property bordering Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
By David Fortier A local group fighting the development of private land abutting the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve is very encouraged by the news that the…
Economic and Community Development to meet this evening
The sole city meeting today, Thursday, Oct.3, is the following: Economic and Community Development, 5 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For additional information about the…
Sewaddle Community Day coming this weekend
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! As autumn rolls in, Pokémon GO continues to captivate players with exciting events and updates. Here’s a roundup of…
Missing 14-year-old returns safe
The 14-year-old subject of a Silver Alert has been returned home safely. Bristol Police has issued a statement that Solmary Lee “has been located safe…
Bristol Police seek help in locating a missing 14-year-old
A Silver Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Solmary Leet, a mixed-race female, 5 feet, inch tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with dark hair tinged…
A Mum Festival Parade winds its way through a steady rain and still thrills — more photos from the day
Sunday’s 62nd Mum Festival took place under cloudy skies and what started as a fine mist and turned to a steady rain–and the participants brought…
Lantern tours return this weekend, Lake Compounce Phanton Fall Fest underway
West Cemetery Lantern tours return this weekend This West Cemetery Lantern tours return this year with a new twist, an open dress rehearsal prior to…
Code Enforcement meets this morning
Meeting on the city calendar for today, Wednesday, Oct. 2, include the following: Code Enforcement Committee, 9 a.m. Council chambers, city hall. School Readiness Council,…
Mum Festival opening ceremonies — in pictures
The opening ceremonies of this year’s Mum Festival, on Friday evening, Sept. 27, brought together this year’s honorees: Grand Marshal of the 62nd Mum Festival…
City meetings include Ordinance Committee public hearing at 4:45 p.m.
Meeting on the city calendar for today, Tuesday, Oct. 1, include the following: Police Awards Committee, 9 a.m. Police Chief’s Conference Room, 131 N. Main…
All are welcome — Saturday at this year’s Mum Festival in pictures
Bristol photographer Ron Tessman of BristolCT.net spent Mum Festival weekend slinging his Nikon camera from event to event and capturing some photos for the ages–all…
Hydrant flushing continues today in the northwest section of the city
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2024 hydrant flushing season today, Monday, Sept. 30. The following areas may be affected: Sandra Street…
Animal Control Building Committee to meet this evening
Meetings on the city calendar for today, Monday, Sept. 30, include the following: Animal Control Building Committee, 5 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For virtual…
Mum Festival auto show, a treat
The Mum Festival Auto Show drew a number of classic vehicles to the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School on Memorial Boulevard during this year’s…
Mum Festival continues today, along with the parade; some hints about TBE’s future
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the Mum Festival will continue on Memorial Boulevard and the field at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School–not exactly…