Catching up on old friends and sharing some history
By Bob Montgomery The late Thomas, Sr, Lorenzetti and family I first met former St. Anthony’s basketball player Tom Lorenzetti, Jr. when his son, by…
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Mum Festival opening ceremonies this evening at 5 p.m.
By David Fortier The 62nd Mum Festival, with the theme “A Mumtastic Time for All,” kicks off this evening with its opening ceremony honoring this…
Road closures for the Mum Festival weekend
Memorial Boulevard will be closed from Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. for the Mum Festival until Monday, Sept. 30, at 7 a.m., the Bristol…
Chief Hart humbled and honored to lead 62nd Mum Festival Parade this Sunday
By David Fortier When the call arrived, Bristol Fire Chief Richard Hart did not see it coming. Being honored as the grand marshal of the…
This year’s Mum Festival ‘Hometown Heroes’ work behind the scenes, with little fanfare
The Mum Festival recognizes CERT volunteers for their invaluable, often unheralded contributions to community events and emergency services. They provide training in disaster response and support city functions like traffic control and shelters during emergencies. CERT seeks new members to enhance their assistance and educational outreach throughout Bristol.
Autumn has a Pokemon charm all its own
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…
Storm Water Trust among today’s city meetings
City meetings today, Thursday, Sept. 26, include the following: Storm Water Trust, 9 a.m. Meeting Room 1-2, city hall. Fire Commission, 6 p.m. Council chambers,…
Wheeler named top workplace for 8th time
For the eighth time since 2013, Wheeler Health has been recognized as a “Top Workplace” by Hartford Courant Top Workplaces, based on confidential employee feedback, it was…
Zoning regulations is subject of virtual public meeting in mid-October
Residents and other stakeholders city-wide can add their voices to proposed changes involving environmental standards of the city’s zoning regulations in a public virtual meeting…
‘Love of Art’ fund continues legacy of Louise Lauretano DeMars
The inaugural cycle of the Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund will open Oct. 1, it was announced by the Main Street Community Foundation…
Park commissioners request more information before opening Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve to builder
By David Fortier A builder seeking approval to construct an open space development on the former Schaffrick property off Perkins Street has had a request…
Lantern tour returns, Phantom Fall Fest at the Lake and library programs among others
West Cemetery Lantern tours return early in October This West Cemetery Lantern tours return this year with a new twist, an open dress rehearsal prior…
Fair Rent Commission meets at 6 p.m.
City meetings today, Wednesday, Sept. 25, include the following: Historic District Commission, 5 p.m. Meeting Room 1-3, city hall. For a virtual meeting link, click here….
Beths Avenue, including Marwood Condominiums, suffers water main break
Water is shut off on Beths Avenue, and possibly the Marwood Condominiums, the Bristol Water and Sewer Departments announced earlier this morning. Customers in surrounding…
Board of Finance among today’s meetings
City meetings for today, Tuesday, Sept. 24, include following: Board of Finance, 5:30 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here. Transportation Commission,…
Water main break at Locust and Chestnut streets closes off water service
Water is shut off on Chestnut and Locust streets after a water main broke this afternoon, it was announced in an emergency alert from city’s…
City’s bond rating goes from AAA to AA+
Several Connecticut cities, including Bristol, have experienced a bond rating downgrade from Fitch Ratings, shifting from AAA to AA+. Bristol’s comptroller emphasized that this change is tied to Fitch’s new criteria rather than altered city finances. Despite the downgrade, Bristol’s economic outlook remains stable, highlighted by ongoing development opportunities.
Inland Wetlands on-site inspections among meetings today
City meetings for today, Monday, Sept. 23, include the following: Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency Inspection, On-Site, beginning at 5 p.m., from 31 Royal Dr….
Hydrant flushing moves to Stafford Avenue area
Starting today, Monday, Sept. 23, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2024 hydrant flushing in the following areas: Country Lane Boulder Drive…
A new Netflix series with Bill Gates and some oldies but goodies from Robert Louis Stevenson
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the cool weather–but no rain–will have started to make its way into our daily routine. The hanging plants on…