Car show today at 10 Main St. from 3 to 7 p.m.
The 2024 Cruise Nights presented by the Bristol Auto Club will return to 10 Main St. this afternoon, from 3 to 7 p.m. The Cruise…
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Bristol Farmers Market at 10 Main from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 10 Main…
Ruminations about Aaron and ‘Woj’ and a reunion
By Bob Montgomery Bob Greisner (1942-2024) I had some fond memories of Bob Greisner after reading his obituary today. He was a senior at Bristol…
Veterans program offers assistance through 2 p.m. today
Bristol is among six locations statewide for its annual “Stand Down” program offering assistance to military personnel and their families today through 2 p.m. This…
Bristol Historical Society Gaming Club monthly meeting set Saturday
The Bristol Historical Society Gaming Club will hold its monthly meeting, Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the historical society on the…
‘Psychic Spectacular’ is just around the corner
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 the latest…
Bristol schools closed today out of caution after more social media threats
Another social media threat, this time involving gun violence, is behind today’s school closings. “Dear Bristol Public Schools Community,” acting superintendent Iris White writes in…
Annual chestnut harvest in Bristol, a success
Five members of the Friends of the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve joined the president of the Connecticut chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation in a chestnut…
Local POW/MIA Remembrance Day ceremony to be held on Memorial Boulevard Friday morning
A local POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the new POW/MIA monument on Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Park Friday, Sept. 20, at 11 am….
Bristol Public Library receives 2 honors, 1 for excellence in recognizing U.S. Veterans and another for addressing aging well
The Bristol Public Library was recognized by a U.S. Veterans program and a collaborative focused on aging well, it was announced in a release late…
Board of Education special audit is subject of Banking & Audit meeting this morning; Public Works meets at 6 p.m. this evening
City meetings for today, Thursday, Sept. 19, include the following: Banking & Audit Committee, 8:30 a.m. Third floor meeting room, city hall. Commission on Aging,…
Annual ‘Women, Wine & Watches’ fundraiser, a fun and successful evening
This year’s American Clock & Watch Museum’s “Wine, Women & Watches” fundraiser on Sept. 12 sold out, with 178 individuals purchasing tickets, according to museum’s…
Library programs for teens, German Fest and NAACP annual Freedom Banquet
German Fest at Immanuel Lutheran the weekend of Sept. 20 and 21 The Annual German Fest will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday,…
Board of Park Commissioners’ Fund Development and Advocacy to discuss future of ‘Dinner on the Diamond’
City meetings for today, Wednesday, Sept. 18, include the following: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m. Mayor’s Office, city hall. Salary Committee–cancelled. Fund Development and Advocacy…
West Cemetery Lantern tours return with new twist early in October
This West Cemetery Lantern tours return this year with a new twist, an open dress rehearsal prior to the real thing. The event, sponsored by…
16-year-old reported missing, police seek help from public
Bristol Police are currently investigating a missing juvenile complaint. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Alexius Rodriguez, please contact the Bristol Police…
Suspect in July incident involving Bristol Police arrested and charged
Bristol Police were among police from several towns and cities that took into custody an individual involved with an incident in Bristol that occurred earlier…
Plaque commemorating former students of Greene-Hills who died in Vietnam War finds its way back to the halls of the school
By Neal Supranovich The principal of Greene-Hills School and his former baseball coach returned to the Green-Hills School to correct a wrong that happened when…
Real Estate, Sewer and Water commissions to meet this evening
City meetings for today, Tuesday, Sept. 17, include the following: Board of Assessment Appeals, 3 p.m. Meeting room 1-1, city hall. Real Estate Committee, 5…
Local man arrested for possession, sale of narcotics and risk of injury to a child, being held on $275,000 bond
A local man was arrested last week for possession of narcotics with intent to sell and risk of injury to a child by local police…