Volunteers sought for annual chestnut harvest at the Hopper-Birge Pond Preserve on Tuesday
An annual harvest of chestnuts will be held this Tuesday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. with volunteers meeting at the lower parking lot at the Hoppers…
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Whooping cough detected in Bristol schools, acting superintendent and health officials alert public
Whooping cough has been detected in Bristol schools, as announced by Acting Superintendent Iris White. The Bristol-Burlington Health District highlights that while pertussis is vaccine-preventable, cases are rising statewide, especially among adolescents. Symptoms include mild cough and a runny nose. Immediate medical consultation is advised for symptomatic individuals and high-risk groups.
BCHS senior wins prestigious scholarship, one of three from Connecticut
Bristol Central High School senior, Samera Alyosfi has received a $25,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship, it was announced by acting superintendent Bristol Public Schools Iris White…
Aquifer Protection Agency meets at 6:30 p.m.
The city meeting calendar for Monday, Sept. 16, includes the following: Zoning Commission, 6 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For a virtual meeting link, click here….
The grandkids on the cusp of magic and some more thoughts about journalism
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have babysat Grandchild No. 1 (GC 1) Saturday evening and gotten back late. We may…
State construction projects around the city continue to make progress
The construction project on Route 6 in the West End opened up to two lane traffic this past Monday, with work to be completed on…
Farmers Market at 10 Main St. opens at 10 a.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…
Wouldn’t it have been nice to have been called ‘Coach’
By Bob Montgomery ‘Coach‘ I’ve had a great time in my life in doing and being a little of this and that. No deep regrets….
Communities days in September are lining up
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! September is flying by, but these Pokémon are too big to slow down! We have a new raid, a…
Carousel Museum one of CT Humanities grant awardees for lecture series
A local museum is among the latest grant recipients of the CT Humanities for civics, ecology and cultural humanities project, the organization announced in a…
Zoning Commission to meet via Zoom this evening
Meetings on the city calendar today, Thursday, Sept. 12, include the following: Bristol-Burlington Board of Health, 3 p.m. 240 Stafford Ave. Retirement Board, 5 p.m….
Social media posts lead to arrest at local school
Several alarming social media posts by a parent on a local elementary school’s parent portal led to a lockdown and the arrest of the parent…
Hidden Cafe to celebrate rebranding with public event
The unveiling of a new logo will be among the highlights of a public celebration highlighting the makeover of The Hidden Café on Thursday, Sept….
Bristol Village builders withdraw wetlands application for time being, opponents encouraged
By David Fortier The builders behind a proposed open space housing development off Perkins Street abutting city property containing a dog park, a portion of…
Persons with Disabilities Commission to meet at 7 p.m.
The sole city meeting scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 11, is the following: Persons with Disabilities Commission, 7 p.m. Third Floor meeting Room 3-1. For…
Friends of the Library to hold ‘Bag Sale’ this weekend, annual German Fest coming to Immanuel Lutheran next weekend
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,…
Shots fired at Rockwell Park earlier today under investigation
The Bristol Police Dept.’s Patrol and Detective Division is conducting a joint investigation following the undercovering of evidence that shots were fired inside Rockwell Park…
City council meets at 7 p.m. this evening
The city meeting calendar for today, Tuesday, Sept. 10, includes the following: Ordinance Committee Public Hearing, 4:45 p.m. First Floor Meeting Room, 1-1, city hall….
Senior symposium to focus on three areas of aging
A Senior and Law Enforcment (SALT) symposium will be held at the Bristol Senior Center, Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The program…
Dale E. Crowe, 80
Dale E. Crowe, 80, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3. He was born on April 7,1944, in New Britain, son of the late…