Site inspection of wetlands for open space housing development off Perkins Street draws crowd
The on-site inspection of wetlands on private property off Perkins Street that once belonged to the Schaffrick family but is now owned by P &…
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City offices closed Monday for Labor Day, library offers ‘Ladies Trivia Night’ this evening, memorial benefits cancer efforts, ‘Whiskey for Warriors’ cancelled
Programs at library include ‘Ladies Trivia Night’ On the program calendar at local libraries over the next couple of days are the following: Ladies’ Night…
City meetings Wednesday include Historic District at 5 p.m.
The following meetings are on the city calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 28: Historic District Commission, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-3, city hall. For virtual meeting…
Board of Finance among today’s city meetings
The city meeting calendar for Tuesday, Aug. 27, includes the following: Board of Finance, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here….
Wheeler headquarters is working at 100 percent capacity with all staff fully onboard
Wheeler’s new headquarters and community health center opened on August 19, providing integrated medical care under one roof and enhancing accessibility for patients. The facility features services like a pharmacy, nutritional classes, and immediate behavioral health support without appointments. Wheeler aims to assist patients with insurance options, ensuring care for all, regardless of financial status.
2nd Annual DK Movement Cares 5K run/walk held Saturday
The 2nd Annual DK Movement Cares 5K fundraiser drew a large pool of runners to downtown Bristol on Saturday, Aug. 25. The female and male…
City meeting calendar includes on-site inspections off Perkins Street
The city meeting calendar for Monday, Aug. 26, includes the following: Conservation Commission/Wetlands and Watercourses Agency On-site Inspection, 5:30 p.m., Application 2035, 175 Southdown Dr….
15-year-old reported missing
Daron Brown, a 15-year-old black male standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds, was reported missing Sunday, Aug. 25, according to Bristol…
Mum Festival is a tribute to Bristol ingenuity
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, we will all know that Fire Chief Rick Hart has been named the grand marshal of this year’s Mum…
Fire Chief Hart named 2024 Mum Festival Gran Marshal
Chief Richard Hart of the Bristol Fire Department has been named the 2024 Mum Festival Grand Marshal, it was announced by the Mum Festival Committee….
Bristol Farmers Market opens at 10 a.m.
More than $2,500 of SNAP funds have been spent at the Bristol Farmers Market through Aug. 10, a recent post on the nonprofit organization’s Intagram…
Back to School Bash set at BAIMS Monday evening
The Bristol Public Schools’ Back to School Bash will be held Monday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bristol Arts and Innovation…
A Bristol High ‘jock’ who became ‘the best high school football coach in Florida’
The post reflects on notable individuals from Bristol, Conn., including athlete George Hemond, whose son Scott played in MLB, and Barbara H. Franklin, a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce. It also mentions significant rainfall records in Burlington and nostalgic changes in the community over decades, contrasting past and present experiences.
2004 Bristol American Legion baseball team: A team on a remarkable journey reunites 20 years later
By Jack Krampitz A reunion of a special group of athletes and coaches occurred without much fanfare or applause on Tuesday night at Muzzy Field….
Jimmy’s on the River gofundme receives generous anonymous donation midday today
By David Fortier A fundraising effort to assist with repairs to Jimmy’s on the River restaurant on Terryville Road has topped the $20,000 requested with…
Deputy superintendent resigns position with Bristol Public Schools
Dr. Michael Dietter, duty superintendent of Bristol Public Schools, has resigned, it was announced by Acting Superintendent Iris White in a message posted on ParentSquare…
Popplio, August Community Day Pokemon, offers new opportunities
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! August is now here! With these new upcoming events, get ready to stock up on some items, August will…
Christine A. Eaton, 70
Christine A. Eaton, 79 of Satsuma, Fla., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18. She was born on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bristol, daughter of the…
Board of Fire Commissioners meets at 6 p.m.
The city meeting calendar for Thursday, Aug. 22, includes the following: Board of Fire Commissioners, 6 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Planning Commission Special Meeting,…
AC203 Music Festival vendor has encouraging words for fledgling business owners
By Maria Caceres One more business that started during the COVID19 pandemic was on display at the AC203 Music Festival at Muzzy Field on Saturday,…