Special meetings of ordinance committee and city council this evening
The city meeting calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 21, includes the following: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m., Mayor’s Office, city hall. Salary Committee, 5 p.m., Human…
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Joseph F. Ulrich, Jr., 93
Joseph F. Ulrich, Jr., 93, of Plainville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17. He was born on July 29, 1931, in Uncasville, son of the…
McCutcheon shootout to benefit cancer alliance, lifelong learning opportunities at University of Hartford
1st Annual Brian McCutcheon Memorial Shootout benefits cancer alliance The 1st Annual Brian McCutcheon Memorial Shootout, benefiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, will be held Monday,…
‘Pet Parade’ at Manross brings joy on a rainy day
By Maria Caceres Families gathered while children giggled to take pictures together with their stuffed animals at this year’s “Pet Parade” at the Manross Memorial…
Real Estate to hold public hearings for several properties this evening at 6:30 p.m.
The meetings on the city calendar today, Monday, Aug. 19, follow: Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-1, city hall. Real Estate Committee Public…
Hecho by Helena aspires to fill a need for Latina products
By Maria Caceres One day the goal is to own a large building named Helena’s Casita, where she will teach art to people with disabilities…
Zoning Committee meets at 6 p.m.
The sole meeting on the city calendar today, Monday, Aug. 19 is a special meeting of the Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. in the council…
Rockwell Festival delights in the little things and the large treats across the day on Saturday
Saturday’s Rockwell Festival, brought by the West End Association, presented another year of revelry, music, crafts and craft, good food and vendors, vendors, vendors. Beginning…
Rockwell Festival makes Bristol a little better; and just what is this column about
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the West End Association’s Rockwell Festival will have come and gone again, having brought together Bristol people for a…
2024 Rockwell Festival today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year’s Rockwell Festival will feature almost 200 vendors 14 food booths, the Kids Zone and Art District, according to the West End Association vice…
Summer Festival Auto Show among events at Rockwell Park today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Bristol Auto Club will hold an auto show in conjunction with this year’s West End Association Rockwell Festival at Rockwell Park today from 10…
Bristol Farmers Market opens at 10 a.m.
Products at the Bristol Farmers Market are produced within two and a half miles from its location at the 10 Main St. parking lot, according…
Robert ‘Rob’ Farken, 49
Robert “Rob” Farken, 49, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12. He was born on March 14, 1975, in O’ahu, Hawai’i, son of Deborah…
Rumors of Chippanee sale are debunked
The latest Chippanee Country Club weekly news email contains an item dispelling rumors that the club is selling to a developer who would be building…
Bristol police officer justified in use of deadly force, Inspector General’s report concludes
By David Fortier An Inspector General’s report about the use of lethal force by a Bristol Police officer during an incident in January of 2023…
Missing person is 16-year-old
A 16-year-old has been reported missing, the Bristol Police Department stated in a release yesterday. Monica Obeng. Obeng is a 16-year-old black female, approximately 5…
Main Street Foundation accepting applications for new grant cycle
The Main Street Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits benefiting Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Available funds include the Women & Girls Fund (deadline Sept. 6), Bradley Henry Barnes Trust (LOIs due Sept. 20), and Men & Boys’ Fund (deadline Sept. 20). Contact for details.
Today’s city calendar includes special Zoning Commission meeting at 5 p.m. via Zoom
City meetings on Thursday, Aug. 15, include the following: Commission on Aging, 11 a.m., Room 103, Bristol Senior Center. Citation Hearings, 3 p.m., city hall….
Anna D. Grossi, 98
Anna D. Grossi, 98, lifelong resident of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12. She was born on June 19, 1926, daughter of the late…
Challenger Corey defeats Smith in Tuesday’s Republican primary
The challenger to the endorsed candidate won Tuesday’s Republican primary in Bristol as well as in the state. Matthew Corey defeated Gerry Smith 308 to…