National Navajo Code Talker Day has Bristol connection
By Neal Supranovich, American Legion Post 2 historian There is a connection with National Navajo Code Talker Day, celebrated on Aug. 14, and local World…
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Lead-removal program is free for eligible homeowners, renters, landlords and childcare homes
Homeowners, renters, landlords and family childcare homes may qualify for the free removal of lead paint from their properties by applying for funds through a…
For August Community Day Classic, Beldum is featured!
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…
Early voting for Republican primary to continue through Sunday
Early voting for the Republican primary for the candidate who will face Democrat Chris Murphy in November for a U.S. Senate seat began Monday and…
Fire Station 3 Building Committee to hold special meeting this evening
The following meetings are on the Thursday, Aug. 8, city calendar: Retirement Board, 3 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Bristol-Burlington Board of Health, cancelled. Fire…
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week; Bristol Historical Society program features the Sessions family
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week Under its new nonprofit designation, with a board of directors and its community volunteers, the Bristol Farmers…
Code Enforcement to meet at 9 a.m. this morning; Arts & Culture, this evening at 6:30 p.m.
The following meetings are on the Wednesday, Aug. 7, city calendar: Code Enforcement Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers, city hall. Arts & Culture Commission, 6:30…
Tonight’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell concert postponed until tomorrow evening
Tonight’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer concert featuring Spirit Shaker has been postponed until tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Aug. 8, it was announced by Bristol Parks,…
Ordinance Committee meets at 5 p.m. today
The following meetings are on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, city calendar: Police Awards Committee, 9 a.m., Chief’s Conference Room, 131 N. Main St. Ordinance Committee,…
Today’s city meetings include Police Memorial Committee
The following meetings are on the Monday, Aug. 5, city calendar: Police Memorial Committee, 5 p.m., city hall. Cancelled. Parking Authority, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room…
Looks like the rhododendron gets a reprieve
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the water main break is in the past, and we are taking the next step which is to replace…
Comments requesting a public hearing before the state approves expansion of local incinerator to burn medical waste due by Aug. 5
An information session on Reworld Bristol, Inc.’s draft permits drew 45 participants on July 29, urging public comments by August 5 for a potential hearing. Hosted by Bristol Residents for Clean Air, Mike Ewall presented on trash-to-energy plant regulations and the permits’ details, including modifications for biomedical waste treatment and air quality concerns.
Wheeler Health grand opening: Unveiling hope on Hope Street
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Hope, good neighbors and family were among the themes speakers turned to at the grand opening and ribbon cutting…
Bristol Auto Club ‘Cruise Night’ today at 10 Main St.
This month’s first Saturday 2024 Cruise Night presented by the Bristol Auto Club returns to 10 Main St. this afternoon, from 3 to 7 p.m….
Fundraiser at today’s Bristol Farmers Market raises funds for new animal control facility
Visitors to this Saturday’s Bristol Farmers Market will have a chance to support a new animal control facility by purchasing a t-shirt as part of…
A tip about how to remember first names, reunion notices and more on names
By Bob Montgomery How to remember a person’s first name In the past two weeks, I’ve thought of a person, a past friend, celebrity, athlete…
Board of Education authorizes and approves administrator contracts at special meeting
By David Fortier At a special meeting of the Board of Education last month, board members voted to confirm administrative contracts that had been signed…
With automated trash truck down, Public Works adjusts and keeps to regular trash pickup schedule
By David Fortier Two days this week one of the city’s automated trash trucks broke down and the city had to rely on a more…
Parks and rec asks residents to vote on designs for new Federal Hill Green playground before end of August
Voting on designs for a new Federal Hill playground began Thursday, Aug. 1 and will continue through Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. on the…
John J. Kalahan III, 80
John J. Kalahan, III, 80, of Bristol, passed away at home on Monday, July 29. He was born on Feb. 4,1944, in Urbana, Ill., son…