Maybe you felt something, too?
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will have gotten to walking a little over two miles a day, while keeping an eye on the…
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Dennis Lazicki, 69
Dennis Lazicki, 69, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. He was born on Dec. 10, 1955, in New…
George Bernard McPhee, 92
George Bernard McPhee, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born on July 4, 1932 in Bristol, son of the…
Holiday Showcase of Stars to be held Dec. 7 at St. Paul Catholic High School
The 19th annual Holiday Showcase of Stars, with its theme, “Merry and Bright,” will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Paul Catholic High School…
From One Family to Another: I Know a Guy Deli’s Thanksgiving Delivery
By JoAnn Moran | As Mark Bellino finished mashing the last batch of more than 100 pounds of potatoes, Debbie drizzled honey over hams, Tammy…
Bridge Community Church delivers Thanksgiving dinners to those in need throughout Bristol
Report and photographs by Rob Pierpont Two days before Thanksgiving Bridge Community Church in partnership with the Lauren E. Avezzie Charitable Foundation and the Bristol…
City Council votes to move forward with purchase of land adjacent to Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
By David Fortier At a special meeting last evening, Monday, Nov. 25, the city council voted to move forward with a letter of intent to…
City hall closed Thursday and Friday, Public Works closed Thursday
City hall will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving, the city announced in a release earlier today….
Additional rubbish barrel renewals and requests are available through Public Works
Additional rubbish barrels, new customers or renewals, are now available from Public Works, Public Works announced in a release yesterday. The City of Bristol provides…
Hydrant flushing to begin along Burlington Avenue and many adjacent streets this morning
The water on the following streets will be shut off for water main work between the hours of 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Monday,…
Lots to be thankful for in the week of Thanksgiving
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the healing continues. During the week I have been outside for a couple of short walks. Wasn’t Saturday afternoon…
Louis E. Collins, Jr., 79
Louis E. Collins Jr, 79, of Bristol, husband of the late Joann (Haskell) Collins, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at The Hebrew Center for…
Cathy A. Benlock, 66
Cathy A. Benlock, 66 of Southington, passed away at home on Saturday, November 16, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on June 18, 1958,…
Recuperating from hip replacement surgery
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I continue on the road from recovering from a hip replacement on Thursday. I am on my feet, have…
Zoning Commission Special Meeting via Zoom today at 5 p.m.
City meetings for today, Thursday, Nov. 14, include the following: Board of Health, 3 p.m. Bristol-Burlington Health District, 240 Stafford Ave. Retirement Board, 5 p.m….
Michael Mattioli, 59
Michael Mattioli, 59 of Bristol, passed away on Nov. 8, at home. Born on March 6, 1965, he was the son of Louis J. Mattioli…
Will Trump win spur CT to cut taxes on working families?
Officials say relief is coming, but it may not involve taxes by Keith M. Phaneuf November 12, 2024 @ 5:00 am When assessing Republican Donald Trump’s…
Disabilities commission to meet this evening
The sole city meeting today, Wednesday, Nov. 13, is the following: Persons with Disabilities Commission, 7 p.m. Meeting Room 3-1, city hall. For virtual meeting,…
Water main work on Riverside Avenue begins at 9 p.m. today. Water to be shut off in area
The water on Riverside Avenue will be shut off for water main work related to the Bridge Project beginning today, Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 9…
Whether to rake and bag, mulch or leave them where they are, leaves pose some challenges
By JoAnn Moran As autumn blankets Bristol’s yards, homeowners face the annual chore of dealing with fallen leaves. Unlike some neighboring towns that offer curbside…