Bristol American Legion defeats Torrington in slugfest, 17-12
Bristol American Legion defeated Torrington 17-12 at Torrington on Wednesday. Caleb Molinsy knocked in four runs and Jose Feliciano added three more, including one home…
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Jewish summer holidays, a primer
By Rabbi Alana Wasserman Did you know that there are a number of Jewish holidays in the summertime? This year, there are three holidays just…
Who knows who you will bump into? A tribute to the late Gail Straun. And a Bristol Olympian.
By Bob Montgomery Security for some of the best My oldest daughter, Jana Lombardo, and her youngest son, Preston, have been going to Watch Hill…
Bristol Farmers Market features two new vendors
Among the new vendors at the year’s Bristol Farmers Market are The Ital Juicery Company and the Grazing Gourmet. The Ital Juicery Company offers Ital…
Bristol Car Club Auto Show from 3 to 7 p.m. at 10 Main St.
The 2024 Cruise Nights presented by the Bristol Auto Club will return to their new location at 10 Main St. this afternoon, from 3 to…
World War II veterans to be honored at opening of Bristol Blues game this evening at Muzzy Field
World War II veterans Joe Caminiti and Dick Fitz will be honored at the start of tonight’s Bristol Blues game at Muzzy Field. The game…
Pokemon Rockwell Go Fest 2024! leaves people smiling
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! Thank you so much for coming out for Pokémon Rockwell Go Fest 2024! I wanted to give a recap…
Over $153,000 awarded to local nonprofits in latest Main Street Foundation grant cycle
Veterans Strong Community Center and the Bristol Early Childhood Assistance Program are among local organizations receiving over $5,000 in grants from the Main Street Community…
Bristol American Legion defeats Torrington, 11-3
Tom Pirog allowed two hits over five and three quarters innings and Jose Feliciano scored three runs with four RBIs as Bristol American Legion baseball…
Public Works meets at 6 p.m. in council chambers
The following meetings are on the Thursday, July 18, city calendar: Commission on Aging, 11 a.m., Room 103, Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. No…
F.N. Manross Library features French culture, Wheeler photo contest deadline nears, fireworks at Lake Compounce
Manross program on French culture this Thursday Professional singer and storyteller Mary Jo Maichack will headline a program on French culture at F.N. Manross Library…
Board of Park Commissioners among today’s city meetings
The following are on the Wednesday, July 17, city meeting calendar: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m., Mayor’s Office, city hall. No meeting notes posted as…
Bristol Village proposal off Perkins Street is subject of Friends of Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve program
By David Fortier A group of over 25 people learned about a proposed development on Perkins Street that would bring 16 new houses to an…
Real Estate, Board of Police commissioners and Sewer and Water commissions on today’s city meeting calendar
The following are on the Tuesday, July 16, city meeting calendar: Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-1, city hall. For virtual meeting link,…
Local group encourages residents to study up on draft permits granting Reworld, formerly Covanta, expanded operations
By David Fortier A local group has issued a news release urging Bristol residents and environmental groups to scrutinize several draft permits issued by the…
Summer concert series on Tuesday evening features funk, soul, jam band
Tonight’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer concert features Gideon King & City Blog, a funk, soul, jam band, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Rockwell…
Extreme hot weather protocol in effect through Wednesday evening
Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be in effect through 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, it was announced by Gov. Ned Lamont this past…
2 author programs at Manross library Tuesday
Two authors will be sharing their work and writing process at programs tomorrow at F.N. Manross Memorial Library. Wakime Hauser, an author, education, CEO of…
Farmington Avenue and Maple Street detour reroutes traffic again today
The detour at Farmington Avenue at Maple Street and Burlington Avenue will be closed to traffic again today, Monday, July 15, as work on the…
Opioid Task Force to meet early this evening
The following meetings are on today’s city meeting calendar: On Monday, July 15 Mayor’s Opioid Task Force, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-2, city hall. For…