Claude Joseph Poirier, 76
Claude Joseph Poirier, 76, of Farmington, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 14, with his wife by his side. He was born on Sept. 28, 1947, in Canada, son…
Articles by David Fortier
Memorial Day closings for city hall and transfer station announced
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day, the city announced yesterday. There will be no curbside collections (rubbish,…
High school sports schedules for Tuesday, May 21
BCHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys TrackAvon, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol Eastern, Conard, E.O. Smith, East Catholic, East Hartford, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Hall, Hartford Public, Lewis Mills, Maloney, Manchester, Middletown, New Britain, Newington, Northwest Catholic,…
Low growth year for grand list results in tax increase for 2024-2025
By David Fortier When the Bristol Board of Finance and the City Council convene this evening in a Joint Budget Meeting in council chambers at 5:30 p.m., they will be…
State testing irregularities alleged at Ivy Drive School
The chairman of the Bristol Board of Education and the acting superintendent of Bristol Public Schools emailed parents early this morning to inform them that they were recently made aware…
High school sports schedules for Monday, May 20
BCHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (JV)Bristol Eastern3:30Muzzy FieldGirls TennisBristol Eastern3:45Bristol CentralGirls LacrosseE.O. Smith4:00Bristol Central Turf FieldGirls Lacrosse (JV)E.O. Smith5:30Bristol Central Turf FieldBoys BasesballBristol Eastern6:30Muzzy Field BEHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (JV)Bristol Central3:30Muzzy FieldGirls SoftballPlatt3:45PlattGirls…
Joint budget meeting this evening to vote on 2024-2025 budget, including increased mill rate
The 2024-2025 city budget will come before a Joint Budget meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance in the council chambers in city hall at 5:30 p.m. this…
A happy birthday among old friends and new ones
Come Sunday morning, the oldest of our children will have celebrated his 40th birthday party–he turned 40 last week–and Mary and I will have reconnected with friends of ours, who…
St. Paul drops NVL tournament game to Oxford, 7-2
First baseman Isaiah Collazo led the Oxford Wolverines to a 7-2 win over St. Paul in Bristol yesterday at Muzzy Field. Collazo was four for four with a double and…
State representative collecting pet blankets and towels
New and gently used pet blankets and towels for use at two local animals shelters are being collected by State Rep. Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) from Monday, May 20, through Wednesday, June…
Peace March and Gathering on Federal Hill today
Bristol Interfaith Coalition is holding a Peace Gathering and March today, Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Federal Hill Green in Bristol. The event is an interfaith…
Sunday’s ‘Community Tag Sale’ at Rockwell, arranged by parents of Bristol students, to benefit Agape House
A Community Tag Sale, benefitting Agape House will be held Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rockwell Park. “As a group, we wanted to create a…
Weekend high school sports schedule, May 17-18
BCHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (JV)MaloneySaturday, 10:00Maloney BEHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (JV)PlattCanceledLegion Field, Meriden SPCHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys BaseballlOxfordSaturday, 11:00St. Paul Baseball FieldBoys Outdoor TrackAnsonia, Crosby, Derby, Holy Cross,Kennedy, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, Torrington, Watertown, WCA,…
Two Kelleys, related but with different spelling; famous Bristolites; and a coincidence–you think?
By Bob Montgomery Today I’m going to start with a segment on names Names How do we honor Donovan Clingan? How about having this written on the back, westside of…
High school sports schedule for Friday, May 17
BCHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys BaseballMaloney3:00Muzzy FieldBoys GolfMiddletown3:00Lyman OrchardsBoys Baseball (Frosh)Farmington3:45Bristol Central, Lower FieldGirls SoftballBristol Eastern3:45Bristol EasternBoys TennisBristol Eastern4:15Bristol EasternGirls LacrosseBristol Eastern5:30Bristol Eastern, Alumni Field BEHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (Frosh)Platt3:45Bristol Eastern, Field #2Girls SoftballBristol…
Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concerts lineup set
The Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Park Summer Concert Series line up has been announced by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. The free weekly concerts, held on Tuesday nights…
Bristol Central boys track soundly defeats rival Bristol Eastern, 117-33
Bristol Central’s boys track and field team had a great day on Tuesday by dominating most events to defeat Eastern 117-33 to finish the regular season with a record of…
Bristol Eastern girls track triumphs over crosstown rival Bristol Central, 96-54
Bristol Eastern girls track defeated Bristol Central, 96-54, yesterday at Bristol Eastern High School, running their overall record to 6-1. The girls track team’s next meet is Tuesday at the…
Public Works board’s monthly meeting among today’s city meetings
Public Works will hold its regular board meeting this evening in city council chambers in city hall at 6 p.m. Other city meetings on Thursday, May 17, include the following:…
High school sports schedules for Thursday, May 16
BCHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (JV)Berlin3:45Percival Park Baretta Field, BerlinGirls TennisBristol Eastern3:45Bristol CentralBoys BaseballBerlin6:00Muzzy FieldBoys LacrosseRocky Hill6:00Rocky Hill High School BEHS SPORTOPPONENTTIMELOCATIONBoys Baseball (JV)Avon3:45Bristol Eastern, Field #2Girls Softball Avon3:45Fisher Meadow Softball Field,…