May Pokemon events just keep piling on!
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! May just keeps getting better and better! It’s all about the Ultra Beast, and here is the latest to help you on your journey….
Articles by David Fortier
Bristol Veterans Council goes on record, they do not want to see geese eradicated
By David Fortier The Bristol Veterans Council wants to set the record straight. They did not raise the issue of eradicating the geese from Memorial Boulevard; the issue was brought…
Mid-week roundup has flags at half-staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Lake Compounce’s Boulder Dash gets new look and some new track
Gov. Lamont directs flags to half-staff today for Peace Officers Memorial Day U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, Wednesday, May…
Board of Park Commissioners meets this evening at 6 p.m.
The Board of Park Commissioners meets in Meeting Room 1-2 in city hall at 6 p.m. this evening. Other city meetings on Wednesday, May 15, include the following: Code Enforcement…
St. Paul ekes by Woodland with walk-off win, 8-7, ending Woodland’s perfect regular season record to date
The St. Paul Falcons ended the Woodland Hawks bid for a perfect regular season with an 8-7 walk-off win in Bristol yesterday afternoon at St. Paul Catholic High School. Freshman…
Busy meeting schedule around city council at 6 p.m.
City Council meets this evening in the council chambers in city hall at 6 p.m., following a Real Estate Committee public hearing, a special meeting of the Board of Finance…
Tonight’s exhibition game between Shock, Greeners to raise funds once again for families of fallen heroes
The annual Bristol Twilight Interleague Charity Exhibition game at Muzzy Field featuring the Bristol Shock of the Connecticut Twilight League (CTL) and the Bristol Greeners of the Greater Hartford Twilight…
St. Paul pushes past Oxford with 6-1 win yesterday
Freshman pitcher Coby Dagata led St. Paul to a 6-1 win over Oxford to pick up his fourth win of the season at Oxford High School yesterday. Dagata pitched six…
Today’s meetings include Zoning Commission at 6 p.m.; slingshot gallery application under consideration
The Zoning Commission meets in council chambers at 6 p.m. in city hall today. Among the applications under consideration is a special permit for an indoor amusement facility, Fork &…
Happy Mother’s Day, the happy tumult of welcoming a baby and more reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will be home for Mother’s Day, while Mary is lending a hand with the new grandchild. Maybe I will decide to take a…
Federally funded project aims to shore up roads and bridges in the face of changing climate
Over $1 million from the federal government will be directed to four northern, non-coastal regions of Connecticut, including Bristol, to assess transportation infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, as the…
National Prevention Week raises awareness of mental health, substance use disorders
“A Celebration of Possibility” is the theme National Prevention Week (NPW) 2024, to be held May 12 – 18, with events statewide including a special observance at the Connecticut Science…
Woodshop at Bristol Senior Center continues to bring people together over many years
By Sharon Bachand, Bristol Senior Center correspondent The woodshop at the Douglas A. Beals Senior Community Center has been part of the organization from the beginning and continues to be…
Some visits with friends–and how about a local ball field named for Tom Shopay?
By Bob Montgomery We are having a tree cut down in the backyard, so we called Tom Engels. Tom came over on Wednesday with Jason Poirier who has been working…
Local narcotics enforcement team makes arrest after uncovering a drug factory, illegal drugs and a firearm
A local man was arrested on Thursday after investigators found evidence of a drug factory, along with illegal narcotics and a firearm, at a Mercier Avenue address, according to a…
Access to local businesses during bridge construction available from both Maple Avenue and Mix Street
Businesses along Jerome Avenue remain open while repairs are being made to the Jerome Avenue Bridge. Edgewood Wine & Spirits, located at 568 Jerome Ave. and The Hidden Café and…
Bristol Library opens doors for the homeless community
Haneen Alkabasi can be reached at alkabasih@my.ccsu.edu
BCHS’ Tom Pirog pitches no-hitter in leading the Rams over Middletown Wednesday
Bristol Central High School Rams’ Tom Pirog tossed a no-hitter against Middletown Wednesday to lead the Rams to a 10-0 victory, improving their record to 12-3 on the season. In…
Banking & Audit Committee meets this morning
On Friday, May 10, the sole city meeting is that of the Banking & Audit Committee at 8:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 1-3 in city hall. A meeting calendar along…
St. Paul baseball takes down Wolcott, 10-0, at Dunkin’ Park
Junior captain Logan Rembish led the St. Paul Falcons to a 10-0 win over the Wolcott Eagles at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford Thursday evening. From the mound, Rembish picked up…