Local Government, News May 9, 2024
From staff reportsA fire ripped through an Ipswitch Road home around 8 a.m on Thursday, prompting a full response from the Bristol fire department and support from the Wolcott volunteer…
Local Government, News May 9, 2024
The Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting, via Zoom, today at 5 p.m. Click here to attend virtually. The agenda includes a presentation and discussion of parking amendments. Also,…
Columns May 9, 2024
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! May continues to load us with so many events for Pokémon Go. This one is beefy, so grab a poffin and catch some more…
The Bristol Eastern boys track team won their fourth dual meet of the season in a 93-59 verdict over Platt on Tuesday. Next week the Lancers host their cross-town rivals…
Local Government, News May 8, 2024
Persons with Disabilities Commission meets today, Wednesday, May 9, in Meeting Room 3-1 at 7 p.m. on the third floor of city hall. Among the business will be a presentation…
Bits and pieces, Events, Local Government, Local Organizations, News May 8, 2024
Bristol Veterans Council and Veterans Strong to host Salute Dinner tonight at Elks Lodge The 13th annual Salute dinner, hosted by the Bristol Veterans Council and Veterans Strong, will be…
Business, Local Organizations, News May 8, 2024
Wheeler Health is the only community health center in Connecticut to receive designation as an “LLGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader,” it was announced yesterday in a release from Wheeler. The designation…
The Bristol Eastern girls edged Platt in track and field on Tuesday by a score of 79-68. That sets up their season final dual meet against Bristol Central next Tuesday…
Events, Local Government, News May 7, 2024
Former mayor and veteran the late Art Ward was remembered in a ceremony for family and friends at Rockwell Park on Saturday morning, May 4. The ceremony included the planting…
Local Government, News May 7, 2024
The Ordinance Committee meets today in Meeting Room 1-1 in city hall at 5 p.m. Among old business to be discussed is the latest activity by the state legislature on…
Events May 7, 2024
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame will host a Bristol Sports Trivia event on Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Historical Society. Doors will open at 6:30…
The St. Paul offense pounded out 12 hits and took advantage of 18 free passes (14 walks and four hit batters) to earn a 22-0 win over Waterbury Career Academy…
Logan Rembish picked up his third win of the season leading the St. Paul Falcons to a 5-1 win over the Canton Warriors in Bristol Saturday afternoon. Rembish allowed only…
Local Government, News May 6, 2024
The Police Memorial Committee meets in Meeting Room 1-3 at 5 p.m. in city hall. New business will include discussion regarding the cost of the memorial and the quote from…
Columns, Fortier, News May 5, 2024
Come Sunday morning, a new grandchild will have joined three others. That would have been on Friday, when Mary was in session at the state capitol and I was sequestered…
Arts & Culture, Business, Events, News May 5, 2024
Today. Sunday, May 5, is the last day to take advantage of discounts on tickets and passes for Lake Compounce as part of its Opening Sale. The program offers single-day…
Arts & Culture, Events, Local Organizations May 4, 2024
Director Rich Theriault will be leading the Bristol Chorale for the last time as he will be retiring after Sunday’s performance of “Americana … Jazz & Broadway at the Rockwell…
Events, Local Organizations, News May 4, 2024
The Bristol Veterans Council acknowledged the contributions of two individuals who assisted with the restoration of the World War I cannon on Memorial Boulevard with a ceremony at the start…
Local Government, News May 4, 2024
The annual Pequabuck River Duck Race will be held in Forestville Center on Sunday, May 5. The event will take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., but a road…
By Bob Montgomery Bristol on the tube Whenever I see a Bristol native on TV, usually for the first time, I like to mention that fact here. Thus, today’s column…