‘World of Wonders: Taken Over!’ runs through Sunday night
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! It’s Drew with some brand-new Pokémon Go news for you! The World of Wonders: Taken Over! event began Wednesday, March 27 at 12 a.m….
Articles by David Fortier
St. Paul senior’s talk selected for TED-Ed channel
A St. Paul Catholic High School senior has had her presentation selected by the TED-Ed for publication on its international student channel. Brianna Wood’s talk, “How I Learned to Lead…
Post 209 Jukebox Bingo set for April 6 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
American Legion Post 209 will hold its next JukeBox Bingo on Saturday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Camp Street. “It’s a great…
Fire Commission and ARPA meetings today at City Hall
The non-profit subcommittee of the American Rescue Task Force meets at 4 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-2 in City Hall today. Other meetings include the following: Banking & Audit Commission,…
The first day of early voting runs smoothly
The first day of early voting yesterday in Bristol brought 52 people to the polling site in council chambers at city hall. “The day was slow and steady,” said Kevin…
Old American flags may be deposited in drop box outside American Legion Post 2
Anyone who would like to discard an old American flag may now drop the flag at American Legion Post 2 on Hooker Court in a new drop box constructed by…
Fair Rent Commission Task Force to meet this evening
The Fair Rent Commission Task Force will meet this evening at City Hall in Meeting Rooms 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 at 6 p.m. Also, on Wednesday, March 27, the following…
Mid-week roundup — Boys and Girls Club to hold gala, Post 209 plans annual bingo and Patriot’s Day nominations sought
Bristol Boys and Girls Club seeks sponsors for this year’s gala The Bristol Boys and Girls Club is seeking sponsors for its Golden Ticket Galas to be held at the…
Clock and Watch museum installs vintage Seth Thomas street clock
By David Fortier Workers have begun installing a vintage Seth Thomas clock on the property of the American Clock & Watch Museum on the perimeter of the new parking lot….
Budget reviews continue this evening at City Hall
A Board of Finance budget hearing is set for this evening in the 3rd Floor Conference Room at City Hall. The following departments will making presentations beginning at 6 p.m.:…
World War II veteran to be honored today at American Legion Post 2 event
Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo Jima survivor, will receive an honorary Marine Corps jacket today at a ceremony at the flagpole at American Legion Post 2 on Hooker…
Planning Commission meets this evening at 6 p.m.
Planning Commission is on the agenda of city meetings today. Tomorrow, Diversity Council will hold a special meeting. For the specifics, see below: On Monday, March 25 Planning Commission, 6…
There is something about March and it has to do with basketball
Come Sunday morning, UConn men’s and women’s program will have played their first contests and come away looking good. It’s nice to see Bristol’s Donovan Clingan making a contribution. Let’s…
Park Board votes to formalize a management plan for the geese on Memorial Boulevard
By Jack Krampitz The Bristol Park Board voted in favor of pursuing a program to alleviate the geese problem on Veterans’ Memorial Park and Boulevard that involves exterminating the geese….
Nothing like that annual St. Patrick’s Day card and coin; found memories of Bob Caron
By Bob Montgomery Retired Bristol Fire Department Deputy Chief Francis “Fran” Murphy is a St. Patrick’s Day buff, as most who know him will attest. Fran and his wife, Maryann,…
BHS program brings back memories of Bristol Girls Club
Former members of and workers at the Bristol Girls Club provided a unique look back the club in a panel discussion, entitled “Memories of the Girls Club,” last evening at…
City closes for observance of Good Friday
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday, the city announced. There will be no curbside collections–either rubbish or…
Deadlines for early voting and registration near
Voting deadlines and registration dates for this year’s presidential primary on Tuesday, April 2, are nearing. “It’s brand new for everyone,” said Kevin McCauley, one of Bristol’s two registrars. “Presidential…
Fire Station 3 Building Committee meets today, wetlands onsite inspection tomorrow
A special meeting of the Firehouse 3 Building Committee will take place this morning at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Click here for the link. The committee will be reviewing an…
Bristol Farmers Market incorporates as a nonprofit
The Bristol Farmer’s Market has incorporated as a nonprofit, promising long-term viability, according to one of the members of the founding board. “The transition of the Bristol Farmers Market to…