Eversource work on Federal Hill expected through July
Eversource will continue its work on Federal Hill through July, according to correspondence from the company. The work includes replacing existing gas lines under streets as well as work on…
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Central CT Chambers of Commerce wins competitive energy efficiency grant to assist area businesses
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has received a $50,000 Community Partnership Initiative grant from the Sponsors of Energize Connecticut℠, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and…
Shamrock Run & Walk traffic restrictions along routes with specifics provided by Bristol Police
The Bristol Police Dept. has released traffic and parking restrictions for Saturday’s 21st Annual Shamrock Run & Walk. Restrictions include around Chippens Hill Middle School where the race begins and…
City council hears request to remove former mayor’s portrait from city council chambers and plea for help to resolve Covanta noise issue
By David Fortier The mayor and city council heard a request to have former Mayor Ken Cockayne’s portrait removed from the gallery of mayors’ portraits in the city hall chambers…
2024 Shamrock Run kicks off Saturday, pasta supper fundraiser this Friday evening
The 21st annual Shamrock Run & Walk will be held Saturday, March 16, with registration and packet pick up at 7 a.m. Registration is online only. Click here for the…
Suspects in gas station burglary driving a dark colored SUV
Suspects in an early morning burglary at the Sunoco Gas Station at 510 Farmington Ave. are believed to have been operating a dark colored SUV, according to a report about…
Today’s city meetings include capital improvement and disabilities at city hall
Today’s city meetings include Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers and Persons with Disabilities Meeting, City Hall. A meeting calendar along with links to…
Students may apply now for 2024 Society of Professional Journalists summer institute in Boston
Applications are now being accepted for 20 spots at the Society of Professional Journalists Northeast High School Journalism Institute in August in Boston. The three-day program will be held at…
Jude Angelo Alexander, 31
Jude Angelo Alexander, age 31, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, in New Britain at Hospital of Central Connecticut, surrounded by family and friends. Diagnosed with diabetes at age…
Police chief announces at council meeting that he will retire early in April after three decades with city
By David Fortier Police Chief Brian Gould, who saw Bristol through the tragedy of Oct. 12, announced at last night’s city council meeting that he will be retiring in early…
Mid-week roundup includes new deadline for school choice applicants, requests for Patriots’ Day award nominations, Bristol Boys and Girls Club gala sponsors
Deadline for School Choice applications for the 2024-25 school year has been extended to March 18 Connecticut families with students entering prekindergarten through grade 12 now have have until 11:59…
Carl ‘Mickey’ Dragon, 74
Carl “Mickey” Edward Dragon, 74, of Bristol, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, March 8. He was born on May 11, 1949, in Bristol, son of the…
Bristol Hospital closer to solid financial footing cuts 60 positions on road to solving budget ills
Bristol Hospital announced today that it is cutting 60 positions, resulting in $6.1 million in reduced costs as the hospital continues to work towards sound financial footing in challenging times….
City Council meets at 7 p.m. following Joint Board
The Joint Meeting of the Board of Finance and the City Council is 6:45 p.m. with the City Council meeting immediately after in the council chambers. Other meetings today include…
Third annual ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ set for early May
The Third Annual Dinner on the Diamond at Muzzy Field hosted by Parks, Recreation, and Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) will be held Saturday in early May. The event is…
Local man charged with threatening after incident waving gun out his window
A local man was charged with several violations, including threatening and possession of a controlled substance after an incident early Sunday morning. Bristol Police responded to a call around 9…
Second podcast in BRXSTOL’s immersive mystery drops, live presentation set for late March
The second of three podcasts dealing with an interactive adventure by Bristol’s C.T. O’Brien has been posted on the BRXSTOL website. The second episode, “The Offer–Chapter II,” picks up with…
Suspect in domestic disturbance charged with, among others, possession of a pistol and threatening
The suspect in a domestic altercation involving a stabbing on West Street on Saturday, March 9, has been located and charged. Kevin Ricks, who fled the scene of a domestic…
Single car accident results in no injuries, minor property damage
A single car, motor vehicle accident occurred earlier this evening around 5:20 p.m. in the area of 998 Farmington Ave., Bristol Police report. The driver was arrested for operating under…
Hydrant flushing continues on Redstone Hill Road and surrounding area
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue hydrant flushing for 2024 today, with activity ending at 2:30 p.m. in the following areas: Redstone Hill Road Vincent P. Kelly Commerce…