Library board among today’s city meetings
Today’s meetings include the Library Board of Directors, 6:30 p.m., at the Bristol Public Library. Others are: Police Memorial Committee, 5 p.m., Bristol Police Dept. Training Room Parking Authority, 6:30…
Articles by David Fortier
Some terrific opportunities at Hartford Stage and The Rockwell, among them a local production on homelessness
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the week will have flown by. That said, Mary and I got out both Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday, we attended the Hartford…
Friends of the Library holds ‘fill-the-bag’ book sale today
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold the final day of its annual Winter Used Book Sale today with a “fill-the-bag” sale in the meeting rooms in the…
Documentary on homelessness premieres at the Rockwell Theater this evening
A documentary on homeless, by a local video production company, premieres this evening at the Rockwell Theater on Memorial Boulevard. “No Way to Live: Rummaging Through Connecticut’s Homeless Mess of…
A shoutout to Bill Sarno; Facebook surprises; and guess how many SUVs out of 100 on any given day
By Bob Montgomery Bill Sarno was always a favorite of mine Marc Romanow’s Facebook page popped up on my computer the other day, and I enjoyed the photos of friends…
Pokemon ‘World of Wonders’ event begins today
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! Today, March 1, kicks off of the latest Pokemon Go event, “World of Wonders,” a world-wide family-friendly experience that promises to be for Pokemon…
Wheeler extends ‘Bricks for Hope’ campaign through March 1
The deadline for “Bricks for Hope in Bristol,” a fundraiser for the new Wheeler Health headquarters in Bristol, has been extended through Friday, March 1. Bricks for hope are available…
Bristol Police make narcotics arrest
Two Bristol residents were charged with intent to sell narcotics as the result of a Bristol Police Department Narcotic Enforcement Team and Drug Enforcement Administration investigation that began in January,…
Today’s city business includes special Community Development Block Grant Policy Committee meeting
The special CDBG Policy Committee meeting will be held on today, Thursday, Feb. 29, at4 p.m. in Meeting Room 2-1 in City Hall. A meeting calendar along with links to…
Bristol Parks and Rec seeks nominations for annual Youth and Prevention Leaders Award
Nominations for its 32nd Annual Youth and Prevention Leaders Awards are now being accepted by the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services. The award spotlights and celebrates young people…
Mid-week roundup includes liens being placed March 1, history of UConn basketball at library on March 5
Tax collector to begin placing liens March 1 Liens will be placed on all outstanding real estate taxes for the Grand List 2022 beginning March 1, according to City of…
Today’s city meetings include Fire Station 3 Building Committee
Today’s meetings include the Fire Station Building Committee at 6 p.m. in City Hall. Others are: Canceled–Historic District Commission, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-3 in City Hall. Animal Control Building…
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble St. Patrick’s Day Concert free and open to the public
The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will present a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Concert Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at Prospect United Methodist Church on Summer Street. The free concert…
Public library offers programs for gardeners this spring
In preparation for spring planting season, the Bristol Public Library is offering free seed packets, a workshop for beginning gardeners and a discussion group featuring gardening techniques. Bristol residents with…
Board of Finance to continue budget hearings this evening
Today’s meetings include another round of Board of Finance budget hearings beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. In addition, the following are scheduled: Energy Commission–Special…
Tax collector to place liens beginning March 1
Liens will be placed on all outstanding real estate taxes for the Grand List 2022 beginning March 1, according to City of Bristol Tax Collector, Ann Bednaz in a release…
Interactive immersive adventure taking place against the backdrop of Bristol history gets first podcast
By David Fortier The first podcast of an interactive adventure by Bristol’s C.T. O’Brien has been posted on the BRXSTOL website, with several more to come during 2024 and possibly…
High school coach who died in N.Y. car crash had close ties to Bristol
By David Fortier The Pomperaug and Southington High football coach who died in an accident earlier this week had close ties to Bristol where he lived and coached, off and…
Birthday party time and a celebration of Black History
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, another grandchild will have had a 4th birthday party–pizza, cake and cupcakes, and lots of presents and lots of family. Among the presents, a…
Pickleball for everyone — and any time, if the weather allows! And Bristol notables
By Bob Montgomery Pickleball I returned a call to Frank Zbikowski, who left a message on my phone the other day. Frank, as many know, is a Bristol fellow that…