Local Government, News August 5, 2022
By Anna Bedell Almost 100 residents came out for the Third Annual Community Conversation despite the balmy 90-degree temperature to participate in a presentation on cultural humility by Hartford’s Kamora…
Local Government, News August 2, 2022
The Charter Revision Commission will finalize the draft of its recommendations of items to be considered on this year’s ballot at a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m….
News August 2, 2022
By David Fortier Local activists who have stepped up to demand a stronger response from the mayor after leaflets from white supremacists were discovered on streets in Bristol have formed…
News August 2, 2022
Summer series at Rockwell Park features popular rock covers The Rockin’ Out Summer Music series at Rockwell Park features Downtown 6 with opening act beginning at 6 p.m. and the featured group…
Columns, Fortier, News July 31, 2022
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the youngest son will have landed in Australia with his partner for an adventure that will last for at least one year. Allison will…
News, Obituaries July 30, 2022
Benedict Carmen Vetrano, Jr., 82, of Bristol, died on Friday, July 29. Ben was born April 29, 1940, in Bristol and was the only child of the late Isabel (Audiano)…
News, Obituaries July 30, 2022
Alice M. (Duchaine) Ricker, 94, of Farmington, died on Thursday, July 28, at Farmington Station. Alice was born in Bristol on Feb. 29, 1928, and was a daughter of the…
News, Obituaries July 30, 2022
Elaine Helen Pappas, 60, of Bristol, born on Sept. 1, 1961, departed her earthly home on July 28 wrapped in the arms of her loving Lord, Jesus Christ. She attended…
News July 29, 2022
By David Fortier The Third Annual Community Conversation will be a little different than previous conversations, focusing on a specific theme rather than rotating between different stations led by community…
Bristol -100 Years Ago, Columns, Greenleaf, Dave, History, Local News July 29, 2022
150 Years Ago – June 1872 During the thunderstorm last week lightning struck an apple tree near the house of Austin Curtis somewhat injuring a wagon standing beneath. Persons in…
Local Government, News July 28, 2022
By Anna Bedell The recent leaflet drop of white supremacist propaganda in the city was among the topics raised at the Bristol Diversity Council’s first meeting since May. “Once the…
Local Government, News July 27, 2022
By David Fortier There will be a special joint meeting of the Bristol City Council and the Charter Revision Commission tomorrow, Thursday, July 28, in City Hall West meeting room…
News, Obituaries July 27, 2022
Vanessa (Tomlin) Pannuto, 45, beloved wife of David G. Pannuto, died on Saturday, July 23, at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington due to complications from Covid. Vanessa was born on Feb….
News July 26, 2022
City Hall East reopens after air quality testing over the weekend and Monday City Hall East, located at the former Webster Bank on the corner of Main Street and Riverside…
Local Government, News July 25, 2022
By Anna Bedell The Diversity Council has a new chair. Jaymie Bianca will be leading her first meeting this week on Tuesday, July 26. Bianca, who is a Bristol native,…
Local Organizations, Neighborhood Notes, News July 25, 2022
By Anna Bedell A summer mentorship workshop for women with disabilities began last Wednesday evening at the Bristol Public Library. The topic for the first workshop in a month-long program…
Local Government, News July 25, 2022
The final public hearing on Charter Revision Commission recommendations for this year’s ballot in November will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, Jul 26, at 7 p.m. in the Board of Education…
Columns, Fortier July 24, 2022
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the house project will have progressed a little, of course, not as quickly as I would like it. Two rooms await the return of…
Obituaries July 23, 2022
Nancy H. Donaghy, 79, of Nettles Island, Jensen Beach, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 1. Nancy was born on Oct. 19, 1942, in ST. Johnsbury, Vt. She was the…
Obituaries July 22, 2022
On Saturday early morning July 16, Robert Joseph Lessard, 82, went to be with Jesus. He had a seven-year battle with dementia. He ran the race with love, grace and dignity. He…