Get ready for Halloween, treats are forthcoming
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! We are more than halfway through October, and this article has more treats than tricks. Get prepared for the…
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Public Works and Animal Control Building Committee on today’s city meeting calendar
On the city meeting calendar for today, Thursday, Oct. 17, are the following: Commission on Aging, 11 a.m. Room 109, Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford…
Country music at Downtown Live, Carousel Museum Gala set, walking tours of Federal this Sunday
Country music star to perform at the Rockwell Theater this weekend Pam Tillis, country music star, along with her acoustic trio, will perform at Downtown…
Board of Park Commissioners meets this evening
The city meeting calendar for today, On Wednesday, Oct. 16, includes the following: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m. Mayor’s Office, city hall. Salary Committee, 5…
WW II veteran Caminiti, who celebrated his 100th birthday Sunday, sits down for a chat with a friend
Earlier in the month, World War II veteran and Iwo Jima survivor Joe Caminiti sat down with Vietnam War veteran John Lodovico to talk about…
Energy Commission to hold special meeting this evening
The city meeting calendar for today, Tuesday, Oct. 15, includes the following: Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m. Meeting Room 1-2, city hall. For a virtual…
Motorcyclist who died in Oct. 12 crash identified by Bristol Police
Bristol Police identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash in the area of the intersection at Oakland Street and Farmington Avenue on Saturday, Oct….
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 21
Early voting for the Nov. 5 election begins in Bristol one week from today. The Registrar of Voters office has provided the following guidance for…
Rydingsward challenges Pavalock-D’Amato in 77th
Independent candidate Mary “Mim” Rydingsward is challenging incumbent Republican Cara Pavalock-D’Amato for the 77th district state representative seat. “I support policies that bring us together,…
Bob’s Sport Chalet annual ‘ski swap’ goes through Monday
By JoAnn Moran The annual ski swap at Bob’s Sport Chalet which runs through Monday, Oct. 14., provides skiers an opportunity to grab a few…
Happy birthday, Joe! It’s quiet after a Saturday afternoon fire, and more on our shifting relationship
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, World War II veteran and Iwo Jima survivor Joe Caminiti will be celebrating his 100th birthday. Yesterday at the…
Broadview fire destroys garage and damages cars and homes
A garage was totally destroyed by a mid-afternoon fire Saturday at 5 Broadview on the corner of Broadview and Goodwin streets. The blaze drew three…
Motorcycle fatality on Oakland Street in early morning
A second motorcycle fatality in as many weeks occurred early this morning on Oakland Street just off Farmington Avenue, according to a police report. Bristol…
The Giamattis and some good Bristol people
By Bob Montgomery The Giamatti Men We all remember A. Bartlett Giamatti who died suddenly at age 51 in 1989. He was the commissioner of…
Farmers Market open at 10 Main St. — rain or shine
Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 10 Main…
Pokemon October promises a fun-filled month of events
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! There was so much happening in the Pokémon world, I needed an extra day to write this article! Special…
Bristol Parks and Rec receives federal matching grant for Rockwell improvements
The Bristol Park System is one of 54 across the country to receive substantial funding through a National Park System grant. “I am pleased to…
City receives ‘Gold Certification’ from Sustainable CT
Bristol is among a select group of Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this year for achieving Sustainable CT Gold certification, it was announced in a…
Months-long investigation into prostitution operation on Farmington Avenue leads to arrests
Two individuals running a suspected prostitution operation out of a Farmington Avenue address in Bristol have been arrested. Vincent Whiteley and David Henderson, the individuals…
Board of Health meets today at 3 p.m.
Meetings on the city calendar for today, Thursday, Oct. 10, include the following: Board of Health, 3 p.m. Bristol-Burlington Health District Office, 240 Stafford Ave….