Connecticut post offices have equipment removed
By David Fortier The head of the union representing Bristol postal workers confirmed that mail processing equipment had been removed from post offices in Wallingford…
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Thursday deadline to register for annual mayor’s pencil hunt
The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Back-to-School Pencil Hunt registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 20 through the Bristol Parks and Recreation website, www.bristolrec.com. It is important that…
City meetings Aug. 17-21
Sewer Commissioners Board Board of Sewer Commissioner Regular Meeting – CANCELLED Aug. 18, 6 p.m. More Details Bristol Board of Water Commissioners Board of Water Commissioners Regular…
Mayor’s Back to School Pencil Hunt set for Aug. 22
The 3rd Annual Mayor’s Back to School Pencil Hunt, for children grades Pre-K-8, will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, at Muzzy Field from 10 a.m….
Update: Eversource outages in Bristol fewer than 5
The Eversource website reports as of 5:45 a.m. this morning that outages in Bristol are fewer than 5.
Update: Eversource figures as of 8 p.m.
Eversource reports outages of 42 residences or .14 percent of the population as of 8 p.m. this evening, but this figure does not take into…
City announces curbside collection of storm debris
The city will begin curbside pick-up of brush/wood debris associated with tropical Storm Isaias on Monday, Aug. 17, according to a release from the mayor’s…
Update: Eversource numbers bounce up rather than down as of 1 p.m.
The numbers from the Eversource website have increased from 46 at noon to 53 at 1 p.m.
City announces fall paving program
Beginning today, Aug. 11, the following streets will be milled and then resurfaced as part of the city’s fall paving program: North Main St. (School…
Eversource reports residential outages down to 46
As of 11:45 this morning, Eversource reports on its website that outages in Bristol have been reduced to 46, or .15 percent of the population.
Catching up with 3 seniors who missed their final high school baseball season
Lisa Santiago, who has been featured in a “Ten Minutes” segment and whose son is headed to college this fall on a baseball scholarship, writes…
Democratic and Republican primaries Tuesday
Polling sites will be open in Bristol on Tuesday for those who choose to vote in person. To find out where to vote there are…
City meetings week of Aug. 10
Cemetery Commission Cemetery Commission Regular Meeting Aug. 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Historical Society More Details Youth Services Regular Youth Commission Meeting Aug. 12,…
Power outrages fluctuate according to Eversource outage map and region report
Eversource’s online outage map of Bristol and the complementary list of outages on a separate page (click on the Connecticut button and scroll down to…
Outages at 1,300 by Saturday evening
Eversources’ online outage map of Bristol and the complementary list of outages on a separate page show 1,337 waiting to have power resourced at 7…
Keeping the aftermath of the storm in perspective
Anthony Dr.Camp St.Castle Rd.Central and GardenCamp and QuailGarden St.Illinois Ave.Maxine Rd., the border of Bristol and Plainville.Morningside Dr. EastMorningside Dr. EastPheasant RunPheasant RunThe damage from…
Trees come down and power outrages across the city
Across the city, Storm Isaias brought down trees and caused power outrages. On Goodwin St., the majestic oak tree in front of the St. Joseph…
Ballot arrived by mail. How about that!
By David Fortier The ballot was right there in the mailbox. I realize not everyone will be receiving one this time around. But that will…
Farmers to Families food distribution set Friday, Aug. 7, across from City Hall
The next Farmers to Families food distribution will be this Friday, Aug. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from City…
Bristol celebrates National Farmers Market Week, invites shoppers to share sentiments about the market
People attending this Saturday’s farmers market are being encouraged to have their pictures taken and to share how they feel about the Bristol Farmers Market…