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….
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Post 209 annual walk-a-thon supporting St. Vincent De Paul of Bristol and Prudence Crandall Center set Saturday
A “Suicide & Domestic Awareness Walk-A-Thon” will be held this Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rockwell Park. The event, sponsored…
Applications for those interested in energy field are being accepted by BristolWorks!
Applications for a course exploring careers in the energy industry this spring are now being accepted at BristolWorks! The specific area of interest is energy…
Bristol Police investigating shooting early this evening
Bristol Police are investigating a shooting that occurred earlier today in the area of Conlon Street. Officers responding to 911 calls of shots being fired…
Memorial to slain police officers to be held this weekend, library starts new children’s program on Tuesdays, plans to host veterans social in November
The unveiling of a memorial display commemorating the tragic deaths of Bristol Police officers Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy will be held this…
Special Police Board Meeting at 4:30 this afternoon
Meetings on the city meeting calendar for today, Wednesday, Oct. 9, include the following: Special Police Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Administrative Conference Room, 131 N….
BART holds ‘Welcome Back Luncheon’ to kick off new school year
At this year’s “Welcome Back Luncheon” sponsored by Bristol Area Retired Teachers a new teacher to Bristol Public Schools, Jenifer Basroon, was the lucky winner…
Columbus Day closings in the city
Among the city offices and departments closed on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, are the following: City hall, public libraries, schools and the transfer station….
Barnes Group to be sold for $3.6 billion
Barnes Group will be acquired by an asset management firm for $3.6 billion, according to a release on the company’s website. The release states that…
City council meeting preceded by Special Board of Finance meeting this evening
The following committees will be meeting today, Tuesday, Oct. 8: Special Board of Finance Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For the virtual meeting,…
Today’s city meetings include Police Memorial Committee at 5 p.m.
City meetings today, Monday, Oct. 7, include the following: Animal Control Building Committee, 5 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here. American…
Bristol Police identify motorcyclist killed on Mountain Road
The motorcyclist who died in an accident on Mountain Road earlier today has been identified by Bristol Police. Peter Speranza, 35, from Bristol died Sunday…
Motorcycle fatality closes Mountain Road
A fatal motorcycle accident on Mountain Road is under investigation by the Bristol Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team. The accident occurred at 11…
Fall is here, and TBE is making some changes
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the acorns will still be tumbling down the oak trees on Broadview and huddling on the sidewalk. They crunch…
Hydrant flushing continues Monday along Stafford Avenue
On Monday, Oct. 7, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2024 hydrant flushing season. The following areas may be affected: Stafford Avenue…
Builder holds up project to allow city to pursue funding for property abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
By David Fortier An open space development off Perkins Street has been put on hold to allow the city to pursue funding to purchase the…
West Cemetery Lanter Tours begin at 6 p.m.
The West Cemetery Lantern Tours will be held today and tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, starting every 20 minutes beginning at 6…
‘Like father, like son’; a shining personality; on the tube
By Bob Montgomery Two fine men I was saddened when I found out that two fellows that I knew of and had met often passed…
Clingan featured in Trail Blazers video
Donovan Clingan of Bristol and formerly of the UConn men’s basketball program with two national titles under his belt is featured in a get-to-know-Donovan video…
BCHS student named ‘Commended Student’ by 2025 National Merit Scholarship program
Grace Mazzone, a senior at Bristol Central High School, has been named a “Commended Student” in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. “Grace is an…