BC girls swim team finishes 15th in Class L Swim Meet
After an inspirational speech by senior captains Alayna Lawson and Christina Tomcak, the BCHS Lady Rams Swim & Dive team ended their 2021 season, finishing in 15th place at State…
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Simsbury ends Bristol Eastern’s tournament run in volleyball with straight set win
Bristol Eastern’s players and fans can be forgiven for dreaming of holding a Class L volleyball trophy over their heads later this week. The Lancers were on a roll, having…
Bristol Transfer Station extended hours for leaf disposal
The City of Bristol has announced the extended hours available for leaf drop off at the Transfer Station: November 18th and 19th (Thurs and Fri) 7:15-5:00 November 20th (Sat) 7:30-3:00 November 26th (Fri) 7:15-5:00 November 27th (Sat) 7:30-3:00 Leaf…
Mantels for the Season at the American Clock & Watch Museum
The American Clock & Watch Museum is making final preparations for its 4th Annual Mantels for the Season event, which is slated to run from Friday, November 19th through January…
Watch identification event this Saturday at American Clock & Watch Museum
Watch expert Micah Tasker There is a special event scheduled at the American Clock & Watch Museum this Saturday. Do you have an old watch that you would like to…
The Community is invited to attend the Fall Festival Farmers Market on Saturday, November 20
The following press release was issued by the City of Bristol. The City of Bristol invites the community to the Fall Festival Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday, November 20 from 10 am until 1 pm…
24th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball Contest scheduled for Saturday, November 20th
The City of Bristol’s Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services has issued the following press release: Win a Thanksgiving turkey! The City of Bristol’s Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services…
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Monday, November 15 Special Meeting, America Rescue Plan Task Force, 4:00, City Council Chambers Special Meeting – Zoning Commission, 5:30, City Council Chambers Tuesday, November 16 Real Estate Committee, 5:00,…
Annual Holiday Gift Giving Program commences
The following is a news release from the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Department: The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) is…
Bristol to celebrate its diversity with Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Members of the Bristol Interfaith Coalition have invited the greater Bristol community to join together virtually on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 for the annual interfaith Thanksgiving service. The service will be live streamed by First Congregational Church with Pastor…
Bristol police to ramp up “Click it or Ticket” enforcement for the Thanksgiving holiday
The Bristol Police Department has issued the following press release: With the Thanksgiving Weekend quickly approaching, Connecticut’s law enforcement agencies intend to promote safe driving and increase the protection of…
Main Street Community Foundation awards grants totaling $7,500 from the Men & Boys’ Fund
The Main Street Community Foundation reports that it recently awarded grants for a total of $7,500 to the following organizations: • Boys & Girls Club of Bristol – $1,500 – Passport to Manhood program, a…
Bristol Parks Department looking for public input for new playground
The Bristol Parks Department recently issued a call for input into a choice for a new playground design for Stocks Playground and Casey Field.If you are interested, there are four…
Tuesday’s City Council meeting was first for new administration
By Jack Krampitz Merely one day after being sworn in, Mayor Jeff Caggiano and the new city council presided over November’s council meeting very smoothly, relying on the experienced hand…
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Monday, November 8 Inauguration Ceremony, Mayor and City Council, 6:00, Liberty Baptist Church Tuesday,November 9 Joint Meeting, 6:45, City Council Chambers City Council Meeting, 7:00, City Council Chambers Wednesday, November…
Mayor Jeff Caggiano to be sworn in tonight- a quick review of his bio and agenda
Jeff Caggiano will be sworn in as Mayor tonight at 6:00 at the Liberty Baptist Church on Maple Avenue. Mr. Caggiano and the all-Republican City Council that will accompany him…
Bristol Central girls swimmers have strong performance in CCC South Championships
The Bristol Central Lady Rams Swim & Dive team took home a lot of hardware and a 3rd place finish at CCC South Swim & Dive Championships on Friday night! …
Bristol police make major drug arrest
The Bristol Police Department has reported that on Thursday, November 4, at 11:49 a.m., detectives assigned to the Bristol Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET), conducted a motor vehicle stop….
A quick election review
By Rit Carter Tuesday night, the Bristol Republicans, in a historic win, swept the mayor’s office, the city council, the board of education, and even Bristol Board of Assessment Appeals. The…
Bristol Republicans sweep mayoral, city council and board of education elections
Republican Jeff Caggiano led his entire slate of candidates to victory on Tuesday in a stunning rout of the Democrats. The unofficial results on the Registrar of voters website Wednesday…