What do I have to do to lose some weight?
By Jack Krampitz When I was a young adult, probably in my late twenties, I remember looking at my father, a man in his 60s, and seeing someone who had…
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Covid vaccinations available in Bristol this weekend
The City of Bristol issued the following news release on April 22: Two Griffin Health vans will be deployed to Bristol and will be located at the Mrs. Rockwell’s building,…
Construction on Hill Street solar project progressing nicely
The solar project on Hill Street entitled Bristol Solar One is showing impressive progress in the first month of installment. Construction began in early March. Here is a photo of…
Bristol Sports Hall of Fame honors scholar-athletes in 23rd annual ceremony
Sunday night was the occasion for the 23rd annual Bristol Sports Hall of Fame Jack Hines Scholar-Athlete Ceremony. Because of Covid restrictions, the event was held in a virtual ceremony…
Bristol police ask for public’s help in investigating accident
The following is a request issued Monday, 4/19 BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT 131 North Main Street, Bristol CT 06010 Public Information Officer: Lieutenant Geoffrey Lund Email: GeoffreyLund@BristolCt.gov Phone: (860) 584-3060 Date…
Bristol School Readiness Council is sponsoring a “Little Read” for all Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms in Bristol.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the “Week of the Young Child “, the Bristol School Readiness Council is sponsoring a “Little Read” for all Preschool and Kindergarten classrooms in…
Eversource announces gas construction on Redstone Hill and surrounding area
Eversource has recently notified the City of Bristol’s Public Works Department that the Eversource Gas division will be expanding its natural gas distribution system in the Redstone Hill and Rogers…
Missing juvenile report
BRISTOL POLICE DEPARTMENT 131 North Main Street, Bristol CT 06010Public Information Officer: Lieutenant Geoffrey LundEmail: GeoffreyLund@BristolCt.govPhone: (860) 584-3060After business hours, contact the shift commander: (860) 584-3021Date: 4/10/21Time: 6:00 a.m.Incident Number:…
Bristol announces 2021 spring paving program
The City of Bristol’s Public Works Department has released its schedule for the 2021 spring paving program which will be completed in two phases. “The initial phase consists of milling off…
The City of Bristol will host a community cleanup day on April 24
“The City of Bristol will be celebrating Earth Day by inviting the community to join them for a Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021 any time between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm or any…
Farmers to Families food distribution scheduled for April 10 and 24
The Mayor’s Office, United Way, and Foodshare are working together to offer another Farmers to Families Produce Distribution program in Bristol. Upcoming dates have been scheduled for the following Saturdays: April 10 and 24. Distribution…
Confessions of a hearing-impaired mask wearer
First of all, let me declare that I am not deaf. But, like many men married for more than a few years, my wife begs to differ. Evidently, there are…
Construction is now on course for Solar Project at Minor’s Farm.
The solar farm with the project titled Bristol Solar One is well under way at the former apple orchard of Minor’s Farm. Construction began in early March. The sign in…
City announces additional construction on Louisiana Avenue bridge project
The City of Bristol announced the final phase of construction for the Louisiana Avenue Bridge Project. “Construction activities began in June of 2020, with the project scheduled for road opening…
Bristol-Burlington health district receives funding For opioid use disorders
The City of Bristol issued the following press release on Wednesday, March 25. The State of Connecticut was recently awarded a State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from Substance Abuse and…
City of Bristol Acknowledges essential workers throughout the city
The City of Bristol issued the following announcement on Friday: With the month of March marking one year of the pandemic, the City of Bristol is acknowledging the frontline and…
REMINDER- Last day to pay city taxes is APRIL 1
In a news release dated March 18, the City of Bristol is reminding citizens of the upcoming due date for property taxes. The release reads as follows: City of Bristol…
Bristol Police log, 3/13-3/18
Burns,Michael Robert, 440 Park St Apt, Age-54, TOWN ORDINANCE $90 OR LESS(CI), Arrest Date 3/13, Court Date – Ciccio,Kerry, 245 MIDDLE ST, Age 41, EVADE RESP-INJURY/PROP DAMAGE, ILL OPN MV…
A great walk, doesn’t have to be, spoiled
By Jack Krampitz Today, I am adding to my Pulitzer Prize winning series on great places to walk in the Bristol area. Granted, this is a minor sub-category in the…
City of Bristol Fire Department members seek donations for 9/11 Memorial and restoration to local monument
As the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, Bristol firefighters are in theplanning stages on a project to restore a local monument. The Fire Headquarters monument section is…