Board of Park Commissioners among today’s meetings
Board of Park Commissioners meets this evening at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-2 in City Hall. Other meetings include the following: Zoning Board of Appeals, 11 a.m., City Hall–no…
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Park Board will consider solutions to the problem of geese control on Memorial Boulevard at Wednesday night’s meeting
By Jack Krampitz The topic of geese management on Memorial Boulevard will be discussed at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on this Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at City…
Among today’s city meetings are Real Estate and Board of Police Commissioners
Real Estate meets at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-1 this evening at City Hall. Other meetings today include the following: Board of Police Commissioners, 6 p.m., council chambers in…
Early March accident being investigated by Bristol Police
The collision of an automobile and a person in a wheelchair earlier in March is being investigated after the person in the wheelchair died this past Saturday. Bristol Police officers…
Public Works announces road resurfacing and road repairs for spring
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start its Spring 2024 roadway resurfacing program on Monday, March 25. As part of the program, the following streets will be milled and…
Police Dept. and Parks and Rec on tonight’s Board of Finance agenda
A Board of Finance Budget hearing will be held today in council chambers at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. A review of the following departments is on the agenda: Police…
Veterans program celebrates old friendships, with cake cutting and presentations
By David Fortier The three of them lean in over the cake, which celebrates their years of friendship, beginning shortly after the conclusion of World War II, when they came…
National Guard K9 unit visits Hubbell School
Students at Hubbell School were treated to a demonstration by a National Guard military dog and his trainers at a special program in honor of K9 Veterans Day earlier this…
Eversource work on Federal Hill expected through July
Eversource will continue its work on Federal Hill through July, according to correspondence from the company. The work includes replacing existing gas lines under streets as well as work on…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce wins competitive energy efficiency grant to assist area businesses
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce has received a $50,000 Community Partnership Initiative grant from the Sponsors of Energize Connecticut℠, Eversource and Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and…
Shamrock Run & Walk traffic restrictions along routes with specifics provided by Bristol Police
The Bristol Police Dept. has released traffic and parking restrictions for Saturday’s 21st Annual Shamrock Run & Walk. Restrictions include around Chippens Hill Middle School where the race begins and…
City council hears request to remove former mayor’s portrait from city council chambers and plea for help to resolve Covanta noise issue
By David Fortier The mayor and city council heard a request to have former Mayor Ken Cockayne’s portrait removed from the gallery of mayors’ portraits in the city hall chambers…
Suspects in gas station burglary driving a dark colored SUV
Suspects in an early morning burglary at the Sunoco Gas Station at 510 Farmington Ave. are believed to have been operating a dark colored SUV, according to a report about…
Today’s city meetings include capital improvement and disabilities at city hall
Today’s city meetings include Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee, 4 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers and Persons with Disabilities Meeting, City Hall. A meeting calendar along with links to…
Police chief announces at council meeting that he will retire early in April after three decades with city
By David Fortier Police Chief Brian Gould, who saw Bristol through the tragedy of Oct. 12, announced at last night’s city council meeting that he will be retiring in early…
City Council meets at 7 p.m. following Joint Board
The Joint Meeting of the Board of Finance and the City Council is 6:45 p.m. with the City Council meeting immediately after in the council chambers. Other meetings today include…
Third annual ‘Dinner on the Diamond’ set for early May
The Third Annual Dinner on the Diamond at Muzzy Field hosted by Parks, Recreation, and Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) will be held Saturday in early May. The event is…
Local man charged with threatening after incident waving gun out his window
A local man was charged with several violations, including threatening and possession of a controlled substance after an incident early Sunday morning. Bristol Police responded to a call around 9…
Suspect in domestic disturbance charged with, among others, possession of a pistol and threatening
The suspect in a domestic altercation involving a stabbing on West Street on Saturday, March 9, has been located and charged. Kevin Ricks, who fled the scene of a domestic…
Single car accident results in no injuries, minor property damage
A single car, motor vehicle accident occurred earlier this evening around 5:20 p.m. in the area of 998 Farmington Ave., Bristol Police report. The driver was arrested for operating under…