Brush fire destroys an acre off Mountain Road
A brush fire just after 8 p.m. last night on the south side of Mountain Road was contained to an acre by the Bristol Fire Department by 10:30 p.m., according to…
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Spooktacular to take over BAIMS and Memorial Boulevard today
The second annual Halloween Spooktacular, featuring trick-or-treating, face painting food trucks and coffin races, will be held today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet…
Atem Caron begins new position with Bristol Parks
Atem Caron is the new facilities maintenance technician, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced in a release yesterday. The facilities maintenance technician is responsible for daily maintenance, custodial…
Special city council meeting to consider purchase of property off Perkins Street abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
On the calendar for city meetings, today, Thursday, Oct. 24, is a special meeting of the city council, which will convene to executive session to discuss the purchase of property…
Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of Oct. 14
The Bristol Fire Department responded to 84 incidents the week of Oct. 14, including the following: 13 motor vehicles accidents (w/o injury), 10 lockouts, 5 each of the following: medical…
Youth Commission and Fire Station 3 Building Committee are on today’s city calendar
Meetings on the city calendar for today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, include the following: Fire Station 3 Building Committee, 6 p.m. City hall. Fair Rent Commission–canceled. Youth Commission, 6 p.m. Meeting…
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen fire fighter
U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, to half-staff in honor of Robert Sharkevich Sr., a member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and…
Heavy turnout for early voting continues this a.m.
Another 123 voters cast ballots in the first hour of early voting this morning, administrator of elections and assistance registrar Jennifer Brunoli reported. “Another long line to start,” she said….
CT Mirror — On CT’s first early voting day, long lines greet voters — including Lamont
by Mark Pazniokas October 21, 2024 @ 4:44 pm Turnout was heavy Monday morning in the first hours of early voting in Connecticut, as a surprised Gov. Ned Lamont discovered when…
15-year-old is missing, Silver Alert issued
The Bristol Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. Denzel Pinet-Sepulveda was last seen Monday, Oct. 21, at around 2:45 p.m. when he walked…