Independent candidate Mary “Mim” Rydingsward is challenging incumbent Republican Cara Pavalock-D’Amato for the 77th district state representative seat. “I support policies that bring us together, create resiliency, improve the middle-class…
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A second motorcycle fatality in as many weeks occurred early this morning on Oakland Street just off Farmington Avenue, according to a police report. Bristol police officers on patrol were…
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Police Department held a ceremony Friday to honor the memory of Sgt. Alex Hamzy and Lt. Dustin DeMonte, who were killed in the line of…
The Bristol Park System is one of 54 across the country to receive substantial funding through a National Park System grant. “I am pleased to announce that the City of…
Bristol is among a select group of Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this year for achieving Sustainable CT Gold certification, it was announced in a release from the mayor’s office…
Two individuals running a suspected prostitution operation out of a Farmington Avenue address in Bristol have been arrested. Vincent Whiteley and David Henderson, the individuals controlling the business, “Aqua After…
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. Retirement Board, 5 p.m. Council…
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 management, which offers opportunities in…
Joe Caminiti, World War II veteran last known Iwo Jima survivor as acknowledged by the Iwo Jima Association of America, will be honored Saturday, Oct. 12, at the American Legion…
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 around 7 p.m. located a…
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. Main St. Youth Commission, 6…
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. Curb-side garbage collection will be…
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, click here. Joint Meeting of…
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 Rescue Plan Task Force, 4…
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 morning when the motorcycle he…
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 a.m. Bristol Police are asking…
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 Deerfield Road Arbor Court Ivy…
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 entire 10-plus acres of private…
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 amazing student and even better person,”…
By David Fortier A local group fighting the development of private land abutting the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve is very encouraged by the news that the city of Bristol is seeking…