Motorcycle fatality closes Mountain Road
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…
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Hydrant flushing continues Monday along Stafford Avenue
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…
Builder holds up project to allow city to pursue funding for property abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
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…
BCHS student named ‘Commended Student’ by 2025 National Merit Scholarship program
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…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 4, 2024
Welcome to Friday we are pleased that you are joining us. Weather 77 and partly cloudy, mostly. Useless information to impress the Michael Caine look-alike…
Friends group encouraged by city plan to pursue open space grant for property bordering Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
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…
DEEP urges residents to avoid conflicts with bears this fall
By Laura Bailey The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is urging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the likelihood of conflicts…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 3, 2024
Hi there! Welcome. Enjoy your stay. Now this… Weather Cedar Lake (a pond) can expect widespread snowfall of 12 to 16 inches. Man your battle…
Economic and Community Development to meet this evening
The sole city meeting today, Thursday, Oct.3, is the following: Economic and Community Development, 5 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For additional information about the…
Missing 14-year-old returns safe
The 14-year-old subject of a Silver Alert has been returned home safely. Bristol Police has issued a statement that Solmary Lee “has been located safe…
Bristol Police seek help in locating a missing 14-year-old
A Silver Alert has been issued for 14-year-old Solmary Leet, a mixed-race female, 5 feet, inch tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with dark hair tinged…
Code Enforcement meets this morning
Meeting on the city calendar for today, Wednesday, Oct. 2, include the following: Code Enforcement Committee, 9 a.m. Council chambers, city hall. School Readiness Council,…
City meetings include Ordinance Committee public hearing at 4:45 p.m.
Meeting on the city calendar for today, Tuesday, Oct. 1, include the following: Police Awards Committee, 9 a.m. Police Chief’s Conference Room, 131 N. Main…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 10, 2024
All aboard to Tuesday! Weather Mostly cloudy and 71. Big whoop. Useless information to impress the KISS Army member in your life Termites eat through…
Hydrant flushing continues today in the northwest section of the city
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2024 hydrant flushing season today, Monday, Sept. 30. The following areas may be affected: Sandra Street…
Good morning, Bristol! – Sept. 30, 2024
And P.S. Boats float, and planes fly but cars just drive. Treasonous! Weather For the most part, lots and lots of clouds, 74. Letters to…
Animal Control Building Committee to meet this evening
Meetings on the city calendar for today, Monday, Sept. 30, include the following: Animal Control Building Committee, 5 p.m. Council chambers, city hall. For virtual…
Good morning, Bristol! – Sept. 27, 2024
P.S. For some folks, you can never be too obvious and for others, too serious. Weather If you’re keeping score at home, mainly cloudy and…
Road closures for the Mum Festival weekend
Memorial Boulevard will be closed from Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. for the Mum Festival until Monday, Sept. 30, at 7 a.m., the Bristol…
Chief Hart humbled and honored to lead 62nd Mum Festival Parade this Sunday
By David Fortier When the call arrived, Bristol Fire Chief Richard Hart did not see it coming. Being honored as the grand marshal of the…