School openings delayed 2 hours
Schools in Bristol have a two-hour delay this morning. Other closings and delays include the following: Bristol Adult Education, no morning classes; no transportation. Bristol…
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Caminiti visits Bristol Public Library for special viewing of portrait at the start of a special year
Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo Jima survivor, celebrated his upcoming 100th birthday with a portrait viewing at the Bristol Public Library. Vietnam veteran John Lodovico, who funded the framing, attended during his lunch break. Caminiti’s portrait will join other military honors at local museums, ensuring his legacy is preserved.
Annual NAACP breakfast to feature 2019 Conn. Teacher of the Year
The keynote speaker for this year’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev. E.C. Whitehead Scholarship Breakfast will be the 2019 Connecticut Teacher of…
Council approves sale of alcohol at Rockwell Theater
The Bristol City Council approved an ordinance revision permitting alcohol sales at The Rockwell Theater, allowing discussions to proceed with the Board of Education. Concerns about transparency and community awareness were raised, but advocates highlighted economic benefits and competition with other venues. The council unanimously passed the revision while addressing related matters.
Roundup includes informational forum for seniors, MLK Jr. holiday hours and annual NAACP breakfast
Annual NAACP breakfast to feature 2019 Conn. Teacher of the Year The keynote speaker for this year’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rev….
Bristol school opening delayed two hours
Schools in Bristol have a two-hour delay this morning, so that Public Works crews might clean up after last night’s rainstorm, following the snow storm…
City-wide parking ban is extended to Monday at 6 a.m.
The parking ban in the city has been extended until Monday, Jan. 8, at 6 a.m. from Sunday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m., the Bristol…
Parking ban in effect through Sunday evening
An emergency parking ban will be in effect from Saturday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. until Sunday, Jan. 7, at 6 p.m., due to the…
A second threat uncovered at Bristol Central High School under investigation by Bristol Police
The Bristol Police Department will be investigating graffiti of a non-specific threat found in a boy’s bathroom at Bristol Central High School this morning at…
Ordinance committee sends exception allowing alcohol at The Rockwell Theater to city council for vote
By David Fortier All except one public participant during the public hearing Tuesday evening about allowing possession and consumption of alcohol at The Rockwell Theater…
Social media threat ends with arrest of minor
A 14-year-old juvenile suspect in yesterday’s social media threat against Bristol Central High School has been arrested and charged with breach of peace and threatening…
Public hearing today to address alcohol sales at Rockwell Theater
Whether or not to allow alcoholic beverages at The Rockwell Theater for public, non-school, events will be the subject of a public hearing before the…
Bristol Police seek help locating missing juvenvile
A Silver Alert has been issued for 15-year-old Yanasia Cedeno. Cedeno is described as a black Hispanic female with brown eyes and black hair dyed…
Board of Fire Commissioners approves request to finance board for additional staffing
By David Fortier A request for 16 additional firefighters, to be forwarded to the Board of Finance, was approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners…
Building committee approves plans that include a third bay which will go to Board of Finance next month
By David Fortier The Firehouse 3 Building Committee voted unanimously to send a modified proposal, which includes a third bay, for a new firehouse in…
Notice of Democratic Caucus
To Enrolled members of the Democratic Party of Bristol, Connecticut: Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby…
Revised plans for Forestville firehouse project come before building committee this evening
By David Fortier The plans for a new firehouse to serve Forestville that will come before the Firehouse 3 Building Committee this evening have been…
Bristol Police release name of car crash fatality
The driver who died in the Dec. 22 two-car crash on Wolcott Road has been identified as Jessica Gray, a 21-year old Bristol resident, the…
Roundup includes holiday hours for City Hall and Public Works, final week of ‘Mantels for the Season’ exhibit and Taste of Bristol tickets go on sale
City Hall holiday hours set City Hall will close early Friday, Dec. 29, for the New Year’s Day observance. The release from City Hall asks…
Bristol Police identify deceased victim whose death is being investigated as the result of suspicious activity
The person whose death is being investigated for having occurred under suspicious circumstances has been identified as Bristol resident, 83-year-old Diana Jones of Morningside Drive…