Bristol Parks and Rec receives federal matching grant for Rockwell improvements
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…
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Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 11, 2024
Nothing is as it seems. Weather Sunny and 69. Useless information to impress your juice guy The flounder swims sideways and the most popular ice…
City receives ‘Gold Certification’ from Sustainable CT
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…
Months-long investigation into prostitution operation on Farmington Avenue leads to arrests
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…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 10, 2024
Attention, Earthlings of Bristol, For the next 40 seconds we will control all that you see and read. You are about to experience the awe…
Board of Health meets today at 3 p.m.
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….
Applications for those interested in energy field are being accepted by BristolWorks!
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…
Caminiti to be celebrated this Saturday at the American Legion and honored on Monday, ‘Joe Caminiti Day’ in Bristol
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….
Bristol Police investigating shooting early this evening
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…
Special Police Board Meeting at 4:30 this afternoon
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….
Columbus Day closings in the city
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….
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 8, 2024
Have no fear, it is only Tuesday. Weather 69 and mostly sunny most of the time. The Pothole Patrol rides again Sunday morning, PHP 1…
City council meeting preceded by Special Board of Finance meeting this evening
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,…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 7, 2024
The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming! Weather 70 with AM rain to mess with our mojo. Ee-yuk! Really makes us sick! Ptuh! BTW,…
Today’s city meetings include Police Memorial Committee at 5 p.m.
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…
Bristol Police identify motorcyclist killed on Mountain Road
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…
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…
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…