Bristol Events Calendar, Aug. 7– 13
Monday, Aug. 7 Monday Fundays. 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, Aug. 8 Manross Book Bites: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. 1:30 p.m….
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Fourth Annual Community Conversation held at Rockwell Park
Fifty community members gathered at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater on Thursday for the Fourth Annual Community Conversation that focused on mental health with the goal…
Babysitting means lots of books, found–a new podcast, and a plug for The Edition
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have returned home after babysitting for a couple of days, as the oldest and spouse…
Peggy A. (Hagan) Lodovico, 89
Peggy A. (Hagan) Lodovico, 89, widow of James J. Lodovico, died on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Sheriden Woods Health Care. Peggy was born in Ellsworth,…
Ordinance committee votes to raise fines for dog waste
By Donovan Wilson The ordinance committee discussed litter and dog waste ordinances at their Aug. 1 meeting earlier this week. Directly prior to the ordinance…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hello, Bristol. Good to see you again. Weather Muggy in the a.m. with isolated showers in the p.m. Mid-70s. Pothole Patrol If there is a…
Brian T. Houle, 51
Brian T. Houle, 51, of Bristol, husband of Twila “TJ” (Caron) Houle, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Brian was born on March 1, 1972,…
Bristol Central football has a loaded schedule as the 2023 campaign in on the horizon
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Can we start getting excited about the return of scholastic football next month? Practices are soon going to be ramping…
Good morning, Bristol!
Thursday, you are up. Friday is on deck, and Saturday, you are hitting in the hole. Weather Thursday, partly, cloudy, low 80s. Pothole Patrol The…
Family Fun Day to be held at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Saturday
By Laura Bailey A day filled with entertainment, activities, food and fun is coming to Bristol this Saturday as the first ever Family Fun Day…
ECD takes up lead abatement funding at July meeting
By Donovan Wilson Economic and Community Development (ECD) met late in July to discuss potential new policies for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), especially…
Harvest Bakery reopens this morning, Carousel Museum receives grant for lecture series, community conversation continues and more from the Parks Dept.
Harvest Bakery opens this morning after dealing with malfunctioning oven Harvest Bakery announced on its Facebook page that it will be back to normal beginning…
Community conversation focuses on mental health
By Laura Bailey The Annual Community Conversation will return to Rockwell Park on Thursday for the fourth consecutive year. Hosted by the Bristol Parks, Recreation,…
Public Works addresses transfer fees and hears update on City Hall renovation
By Donovan Wilson July’s Public Works meeting highlighted new regulations for the towns transfer station and some key design features for the new City Hall…
Good morning, Bristol!
Hello, Bristol! What brings you to Tuesday? Passing through or just stopping in? Weather High 70s. Mostly sunny, or occasional clouds if you prefer. Pothole…
Robert A. Abrams, 93
Robert A. Abrams, 93, of Unionville, beloved husband of Estelle (Sisken) Abrams, died on Friday, July 28, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New…
Bristol Democratic Town Committee announces slate of candidates for municipal election
By Laura Bailey More than 100 community members filled the Main Room at the Bristol Historical Society on Tuesday night for the 2023 Democratic Town…
Good morning, Bristol! – July 7, 2023
Top of the morning, Bristol. Weather Low 80s! Pothole Patrol The PHP runs over this stretch of roadway on Stafford Avenue every friggin’ day. Around…
Republicans endorse candidates for November municipal elections
By David Fortier and Jack Krampitz Around 100 members of the Republican Town Committee and friends gathered mid-July at Luna’s for dinner and a vote…
Bristol Events Calendar, July 31– Aug. 6
Monday, July 31 Monday Fundays! 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, Aug. 1 Capturing Moments in Nature: Haiku Workshop with Jennifer Y. Montgomery Rockin’…