Election puts U.S. at crossroads. Choice is ours, writer offers
To the editor: America is at a crossroads with this election. We have a choice between preserving democracy or going the way the former president is advocating — fascism! In…
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Favorite nicknames and some people ‘on the go’
By Bob Montgomery Victor Rosa Bristol’s Victor Rosa, one of UConn football’s leading offensive players the past two seasons, will be a welcome addition for the team when he returns…
Henry F. Johnson, Jr., 82
Henry F. Johnson, Jr., 82, of Terryville, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15. He was born on May 5,1942, in Bristol, son of the late Henry F. and Rose (DiFato)…
Sally Ann Checovetes, 67
Sally Ann Checovetes, 67, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. She was born on March 3, 1957 in Bristol, daughter of the late Francis and Ernestine (Baraglia)…
Farmers Market nears end of season, open today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Each week in the summer and through early fall, the Bristol Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 10 Main St. parking lot. The market…
Bristol Police seek help locating missing juvenile
Bristol Police are currently investigating a missing juvenile complaint. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Morgan Ciccio, please contact the Bristol Police Department at (860) 584-3011. Ciccio…
Family fun is key at this year’s Indian Rock farm and nature festival on Saturday
By JoAnn Moran A classic family-oriented farm and nature festival, The Fall Family Festival at Indian Rock Nature Preserve, returns for its fifth year this Saturday. “The weather is looking…
Northeast Middle School is a polling place; voters should use Felice Road entrance, avoid Stevens Street
The Registrar’s office is getting a number of calls about Northeast Middle School and its availability as a polling place. It is, but one of its entrances has been closed…
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ (Niedzwiecki) Brzezicki, 98
Elizabeth “Betty” (Niedzwiecki) Brzezicki, 98, of Bristol, wife of the late Stanley “Butch” Brzezicki, died on Oct. 15, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living in South Windsor, Conn. Born in Chelsea,…
Voter backs Rydingsward in 77th
To the editor: The 77th district needs a positive change. Our current State Rep has been in office for 10 years and has a scant to zero record of aiding or…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 18, 2024
For those that don’t get it, no explanation will do. For those that do get it, no explanation is necessary. Let’s begin. Weather Milder and 68 fun-filled degrees. Today’s birthdays…
Get ready for Halloween, treats are forthcoming
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! We are more than halfway through October, and this article has more treats than tricks. Get prepared for the finale of this month, and…
Bristol Fire Department to host fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By Laura Bailey The Bristol Fire Department is set to host its inaugural Fightin’ For A Cure Fundraiser this Friday to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer screening and…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 17, 2024
Paging Nostradamus, your table is ready. We’ll bet you knew that already. Weather Partly sunny and 59. Sounds like a broken rec-. Partly sunny and 59. Sounds like a broken…
Public Works and Animal Control Building Committee on today’s city meeting calendar
On the city meeting calendar for today, Thursday, Oct. 17, are the following: Commission on Aging, 11 a.m. Room 109, Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave. Citation Hearings, 3 p.m….
Bristol Central volleyball team receives a grant from the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame recently awarded the Bristol Central girls volleyball team a grant totaling $673.03. The team, accompanied by coach, Lance Pepper, was presented with a ceremonial…
BE boys soccer loses tough 1-0 decision at Plainville Tuesday night
Plainville. Plainville (8-6) used a late goal by Cole Jones to beat visiting Bristol Eastern (2-8-3), 1-0. on their Senior Night. The first half had much of the play in…
Bristol Central cross country teams run strong races at CCC Championships; look to the future with a young core of determined competitors
Bristol Central boys finish 4th in CCC South The Bristol Central boys cross country team finished 4th in the CCC South with a conference record of 8-6. At Wickham Park…
Bristol Eastern boys cross country clinches CCC South championship; girls take 3rd place in conference
Boys CCC Championships The Bristol Eastern Boys finished an undefeated season with an outstanding showing in the CCC Championships at Wickham Park on Tuesday. Jase Koczur took first place with…
Board of Park Commissioners meets this evening
The city meeting calendar for today, On Wednesday, Oct. 16, includes the following: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m. Mayor’s Office, city hall. Salary Committee, 5 p.m. Human Resources Conference Room,…