Taste of Bristol tickets now available
The West End Association has announced that they now have Taste of Bristol tickets available for purchase for the March/April 2023 promotion. The tickets make…
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John A. Rizzi, 84
John A. Rizzi, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family with dignity and grace on Saturday, Dec. 31. Born in Bristol, he was the son…
Tax payments due by the end of this month
City of Bristol Tax Collector, Ann Bednaz, announced this week that thesecond installment of real estate and personal property taxes on theGrand List of October…
Wolcott punishes St. Paul girls for another sluggish start, defeating the Falcons 49-44
The Wolcott girls outscored St. Paul by 12 points in a low-scoring first half and held on to win 49-44, in a Friday night game…
City Meeting Calendar, January 2-8
Monday, January 2 New Year Holiday Tuesday, January 3 Code Enforcement Meeting, 9:00 a.m., City Hall West, Meeting Rm 1 Ordinance Committee, 5:00, 131 North…
Bristol Music Monday
By Laura Bailey Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Penned by the Scottish Poet Robert Burns in 1788, the lyrics to…
Good morning, Bristol!
Ten-hut! At ease. Smoke’em if you got’em, Bristol. Weather 51. Less breezy. Incidentals Sunrise: 7:20 a.m. Sunset: 4:39 p.m. Civil Twilight: 5:10 p.m. Statistics The…
Events Calendar Jan. 2-8
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 2 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 3 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Windows 11: Should You Update? 6:30 p.m.,…
Frances Teti, 77
Frances (Manocchio) Teti, 77, of Bristol, widow of John Teti, died on Friday, Dec. 30, at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Frances was born in Bristol…
Bristol Central boys hoops picks off South Windsor on Thursday, nabbing a 46-32 win in consolation round of BC Holiday Classic
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Turnovers, miscues and mental mistakes were causing the Bristol Central boys basketball team all sorts of trouble against winless South Windsor…
Happy New Year! A birthday party, how you can help and more about our plans for 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, come New Year, we will have celebrated the third birthday of baby girl grandchild, a New Year’s Eve baby….
Off its best effort of the campaign, Bristol Eastern boys basketball captures its first Bristol Central Holiday Classic title behind its stellar 63-55 victory over undefeated Simsbury on Thursday
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – In the battle for the Bristol Central Holiday Classic championship on Thursday night, both the Bristol Eastern and Simsbury programs turned…
BC girls basketball wins its own holiday tournament, trouncing Gilbert 63-30 on Thursday for second straight win
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Last season, the Bristol Central and Gilbert girls basketball teams squared off in a huge confrontation from the Bristol Central…
Bristol Eastern girls basketball loses tough non-conference bout to St. Joseph on Thursday to end the 2022 portion of the schedule
By Michael Letendre BRISTOL – Twenty-five years ago, the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team dropped a tough 56-53 decision against St. Joseph in double overtime during…
The Bristol Central wrestling program is off and running in 2022-23
By Michael Letendre The Bristol Central wrestling program, under the watchful eye of veteran head coach Matt Boissonneault, has already had an eventual start to…
Patricia Santilli, 87
Patricia (Frechette) Santilli, 87 of Bristol, widow of Oswald “Ozzie” Santilli, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 26. She was comforted at the hour of her…
William Gaffey Jr., 54
William J. Gaffey, Jr., 54, beloved husband of Brenda (Griffin) Gaffey, died on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Hartford Hospital. Bill was born in Meriden on…
Judy Ann Eason, 82
Judy Ann Eason, 82, widow of John Eason, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, at Ingraham Manor. Judy was born in Bristol on Sept….
A year in review of Bristol’s 2022 arts, entertainment and community events
By Laura Bailey Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School (BAIMS) Opens: One century after its construction, the former Bristol High school opened its doors to scholars…
Wheeler honors donors and philanthropists for their generosity and leadership
Wheeler Clinic recognized four organizations and several individuals during its 12th Annual Hands & Hearts event for their support in promoting equitable healthcare access. Notable recipients included Access Health CT and ESPN, while the Barnes Group Foundation showcased a long history of involvement. The event highlights Wheeler’s impactful community initiatives and fundraising efforts.