Two men from Brockton, Massachusetts, were arrested in Bristol, CT, on December 8, 2024, for possessing burglary tools tied to recent car thefts. Nelshon Pires and Andy Semedo were linked to a local dealership with multiple thefts. They were released after posting bond, with ongoing investigations into a larger vehicle theft network.
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Bristol Tax Collector Ann Bednaz announced this week that the second installment of real estate and personal property taxes for the Grand List of October 1, 2023, are due January…
Gerard G. Champagne, 79, of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12. He was born on Sept. 5, 1945, in Lowell, Mass., son of the late Leo and Mabel (Perigny)…
By Neal Supranovich On Saturday, Dec. 14, Bristol marked its participation in Wreaths Across America with a solemn ceremony at the historic Lewis Street Cemetery. The event, held at noon,…
Ruth E. (McLagan) Wierzbicki passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Ruth was the widow of the late Edward R. Wierzbicki. She was born in…
The Bristol Central’s girls basketball team will travel across town to the BE gym tonight. They will face Bristol Eastern in what has to be the earliest scheduled contest in…
HARTFORD – Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced today that 16 states have formed a multi-state coalition to hold members of the firearms industry accountable for their role in fueling…
Public 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 Adult Resource Center, 90-minute…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will have stepped out twice during the week, a modest test for my convalescing hip. On Thursday evening, Mary and I ventured out…
Editor’s note: Maria Caceres is a journalism student at Central Connecticut State University and a freelance reporter for The Bristol Edition. She is studying abroad in Hatfield, England, and thought…
The Bristol Fire Department responded to 66 incidents the week of Dec. 1, including the following: 14 motor vehicle accidents without injury 9 power line down 4 each of the…
The Bristol Department of Public Works is shutting off water on Wolcott Street today for several hours to fix a water main break. Residents may experience low pressure and discolored water after service resumes. A 24/7 water filling station is available at the Water Filtration Plant for affected customers.
HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont unveiled the establishment of the Connecticut Office of the Student Loan Ombudsperson this week, a new initiative designed to support the state’s student loan borrowers….
By David Fortier The local nonprofit formed to advocate for the Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve has been apprised that the builders seeking to sell their property off Perkins Street…
By Laura Bailey As winter sets in with plunging temperatures, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is reminding pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure the safety and well-being…
Bristol is celebrating the holiday season with a variety of events this weekend, including Santa’s Walking Wonderland featuring festive activities and farm animals, a whimsical mantel display at the American Clock & Watch Museum, a community Christmas tree lighting at Immanuel Lutheran Church, and a holiday concert by the Bristol Chorale.
The Main Street Community Foundation (MSCF) has awarded a record $15,000 in grants from its Men & Boys’ Fund to seven local nonprofits that are working to improve the lives…
A Hartford man was arrested on drug-related charges after a traffic stop in an area of Bristol known for recent narcotics activity. According to the Bristol Police Department, officers were…
By David Fortier A builder, who along with his partner signed a letter of intent with the city to go forward with the city’s purchase of their property abutting the…
By Laura Bailey HARTFORD – Governor Ned Lamont announced today that Connecticut’s Head Start on Housing pilot program, which helps families with young children experiencing homelessness secure permanent housing, will continue to…