Fire Chief Hart named 2024 Mum Festival Gran Marshal
Chief Richard Hart of the Bristol Fire Department has been named the 2024 Mum Festival Grand Marshal, it was announced by the Mum Festival Committee. “We are honored to have…
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A Bristol High ‘jock’ who became ‘the best high school football coach in Florida’
The post reflects on notable individuals from Bristol, Conn., including athlete George Hemond, whose son Scott played in MLB, and Barbara H. Franklin, a former U.S. Secretary of Commerce. It also mentions significant rainfall records in Burlington and nostalgic changes in the community over decades, contrasting past and present experiences.
Back to School Bash set at BAIMS Monday evening
The Bristol Public Schools’ Back to School Bash will be held Monday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School. An invitation to…
Bristol Farmers Market opens at 10 a.m.
More than $2,500 of SNAP funds have been spent at the Bristol Farmers Market through Aug. 10, a recent post on the nonprofit organization’s Intagram reports. “This not only put…
2004 Bristol American Legion baseball team: A team on a remarkable journey reunites 20 years later
By Jack Krampitz A reunion of a special group of athletes and coaches occurred without much fanfare or applause on Tuesday night at Muzzy Field. And that is probably just…
Jimmy’s on the River gofundme receives generous anonymous donation midday today
By David Fortier A fundraising effort to assist with repairs to Jimmy’s on the River restaurant on Terryville Road has topped the $20,000 requested with an anonymous $15,000 donation earlier…
Good morning, Bristol! – Aug 23, 2024
Thursday is in the clubhouse and Friday is on the tee. Weather Sunshine with temps in the high 70s or low 80s with perhaps, dun, dun, dunnnnn, clouds mixing in….
Christine A. Eaton, 70
Christine A. Eaton, 79 of Satsuma, Fla., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18. She was born on Dec. 23, 1944, in Bristol, daughter of the late Siman J. and Aldona…
Deputy superintendent resigns position with Bristol Public Schools
Dr. Michael Dietter, duty superintendent of Bristol Public Schools, has resigned, it was announced by Acting Superintendent Iris White in a message posted on ParentSquare Thursday morning. “Many of you…
Board of Fire Commissioners meets at 6 p.m.
The city meeting calendar for Thursday, Aug. 22, includes the following: Board of Fire Commissioners, 6 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Planning Commission Special Meeting, cancelled. A meeting calendar along…
AC203 Music Festival vendor has encouraging words for fledgling business owners
By Maria Caceres One more business that started during the COVID19 pandemic was on display at the AC203 Music Festival at Muzzy Field on Saturday, Aug. 10. “[To] all the…
Good morning, Bristol! – Aug 22, 2024
Hurry, hurry, step right up, folks. It’s Thursday. Weather Yowza. Yowza. Yowza. The fall preview continues with temps in the mid-70s. Do not adjust your television Yes, Virginia, that is…
McCutcheon shootout to benefit cancer alliance, lifelong learning opportunities at University of Hartford
1st Annual Brian McCutcheon Memorial Shootout benefits cancer alliance The 1st Annual Brian McCutcheon Memorial Shootout, benefiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, will be held Monday, Oct. 21, at Great River…
Joseph F. Ulrich, Jr., 93
Joseph F. Ulrich, Jr., 93, of Plainville, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 17. He was born on July 29, 1931, in Uncasville, son of the late Joseph F. and Helen…
Special meetings of ordinance committee and city council this evening
The city meeting calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 21, includes the following: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m., Mayor’s Office, city hall. Salary Committee, 5 p.m., Human Resources Conference Room, city hall….
Hecho by Helena aspires to fill a need for Latina products
By Maria Caceres One day the goal is to own a large building named Helena’s Casita, where she will teach art to people with disabilities and sell products to represent…
Real Estate to hold public hearings for several properties this evening at 6:30 p.m.
The meetings on the city calendar today, Monday, Aug. 19, follow: Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-1, city hall. Real Estate Committee Public Hearing, 6:30 p.m., council chambers,…
‘Pet Parade’ at Manross brings joy on a rainy day
By Maria Caceres Families gathered while children giggled to take pictures together with their stuffed animals at this year’s “Pet Parade” at the Manross Memorial Library earlier this month. “It’s…
Good morning, Bristol! – Aug 19, 2024
For optimum performance, read slowly. Weather If you are betting on 81 and thunderstorms, it’s a good bet. Please remember, though, gamble responsibly. What to do tonight If government meetings…
Zoning Committee meets at 6 p.m.
The sole meeting on the city calendar today, Monday, Aug. 19 is a special meeting of the Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. Among…