For August Community Day Classic, Beldum is featured!
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! August is now here! With these new upcoming events, get ready to stock up on some items, August will set summer ablaze. This upcoming…
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Fire Station 3 Building Committee to hold special meeting this evening
The following meetings are on the Thursday, Aug. 8, city calendar: Retirement Board, 3 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Bristol-Burlington Board of Health, cancelled. Fire Station 3 Building Committee Special…
Early voting for Republican primary to continue through Sunday
Early voting for the Republican primary for the candidate who will face Democrat Chris Murphy in November for a U.S. Senate seat began Monday and will continue through Sunday. Hours…
Unforgettable run: Bristol 10U All-Stars softball success story
The Bristol All-Stars, after a morale-boosting message, went on an unforgettable run to capture the Connecticut State 10U Softball Championship and the New England Division title. Their remarkable season culminated in a strong performance at the Eastern Regional championship. The team showcased outstanding talent and sportsmanship, exceeding all expectations.
Code Enforcement to meet at 9 a.m. this morning; Arts & Culture, this evening at 6:30 p.m.
The following meetings are on the Wednesday, Aug. 7, city calendar: Code Enforcement Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers, city hall. Arts & Culture Commission, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1-2, city…
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week; Bristol Historical Society program features the Sessions family
Bristol Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week Under its new nonprofit designation, with a board of directors and its community volunteers, the Bristol Farmers Market is celebrating National Farmers…
Tonight’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell concert postponed until tomorrow evening
Tonight’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer concert featuring Spirit Shaker has been postponed until tomorrow evening, Wednesday, Aug. 8, it was announced by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services….
Good morning, Bristol! – Aug. 6, 2024
General Quarters. All hands man your battle stations, it’s Tuesday. Weather 75 and showers. Bor-ing. Things that make you go, ‘Hmmmm’ Did you notice banks no longer have the word…
Ordinance Committee meets at 5 p.m. today
The following meetings are on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, city calendar: Police Awards Committee, 9 a.m., Chief’s Conference Room, 131 N. Main St. Ordinance Committee, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-1,…
Today’s city meetings include Police Memorial Committee
The following meetings are on the Monday, Aug. 5, city calendar: Police Memorial Committee, 5 p.m., city hall. Cancelled. Parking Authority, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1-1, city hall. Conservation Commission/Inlands…
Looks like the rhododendron gets a reprieve
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the water main break is in the past, and we are taking the next step which is to replace what remains from the sidewalk…
Comments requesting a public hearing before the state approves expansion of local incinerator to burn medical waste due by Aug. 5
An information session on Reworld Bristol, Inc.’s draft permits drew 45 participants on July 29, urging public comments by August 5 for a potential hearing. Hosted by Bristol Residents for Clean Air, Mike Ewall presented on trash-to-energy plant regulations and the permits’ details, including modifications for biomedical waste treatment and air quality concerns.
Wheeler Health grand opening: Unveiling hope on Hope Street
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Hope, good neighbors and family were among the themes speakers turned to at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Wheeler Health…
A tip about how to remember first names, reunion notices and more on names
By Bob Montgomery How to remember a person’s first name In the past two weeks, I’ve thought of a person, a past friend, celebrity, athlete or whomever. This usually takes…
Fundraiser at today’s Bristol Farmers Market raises funds for new animal control facility
Visitors to this Saturday’s Bristol Farmers Market will have a chance to support a new animal control facility by purchasing a t-shirt as part of the Bristol Animal Control fundraiser….
Bristol Auto Club ‘Cruise Night’ today at 10 Main St.
This month’s first Saturday 2024 Cruise Night presented by the Bristol Auto Club returns to 10 Main St. this afternoon, from 3 to 7 p.m. The Cruise Nights are free…
Board of Education authorizes and approves administrator contracts at special meeting
By David Fortier At a special meeting of the Board of Education last month, board members voted to confirm administrative contracts that had been signed earlier but did not fall…
With automated trash truck down, Public Works adjusts and keeps to regular trash pickup schedule
By David Fortier Two days this week one of the city’s automated trash trucks broke down and the city had to rely on a more traditional approach. “We used a…
Rockwell Festival 2024 is shaping up
Plans for this year’s Rockwell Festival are coming along, according to the West End Association vice president. “We still have three weeks to go and have a large number of…
Good morning, Bristol!
How about a nice Hawaiian Punch? Sure! Weather 93 and then Dun dun duuun!, the clouds roll in and with them the potential for thunderstorms. Useless information to impress your…