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Central loses close one to Wethersfield
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – It took quite some time before the girls of the Bristol Central cross country team finally dropped a meet in CCC South action. And even as the Rams fell to...
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Campaign 2015: City council
The Observer asked the city council candidates three questions. A) What do you feel were the economic development successes for the city in the last two years – or what have been the failures? B) What...
View ArticleMotorcyclist dead after serious crash with at Willis Street intersection
A motorcyclist died after a serious crash at the intersection of Willis Street and East Road last Friday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 56-year-old Matthew Cote of...
View ArticleBristol man arrested and charged after assaulting officers
A Bristol man was arrested and charged last Friday after assaulting two Bristol police officers who were responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint in Page Park near Dewitt Drive. According to a...
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Legislators experience ‘Manufacturing Mania’
State Sen. Henri Martin and state Representatives Whit Betts and Cara Pavalock on Oct. 2 attended ‘Manufacturing Mania’ at the Bristol Boys & Girls Club. The annual event teaches middle school...
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Building dept. now accepts credit cards to pay for permits
Mayor Ken Cockayne announced that the Bristol Building Department can now take credit card payments when obtaining a building permit from the City of Bristol. “I have heard from our business community...
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Dementia caregiver resource guide available
To assist individuals and families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss, the Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging (CCHA) has published the free Dementia Caregiver Resource...
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Seniors can learn about CT Fastrak
The story of the CT Fastrak busway will be told at the Bristol Senior Center on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. when a representative of Connecticut’s newest transportation option, Fastrak, will be at...
View ArticleJohn E. Tavera now will be held Nov. 13
Due to heavy rains, the Friday, Oct. 2 outdoor JET fund raiser had to be rescheduled. The rescheduled date has been set for Friday, Nov. 13. The new location is the indoors at the Bristol Swedish Club...
View ArticleOpen house for Bristol TEC on Oct. 28
An open house will be held at Bristol Technical Education Center on Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. All high school and post graduate students are invited to tour the school and see technology demonstrations....
View ArticleBristol Preschool Child Care Center accepting applications
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, Inc. is now accepting applications for enrollment for its 3, 4 and 5 year old program. Bristol Preschool is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited agency funded by the...
View ArticleObituaries for Oct. 23
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. Marielle (Lecours) Morin, 88, of Bristol, widow of Jacques Morin, died on Saturday (October 10, 2015) at Shady Oaks Rest Home. Clinton...
View ArticleOld Leatherman topic of presentation Nov. 19
Joyce Rayno will present a program on the Old Leatherman, a mysterious traveler who often came through the Bristol area during the late 19th century. He was noted for his suit, which was constructed of...
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Kids listings for Oct. 23
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 BRISTOL ST. PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE. Saturday, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tour the building. Meet faculty. (Placement exam is Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 a.m.) St. Paul Catholic High...
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Meetings listings for Oct. 23
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 PLAINVILLE CONNECTICUT STATE BUTTON SOCIETY. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Button program by Betty Korostynskion on “Colt” buttons presented at 1 p.m. Coffee, dessert. Walk-ins welcome. Grace...
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Support group listings for Oct. 23
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
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Senior listings for Oct. 23
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CHOLESTEROL SCREENING. 10 minute appointment, few drops of blood from a fingertip, and you can learn your numbers for total cholesterol, and the good and bad cholesterol,...
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Miscellaneous listings for Oct. 23
OCT. 23, 24 OTHER BACKSTAGE HAUNTED HOUSE. Presented by New Britain Youth Theater. 3 to 6 p.m. Scary and not-so-scary versions of 10 minute “backstage” guided tours. Features member of the NBYT Teen...
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Dining listings for Oct. 23
SATURDAY, OCT. 24 2ND ANNUAL PINTS FOR PAWS. Benefit for Animal Rescue Foundation. 4 p.m. to close. Patrons will receive an ARF pint glass and one beer for a $20 donation. Refills will cost $5. Food,...
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Health listings for Oct. 23
MONDAY, OCT. 26 PLAINVILLE ‘HOSPICE-WHAT A FAMILY CAN EXPECT AND WHAT HOSPICE CAN DO FOR YOU.’ Presented by the Health Ministry at Grace Lutheran Church. 6:45 p.m. Discussion will include choices and...
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