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Mardi Gras: When masks are a legal requirement
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Just think of it as following the letter of the law. When you think of Mardi Gras, which this year is Feb. 9, you think of masks. After all, it is the tradition. But...
View ArticleCity issues snow parking ban
A snow parking ban for the city of Bristol is in full effect until further notice, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. Registered owners of vehicles in violation are...
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Spring Street closed by fire and downed line
A downed power line during today’s storm caused a fire that temporarily shut down Spring Street. By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER A fire sparked on Spring Street this morning when heavy snowfall brought...
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Clean up of roads under way
The city of Bristol reported: “Crews and contractors are out clearing roads. “Downtown center lanes will be cleared tomorrow morning. “We expect the parking ban to be lifted within the next couple of...
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Rams top 5 finisher at challenge
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER RIDGEFIELD – The Bristol Central wrestling team was a top five finisher at the recent Ridgefield challenge on Saturday, Jan. 30 in a very crowded field of contenders....
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Nutmeg Ballet revisits ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with HSO for Valentine’s Day
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory has been here before. But Victoria Mazzarelli, the school’s artistic director, is more than happy to revisit Prokofiev’s “Romeo and...
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Fire report for Feb. 5
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 22 638 King St., vehicle accident, general cleanup. Liberty Baptist Church, 265 Maple Ave., smoke detector activation, no...
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Emergency parking plan in place as of 9 a.m.
An emergency parking ban is going into effect at 9 a.m. today, Monday, for snow clearing operations.
View ArticleLibrary program rescheduled to Feb. 22 due to snow
The program “Sweet Sorrow: Historic Songs of Love, Pursuit, Connecting and Parting”–A light-hearted journey through the adventures and mis-adventures of lover throughout time–with musician and...
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Parking ban over
The city of Bristol has announced that the parking ban instituted after Monday’s snowstorm has been lifted.
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Local legislators speak at Realtors gathering
State Representative Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) and State Sen. Henri Martin (R-Plainville, Bristol) attended the Litchfield County Board of Realtors Legislative Night on Jan. 25 at the Torrington...
View ArticleDrivers needed to transport cancer patients
The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program is currently looking for volunteer drivers throughout all Connecticut communities to transport cancer patients to and from their lifesaving...
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Obituaries: Stella LeClair
Stella (Adamczyk) LeClair, 90, of Bristol, widow of Bruno “Tut” LeClair, passed away at Bristol Hospital on Monday (Feb. 8, 2016). Stella was born on April 19, 1925 to the late Stanley and Teofoa...
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Senior listings, starting Feb. 12
SATURDAY, FEB. 13 SOUTHINGTON AN OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day, and memory care community. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. (860) 276-1020....
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Support group listings, starting Feb. 12
ONGOING BRISTOL OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. 10 a.m., Wednesdays at Bristol Recovery Club, 67 West St., Bristol. Saturdays at 11 a.m., Bristol Hospital “E” Floor in the back of the cafeteria, Brewster Road,...
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Meetings listings, starting Feb. 12
SATURDAY, FEB. 13 BRISTOL THE VIETNAM WALL THAT HEALS VOLUNTEERS MEETING. 3 p.m. All welcome. Volunteers needed. American Legion Post 2, 22 Hooker Ct., Bristol. THURSDAY, FEB. 18 BRISTOL BRISTOL GARDEN...
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Kids listings, starting Feb. 12
FRIDAY, FEB. 12 BRISTOL MOMMY AND SON VALENTINE’S DANCE. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Music, dancing, games, and a photo booth. Ideal for ages 5 to 12. Boys and Girls Club of Bristol Family Center, 255 West St.,...
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Music listings, starting Feb. 12
FRIDAY, FEB. 12 BRISTOL SPIRIT SHAKER. City Sports Grille, 177 Farmington Ave., Bristol. OTHER CHUCK DELROSSI. 8 p.m. Folk-rock singer. VFW 296, 114 Colebrook River Rd., Winchester. LIVE AT THE...
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Dining listings, starting Feb. 12
SUNDAY, FEB. 14 BRISTOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 SWEETHEART BREAKFAST. 8 to 11 a.m. American Legion Hall, Post 2, 22 Hooker Ct., Bristol. ONGOING BRISTOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 LUNCHEON. Wednesdays and...
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Performance listings, starting Feb. 12
FEB. 15-16 SOUTHINGTON AUDITIONS FOR ‘NOISES OFF.’ For April production by Southington Community Theatre .7 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Come prepared to read from the script. Directed by Amanda...
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