Fire report for March 11
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Feb. 26 Witches Rock Road and Wolcott Street, rescue or EMS standby. 248 Oakland St., CO detector activation due to malfunction....
View ArticleConnecticut governor sets stage for possible state layoffs
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration is officially notifying state employee union leaders that job cuts may be coming, but a top Republican...
View ArticleDining listings, starting March 18
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 SOUTHINGTON ‘SHAMROCKIN’ FOR KIDS DINNER DANCE.’ Benefit for the Mill Foundation for Kids. Inc. Raffles baskets, 50/50 raffle, live and silent auction. Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St.,...
View ArticleDining listings, starting March 18
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 OTHER COMEDY NIGHT AT PLAYHOUSE ON PARK. 7 p.m., 10 p.m. Co-headliners Stephanie Peters and John Perrotta. Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd., West Hartford. $15. (860) 523-5900....
View ArticleHealth listings, starting March 18
MONDAY, MARCH 21 BRISTOL ‘BE POISON SMART!’ 5 to 6 p.m. Tips to help keep children safe from common household poisons like prescription drugs and household clearners. Wheeler Health and Wellness...
View ArticleMusic listings, starting March 18
The Four Tops are coming to The Palace Theater in Waterbury Sunday. FRIDAY, MARCH 18 BRISTOL SPIRIT SHAKER. Bleachers, 300 Middle St., Bristol. SATURDAY, MARCH 19 BRISTOL THE CHAPARRALS. 7 to 11 p.m. A...
View ArticleObituaries: Ritamae Howard
Ritamae (Corcoran) Howard, 87, of Bristol, widow of John E Howard, Sr., died on Saturday , 3-12-16, at UCONN Medical Center, Farmington. Ritamae was born in Waterbury on 3-5-29 and was a daughter of...
View ArticleObituaries: Frank M. Marano
Frank M. Marano, 81, of Bristol, widower of Lenora Marano, died on Saturday (March 12, 2016) at Bristol Hospital. Frank was born on March 5, 1935 in Hartford and was a son of the late Michael and Rose...
View ArticlePolice investigate armed robbery at Valero
Bristol police are investigating an armed robbery that took place last night the Valero store on West Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the cashier was getting...
View ArticleObituary: Arthur Henry ‘Skip’ Steinnagel, Jr., 70
Arthur Henry “Skip” Steinnagel Jr., 70, of Bristol and formerly of Southington, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Bristol Hospital. Born May 11, 1945 in Bristol to the late Arthur Henry...
View ArticleSt. Matthew Lady Bulldogs keep on winning
The St. Matthew Lady Bulldogs have been very busy this season. They are the Greater Waterbury Parochial League Girls Junior Varsity Regular Season Co-Champions. Then they played in the league...
View ArticleTown clerk’s office closes suddenly; no information given as to why
No reason has been given why but the town’s clerk office was closed unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon. A sign outside of the clerk’s office at city hall said that it was closed till further notice....
View ArticleBristol officers named ‘Police of the Year’ for work in Hernandez case
Bristol police detectives Garrie Dorman and Peter Dauphinais were both named Police of the Year for the Bristol Police Department for their combined work in the Aaron Hernandez investigation. Dorman...
View ArticleTown Clerk’s office closes until Monday
The Mayor’s Office announced today that the Town Clerk’s office will be closed until Monday, March 21. According to a press release from the Mayor’s Office, staff will be available by phone during...
View ArticleObituary: Robert Klim, 68
Robert A. Klim, 68, of Terryville, husband of Sandi (Zong) Klim passed away on Monday at Hartford Hospital. Bob was born May 20, 1947 in New Britain, CT, son of the late Lucien & Elizabeth...
View ArticleObituary: Lucien ‘Lou’ Caouette, 67
Lucien L. “Lou” Caouette, 67, of Bristol, husband of Lorette (Nocera) Caouette died Sunday, March 13 at Bristol Hospital. Lou was born June 5, 1948 in Berlin, NH, son of the late Wilfred &...
View ArticleObituary: Annie Kaczypenski
Annie V. (Matthews) Kaczypenski, widow of Henry Kaczypenski passed away peacefully at her home in Whigville today. Daughter of the late Riley and Madie Lee (Gordon) (Springer) Matthews, Annie was born...
View ArticleBristol lawmakers announce new CT ‘hotline’ for addiction services
Senator. Henri Martin and State Reps. Whit Betts and Cara Pavalock announced in a press release that the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has created a toll free number to help...
View ArticleImagine Nation hosts Celebration of Dance on Saturday
This Saturday, Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will feature a Celebration of Dance. Megan Boyd with the Naugatuck Valley Community College dancers and alumni will perform a dance excerpt...
View ArticleObituary: Ronald Mallett, 64
Ronald A. Mallett, 64, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, March 16, surrounded by his loving family at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, Plantsville. He was the husband of Norma (Dragon) Mallett. Ron...
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