Gov. to second shift state employees: You should stay home, too
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has ordered all second-shift state employees who are designated as non-essential to stay home on Wednesday, Feb. 05, in response to winter storm conditions...
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Saturday snow is also a possibility, says AccuWeather
More snow could be a problem on Saturday, but if it does snow it could preclude a bigger storm on Sunday to Monday, says AccuWeather. AccuWeather.com reports a new player has emerged on the weather...
View ArticleCity’s latest Grand List shows 1.6% hike
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Bristol saw slightly over a 1.6 percent increase in its 2013 Grand List, which measures the annual net assessment for property in the town in real estate, motor vehicles,...
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A first in 2014 for Central
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – The Bristol Central wrestling team picked up its first CCC South victory of the year under first year coach Matt Boissonneault as the Rams grappled with...
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Murder victim honored
A candlelight vigil was held on Jan. 27 at Page Park to remember Joseph Klett, 19, who was murdered at a party on Jan. 25.
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Hit the gas, here come the Monsters
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The kids will probably be wide-eyed and open-mouthed in awe when they file into Hartford’s XL Center for the arrival of “Monster Jam” this weekend. And when they fill...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Feb. 7
Bristol police reported the following arrests: •Victor Garcia, 27, of 62 South Street Ext., Bristol was arrested on Jan. 28 and charged with criminal violation of protective order threatening, criminal...
View ArticleBristol woman arrested for shoplifting, possession of heroin
A Bristol woman was arrested Tuesday after police said she was caught shoplifting from the Walmart on Farmington Avenue, while also being in possession of heroin. Becky S. Ziegler, 34, of 135 Rockwell...
View ArticleConnecticut Business Day at the LOB
From the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce: The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will once again be providing transportation for Chamber members at no cost to and from Connecticut...
View ArticleLancers hold their own against state’s best
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Eastern wrestling team took on some of the state’s top teams in state in a huge non-conference challenge from the Thomas M. Monahan Gym on...
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Home is where the preservation is for Historical Society
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Like any other old, historic buildings, necessary renovations are to be expected if one is to continue the use of, and preserve, a building and its legacy. The Bristol...
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A Century of Muzzy: Hickory Park, prelude to a ball field
By TOM DICKAU BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is the first of 10 articles to be written by Tom Dickau, president of the Bristol Historical Society and member of the Muzzy Field Anniversary Committee....
View ArticleMayor to appoint new BOE member
The following release from the Mayor’s office was submitted Monday afternoon: Mayor Ken Cockayne announced his intention to appoint Jennifer Dube to the Bristol Board of Education. Dube will replace...
View ArticleValentine’s Day treat at Artist Tree Tea House with Tanya Leonard
A Valentine’s Weekend Art Event will be held Artist Tree Tea House GALLERY156 at 156 and 160 School St., Bristol. On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m., Tanya Leonard will be on hand for an art performance...
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AccuWeather offers preview of storm to come
The south is getting hammered with the storm that is making its way to the northeast, according to AccuWeather. LIVE: Southern Ice Storm Cancels Flights, Closes Roads AccuWeather Global Weather...
View ArticleGov. looks to end veterans’ homelessness
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, veterans, veterans’ advocates and local, state and federal officials, today laid out several of his proposals aimed at combatting veterans’...
View ArticleNominees sought for youth service honors
The Bristol Youth Commission is seeking nominations of youth of all ages who in the last year (March 1, 2013 – Feb. 28, 2014) have volunteered to make a meaningful contribution to their school,...
View ArticleCity offering youths counselor in training program
Do you have a responsible teen who enjoys working with children? BristolParks and Recreation department is launching a new program this summer that may be just what they’re looking for. The Counselors...
View ArticleDiscuss rising energy rates with state’s Consumer Counsel March 10
Connecticut’s Consumer Counsel will be in Bristol on Monday, March 10 to discuss the problem of rising electric rates. Atty.Elin Swanson Katz, who has been the state’s advocate for all utility...
View ArticleTourism in CT making headway, reports Malloy
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced via a press release that the state Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and its Office of Tourism released new tracking results that demonstrate...
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