April Council meeting brings new BDA director, Muzzy renovations
At a recent City Council meeting earlier this month, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment of a new director in the city’s Bristol Development Authority office. Former Grants...
View ArticleBCHS to host costume and prop sale Saturday, May 3
As a way to raise funds for theater renovations and improvements, Bristol Central High School will be having a Costume and Prop Sale on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Costumes and props from...
View ArticleStudy skills class offered this summer at St. Paul
Back for the second summer, St. PaulCatholicHigh School and Successful Study Skills 4 Students (S4) are proud to announce two summer sessions of S4’s popular study skills workshops: one for middle...
View ArticleHartford Stage costumes to be on display at Carousel Museum
Stagecraft is a traveling exhibit that is currently at the New EnglandCarouselMuseum until May 15, 2014. In a press release, Hartford Stage said, “In celebration of Hartford Stage’s 50th Anniversary...
View ArticleFishing Derby results announced
Bristol Parks and Recreation hosted its 63rd Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 26. Despite the pouring rain, there were over 200 youth and adults in attendance. Be sure to “Like” Bristol Parks...
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Transcription Plus saluted for 25 years of business
State Rep. Whit Betts, left, and state Sen. Jason Welch, right, honor Mary Goehring for 25 years in business at the Capitol in Hartford. State Representative Whit Betts (R-Bristol) and State Senator...
View ArticleSpring tennis lessons offered
Due to popular demand BristolParks and Recreation has added an additional 6 to 7 year old tennis class on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. starting May 12 to June 9. Spaces are limited so...
View ArticleGirls softball action, April 26-27
In Bristol Girls Little League Softball action this past weekend: Erin Giraud tossed a three hitter and struck out 11 in leading the Tigers to a 13-3 season opening win over the Pride. Mackenzie...
View ArticleSports camps offered by city this summer
Bristol Parks and Recreation will be offering a wide variety of sports camps, clinics and leagues this summer. Registration for these camps open on Tuesday, May 27 online at www.bristolrec.com, over...
View ArticleObituaries for May 2
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further details, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Rocco A. Palaia, 77, of Bristol, husband of Joanne (Sklenka) Palaia,...
View ArticleFree tobacco cessation services offered starting next week
The WheelerHealth & WellnessCenter at 10 North Main Street, Bristol, offers free tobacco cessation services for individuals interested in quitting tobacco use beginning the week of May 5. Wheeler’s...
View ArticleSummer camp activities offered by city; registration begins May 27
BristolParks and Recreation will be offering its highly popular Summer FUN Day The camp program as well as two brand new summer camps, Little Explorers for children ages 3 to 5 and Teen Adventure Quest...
View ArticleBill provides civil, criminal immunity for administering drugs like Narcan
The House of Representatives last week passed a bill providing civil and criminal immunity to anyone administering opiate antagonist prescription drugs like Narcan, a life-saving measure against heroin...
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Parent and Child Center saluted by General Assembly
The Parent and ChildCenter at BristolHospital recently was awarded an official citation by the Connecticut General Assembly. The citation recognizes the Parent and ChildCenter’s efforts with its Blue...
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Bare Bones seeks items for tag sale
One man’s trash is another hipster’s treasure. Bare Bones is looking for gently-used and well-loved but perhaps outgrown home decor and art. Folk art, school projects, stuff that doesn’t match your...
View ArticleChamber to commemorate 125th anniversary at annual dinner
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will hold its Annual Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The chamber will honor community businesses and leaders for...
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Say hello to the new Mr. BCHS
On Saturday, April 26, 11 senior boys competed in the 12th annual “Mr. BCHS Pageant,” sponsored by the Bristol Central InterAct Club, a junior division of the Rotary International club. The event...
View ArticleCelebrate National Hamburger month and win free burgers for life at Jake’s...
CHESHIRE, Conn– Recognized as one of the most aggressive and ambitious “better burger” brands in the United States, Wayback Burgers, with over 80 locations, today announces it will be giving away free...
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Undefeated Rams knock off Berlin, Mills
BRISTOL – The Bristol Central boys track team participated in a “double-shot” this week, taking on both conference and no-conference team alike. On Tuesday, April 22, the Rams sunk Berlin 110-40 while...
View ArticleKids listings for May 2
MAY 2, 23 PLAINVILLE KID’S KRAFTS. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Heather Fontaine presents a hands-on program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 and features age appropriate craft activities. Plainville Public...
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