CL&P prepares for impending storm
As a potentially crippling and historic snow storm with blizzard-like conditions is expected to arrive in New England on Monday, Connecticut Light & Power announced in a press release it is...
View ArticleCity issues alert about impending snow storm
An emergency parking ban will go into effect at noon today and will remain in effect until further notice. There will be no solid waste (rubbish and recycling) collections on Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to...
View ArticleGov. declare state of emergency; roads shut down 9 p.m. tonight
Governor Dannel P. Malloy has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard, which is anticipated to heavily impact the state tonight through Tuesday. In addition, the Governor...
View ArticleMayor declares state of emergency; Emergency Operation Center activates at 6...
Mayor Ken Cockayne is declaring a State of Emergency and is activating the city’s Emergency Operations Center effective at 6 p.m. today, January 26, 2015. A parking ban went into effect today at noon...
View Article1st, 2nd shift state employees told to stay home
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced in a press release he is ordering all first and second-shift state employees who are designated as nonessential not to report to work on Tuesday, Jan. 27 in...
View ArticleMayor of Greenville, N.C. to talk economic development at chamber breakfast
The owners of Barley Vine, Terry and Victor Lugo, have teamed with the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce to promote a positive discussion of how to economically develop Bristol by enlisting a...
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Legislators address veterans’ issues
State Rep. Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol) and Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol) pause during a break in meetings on Jan. 22 State Rep. Frank Nicastro, left, and State Sen. Henri Nicastro, both serving Bristol....
View ArticleForestville Legion Post taps new officers
On Jan. 19, the Forestville Village Post 209 of The American Legion held its monthly membership meeting, where an election of officers took place. This election served as the first of its kind for this...
View ArticleTravel ban lifts at 2 p.m. today; implemented last night at 9 p.m. as storm...
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced this afternoon that he has lifted the statewide travel ban as of 2 p.m. today, according to a press release from his office. “I want to thank the residents of...
View ArticleObituaries for Jan. 30
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-edition this Friday. Joseph F. Skelskey, 97, died Jan. 19. He was the widower of...
View ArticlePolice search for suspect involved in robbery at Family Dollar
Bristol police are searching for a suspect connected with a robbery that took place at Family Dollar on North Main Street. The robbery took place on Tuesday, police reported in a press release. The...
View ArticleReport: Employers in state added 4,800 jobs in December
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut employers added 4,800 jobs in December, helping push down the unemployment rate a notch, to 6.4 percent, the state Department of Labor announced Monday....
View Article‘State children’s flower’ to honor victim of home invasion
Document Viewer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A flower favored by the youngest victim of the 2007 deadly home invasion in Cheshire would become Connecticut’s official children’s state flower in proposed state...
View ArticleConnecticut population decreases for 1st time since 2008
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut’s population decreased slightly from July 2013 to July 2014 as about 26,000 more people moved out of state than moved in, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates....
View ArticleDeath on Shrub Road found suspicious by police
Bristol police are investigating the suspicious death of a male found sitting in a parked vehicle on Shrub Road. Officers were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to “Sarge Reilly Field” on Shrub Road to...
View ArticleMusic listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 PLAINVILLE SPIRIT SHAKER. Red Zone, 54 West Main St., Plainville. BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL BANDS AND CHOIRS. 6 p.m. Part of Sweet Sounds-Music and Desserts fund raiser to support the...
View ArticleHealth listings for Jan. 30
FEB. 2-APRIL 22 OTHER STRONGWOMEN-HEALTHY HEARTS. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Helping women make positive changes to eat healthier, move more, and improve general health and...
View ArticlePerformance listings for Jan. 30
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 BRISTOL BRISTOL CENTRAL’S GOT TALENT. 7 p.m. Proceeds from the show will go to the Class of 2016, Performing Arts Booster Club, and For Goodness Sake. There will be an array of talent...
View ArticleDining listings for Jan. 30
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 SOUTHINGTON MYSTERY PLAY AND DINNER. 6 p.m., social hour. 7 p.m., dinner. Salad, roast loin of pork, potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and beverages. Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 SOUTHINGTON WINTER RODEO. Held by Southington Elks. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Mammoth Jack will perform. Roping demonstration by Rob from DD Western Wear, Roping Contest, Chili Cook-off, 50/50...
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