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Uniprop, Connecticut Portable Storage cleared to begin construction
An artist’s rendering of the new home planned for Uniprop AM, LLC and Connecticut Portable Storage LLC . The Mayor’s Office announced in a press release the Bristol Development Authority and Planning...
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If councilor resigns, special election looms: Brown now questions need to...
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR If Councilor Calvin Brown steps down from his post, and that’s still an “if,” the city can expect a special election to fill the vacancy, according to the city’s...
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Obituaries: Stacie A. Ciechoski
Stacie A Ciechoski, 41, passed away at home on Friday January 22, 2016. Stacie was born 11/17/1974 in Bristol, Ct. She is survived by her parents Thomas and Mary Ciechoski, her children Dylan and...
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Obituaries: William P. ‘Bill’ Doty
William P. “Bill” Doty, 87, of Bristol, widower of his Beloved wife, Lucy M. (Mossa) Doty, passed away unexpectedly at Bristol Hospital on Thursday, January 28, 2016 with his daughters by his side....
View ArticleObituaries: Tania Matos
Tania (Kelson) Matos, 37, of Waterbury died Tuesday January 26, 2016 at home. Tania was born May 29, 1978 in Torrington, CT, daughter of Carol Marshall of Bristol and the late Daniel Kelson....
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Like a machine, Central drills Eastern
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Central boys basketball offense and defense is rolling in tandem, the young squad looks like an experienced, well-oiled machine. And that...
View ArticleDrivers injured after serious car crash at Mix Street intersection
Two drivers are injured after a serious car crash that happened at the intersection of Mix Street and Coventry Road today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the crash...
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Legislators talk spending, small businesses
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From state spending and revenues to taxes on small businesses to tourism, local legislators addressed a variety of issues in Connecticut during the annual legislative...
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Grants to bring storytellers to Ivy Drive, Hubbell
NEW LONDON– The Connecticut Storytelling Center, in residence at Connecticut College, New London, announced it has been awarded $15,350 by the Barnes Foundation to place professional storytellers in...
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What’s trending for the prom?
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Girls in their high school senior or junior year are checking the web, reading through the magazines, and doing some window shopping—looking for that perfect prom gown....
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Fire report for Jan. 29
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 15 Ruby Tuesday, 1444 Farmington Ave., smoke detector activation, no fire. Terryville Road and city line, vehicle accident,...
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Obituary: Ethel V. Glass, 80
Ethel V. (Crossman) Glass died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. Ethel V. (Crossman) Glass, 80, a longtime Bristol resident who recently moved to Southington, passed away on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016 at the...
View ArticleGOP legislators to hold coffee, conversation about legislative session Feb. 5
State Representatives Cara Pavalock (R-77) and Whit Betts (R-78), and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31), will be hosting February coffee hours. The legislators invite residents to meet for coffee and...
View ArticleObituaries: Lorraine Dion
Lorraine (Sherwood) Dion, 92, former Bristol resident, widow of Warren E. Dion died Sunday January 31, 2016 at Cook Willow Convalescent Home, Plymouth. Lorraine was born April 11, 1923 in Bristol,...
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Obituaries: Ruth Taggett
Ruth Taggett, 83, of Terryville passed away peacefully at Bristol Hospital on Sunday, January 31st, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth, the daughter of Frank and Amanda Mihalyak, was raised in...
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Free throw contest results announced
A local level of the 2016 Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship was held on Jan. 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center. The Knights of Columbus sponsors the contest each year to...
View ArticleValentine’s Day candy available Bristol Adult Resource Candy Kitchen
The Bristol Adult Resource Candy Kitchen is making Valentine’s Day pops. Call and place your order for pops at (860) 582—9102, ext. 134. There also is chocolate covered candy, coconut shells, peanut...
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Program for youths with incarcerated parents offered
Bristol Youth Services is offering SKIP (Supporting Kids of Incarcerated Parents), a 10 week support group for children ages 11 to 13 with an incarcerated parent or loved one. The group will be held on...
View ArticleMore BB gun shots fired leaves 58-year-old man injured
A 58-year-old man was injured on the right side of his face and neck after an assault involving a BB gun on Blakeslee Street last night. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department,...
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Dems, GOP weigh in on Brown’s residency
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Editor’s note: This story was written and printed prior to the corporation counsel’s decision being made public Tuesday morning. The decision says Calvin Brown could...
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