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Corporation counsel says Brown can stay on council
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Basing his decision on an opinion dating back to 1976, the city’s corporation counsel ruled that Councilor Calvin Brown won’t have to give up his seat when he moves to...
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Health listings
TUESDAY, FEB. 9 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. 11 a.m. to noon. Held by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. ShopRite, 750 Queen St., Southington. HHCseniorservices.org THURSDAY, FEB. 11...
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Foundation accepting grant, scholarship applications
Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations through its competitive General Grant Cycle and the Plainville Community Fund while...
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Obituaries: Annette Rodrigue
Annette (Goodfield) Rodrigue, 76, of Martin, SC, formerly of Terryville, beloved wife of Michael Rodrigue, died at her home on Monday (February 1, 2016). Annette was born on November 22, 1939 in...
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First Congregational Church honor those who transformed ‘the world with...
During worship on Sunday, Feb. 14, First Congregational Church of Bristol will honor two local organizations and a church member for actions that have been or are “transforming the world with Christ’s...
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Sen. Martin welcomes guests to Capitol for opening day of session
State Sen. Henri Martin on Feb. 3 welcomed friends, family, and municipal leaders from the 31st Senate District to the State Capitol for Opening Day of the 2016 session of the Connecticut General...
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City to get Town Aid Road funding
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced the release of the second of two $30 million installments of Town Aid Road funding for cities and towns across Connecticut – a total of $60 million statewide. The...
View ArticleMinistry opening thrift store on Terryville Ave.
Hand To Hand Direct Care Ministry, Inc. has opened a thrift store called Hand To Hand Thrift Store. The store is located at 785 Terryville Ave. in Bristol. The store is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,...
View ArticlePlymouth officers help Special Olympics with Tip-A-Cop on Feb. 13
Officers with the Plymouth Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at The Lucky Cup Restaurant on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Lucky Cup...
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Mother faces charges after child found wandering on Emmett Street
Bristol police arrested and charged a woman after her two-year-old daughter was found wandering last night on Emmett Street in the Pine Street area. According to a press release from the Bristol...
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Obituaries: Jane Kowalchuk
Jane Kowalchuk (Irvine), 93, of Bristol CT, passed away peacefully at home on Friday Jan 8, 2016. Born Oct 25, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Ben Irvine & Bertha Irvine (Waldo). Jane...
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Bristol issues reminder about mailboxes during storms
The City of Bristol issued a press release residents that rural mailboxes must be installed so that the face of the mailbox is at least 10 inches behind the edge of the roadway/curb to allow clearance...
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Falcons win against Torrington
Last Wednesday, the St. Paul Falcons won at home against Torrington, 63-60. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Police blotter for Feb. 5
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Pamala Blaisdell, 50, of 159 Mountain View Ave., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 22 and charged with second degree failure to...
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Keeping that fitness New Year’s resolution alive
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Heading into the winter holidays, gyms can be lonely places with few people getting their fitness fix as they prepare to indulge in those big holiday meals. But once New...
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Despite some struggle, Bristol Hospital reports year of success
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Despite the financial struggle community hospitals have faced throughout Connecticut, Bristol Hospital had a successful year in 2015. During its annual meeting recently...
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Lancers make big statement
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER FAIRFIELD – In a huge quad meet on Saturday, Jan. 30, the Bristol Eastern wrestling squad ended the month on the highest note possible. And it was a statement victory...
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Obituaries: Rejeanne Cormier
Rejeanne (Roy) Cormier, 81, of Bristol, beloved wife of Levite R. Cormier, Sr., died on Wednesday (February 3, 2016) at Bristol Hospital surrounded by her family. Rejeanne was born in St. Cyprian,...
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Mardi Gras: When masks are a legal requirement
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Just think of it as following the letter of the law. When you think of Mardi Gras, which this year is Feb. 9, you think of masks. After all, it is the tradition. But...
View ArticleCity issues snow parking ban
A snow parking ban for the city of Bristol is in full effect until further notice, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. Registered owners of vehicles in violation are...
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