Author praises virtues of ‘shared meals’
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER The holidays are over and most Americans probably sat down to a meal or two with loved ones, local and those who may have traveled. Unfortunately, a former Bristol...
View ArticleCovanta withdraws proposed plan for recycling facility
Mayor Ken Cockayne announced that Covanta Energy has officially withdrew its offer to work with Bristol in constructing a regional recycling facility. “Unfortunately, like many business deals, we were...
View ArticleCT’s designer, Kasia Roginska, making splash with swimwear creations
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Connecticut designer Kasia Roginska learned about fashion design when she was growing up in Poland. But when the driving force behind the Berlin, Conn.-based Karo...
View ArticleMayor releases statement on the passing of Bill Englert
Mayor Ken Cockayne released a statement on the passing of Bill Englert, owner of City True Value and Just Ask Rental, who was also a longtime, prominent volunteer in the city. “When it comes to the...
View ArticleIncarcerated man sets fire inside cell
Bristol police arrested a man while he was already incarcerated after he lit a fire in his cell, Lt. Donn Watson said. Dwayne Saunders, 45, was already arrested on Jan. 3 after a domestic dispute....
View ArticleFirst baby of 2014
The first baby of 2014 born at Bristol Hospital was Philip Christopher Balnis, who was born at 1:56 a.m. on Jan. 2. His parents are Kristin Litwinczyk, 19, and Phil Balnis, 20, both of Bristol. Philip...
View ArticleChamber hosts meet and greet with new president
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will hold a Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the chamber office, 200 Main Street, Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend this event as the...
View ArticleParent workshops to be offered; Jan. 20 deadline for registration
The Bristol Early Childhood Alliance in partnership with the United Way of West Central Connecticut has received a $55,943.60 grant from the Connecticut Commission on Children and Connecticut Center...
View ArticleBristol Rotary offering grants to nonprofits serving youth
The Bristol Rotary Club is accepting applications for small grants to nonprofit organizations that serve local youth. The money for the grants comes from the club’s annual fall golf tournament. “Thanks...
View ArticleChamber’s legislative breakfast slated for Jan. 23
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will hold the annual legislative breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol from 8. to 9:30 a.m. This breakfast...
View ArticleFood drive set to honor Dr. King Jan. 21-24
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his spirit of service to the community, Greater Bristol Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be collecting non-perishable food items to support...
View ArticleObituaries for Jan. 10
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Mildred “Millie” (Boglarski) Chaplinski, 95, of Bristol, widow of...
View ArticleNew Britain museum offers up 2 events this weekend
The New Britain Museum of American Art announced two events that will take place this upcoming weekend, Jan. 11 to 12. On Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m., the museum will celebrate Lisa Hoke’s...
View ArticleWarm up could cause woes, says AccuWeather
AccuWeather is saying the area can expect a quick warm-up Saturday as a follow-up to this week’s single-digit temperatures. But the warm-up could cause issues in its wake. AccuWeather.com reports...
View ArticlePresentation on Access Health CT next Thursday
Connecticut has a new health insurance marketplace called Access Health CT. Open enrollment began Oct. 1 and continues through March 31, 2014. It brings the benefits of Health Care Reform to...
View ArticleFitness Day planned at Boys and Girls Club
The Bristol Boys and Girls Club will be having a Fitness Day on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Bristol Boys & Girls Club is located at 105 Laurel St. in Bristol. All youth need positive,...
View ArticleMartino’s, Barley Vine want to highlight city’s cuisine landscape
The owners of Martino’s Italian Market located at 948 Terryville Rd., Bristol, and Barley Vine located at 182 Main St., Bristol, believe the culinary scene in Bristol is in need of some exposure and...
View ArticlePlanning Commission to visit Memorial Boulevard School
The Planning Commission’s walk-through of MemorialBoulevardSchool has been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13 beginning at 4 p.m. The city is determining what will happen to the now-vacant former Bristol...
View ArticleWho were those masked fashionistas?
The Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen program held a fund raiser, Winter Wonderland Masquerade Ball, at the Aqua Turf on Dec. 28. The guests dressed in fancy masks and formal attire for the event.
View ArticleMinimum wage hike will impact workers, businesses alike
By KAITLYN NAPLES, LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITERS Minimum wage workers throughout the state will see an increase in their paychecks. As of Jan. 1, the state raised the minimum wage from $8.25 to $8.70,...
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