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New COG convenes; Bristol’s mayor picked as secretary
The municipalities in the new Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments. Bristol Mayor Elected Secretary of the New Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments The chief elected officials of the new...
View ArticleObituaries for Sept. 5
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Santo R. Romeo, 64, of Bristol, died Tuesday, Aug. 26. He was...
View ArticleGala coming up for Imagine Nation anniversary
The ImagineNationMuseum is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, serving the Bristol community and the state of Connecticut and over 500,000 children and families, according to the museum. In celebration...
View ArticleBomb threat at Greene-Hills; no danger seen; buses delayed
The Bristol mayor’s office posted on its Facebook page that there was another bomb threat, this time at Greene-Hill Schools. However, the posting said there was no perceived threat and the only impact...
View ArticleSenior center next week begins registration for programs
The BristolSeniorCenter will be holding registration for the fall session classes at the senior center at 240 Stafford Ave. on Wednesday, Sept.10 starting at 9 a.m. Registration will be ongoing on a...
View ArticleESPN to debut new studio in Bristol during this weekend’s NFL coverage
ESPN’s National Football League coverage will have a completely new look during the 2014 season thanks to a state-of-the-art 9,000 square foot NFL studio that will debut this week with the three-hour...
View Article‘Holiday Showcase of Stars’ schedules auditions
“The 11th Annual Holiday Showcase of Stars” will be performing “Rejoice!” in December. The showcase is looking for singers for its children’s and adult choruses for its performance on Saturday, Dec. 6...
View ArticlePerformance listings for Sept. 5
SEPT. 5-6 PLAINVILLE ‘ONCE ON THIS ISLAND.’ 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Performed by PCS Youth Theater. Cast includes performs ages 8 to 15 from Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, New...
View ArticleHealth listings for Sept. 5
THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 PLAINVILLE FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. Offered by Central Connecticut Senior Health Services. 1 to 2 p.m. Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., Plainville.
View ArticleDining listings for Sept. 5
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 PLAINVILLE ANNUAL PEACH SHORTCAKE FESTIVAL. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shortcakes served at the church as well as take out. Free delivery for orders of 10 or more. Plainville United Methodist...
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Miscellaneous listings for Sept. 5
The Crocodile Club convenes at Lake Compounce on Friday. The Art League of New Britain holds a reception for the opening of ‘Three Artists: One Show’ on Friday night in New Britain. FRIDAY, SEPT. 5...
View ArticleKids listings for Sept. 5
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 BRISTOL ‘BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT.’ Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk. “Despicable Me 2.” Pre-show entertainment from musical performer Les Julian. Muzzy Field,...
View ArticleSupport group listings for Sept. 5
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 BRISTOL ‘NEW DAY, NEW LIFE’ BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY. Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for 10-weeks. For those who have lost a loved one. Bartlewski Center, 510 West St., Bristol (860) 583-9831...
View ArticleSeniors’ listings for Sept. 5
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 SOUTHINGTON MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day and memory care facility. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St.,...
View ArticleDWI checkpoint tonight on Route 229
Bristol police have announced that tonight, Sept. 5, officers will be conducting a driving while intoxicated checkpoint on Route 229. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI...
View ArticleForums scheduled on block grant funding, Oct. 1
Mayor Ken Cockayne in a press release today announced a community forum to address future Federal Community Development Block Grant funding. The forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the...
View ArticleMichalik opens campaign headquarters Saturday
Democrat Rob Michalik announced that the kick-off of his fall campaign for State Senate will be held at 430 North Main St. in Bristol at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal...
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Local youths come face to face with ‘Dance Moms’ and Abby Lee Miller
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR You say Abby Lee Miller to a young dancer and he/ she immediately knows who you are speaking about. The Lifetime reality show, “Dance Moms,” is a pop culture phenomenon....
View ArticleCardinal earn city series crown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Little League Baseball City Series looked to be destined for a third and deciding game on Monday, Aug. 25 as the McCabe-Waters Yankees – trailing...
View ArticleSt. Anthony will ‘float’ 75 years of pride at Mum Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, members of St. Anthony School show their pride during the parade held at the annual Mum Festival in a float that stands out from the crowd. Weeks before the...
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