Take caution for holiday travel plans, gov. says
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today in a press release urged commuters and travelers to take the first significant snowstorm of the season into consideration as they make travel plans for the Thanksgiving...
View ArticleWith snow coming, city announces earlier trash pick up on Wednesday
Due to the forecasted snow for tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 26, Public Works will begin curbside collections at 6 a.m. on Nov. 26. The city has asked that you ensure that all rubbish, recycle, and yard...
View ArticleStorm on menu for some Thanksgiving travelers
By FRANK ELTMAN Associated Press MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) _ A nor’easter is expected to develop Wednesday along the East Coast just as millions of travelers are heading to their Thanksgiving destinations. “I...
View ArticleUConn law professor charged in prostitution sting
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ A University of Connecticut law professor was among six men arrested on charges of patronizing a prostitute. Ronald Murphy of Farmington was arrested Friday at a Southington...
View ArticlePanel takes on Connecticut’s ‘honeycomb’ of taxes
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A panel of accountants, former state legislators and experts in tax law, economics and finances has taken on the daunting task of reviewing...
View ArticleGov. issues Thanksgiving message
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Governor Dannel P. Malloy shared the following message with Connecticut residents: It’s been nearly 400 years since the first Thanksgiving, and while there have been...
View ArticleSecond shift non-essential state workers told to stay home
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has ordered all second-shift state employees who are designated as nonessential to not report to work on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in response to winter storm...
View ArticleNew England Urgent Care opens in Bristol Dec. 15
Continuing its goal of meeting the demand for compassionate, quality immediate medical care at an affordable cost, New England Urgent Care will open its fourth location in Bristol on Dec. 15. The...
View ArticleState senator establishes online petition against CL&P rate hike
State Sen. Joe Markley (R-Southington) has created an online petition at www.senatormarkley.com where area residents can sound off about electric rate hikes and urge state regulators to fight future...
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Battle of the Bell between Eastern, Central postponed to Saturday
Tomorrow’s annual Thanksgiving Day football bash between Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central high schools has been postponed due to the snowstorm. The game will be played Saturday at 1 p.m. at Muzzy...
View ArticleParking ban in place
The City of Bristol Public Works has issued a city wide parking ban on all city streets until further notice.
View ArticleConnecticut to open bus-only corridor in March
NEWINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ The state Department of Transportation says the $567 million bus-only corridor between Hartford and New Britain will begin operating in late March. The CTfastrak project...
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Kids listings for Nov. 28
DEC. 1-FEB. 14 BRISTOL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CLINIC. Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m or Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Any child 8 to 18 years old are welcome to participate regardless of ability or experience. Child...
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Meetings listings for Nov. 28
DEC. 1, 15 OTHER QUILTS THAT CARE. 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. QuiltsThatCare.org, (860) 945-0184, QuiltsThatCare.Deb@gmail.com TUESDAY, DEC....
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Support listings for Nov. 28
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a group of people recovering from...
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Senior listings for Nov. 28
SATURDAY, NOV. 29 OTHER OPEN HOUSE AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN COMMONS. 10 a.m .to 2 p.m. Independent and assisted living community. Cedar Mountain Commons, 3 John H. Stewart Dr., Newington. RSVP. (860)...
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4 Girls 4: ‘4’ your holiday entertainment
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Once upon a time, there was a musical act that made the rounds called 4 Girls 4. The act included four stars at the time— Rosemary Clooney, Rose Marie, Helen O’Connell,...
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Observations: Happy Thanksgiving… is it Christmas yet?
By LISA CAPOBIANCO Heading down the stairs at Westfarms Mall to grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks a couple of weeks ago, I got lost in a crowd full teenagers, crying babies coddled by their parents,...
View ArticleZion Lutheran seeks volunteers to deliver, prep meals for Christmas
The Christmas Meal Program at Zion Lutheran Church in Bristol is again in need of volunteers to prep, package and serve meals on Christmas morning. Clean up staff as well as drivers to deliver meals...
View ArticleAnthony Jacks hosts Literacy Volunteers fundraiser
Anthony Jacks Wood Fire Grill, 30 Center Street in downtown Southington, is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. A portion of all dinner proceeds will be donated to Literacy...
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