BRISTOL – Changes are coming to the Bristol ShopRite at 1200 Farmington Avenue as the Cingari family has purchased the business,…
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Tuesday 01/24/2023
Care management services for people with disabilities Posted: 24 January 2023 [09:55 AM] As the families of individuals with special needs undertake long-term financial and estate planning, they face critical challenges and require professional…
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce set to hold Regional Legislative Forum Posted: 24 January 2023 [09:47 AM] BRISTOL – In keeping with over 30 years of tradition, the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is set to hold its…
Monday 01/23/2023
Bristol setting up a fair rent commission Posted: 23 January 2023 [01:18 PM] BRISTOL – As a result of a public act that requires municipalities with a population larger than 25,000 residents to create…
Bristol will soon be utilizing a new online 'budget book' Posted: 23 January 2023 [01:16 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol will soon be utilizing a new online “budget book” to allow area residents to more clearly get an…
Rehabilitated owl believed to be struck by car in Bristol released back into wild after good Samaritan, firefighters and local conservation group come together to help Posted: 23 January 2023 [12:10 PM] BRISTOL – An owl presumably hit by a car in Bristol was released back into the wild over the weekend thanks…
Main Street Community Foundation has more than $310,000 available Posted: 23 January 2023 [11:02 AM] BRISTOL – The Main Street Community Foundation has more than $310,000 available from more than 90 scholarship funds and encourages…
Sunday 01/22/2023
Young men learn leadership, life skills in unique organization Posted: 22 January 2023 [04:11 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN – Ten young men from across the state gathered inside the city’s Masonic Temple Sunday to practice…
Pines at Bristol resident turns 100 Posted: 22 January 2023 [12:51 AM] BRISTOL – Born in the Roaring 20s, Alberta Skovran can tell you a thing or two about American life over the…
Friday 01/20/2023
Winsted man pleads guilty in fentanyl trafficking operation with ties to Bristol, Newington, Southington Posted: 20 January 2023 [12:14 PM] A fentanyl-trafficking operation run over the dark web has been tied to a number of locations throughout the area, including those…
Rise in gasoline, oil heating costs creates black market for stolen cooking oil; multiple thefts reported in Bristol Posted: 20 January 2023 [11:55 AM] The rise in gasoline and home oil costs around the nation hasn’t just put a burden on consumers. It’s also created…
American Legion Post 209 will honor four chaplains Posted: 20 January 2023 [11:39 AM] BRISTOL – American Legion Post 209 will hold a memorial ceremony in honor of four chaplains who sacrificed their lives to…
St. Vincent De Paul Resource Center holds ribbon cutting Posted: 20 January 2023 [11:29 AM] BRISTOL – As eviction numbers rise in Central Connecticut and shelter insecurity grows, the St. Vincent De Paul Resource Center will…
Thursday 01/19/2023
Pedestrian struck by car in Bristol Posted: 19 January 2023 [02:21 PM] BRISTOL – Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a car Thursday. The accident was reported at about 9:20…
Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation awards more than $43,000 in grants Posted: 19 January 2023 [12:58 PM] BRISTOL – The Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $43,000 in grants to…
Bristol man has sexual assault case sent to higher court Posted: 19 January 2023 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol man charged with sexually assaulting a young victim is set next month to face a judge who…
Wednesday 01/18/2023
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol to hold its fifth annual Bowling, Pins, Pizza and Prize Fun-raiser Posted: 18 January 2023 [01:20 PM] BRISTOL - The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is slated to hold its fifth annual Bowling, Pins, Pizza and Prize…
Bristol woman pleads not guilty to stabbing woman's eye Posted: 18 January 2023 [12:45 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol woman has pleaded not guilty to charges alleging she stabbed a neighbor in the eye. Crystal Ortiz,…
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce are combining their health, business, career expos this year Posted: 18 January 2023 [12:12 PM] BRISTOL – The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce are combining their health, business and career expos this year into an “Everything…
Tuesday 01/17/2023
Hartford man pleads guilty in fatal New Britain crash that killed Bristol woman Posted: 17 January 2023 [12:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A Hartford man has pleaded guilty in a New Britain car crash that killed a Bristol woman in…
Victim of carjacking that preceded stealing of police cruiser in Bristol suffered slash wounds, court papers say Posted: 17 January 2023 [12:16 PM] BRISTOL – The suspect who was shot after stealing a Bristol police cruiser last week allegedly slashed someone during one of…
Annual scholarship breakfast of the Greater Bristol NAACP saw local leaders celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Dr. Eddie Whitehead Posted: 17 January 2023 [11:09 AM] BRISTOL – The annual scholarship breakfast of the Greater Bristol NAACP saw local leaders celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin…
Monday 01/16/2023
Gun shown, Bristol resident threatened during series of attempted catalytic converter thefts Posted: 16 January 2023 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol resident was threatened with a gun during one of multiple attempted catalytic converter thefts over the weekend. …
TULLY: Gift Tax Law vs. Medicaid Law Posted: 16 January 2023 [02:06 PM] Are you being told by a friend, accountant, or financial planner that you can give away $17,000 per year to your…
New Britain couple charged in death of 4-year-old Bristol girl pleads not guilty Posted: 16 January 2023 [12:49 PM] BRISTOL – Two people charged in the death of a 4-year-old Bristol girl have pleaded not guilty to felony charges. Ashley…
Plainville man accused of firing gun during domestic dispute in Bristol Posted: 16 January 2023 [10:53 AM] BRISTOL – A Plainville man was arrested last week for allegedly firing a gun during a domestic incident in Bristol. Anthony…
Sunday 01/15/2023
Sunday is a fun day to be at the library Posted: 15 January 2023 [03:36 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL – It’s warm, it’s free and it’s open on Sundays through the end of March. Bristol Public Library,…
Friday 01/13/2023
Bristol police officer fired shots at carjacking suspect, state investigators say Posted: 13 January 2023 [01:10 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol police officer shot a carjacking suspect in the leg on Thursday, investigators from the state said Friday.…
Carousel Museum mourns loss of Louise DeMars, celebrates her legacy Posted: 13 January 2023 [12:30 PM] BRISTOL – Carousel Museum Director Morgan Urgo mourned the loss of Louise DeMars, who died Tuesday, and celebrated her legacy of…
KindCare staff cooks up feast for Bristol Police Department Posted: 13 January 2023 [11:32 AM] BRISTOL – KindCare staff cooked up a feast for the Bristol Police Department Wednesday as part of their monthly acts of…
Bristol man in critical condition following three-car crash in Southington Posted: 13 January 2023 [10:36 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A Bristol man is in critical condition after the car he was driving in Southington on Thursday was struck…
Shots were fired during stolen police cruiser incident in Bristol Posted: 13 January 2023 [08:44 AM] BRISTOL – Shots were fired during a chaotic carjacking investigation Thursday that ended with a stolen police cruiser crashing through a…
Thursday 01/12/2023
Stolen police cruiser crashed into Bristol diner Posted: 12 January 2023 [04:31 PM] BRISTOL – A suspect driving a stolen police cruiser crashed into a local diner on Thursday before being taken into custody.…
Officer Alec Iurato is slated to be honored by the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame Posted: 12 January 2023 [12:35 PM] BRISTOL – For outstanding service in the face of adversity, Bristol Police Officer Alec Iurato is slated to be honored by…
Trulieve is officially approved for the move to its new operating location Posted: 12 January 2023 [12:34 PM] BRISTOL – Trulieve is officially approved for the move to its new operating location at 820 Farmington Ave. With recreational cannabis…
Wednesday 01/11/2023
Gov. Lamont outlines his vision for the state Posted: 11 January 2023 [01:35 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont outlined his vision for the state in the coming year at Council of Small Towns (COST)’s 2023 Connecticut…
Bristol Senior Advocates present checks to several city organizations Posted: 11 January 2023 [01:29 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Senior Advocates presented checks to several city organizations that benefit local seniors. Checks were presented to representatives from…
Family-owned jeweler in Glastonbury raises additional funds in honor of fallen Bristol police officers Posted: 11 January 2023 [12:04 PM] A family-owned jeweler in Glastonbury has now raised over $6,000 for the Bristol Police Heroes Fund. Baribault Jewelers on Monday hosted…
Bristol man gets two years in prison after police find loaded handgun, drugs during traffic stop Posted: 11 January 2023 [10:56 AM] BRISTOL -- A Bristol man was sentenced to two years in prison this week on gun and drug charges. Lucas Caperton,…
Tuesday 01/10/2023
Recreational cannabis sales in Bristol are almost here Posted: 10 January 2023 [01:20 PM] BRISTOL – Recreational cannabis sales in Bristol are almost here. Buyers looking to purchase recreational cannabis Tuesday would have to wait…
Bristol woman pleads not guilty to assault charge after allegedly telling police she stabbed woman, would gladly do it again Posted: 10 January 2023 [12:56 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol woman has pleaded not guilty to charges connected to the stabbing of a woman in November. Jessica…
TULLY: Looking at dementia from a caregiver's perspective Posted: 10 January 2023 [12:14 PM] In my practice, I see families who are caring for loved ones who have dementia. This column will explore the basic…
Monday 01/09/2023
Bristol man pleads guilty to charges tied to shooting in 2021 Posted: 09 January 2023 [12:24 PM] BRISTOL – A city man has pleaded guilty to charges tied to a shooting in Bristol in 2021. Jack Allen, 43,…
Man exposed to nine years in prison after conviction in New Britain home invasion following release from prison in Bristol car chase Posted: 09 January 2023 [11:28 AM] A man convicted in a home invasion in New Britain, shortly after his release from prison in connection with a car…
Sunday 01/08/2023
World Cube Association brings competition to city Posted: 08 January 2023 [04:50 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL – People crazy for cubes flocked to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Sunday from all across the Northeast.…
Saturday 01/07/2023
Book editor shares late wife's written legacy at Bristol Public Library Posted: 07 January 2023 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL – In a labor of love to share his wife’s writings with the world, Milford resident Albert Ruggiero has toured…
Friday 01/06/2023
Mary Fortier sworn in as state representative to represent the 79th House District Posted: 06 January 2023 [01:36 PM] HARTFORD – Her first time joining the Connecticut House of Representatives, Mary Fortier was sworn in Wednesday as a state representative…
Pavalock-D'Amato sworn in Posted: 06 January 2023 [12:50 PM] HARTFORD – Moving into her fifth term in office as the 77th District State Representative, Cara Pavalock-D’Amato was sworn in Wednesday…
Bristol man pleads not guilty to home invasion, other charges Posted: 06 January 2023 [11:57 AM] BRISTOL – A Bristol man has pleaded not guilty in a home invasion in which two people were threatened by a…
Minor injuries to driver after school bus with no children on board strikes utility pole Posted: 06 January 2023 [11:14 AM] BRISTOL – Minor injuries were reported Thursday when a school bus with no children on board struck a utility pole. The…