Local group to maintain trails in Kern Park
The Kern Park Association, as part of National Trails Day, will hold a “trail clean up” Saturday, June 1. The event, co-sponsored by the Pequabuck River Watershed Association, will be held from 9...
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School board chair to announce his intent to run for mayor
At the Democratic Town Committee tonight, May 28, Chris Wilson, a former Republican and currently chair of the Bristol Board of Education, will be announcing his intent to run for mayor this November....
View ArticleCity helps residents reduce energy consumption
The City of Bristol is helping its residents reduce their energy consumption, save money on their utility bills, and support the Mayor’s “Bristol Cares” Committee and the Boys & Girls Club of...
View ArticleBristol American Legion tryouts announcement
Tryouts for both the Bristol Senior and Junior teams will begin on Saturday, June 1 at 5 p.m. from Clem J. Roy Field at Bristol Eastern high school and will continue each day thereafter. Prospective...
View ArticleObituaries for May 31
The following obituaries will be published in the May 31 Bristol Observer. For further information, turn to our print edition on Friday or our e-edition also on Friday. Warren G. Miller, 84, of...
View ArticleObituaries for May 31
The following obituaries will be published in the May 31 Plainville Observer. For further details, turn to our print edition or e-edition on Friday. Leo A. Michaud, 78, of New Britain, former Bristol...
View ArticleMemorial Day remembrance
Southington held its annual Memorial Day festivities Monday, with a parade and remembrance ceremony on the town green. Here are a few photos from the events. Photos by Tammi Naudus
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Relay to take place at Southington High
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer This year’s Relay for Life will look a little different, but organizers are planning on delivering the same hopeful experience for the huge crowd who will attend. The annual...
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We’re having a heat wave, says Accuweather
Here’s the latest from Accuweather about the heat wave underway in the east. AccuWeather.com reports midsummer heat is arriving just a few days after the unofficial start of the season. After shivering...
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We’re having a heat wave, says Accuweater
It’s stating the obvious, but it’s hot outside. And it will continue to be hot, says Accuweather. AccuWeather.com reports midsummer heat is arriving just a few days after the unofficial start of the...
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We’re having a heat wave, says Accuweater
It’s stating the obvious, but it’s hot outside. And it will continue to be hot, says Accuweather. AccuWeather.com reports midsummer heat is arriving just a few days after the unofficial start of the...
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The team to beat in Class LL; Knights clinch the top seed with a pair of...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Coach John Bores makes no apologies for the two lopsided victories in the final week of the season. He doesn’t feel bad about his team’s 13 shutouts or their nine...
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First to advance; Girls Tennis opens the postseason
By John Goralski Sports Writer Fans barely had enough time to find a seat by the fence when Southington’s seniors trotted off the court with a doubles victory. A few moments later, a singles player...
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Knights split the final week; Boys tennis team changes gears for the postseason
By John Goralski Sports Writer Coach Tony Mauro has trouble hiding his disappointement when asked about the upcoming state tournament, but it has nothing to do with his team. The Blue Knight tennis...
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Couple works to teach joys of hens as pets
By MARGARET WAAGE CORRESPONDENT When the Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission voted against a zoning regulation change requested by Roberta Lalama, allowing her to keep chickens on her property,...
View ArticleManross Library’s transformation nearly complete
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER After a lengthy three-year long process, the renovations are nearing completion at Manross Library— just in time for the busy summer months that are right around the...
View ArticleBC girls continue success with 1st in CCC South
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – Has there been any better track team in the CCC South than the Bristol Central girls squad in, say, the past seven years? The answer is a resounding no and...
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Group uses bike art to raise funds
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Southington Community Cultural Arts (SCCA) is matching up artists with local businesses to decorate bikes that will eventually be on display in the Apple Harvest Festival...
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Knights share CCC title; Comeback secures home court advantage
By John Goralski Sports Writer At the end of the second game, Coach Lou Gianacopolos waved to get his setter’s attention and motioned to the net. “Did you see that?” he asked, and Alex Zajda shook his...
View ArticleSouthington resident named St. Paul salutatorian
KAITLYN NAPLES Staff Writer Another school year has come to an end at St. Paul Catholic High School, and the seniors will be graduating on June 7 and preparing for their future. The top two students...
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