Reverse 9-1-1 system approved; Council gives go ahead for Everbridge system
By Lissa Capobianco Staff Writer Town officials have decided to upgrade a reverse 9-1-1 system that could help deliver alerts during emergencies or send wide reminders for important events. During...
View ArticleFind your global style at Forever 21 for Back to School
by MIKE CHAIKEN Editions Editor Ready to “Declare Your Style?” Through this Wednesday, Aug. 21, Forever 21 has been offering, “Threebies: 3 Weeks, 3 Deals, 3 Outfits.” The retailer has been stoking...
View ArticleFind your global style at Forever 21 for Back to School
by MIKE CHAIKEN Editions Editor Ready to “Declare Your Style?” Through this Wednesday, Aug. 21, Forever 21 has been offering, “Threebies: 3 Weeks, 3 Deals, 3 Outfits.” The retailer has been stoking...
View ArticleFind your global style at Forever 21 for Back to School
by MIKE CHAIKEN Editions Editor Ready to “Declare Your Style?” Through this Wednesday, Aug. 21, Forever 21 has been offering, “Threebies: 3 Weeks, 3 Deals, 3 Outfits.” The retailer has been stoking...
View ArticleCountdown to kindergarten reminder
The Imagine Nation issued the following press release: Countdown To Kindergarten- On Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. all Bristol children entering kindergarten in the fall are invited to...
View ArticleJust in time for Back to School shopping, sales tax free week
Governor Dannel P. Malloy last week, according to a press release from his office, reminded Connecticut residents about the state’s upcoming sales tax-free week – an annual holiday that allows shoppers...
View ArticleJust in time for Back to School shopping, sales tax free week
Governor Dannel P. Malloy last week, according to a press release from his office, reminded Connecticut residents about the state’s upcoming sales tax-free week – an annual holiday that allows shoppers...
View ArticleJust in time for Back to School shopping, sales tax free week
Governor Dannel P. Malloy last week, according to a press release from his office, reminded Connecticut residents about the state’s upcoming sales tax-free week – an annual holiday that allows shoppers...
View ArticleJust in time for Back to School shopping, sales tax free week
Governor Dannel P. Malloy last week, according to a press release from his office, reminded Connecticut residents about the state’s upcoming sales tax-free week – an annual holiday that allows shoppers...
View ArticleFlat Stanley inspires new children’s program at Southington Library
By Lissa Capobianco Staff Writer The library has a new mascot: Mr. Bear—better known as “Flat Bear,” to the children who are members of the annual summer reading program. Dressed as a cowboy with a...
View ArticleBoy and mother struck by car
A 5-year-old boy and his mother sustained minor injuries after being hit by a car Saturday evening on Gridley Street. A press release said the boy ran out between two parked cars, and his mother ran...
View ArticleBristol man detained for deportation after car accident
An accident that happened at a stop light ended with one of the car occupants being arrested and detained for deportation. Sunday afternoon, police responded to an accident at the intersection of Pine...
View ArticleBristol starts school Aug. 29
Bristol Public Schools kicks off its new school year on Thursday, Aug. 29, with a full day of school. Below is a list of schools, address, phone numbers and times. Start and End times for a regular day...
View ArticleMiddle schools ready for students during construction
By Lissa Capobianco Staff Writer The first phase of the middle school renovations has been completed, and now both DePaolo and Kennedy Middle Schools are ready to start on time. Past environmental...
View ArticleBear shot by police Sunday evening
According to the Associated Press, state officials said a Bristol police sergeant was forced to shoot an aggressive bear to prevent it from attacking him and a local resident. Officials with the state...
View ArticleBalloons ready to rise over town
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER It’s that time of the year again when summer is beginning to wind down. But summer won’t come to an end before hot air balloons take over Norton Park for the 29th year....
View ArticleCL&P warn of scam
Connecticut Light & Power sent the following email to the mayors office regarding a potential scam for utility payment… “Good morning, Businesses in our area have received calls instructing them to...
View ArticleBristol school bus routes
Stafford Bristol_Central_High_School Bristol_Eastern_High_School BTECH_Transfer Chippens_Hill_Middle_School Downtown_Parochial Edgewood Goodwin_Tech Greene_Hills_K-8 Hubbell Ivy_Drive Mt._View...
View ArticleLocal Businesses Receive Scam Calls
Town Manager Garry Brumback has issued a warning from CL&P to businesses throughout the community. Acording to CL&P, businesses in town have received phone calls, advising them to make a...
View ArticleAssessor’s office issues reminder about deadline for vets’ exemptions
Veterans’ Services announces the deadline for the Veterans’ Exemptions Eligibility. Veterans who may be entitled to a tax exemption must have their DD214 discharge papers on file with the City Clerk’s...
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