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Letter: Reader comments on how council handled Old Linden Street
To the editor: The funding to demolish Old Linden Street School— oops, I mean the annual town budget— has passed, which now allows our Town Council to vote to demolish the school. I now feel free to...
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Fire report for May 15
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. May 1 Valero & Dixie, 228 Pine St., vehicle accident, general cleanup. 325 Oakland St., sprinkler activation due to...
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Plantsville family raises funds for Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Dr. Stormy Chamberlain recently opened the doors of her University of Connecticut (UConn) Health Center laboratory to the Kelly Family of Plantsville. Marcy and Christopher Kelly’s eldest son Nicholas,...
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Those who give their time saluted by school district
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER Brummett, took to the microphone to speak on behalf of this year’s recipient of the Dick Ronalter Mentor of the Year Award. Gygruc said she nominated Dr. Brummett for the...
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Help End Hunger Walk scheduled for June 13 on walking trail
Southington Bread for Life will be hosting its third annual Help End Hunger Walk on Saturday, June 13 on the Rails to Trails walking trail in downtown Southington. This event is a collaborative effort...
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Author takes readers on visual journey thru Lake Compounce’s history
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER What began as a scientific experiment on the family-owned lake of Gad Norton in 1846 has now become a park that sits on 404 acres and offers 44 rides. In her new book,...
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Southington Library events for June
The Southington Public Library has announced the following programs for June. If registration is required, contact the Reference/Information Department at (860) 628-0947, ext. 6552 or visit the...
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Southington Liberty Bank honored for 2014 sales
Liberty Bank’s Southington office celebrates its sales win. The local branch was honored for outstanding performance in 2014 after exceeding its small business lending goal by 461 percent. From left,...
View ArticleClick it or Ticket kicks off this week
The 2015 national Click It or Ticket (CIOT) seat belt enforcement mobilization kicked off today and runs through May 31. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, all law...
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Police investigate pornography scattered across local neighborhoods
Earlier today, Southington police responded to numerous complaints about pornographic photographs and a pornographic DVD being thrown on lawns and roadways throughout Southington. In all, police...
View ArticleDrivers identified in car crash on Wolcott Road
Bristol police have identified the two drivers who were seriously injured in a two-car collision on Wolcott Road in the area of Indian Trail last Saturday. According to a press release from the Bristol...
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Ruth Hummel honored posthumously as marshal
The Plainville Memorial Day Parade Committee has chosen Ruth Hummel as the Grand Marshal for the 2015 Memorial Day Parade. This is a posthumous honor for Hummel, who passed away on April 4 after a long...
View ArticlePHS still bedeviled by Bristol Eastern
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Plainville High School baseball team has proven it can hit the ball against most opponents this season with the only exception being the squad from...
View ArticleSummer Fun Clothing Drive set for May 30
Hand to Hand Direct Care Ministry is holding a Summer Fun Clothing Drive on Saturday, May 30 from 12 to 3 p.m. at 700 Mountan Rd., Bristol, next to Aldi’s. The drive is looking for only summer new or...
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St. Joseph School announces appointment of new principal
Rev. Joseph DiSciacca and the Search Committee of the School Board have announce that Eric Frenette has accepted the principal position at St. Joseph School. He grew up in Bristol and graduated from...
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Legislator encourages seniors, veterans with disabilities to take free passes...
State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain) is encouraging seniors and veterans with disabilities to take advantage of free passes to Connecticut state parks. “This is a terrific...
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Legislator encourages seniors, veterans with disabilities to take free passes...
State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain) is encouraging seniors and veterans with disabilities to take advantage of free passes to Connecticut state parks. “This is a terrific...
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Legislator encourages seniors, veterans with disabilities to take free passes...
State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain) is encouraging seniors and veterans with disabilities to take advantage of free passes to Connecticut state parks. “This is a terrific...
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Pavalock, Betts attend Manufacturing Technology Day
State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) attended Manufacturing and Technology Day at the s tate capitol. Betts and Pavalock with their local manufacturer, Bauer, Inc., a...
View ArticlePolice report pick up attempt at Page Park
Bristol police are searching for a man who was reported trying to pick up a 17-year-old girl at Page Park today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the girl reported she...
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