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Getting into that spring bridal mood

At the Connecticut Bridal Expo at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on Jan. 10, Bristol’s Kathy Faber Designs held a runway show to showcase her latest looks. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN  

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Parking ban under way

The mayor’s office posted the following on its Facebook pages. “T city of Bristol has declared an emergency parking ban citywide starting at noon, (12:00 Hrs.), on Saturday, 01/23/2016. All cars parked...

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Gov. issues update on storm

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy this afternoon released the following statement regarding snow conditions in the state: “We are closely monitoring storm conditions, which vary greatly from...

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Collecting toys for tots

These toys were collected during a joint toy drive by The Raya Clinic and The Mangia Faccia Society for Toys for Tots. From left, Dr. Marcus Yancoskie, Dr Renee Brown, Dr. Stacey Raya, Mangia Faccia...

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Fire report for Jan. 22

The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 8 187 Blakeslee St., gasoline or other flammable liquid psill. 21 Brookside Dr., passenger vehicle fire. 4 Benham St.,...

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Steve Palmieri joins Berkshire Hathaway

Steve Palmieri has joined the Southington office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. The announcement was made by Sarah Andrea, Office Leader. In a statement Sarah Andrea said,...

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YMCA Camp Sloper registration begins Jan. 30

YMCA Camp Sloper will open priority registration for last year’s campers and full members of the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA. Online registration for the annual day camp will begin on Saturday,...

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DePaolo holds holiday toy drive

DePaolo Middle School’s Asset Building Classroom (ABC) spent the month of December collecting toys during a drive to benefit Toys for Tots and Southington Community Services. Above, ABC students are...

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Southington winter ordinances have been in effect

With the first significant winter weather event, the Southington Police Department reminded residents that the winter parking ban has been in effect since Sunday, Nov. 15. These are the town ordinances...

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Paderewski, Norton parks to get state funding

State Representative Betty Boukus (D- Plainville, New Britain) announced in a press release state funding for Paderewski Park and Norton Park in Plainville is scheduled to be approved by the state Bond...

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Main Street foundation offering grants, scholarships

Main Street Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from residents of Plainville, Bristol, Burlington, Plymouth, Southington, Wolcott, and other towns. Scholarships are available...

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Obituaries: Carol M. Paparello

Carol M. (Levesque) Paparello, 52, of Bristol, formerly Deltona, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016.  She was the daughter of Irma (Isola) Moffette and her step-father Robert L....

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Foundation offering grants, scholarships in Plainville

The Plainville Community Fund at Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations serving Plainville residents. The grant application is available...

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Knights of Columbus hold free throw event for kids

A local level of the 2016 Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship was held on Jan. 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center. The Knights of Columbus sponsors the contest each year to...

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Knights of Columbus hold free throw event for kids

A local level of the 2016 Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship was held on Jan. 17 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center. The Knights of Columbus sponsors the contest each year to...

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Free program on seasonal affective disorder Feb. 3

BRISTOL – During the winter months, it is not uncommon for some individuals to feel depressed, have less energy, trouble concentrating or feel more tired. This condition is referred to as seasonal...

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Free program on seasonal affective disorder Feb. 3

BRISTOL – During the winter months, it is not uncommon for some individuals to feel depressed, have less energy, trouble concentrating or feel more tired. This condition is referred to as seasonal...

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Free program on seasonal affective disorder Feb. 3

BRISTOL – During the winter months, it is not uncommon for some individuals to feel depressed, have less energy, trouble concentrating or feel more tired. This condition is referred to as seasonal...

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Youth Commission looks to honor young people who made difference

The Bristol Youth Commission is seeking nominations of youth of all ages who in the last year (March 1, 2015 – Feb. 29, 2016) have volunteered to make a meaningful contribution to their school,...

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Aerospace firm to relocate to business park

The Mayor’s Office announced in a press release the Bristol Development Authority has approved a Letter of Intent with AMKO LLC, an aerospace manufacturer based in Berlin, Conn. to relocate to the...

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