Dems plan Sept. 12 Pizza Party fund raise
The Plainville Democratic Town Committee will hold a Pizza Party fundraiser on Friday Sept. 12. The event will also include a silent auction. The location is Capri Restaurant at 161 Woodford Ave. in...
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New COG convenes; Bristol’s mayor picked as secretary
Bristol Mayor Elected Secretary of the New Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments The chief elected officials of the new Naugatuck Valley Planning Region met for the first meeting of the Naugatuck...
View ArticleOn-demand bulk pickup begins Monday
The Town of Plainville has an on-demand policy for bulk pickup. Residents who currently have curbside rubbish and recycling collection from the town can request one bulk pickup per calendar year free...
View ArticleSenior center next week begins registration for programs
The BristolSeniorCenter will be holding registration for the fall session classes at the senior center at 240 Stafford Ave. on Wednesday, Sept.10 starting at 9 a.m. Registration will be ongoing on a...
View ArticleESPN to debut new studio in Bristol during this weekend’s NFL coverage
ESPN’s National Football League coverage will have a completely new look during the 2014 season thanks to a state-of-the-art 9,000 square foot NFL studio that will debut this week with the three-hour...
View Article‘Holiday Showcase of Stars’ schedules auditions
“The 11th Annual Holiday Showcase of Stars” will be performing “Rejoice!” in December. The showcase is looking for singers for its children’s and adult choruses for its performance on Saturday, Dec. 6...
View ArticleCommunity service now an option for vandalism
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Community service for vandals will now be at the discretion of business owners, according to Town Councilor Dawn Miceli. “If they want the vandals once they are caught to...
View ArticleNo Bomb Threat Found at Green Hills School, But Student Charged
Police have arrested and charged a student at GreenHillsSchool in connection with a suspected bomb threat left in the seventh grade bathroom yesterday, the Bristol Police Department stated in a news...
View ArticleDowntown gearing up for block party
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Although the summer is coming to an end, there is still time for some outdoor family fun because it’s almost time for the Plainville Downtown Block Party. Food vendors,...
View ArticlePlainville hosts once familiar foe, St. Paul
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – The St. Paul football team traveled to Plainville on Wednesday, Aug. 27 for a little preseason football encounter that included two squads that regularly...
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Local youths come face to face with ‘Dance Moms’ and Abby Lee Miller
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR You say Abby Lee Miller to a young dancer and he/ she immediately knows who you are speaking about. The Lifetime reality show, “Dance Moms,” is a pop culture phenomenon....
View ArticleCardinal earn city series crown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Little League Baseball City Series looked to be destined for a third and deciding game on Monday, Aug. 25 as the McCabe-Waters Yankees – trailing...
View ArticleSt. Anthony will ‘float’ 75 years of pride at Mum Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, members of St. Anthony School show their pride during the parade held at the annual Mum Festival in a float that stands out from the crowd. Weeks before the...
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Hoops for Heart Health brings AEDs to Southington schools
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Hoops for Heart Health founder and former NBA player Ryan Gomes donated three automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to Southington Public Schools last week. Gomes and...
View ArticleTransportation Commission holding public hearings across state to gather info
The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing in Torrington in the TorringtonCity Hall auditorium 140 Main St., on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the second of five...
View ArticleEnrollment accepted for 4-year-olds at Bristol Preschool
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, Inc. is accepting applications for 4-year-old children for enrollment. Bristol Preschool is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited agency funded by the State Department of...
View ArticlePrice Chopper, Clear Channel team up to help Red Cross, get you prepared
September is National Preparedness Month and this year Price Chopper and Clear Channel Communities have launched a special, month-long campaign with the American Red Cross to encourage listeners and...
View ArticleForum for high school students, public will dispel myths of manufacturing...
On Thursday, Oct. 2 at BristolCentralHigh School, the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, New England Spring and Metalstamping Association, Main Street Community Foundation and the Bristol Board...
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CT model walks down the ‘Project Runway’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The state of Connecticut has had its flirtation with “Project Runway” a number of times over the years. Numerous contestants on the fashion competition show, such as...
View ArticleGiving Back Girls collect school supplies
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The Giving Back Girls recently collected backpacks and school supplies to provide for children in need and also helda food drive to support the food pantry at Southington...
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