State senator wants change in law that let accused murderer out of prison
State Senator Jason Welch (R-31) released a statement Wednesday after Republican Senators called for a change to the Connecticut’s flawed Risk Reduction Earned Credit program. On Tuesday, a press...
View ArticleState senator wants change in law that let accused murderer out of prison
State Senator Jason Welch (R-31) released a statement Wednesday after Republican Senators called for a change to the Connecticut’s flawed Risk Reduction Earned Credit program. On Tuesday, a press...
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Southington Remembers
Town officials, firefighters, and townspeople gathered for a memorial service commemorating the 13th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy. The ceremony took place in Plantsville at the...
View ArticleAppointments taken for Renters Rebate Program applications
The Town of Plainville Assessors Office is taking appointments to take applications for the Renters Rebate Program for elderly and disabled renters. Income requirements for the program are $34,100 for...
View ArticleGridiron preview for Sept. 12
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – Are you ready for some football? Well, the squad from Plainville High School is ready for another scholastic season and this coming Friday, the Blue Devils...
View ArticleCrack sealing of select city roads begins Monday
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start Phase 1 of its annual roadway crack sealing program beginning Monday, Sept. 15. As part of the program the following streets are anticipated to be crack...
View ArticleMum Fest parade ‘floats on’ in remembrance of long-time volunteer
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, schools, churches, local civic groups, and organizations take to the streets of Bristol on their hand-crafted floats during the Mum Festival, showing their...
View ArticleGirls volleyball preview: 3 Bristol squads, 3 different directions
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – What should we expect from the scholastic volleyball team’s this year from Bristol? Well, all three squads are going in different directions and graduation,...
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With changes in place, kids are back in class
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Students, faculty and staff kicked off the new school year last week with changes to look forward to, including the newly expanded pre-kindergarten program and expansion...
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Cadillac Ranch hosts fashion show, bike night to help veterans
[portfolio_slideshow id=9085] On Aug. 27, All American Productions, owned by Jennifer Sequenzia, held its final Bike Night of 2014 at the Cadillac Ranch in Southington. The events were organized as a...
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A true team player; Pete Meade put winning before glory
By John Goralski Sports Writer For two years Pete Meade paid his dues as a backup quarterback while the Blue Knights clawed their way to .500 records. Fans were looking forward to seeing Meade behind...
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John E. Tavera Memorial Celebration set for Oct. 3
Friday, Oct. 3, has been set as the date for the fifth annual John E. Tavera Memorial Celebration. Taking place under the pavilion at the St. Joseph’s Polish Society, East Main Street, Forestville the...
View ArticleArea restaurants help visitors get their food on this Saturday with Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Local restaurants in the central Connecticut area are gearing up for Bristol’s first-ever “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” In July, Bristol Rising...
View ArticleArea restaurants help visitors get their food on this Saturday with Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Local restaurants in the central Connecticut area are gearing up for Bristol’s first-ever “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” In July, Bristol Rising...
View ArticleArea restaurants help visitors get their food on this Saturday with Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Local restaurants in the central Connecticut area are gearing up for Bristol’s first-ever “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” In July, Bristol Rising...
View Article‘Democracy in Bristol’ classes offered starting Sept. 25
Everyone is invited to attend this free class entitled “Democracy in Bristol.” The class consists of a presentation on the organization of Bristol’s government followed by a question and answer...
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Politicians keep tradition alive at Crocodile Club Dinner
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer For 133 years now, a multitude of individuals have gathered at Lake Compounce to put aside their political differences over a traditional dinner of lamb and corn with...
View ArticleAnti-Bullying train for parents and guardians offered Sept. 30
The Middle School of Plainville will host an Anti-Bullying Training Program for parents and guardians presented by the Anti-Defamation League on Sept. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., with light refreshments...
View ArticleRep. Boukus to meet with constituents Sept. 24
State Representative Betty Boukus (D- Plainville, New Britain) will meet with constituents to discuss issues affecting the 22nd Assembly District. Residents are invited to speak with Boukus on...
View ArticleMain break on Pine Street; water from Birch Street to Rt. 72 may be shut down
The Water Department issued this following emergency statement regarding a water main break on Pine Street. Emergency Construction Notice: “The Bristol Water Department has a water main break on Pine...
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