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News From Saturday, March 01 2025 To Monday, March 31 2025

Sunday, March 16, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 15 - Franklin Saxton (1) BHS


Saturday, March 15, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Parking restrictions for Annual Shamrock Run & Walk begin at 6 a.m. on Saturd..... (14) TBE
• Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of March 9 (10) TBE
• This week at the Capitol: March 10-14, 2025 (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 14 - Harry Bartholomew (8) BHS


Friday, March 14, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Route 72 streetscape in Bristol to begin this year (39) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, March 14, 2025 (7) TBE
• Bills advance to make nursing homes spend more on direct care (4) TBE

• Barnes to close Main Street headquarters, lay off 28 people after sale to Apo..... (8) BP
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 13 - Henry Cottle (7) BP
• Students seek new opportunities through BristolWORKS! classes (2) BP

• CT will see a new license plate for a lucky few. Here’s why and how you can g..... (23) HC

• It sure sounds like Elon Musk is coming for Social Security (13) MSNBC

• Dow slides and S&P 500 closes in correction as Trump’s trade war escalates (7) CNN
• Gold prices hit $3,000 for the first time as investors push the panic button (4) CNN

• Bristol Water Department - POTENTIAL SCAMMERS (15) Bristol
• Bristol Police Department - Shamrock Run (7) Bristol

• UConn uses late run to beat Villanova 73-56 in Big East Conference Tournament..... (4) ESPN


Thursday, March 13, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 12, 2025 (34) Br Police

• Update: Police identify name of Bristol resident killed in Witches Rock Road ..... (46) TBE
• Barnes Group to close its headquarters, layoff staff (32) TBE
• Bristol’s Mike Reiss starts his own Substack, featuring his and his wife’s tr..... (18) TBE
• City Council votes to increase assessment on motor vehicles from 85% to 90% o..... (10) TBE
• Bristol’s America250 Committee launches web page for 250th anniversary celebr..... (9) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, March 13, 2025 (8) TBE
• Photo of the week: New Britain Watershed (8) TBE
• CT farmers face federal funding uncertainty just in time for spring start-up (6) TBE
• District Board of Health among today’s city meetings (6) TBE
• Bristol musician of the week: Kelly Zils (5) TBE
• Spotlight on aging (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 12 - Arthur Barnes (9) BHS

• Bristol man, 22, killed in single-car crash (43) BP
• Motor vehicle assessment change gives Bristol some budget relief (30) BP
• No decision yet on potential Sheriden Woods closure (19) BP
• Bristol man sentenced to 30 months for role in car theft ring (17) BP
• Four local WWII veterans honored in ceremony (15) BP
• ‘Caught in Mindanao’: How a missionary from Bristol became a WWII prisoner (5) BP
• Reworld commits to added emission monitoring for one year (3) BP

• DEEP poised to approve medical waste burning at CT plant despite widespread o..... (4) HC


Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 11, 2025 (23) Br Police

• Single car crash claims life of driver early this morning (50) TBE
• Board of Finance hearings begin at 5 p.m. (7) TBE
• CT Mirror: What CT residents should know about the measles (7) TBE
• Senator seeking PURA nomination owns business probed by PURA (5) TBE
• 75 years ago this week (4) TBE
• Bristol Central falls just short in Class L Semifinal to Bethel (3) TBE
• Female veterans honored at state Capitol (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 11 - Thomas Hennessy, Sr. (5) BHS

• Military Museum to salute Bristol’s last surviving WWII servicewoman (7) BP
• Bristol boys swim team captures CCC South title (2) BP
• RAM PROUD: Bristol Central's historic run ends with loss to Bethel in Class L..... (1) BP
• Greene-Hills ‘coin wars’ raise $1,300 to fight cancer (1) BP
• Consumer view of inflation ‘more like 26%’ economist Woodward tells CCSU (0) BP

• This Connecticut city to lose jobs and headquarters after sale of aerospace b..... (30) Other
• Bristol Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Federal Prison for Role in Vehicle Thef..... (14) Other

• Man killed in Bristol crash (17) NBC30

• Trump imposes sweeping 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. Europe immediately ret..... (1) CNN


Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 10, 2025 (40) Br Police

• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, March 11, 2025 (14) TBE
• A journey to meet Michelena Masterbone, Bristol’s 101-year-old hero (13) TBE
• Bristol Board of Education reviews audit, discusses budget challenges and spe..... (13) TBE
• Program commemorating women in the military kicks off mid-March at the histor..... (8) TBE
• Joint Board and City Council meet this evening (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 10 - James Dunn & Ralph Papazian (14) BHS

• Boys & Girls Club names ‘Youth of the Year’ (11) BP
• Supreme Court rejects effort to halt climate change suits in Democratic-led s..... (8) BP

• CT has 176 potentially hazardous facilities. Nearly 25% of them are in the st..... (10) HC
• UConn women’s basketball claims fifth straight Big East title with 70-50 win ..... (5) HC

• North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation welcomes new chief advancement o..... (3) Other

• The latest on Trump’s presidency as market tumbles after his recession commen..... (8) CNN

• Bethel heading to first CIAC championship after beating Bristol Central in Cl..... (8) CTInsider


Monday, March 10, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 7, 8, 9 2025 (29) Br Police

• Bristol Police Department seeks budget increase, new vehicles and 3D scanner (14) TBE
• Express Kitchens to relocate operations to former Associated Spring facility (13) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, March 10, 2025 (10) TBE
• Community Development Block Grants committee among today’s city meetings (5) TBE
• Anneti C. named 2025 Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club of Bristol (3) TBE
• CT Mirror: Senate bill would require fair rent commissions across CT (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 9 - Samuel Goodsell (10) BHS

• Reworld pledges 'no additional emissions' from medical waste burning (2) BP
• March gas prices at lowest point since 2021 (1) BP
• Plymouth proposes 2.73% budget increase (0) BP


Sunday, March 09, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol man sentenced to 15 years for violent robbery spree (19) TBE
• CT Mirror: This week at the Capitol–March 3-7 (5) TBE
• Yes, time to change the clocks (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 8 - George Mueller (2) BHS

• Case in battle over utility rates hits CT Supreme Court. Justice wonders if ‘..... (15) HC
• Kitchen remodeling company ‘growing, growing, growing’ plans for new CT distr..... (5) HC

• Don’t fall for this misleading myth about vitamin A and measles (6) MSNBC

• Gene Hackman’s wife was protective of his health for years. She died of hanta..... (12) CNN

• BRISTOL SCOOP: Hibachi Buffet sets opening date! (18) CTS


Saturday, March 08, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Northwest Catholic dominates the floor against Bristol Eastern Thursday night (8) TBE
• Who are the 5 people charged with election crimes in Bridgeport? (4) TBE
• Bristol man arrested on attempting kidnapping charge (4) TBE
• Bristol Central girls march into Class L semi-finals with victory over Windso..... (3) TBE
• Pokémon GO events in March 2025: Bristol, CT (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 7 - Art Ward (4) BHS

• Express Kitchens plans move to Bristol, buys Associated Spring building (27) BP
• Bristol man arrested for attempted kidnapping (14) BP
• Barrels, Brews and Bites fundraiser to support Families are First Birthing Ce..... (5) BP
• DEEP issues proposed decision to approve Reworld medical waste burning (5) BP
• Casper-Staunton duo too much for Lancers as Northwest Catholic cruises to sem..... (2) BP

• Barnes Group sells sprawling Bristol manufacturing campus to Hartford-based k..... (23) Other


Friday, March 07, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol Police Arrest City Man on Attempted Kidnapping Charge (9) Br Police
• Police Blotter: March 6, 2025 (25) Br Police

• Downtown Live: A behind-the-scenes look at Bristol’s Rockwell Theater (7) TBE
• Taste of Bristol returns, offering discounts at 43 local restaurants (6) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, March 7, 2025 (6) TBE
• Bristol Fire Department seeks budget increase for additional staffing (6) TBE
• Lamont, officials brace for federal cuts to Medicaid (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 6 - Fuller Barnes (9) BHS

• FINAL FOUR: Bristol Central knock off Windsor, advances to Class L semis (5) BP
• Lamont, state lawmakers reach deal on special education funds (4) BP
• Iwo Jima Veterans Reunion to be held Sunday (4) BP
• Test your smoke alarm when you turn clocks forward this weekend (1) BP
• Iwo Jima/WWII Veterans Reunion to be held Sunday (1) BP
• Bristol pushes for state aid as towns say Lamont budget amounts to tax increa..... (1) BP

• Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, say some Democra..... (3) HC
• US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4...... (3) HC
• CT man accused of attempting to kidnap young girls at shopping plaza in Brist..... (2) HC

• Three-Car Crash with Entrapment at King St & Riverside St (19) LAR


Thursday, March 06, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 5, 2025 (34) Br Police

• Local woman arrested for double fatal accident in summer of 2024 (27) TBE
• Centre Square Village apartments over 80% occupied (20) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, March 6, 2025 (8) TBE
• Bountiful Bristol: Why Mum City holds a special place in my heart (4) TBE
• CT bill would ensure unhoused aren’t punished for sleeping outside (4) TBE
• Three Bristol teams will play in the Girls State Tournament Class L quarterfi..... (4) TBE
• Special meeting of Zoning Committee among today’s city meetings (3) TBE
• Emergency water main repair on Terryville Avenue between Sherman Street and B..... (3) TBE
• Lamont to sign new bills that provide same funding as vetoed bills (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 5 - Gideon Roberts (5) BHS

• Longtime NBC reporter Tom Monahan ‘cared deeply about Bristol and our entire ..... (13) BP
• Woman arrested for crash that killed two pedestrians (12) BP
• Bristol paraeducator ‘relieved of duties’ after arrest (3) BP
• Blues announce pitching staff for 2025 season (0) BP

• CT organization that has helped thousands of refugees closing its doors. It c..... (4) HC

• Report urges changes for DCF after Bristol man allegedly impregnates girl in ..... (23) NBC30

• Bristol man sentenced to over 15 years for violent robbery spree (29) WTNH


Wednesday, March 05, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 4, 2025 (21) Br Police

• Bristol paraprofessional arrested on child pornography charge (43) TBE
• Bristol plant spurs medical waste bill that would change emission standards (5) TBE
• Board of Education meets this evening (3) TBE
• Budget hearings on today’s city meeting calendar (2) TBE
• Eastern girls dominate against Masuk; move on to quarterfinals of state tourn..... (1) TBE
• Central girls overwhelm Wilby to advance in state tournament (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 4 - Lee Roberts & John Kingsley ..... (4) BHS

• State urged to keep Sheriden Woods open, let residents stay near families (31) BP
• Taste of Bristol kicks off 14th year of local restaurant discounts (8) BP
• Bristol paraeducator arrested on child pornography charge (4) BP
• Central lights it up from three in second round win over Wilby (3) BP
• Shamrock Run coming up soon, registrations open (2) BP
• Eastern blitzes Masuk early to advance to Class L quarterfinals (1) BP
• NEVER SAY DIE: St. Paul rallies to stun Pomperaug in Class L second round (1) BP

• Egg prices, Social Security and Medicaid: CT leaders hammer Trump address to ..... (3) HC

• Driver Charged In Bristol Double Fatal Pedestrian Accident: Police (7) Patch


Tuesday, March 04, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: March 3, 2025 (28) Br Police

• Historic J.H. Sessions & Son Building set to be redeveloped into 82 workforce..... (19) TBE
• WWII Veteran Dick Fitz celebrates 100th birthday (10) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (8) TBE
• Superintendent weekly update from Bristol Public Schools Acting Superintenden..... (6) TBE
• CT library book banning bills raise concern among some lawmakers (4) TBE
• Bristol Central boys eliminated from state tournament by PlattMonday night (2) TBE
• Police Awards Committee, Board of Assessment Appeals and Ordinance Committee ..... (1) TBE
• Bristol Public Schools celebrate Read Across America Week (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 3 - Harold Daley & Anna Norton (5) BHS

• Ziogas confident he will be ‘vindicated’ on federal extortion and bribery cha..... (20) BP
• Sherwood Anderson, who helped found Barnes Nature Center and Main Street Comm..... (6) BP
• Mind and Motion: DK Movement-YMCA partnership helps prepare teens through phy..... (1) BP

• CT U.S. senator: We are watching ‘Elon Musk give our veterans the middle fing..... (7) HC

• Longtime NBC Connecticut reporter Tom Monahan dies (31) NBC30
• Bristol school paraprofessional charged with possession of child pornography (8) NBC30

• Police search for suspect who damaged a Bristol police vehicle (22) WFSB

• Stocks sink as Trump’s tariffs threaten a dangerous trade war (7) CNN


Monday, March 03, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 28/March 1, 2 2025 (31) Br Police

• Mayor’s Column: Spring brings renewed life and new development  (10) TBE
• Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Department seeks budg..... (4) TBE
• CT approves funding for Planned Parenthood to stockpile abortion pill (4) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, March 3, 2025 (3) TBE
• Eastern girls basketball defeats Guilford Saturday to advance in Class L stat..... (3) TBE
• Bristol Central girls dominate in first round Class L playoff win over E.O. S..... (2) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys bounced from state tournament by Simsbury on Saturday, 7..... (1) TBE
• Capital Improvement & Strategic Planning among March 3 meetings on the city c..... (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 2 - Louis Beach (7) BHS

• Petit Family Foundation 5k taking sign ups (2) BP

• Get ready for traffic jams: CT DOT has 532 active capital projects this year...... (6) HC


Sunday, March 02, 2025, Grouped by Source
• CT Mirror: Kosta Diamantis and Chris Ziogas charged in corruption scheme (22) TBE
• Podcast: Board of Education 101–A conversation with Dante Tagariello (6) TBE
• Lamont hints at line-item veto of special education funding (5) TBE
• Community members share stories of resilience and legacy at Black History Mon..... (2) TBE
• More swings in the weather, and it’s budget time (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Mar 1 - Samuel Newell (6) BHS

• PODS Enterprises: Notice of Public Sale (28) BP
• St. Paul, Plainville girls notch first round state wins (3) BP
• Bristol Central makes quick work of E.O. Smith in state opener (2) BP
• Autumn Udoh/Cassie Sward - Bristol Eastern (2) BP
• Kamaria Bowens - Bristol Central (1) BP
• IN CONTROL: Bristol Eastern leads wire-to-wire in first round state playoff w..... (1) BP

• Bigger fines, loss of driver’s license. See CT proposals to curb dangerous, d..... (11) HC


Saturday, March 01, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of Feb. 23 (14) TBE
• Impact of Sheriden Woods closure on Bristol community discussed at public hea..... (9) TBE
• Lottery results Friday, Feb 28, 2025 (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 28 - George Atkins (3) BHS

• Former State Rep. Ziogas charged with extortion and bribery (28) BP
• Indian Rock Preserve pancake fundraiser to showcase early American breakfasts (6) BP
• Anonymous surveys give Bristol PD positive reviews (5) BP
• Mum Festival to feature artwork of Glo Sessions (4) BP
• Marzullo memorial foundation helps patients fly again (3) BP

• Two former CT state officials charged in corruption scheme (10) HC

• Kosta Diamantis and Chris Ziogas charged in corruption scheme (27) CTMirror


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Friday, February 28, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 27, 2025 (23) Br Police

• Hibachi Buffet set to open in March (22) TBE
• Diversity Council discusses forming task force to connect with the community (3) TBE
• Navigating today’s housing market: advice for finding your next apartment (3) TBE
• Friday and Saturday city meetings set (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 27 - February Guest Stars (8) BHS

• Woman sentenced for violating release conditions after Bristol arrest (24) BP
• St. Paul lands four players on NVL All-Star teams (8) BP
• Soul Sound Revue celebrates 40 years with Rockwell show (5) BP
• Chamber, CBIA meet in Bristol to talk business in Connecticut (3) BP
• Carousel Museum sets sights on eye-catching antique (3) BP
• BRACKET BREAKDOWN: Local teams set to embark on state playoff journey (3) BP

• CT woman with previous fraud convictions sentenced for using SNAP card not be..... (3) HC

• Bristol community hopes to prevent closure of nursing home (12) NBC30


Thursday, February 27, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 26, 2025 (19) Br Police

• Bristol Board of Education appoints Mary Hawk as interim deputy superintenden..... (11) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Feb 27, 2025 (9) TBE
• Board of Finance budget hearing at 5 p.m.; Fire Commissioners also on city me..... (8) TBE
• Iwo Jima survivors honored at 80th Anniversary Flag-Raising Remembrance (4) TBE
• Public hearing to address possible closure of local nursing home (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 26 - Belle Schneeloch (5) BHS

• Speed cameras are off the table in Bristol for now (11) BP
• Lamont pushes back on $40 mil special education funding plan (5) BP
• SO CLOSE: St. Paul rally comes up just short in NVL championship game (3) BP
• Chamber to host ‘Legal 101’ webinar (2) BP

• Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in their New Mexico ..... (6) CNN


Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 25, 2025 (30) Br Police

• Bristol faces grand list challenges in 2025 amid statewide trends (10) TBE
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee meets this evening (7) TBE
• Refugee resettlement in CT at risk as executive orders upend IRIS (6) TBE
• Special Board of Education meeting set for 5 p.m. (5) TBE
• Board of Education discusses curriculum and community engagement (3) TBE
• Blumenthal, lawmakers introduce PROTECT Our Children Act to combat online chi..... (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 25 - Winthrop Dunbar (6) BHS

• Public hearing Thursday on proposal to close Sheriden Woods (24) BP
• Bristol Police Chief praises officers for going ‘above and beyond’ (18) BP

• Bristol plant spurs medical waste bill that would change emission standards (8) CTMirror


Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 24, 2025 (26) Br Police

• Opinion: Will Trump send Connecticut into a recession? (13) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 (8) TBE
• Soul Sound Revue returns to Bristol for 40th Anniversary Show (8) TBE
• Board of Finance, Diversity Council among today’s city meetings (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 24 - Nicholas Susco & Advent Chr..... (9) BHS

• Bristol teen reported missing since Feb. 13 (24) BP
• This new Bristol PD unit targets drug trafficking in the city (15) BP
• Four state champs crowned at CIAC divisional wrestling championships (11) BP
• Two local survivors attend Iwo Jima memorial service (7) BP
• Zola Cudjoe, Maddy Bielecki - St. Paul (4) BP
• St. Paul gets defensive in NVL semifinal victory over Seymour (2) BP

• Deadline to obtain REAL ID in CT is approaching. Traveling may be difficult f..... (4) HC

• Man, 100, still works out in a gym, drives his car, lives independently with ..... (12) NBC30

• Fabrics retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores (3) CNN


Monday, February 24, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 21, 22, 23 2025 (35) Br Police

• Budget shortfalls threaten closure of Page and Rockwell Park pools (20) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Feb 24, 2025 (11) TBE
• How fallout from Trump’s federal grants pause has affected CT (7) TBE
• Planning Commission to meet at 6 p.m. (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 23 - Frank Bruen (9) BHS

• St. Paul girls triumph, boys fall in NVL quarterfinals (3) BP
• Larson says President Trump is ‘master of distraction’ (0) BP

• Starbucks is laying off workers and paring back the menu as it tries to turn ..... (3) CNN
• Pope still in critical condition with signs of ‘mild’ kidney failure, Vatican..... (3) CNN


Sunday, February 23, 2025, Grouped by Source
• A birthday is upon us, and a tribute to a Bristol hero (19) TBE
• A tribute to the late Bob Montgomery by his granddaughter (18) TBE
• Letter to the Editor (12) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 22 - Gloria Ingraham (4) BHS

• One Injured in Crash Involving Sanitation Truck at Brook St & Sunnyridge Dr (30) Other


Saturday, February 22, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol Police seek help locating missing youth (40) TBE
• Bristol Man arrested after firearm and narcotics seizure (25) TBE
• Veterans Day change to Bristol Public Schools calendar discussed at February ..... (11) TBE
• Bristol Pre-K Students to finish school year at Senior Center due to roof rep..... (8) TBE
• CT public hearing on eviction, zoning bills draws nearly 300 people (5) TBE
• Lottery results Friday, Feb 21, 2025 (2) TBE
• Pokemon Rockwell Go Fest 2024! recap: An event packed with activities (1) TBE

• Historical Society lost one of its own: Bob Montgomery (13) BHS
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 21 - George Sobestanovich (7) BHS

• 'Mr. Bristol' Bob Montgomery remembered for his humor and love of the city (29) BP
• Bristol man arrested on drug and gun charges (7) BP
• Big second half sends St. Paul past Wolcott in NVL play-in (3) BP


Friday, February 21, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 20, 2025 (35) Br Police

• Bristol Police Commissioners vote against red light camera installation (26) TBE
• Gov. Lamont proposes expansion of Property Tax Credit in 2026-2027 budget (11) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Feb 21, 2025 (7) TBE
• Marcus Patton appointed chair of Diversity Council (7) TBE
• Inland Wetlands to hold on-site inspection on Business Park Drive Saturday mo..... (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 20 - Isaac Beach & Rejaine Bride (7) BHS


Thursday, February 20, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 19, 2025 (33) Br Police

• Bristol Police Crime Suppression Unit seizes over 3 pounds of marijuana in fi..... (29) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 (9) TBE
• A legacy of wrestling: The Archibald family in Bristol (6) TBE
• In a close CCC Tournament match: Bloomfield edges Bristol Eastern boys (6) TBE
• Glastonbury defeats Bristol Central girls in CCC tournament, 55-46 (5) TBE
• Public Works, Animal Control and Energy Commission to meet this evening (3) TBE
• Bristol Eastern girls fall to Conard in CCC Tournament (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 19 - Loretta Bechstedt (4) BHS

• Pre-K moving to senior center after Edgewood roof leak (7) BP
• DTC pins blame on Caggiano for city’s stagnant grand list (6) BP
• Bristol Poet Laureate to kick off open mic nights at Creative Jam (5) BP
• Bristol PD says man stopped with $8k worth of marijuana (4) BP
• Area schools respond to federal funding threat (2) BP
• FIVE IN A ROW: St. Paul girls continue strong play with win over Wolcott (1) BP


Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 18, 2025 (20) Br Police

• Bristol Board of Education discusses budget increase and student achievement ..... (7) TBE
• Spring gardening program begins early in March at the Bristol Public Library (6) TBE
• Capital Improvement/Strategic Planning and Park Commissioners to meet (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 18 - William Sessions (5) BHS

• Area gas prices reach $3.05 after rising more than 3 cents (5) BP
• Bipartisan effort to boost protections for laboratory animals in Connecticut (3) BP
• Chamber podcast aims to give members a place to tell their stories and promot..... (2) BP

• Feeling a bit cramped on flights from CT airport? There’s a reason for fewer ..... (7) HC


Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 17, 2025 (24) Br Police

• ‘I actually started getting physically sick’: Edgewood School paraeducator di..... (19) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 (8) TBE
• City meetings include Real Estate, Board of Police Commissions and Sewer & Wa..... (7) TBE
• Acting Superintendent White launches weekly update, introduces new supervisor..... (7) TBE
• Tom Lagasse named Bristol’s poet laureate (4) TBE
• Scholarship fund established for college students interested in study abroad (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 17 - Allan Smith (6) BHS

• Clingan visit a welcome sight for Huskies team battling adversity (3) BP

• More than 1,000 protesters brave cold temps in CT to voice concerns over Trum..... (5) HC
• What happens to your 401(k) after you leave a job? 8 key things to consider (3) HC
• Google and Meta used to champion DEI efforts. Why Big Tech is pulling back (1) HC


Monday, February 17, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 14, 15, 16 2025 (29) Br Police

• Ivy Drive School gets new principal (22) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Mon. Feb 17, 2025 (6) TBE
• In CT, Republicans seek a closer alignment with Trump (4) TBE
• Bristol Veterans honored at Mission BBQ in Southington (3) TBE
• City offices, schools, post office, libraries, banks closed on Presidents Day (2) TBE
• Panel of local people featured on Black History Month program at BHS (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 16 - Ellen Zoppo-Sassu (14) BHS

• Jacob Kingsley and Jordan Chisholm - Bristol Eastern (1) BP

• Flu numbers raging across CT. ‘People are throwing caution into the wind' (6) HC
• Which insurance should you choose? A quick guide on the coverage you need (4) HC


Sunday, February 16, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Brian’s Angels closed today due to inclement weather (8) TBE
• Bristol Eastern freshman boys finish undefeated season with 69-52 victory ove..... (5) TBE
• Bristol CERT to open emergency overnight warming center at Salvation Army tom..... (5) TBE
• Snow, then, rain. What’s next? (3) TBE
• An emergency parking ban will be in place Saturday afternoon through Sunday m..... (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 15 - Stephen Graves & The Carous..... (7) BHS

• RIVALRY RENEWED: Bristol Eastern goes on late run to pull away from Central (6) BP

• CT auto insurance rates headed for increases in 2025. Here’s why and what cou..... (8) HC
• From the White House to NY, workers being ordered back to work. How about CT ..... (7) HC


Saturday, February 15, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 13, 2025 (18) Br Police

• Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of Feb. 9 (8) TBE
• Bristol Eastern girls gain big win over Central in last game of regular seaso..... (3) TBE
• Bristol Eastern boys win intense basketball battle over Bristol Central, 57-5..... (3) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 14 - Don Soucy (7) BHS

• Thomaston Savings donates $27k raised during 'Denim Days' to local orgs (5) BP
• Pet wellness program at F.N. Manross in March (3) BP
• Eastern girls get revenge on Central to close regular season (3) BP
• Lamont proposes endowment to expand preschool access (2) BP
• Carousel Museum celebrates 35 years (1) BP

• Popular fast food chicken chain applies for permit to open another location i..... (40) HC


Friday, February 14, 2025, Grouped by Source
• New Northeast Middle School under construction (24) TBE
• Edgewood School closed temporarily due to roof leak, possible air quality iss..... (7) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Feb 14, 2025 (5) TBE
• Ken Lipshez returns to Bristol as our sports columnist (3) TBE
• Friends of Library annual Winter Used Book Sale kicks off Feb 26 with preview..... (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 13 - Emma Fish (4) BHS

• Bristol man arrested after police say search found drugs, ammo (20) BP
• Rivalry win: Bristol Eastern closes regular season with victory over Central  (15) BP
• Bristol resident starts new scholarship fund for local students to study abro..... (8) BP

• Bristol City Council Meeting (Video) - 02/11/25 (14) Council


Thursday, February 13, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 12, 2025 (27) Br Police

• Bristol Man Arrested After Discovery of Narcotics, $71,000 in Cash (43) TBE
• Mayor Caggiano announces hiring freeze amid stagnant grand list growth (7) TBE
• Alex Carros: Reflections on Bristol’s political evolution (4) TBE
• Retirement Board and Board of Health to meet today; also, special meeting of ..... (4) TBE
• Bristol Central Rams secure thrilling win in Senior Night showdown (3) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Feb 13, 2025 (3) TBE
• Youth musical to be presented at First Congregational Church (1) TBE
• Autumn Udoh reaches 1,000 points in Lancers’ victory (1) TBE
• 2-hour delay for Bristol schools this morning (1) TBE
• American Legion Post 209 hosts fundraiser for Operation Opioid’s K-9 Support (1) TBE
• Jordan Chisholm shines in Bristol Eastern’s 66-47 victory over Avon (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 12 - Duane Beach & Francis Bartu..... (13) BHS

• Bristol eye doctor pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud (22) BP
• Stagnant grand list adds pressure to Bristol budget (14) BP
• Bristol Historical Society to host a panel discussion of local Black history (7) BP
• All Heart Food Drive seeks to meet growing need at St. Vincent DePaul (5) BP
• Sean McMahon - St. Paul (4) BP
• Second Gear: St. Paul goes on big second half run to beat Kennedy (3) BP

• Water leaks, possible mold lead CT school to close temporarily (9) HC
• Linda McMahon and CT parents’ rights (7) HC


Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 11, 2025 (19) Br Police

• Bristol City Council addresses roof collapse, city hall hiring freeze and whi..... (13) TBE
• Bristol eye doctor pleads guilty to fraud in Medicaid audit case (12) TBE
• Gov. Lamont unveils 2025 legislative proposal to reduce prescription drug cos..... (1) TBE
• 75 years ago, this week (1) TBE
• Youth Commission and Persons with Disabilities Commission to meet this evenin..... (1) TBE
• United Way of West Central Connecticut launches 2025 VITA Program for free ta..... (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 11 - Clara Barnfield (4) BHS

• Bristol eye doctor pleads guilty to Medicare fraud, bribing state officials (58) HC
• CT legislative Democrats bash ‘dastardly’ electric utilities and rally around..... (6) HC


Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 10, 2025 (26) Br Police

• Joint Board and City Council to meet this evening (4) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tues. Feb 11, 2025 (4) TBE
• American Legion Post 209 supports veterans and strengthen community through s..... (2) TBE
• Tu B’Shvat, Happy Birthday Trees (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 10 - Wilbur Hawxhurst (5) BHS

• Joseph’s Steakhouse opens at Chippanee Golf Club (30) BP
• Lake Compounce preparing to open for 2025 season in May (5) BP
• Chamber’s ‘Everything Expo’ returns March 25 (4) BP
• Southington, St. Paul girls win; Terryville boys fall (2) BP

• Keep those shovels out, CT to see more snow this week. Here’s what to know. (9) HC
• CT has a problem with cannabis and children. Hundreds of calls to poison cont..... (5) HC

• Bristol Housing Authority seeks $45M for affordable housing renovation (8) Other


Monday, February 10, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 7, 8, 9 2025 (26) Br Police

• Bristol musician of the week: Linda Faucher (6) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Feb 10, 2025 A.D. (5) TBE
• Community Development Block Grants to be considered at public hearing on toda..... (3) TBE
• Release-Based Cleanup Plan poised to transform Connecticut’s blighted propert..... (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 9 - Alexander Cumming, Jr. (12) BHS
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 8 - Joseph Dunbar, Jr. (7) BHS

• ‘Candytopia’ at Bristol Bazaar (7) BP
• Bristol Farmer’s Market gets nonprofit designation ahead of 2025 season (7) BP
• Big week ahead for Bristol Sports (6) BP
• Friends of Bristol Public Library to hold annual book sale (3) BP
• Bristol WWII veteran Fitz's carvings on display at library (3) BP
• Bristol Eastern boys, girls basketball teams pick up victories (1) BP

• Egg price volatility bringing change to CT. What restaurants and supermarkets..... (4) HC


Sunday, February 09, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol Central boys’ basketball secures state tournament spot with win over ..... (5) TBE
• The big news for today is snow. Then, there is all the rest. (3) TBE
• Eastern boys use strong third period to eke out win over Simsbury, 54-53 (2) TBE
• Udoh carries Bristol Eastern to Friday night victory over Simsbury (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 7 - Allan Bunnell & Leila Sessio..... (6) BHS

• Central's Archibald celebrates 100th win, looks forward to the future (4) BP

• NBC30 - Closings (8) NBC30

• WFSB3 - Closings (15) WFSB


Saturday, February 08, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Bristol native DJ Hernandez sentenced for threatening to carry out shooting a..... (19) TBE
• Bristol implements Emergency Parking Ban due to impending winter storm (4) TBE
• Trump ties transportation funding to immigration compliance (2) TBE
• Lottery results (1) TBE

• Bristol Police have more than tripled their traffic stops from last January (19) BP
• Woman who fired gun in Bristol Police station lobby takes plea deal (11) BP

• CT divided over Trump transgender ban in girls, women’s sports. Sides took ‘a..... (4) HC
• With house prices high, CT homeowners are turning their equity into renovatio..... (2) HC


Friday, February 07, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 6, 2025 (25) Br Police

• Bristol Police Department responds to plea deal in Suzanne Laprise case (27) TBE
• Why I help the homeless, the creation of Brian’s Angels (14) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Feb 7, 2025 (5) TBE
• Letter to the Editor from DTC Chair Michael Nicastro (5) TBE
• Board of Education chair addresses budget and community trust (4) TBE
• Eversource, UI sue PURA, alleging leader overstepped authority (3) TBE
• Bristol-Burlington Board of Health Finance Committee meets this morning (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 6 - Samuel Large (5) BHS


Thursday, February 06, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 5, 2025 (21) Br Police

• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday Feb. 6, 2025 (9) TBE
• Special meeting of Board of Fire Commissioners to discuss staffing of new lad..... (8) TBE
• Bristol Ordinance Committee continues discussion on Red Light Camera proposal (5) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 4 - Josephine Terry (3) BHS
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 5 - Ruth Gaylord (3) BHS

• Bristol Eastern volleyball coach resigns after player claims mistreatment in ..... (35) BP
• Dark Moon gift shop opening in new downtown Bristol space (30) BP
• New Asian and Indian grocery store opening in Bristol (4) BP
• Interim Principal Erika Coleman appointed to lead Ivy Drive elementary (3) BP
• Bristol Schools proposes 12.58% budget increase, citing raises and special ed..... (2) BP
• Bristol women found friendship and love as wartime nurses during WWII (1) BP
• Get the garden started at the Bristol Seed Library this March (0) BP
• Plainville wrestlers edge Bristol Eastern in thriller (0) BP


Wednesday, February 05, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 4, 2025 (17) Br Police

• The Bristol Edition offers free readership and expands coverage in 2025 (7) TBE
• Community Conversation organizer reports on first meeting of the year (3) TBE
• K9 Hero tracks down fleeing suspects after hit-and-run crash (2) TBE
• Ethics Board, Capital Improvement on the meeting calendar for today, Feb 5, 2..... (2) TBE
• Rising special education costs strain Bristol Public Schools’ budget amid nat..... (1) TBE
• Main Street Community Foundation awards $60,000 in grants to support women an..... (1) TBE
• Gov. Lamont proposes consolidation and strengthening of Connecticut’s Hate Cr..... (1) TBE
• Lewis Mills boys stun Bristol Eastern in fourth quarter comeback Tuesday nigh..... (0) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 3 - Post Office Renovation (10) BHS

• Two arrested for illegal guns and selling drugs in Bristol, police say (3) BP
• Three from New Haven arrested for hit and run in stolen car in Bristol (2) BP
• Bristol Historical Society holding dinner to fund scholarship (1) BP
• St. Paul girls knock off Ansonia for second time this season (1) BP
• Bristol Historical Society holding dinner to fund scholarship (1) BP
• St. Paul boys, Bristol swimming pick up wins (0) BP

• Bristol Police - Press Release - K9 TRACK LEADS TO ARREST (12) Bristol

• Bristol police K-9 tracked down suspects in stolen car crash, officials say (19) CTInsider

• Two Hartford men charged after Bristol cops find fentanyl, crack, illegal gun..... (25) CTPost


Tuesday, February 04, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police Blotter: February 3, 2025 (19) Br Police
• Police Blotter: January 31/February 1, 2 2025 (14) Br Police

• Ordinance Committee to consider draft of ‘Red Light Camera’ proposal (3) TBE
• Bristol Democratic Town Committee to host Super Bowl Saturday Bingo Fundraise..... (3) TBE
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday Feb 4, 2025 (3) TBE
• Two Hartford men arrested in Bristol on narcotics, firearms charges (3) TBE
• Bristol Central girls dominate Hall Titans, 72-42 (2) TBE
• Governor Lamont unveils proposal to increase funding for Special Education Se..... (1) TBE
• Noel’s buzzer beater secures victory for Eastern girls over Lewis Mills (0) TBE

• Police look for Bristol woman missing since Jan. 26 (38) BP
• Conservation groups seeking volunteers to monitor open space (15) BP
• South Side elementary students volunteer to ‘bring a smile’ to patients (7) BP
• Connecticut program allows pharmacists to prescribe birth control (2) BP
• Bristol Central’s Hartley to continue football career at Springfield College (1) BP
• Bristol Central’s rally against No. 1 Northwest Catholic comes up short (1) BP
• Noel’s late bucket lifts Bristol Eastern girls past Lewis Mills; Central boys..... (1) BP

• Bristol Police - Press Release (21) Bristol


Monday, February 03, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday Feb 3, 2025 (10) TBE
• Tracey McCain reflects on overcoming hate, honoring Dr. King’s legacy at NAAC..... (4) TBE
• Ordinance Committee among today’s city meetings (4) TBE
• Bristol schools delayed 2 hours this morning (4) TBE
• Collins’ buzzer beater lifts Bristol Eastern boys over Conard (4) TBE
• Mayor Caggiano announces bid for 3rd term (2) TBE
• Bristol Eastern girls basketball falls to Conard 52-42 Friday night (1) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 2 - Catherine Balgenorth (5) BHS

• Pesticide called ‘new DDT’ has been found in CT waterways. Here’s why it may ..... (13) HC


Sunday, February 02, 2025, Grouped by Source
• Police seek help locating missing 20-year-old (19) TBE
• Sometimes it’s a lot like walking in circles (4) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Feb 1 - Memorial Boulevard School (5) BHS

• What to expect from tariffs on Canada and Mexico (12) BP
• Collins’ buzzer-beater sends Bristol Eastern past Conard (6) BP
• Snow helps, but outdoor fires still present danger in Connecticut (5) BP
• Bristol Central boys fall to Hall for second time this season (2) BP

• What did the groundhog see? Punxsutawney Phil’s winter predictions are in (6) CNN


Saturday, February 01, 2025, Grouped by Source
• February at the Bristol Senior Center includes tax help, new programs (8) TBE
• Lottery results (4) TBE
• Recapping Pokemon Rockwell Go Fest 2024 (2) TBE

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - Jan 31 - Frank Molander (6) BHS

• Bristol Eastern football standout Corvo to continue academic, athletic career..... (2) BP

• Scores of central CT residents ask lawmakers for help in battle over plan to ..... (3) HC

• Propane Truck roll over on Sherwood and Fallsbrook (30) BreakingNow


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