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Council Chaos: NBRTC files lawsuit against city
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (303+ words) Town Clerk Veronica T. De Landro swears in Colin Osborn for the remainder of the term of office. NEW BRITAIN " The Republican Town Committee, along with some residents, have served a lawsuit against Mayor Bobby Sanchez and the City of New…...
Firefighters need hours to extinguish blaze in Bristol
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (191+ words) The fire at the transfer station in Bristol. BRISTOL " A fire at the transfer station Wednesday was quelled without injuries. Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu shared a video of the fire at the transfer station at 685 Lake Ave. on Wednesday afternoon. She…...
New Britain BOE reduces layoffs; hopes for state aid
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (296+ words) New Britain City Hall NEW BRITAIN " The Board of Education held another emergency meeting Wednesday night as officials worked to reduce possible teacher layoffs and avoid a school closure. Board members voted to issue 15 nonrenewal notices on Friday, down from…...
Southington police arrest NY man on forgery, identity theft charges
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (149+ words) The Bristol Press SOUTHINGTON " Police arrested a New York man for charges including forgery and identity theft. Julian James, 44, of Bronx, NY, was charged by the Southington Police Department with interfering with an officer, second degree forgery, criminal impersonation, criminal…...
Bristol Public Schools Fine Arts Department set to host Art Show
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (226+ words) South Side School will host one of first opening galas. BRISTOL " Bristol Public Schools" Fine Arts Department announced the dates for its annual Art Show. The Art Show will be held at the Board of Education Building at 129 Church St....
CCSU quarterback Olson "grateful" for NFL opportunity with Buffalo Bills
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (634+ words) CCSU quarterback Brady Olson (12) hands the ball off to running back Elijah Howard (7) during the 2025 season." BUFFALO " Though he did not get drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, Central Connecticut State University quarterback Brady Olson will get a shot at the…...
City's second-graders get hands-on in STEM
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (265+ words) Students in Kelly Aminit's classroom at West Bristol School participating in the outreach program with Roaring Brook Nature Center. BRISTOL " Guests from Roaring Brook Nature Center paid visits to second grade classrooms throughout the local school district for hands-on programs....
Lawmakers fete passage of bill to limit healthcare financing practices
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (273+ words) State Rep. Gary Turco State Reps. Gary Turco and Roland Lamar announced the passage of House Bill 5127, a measure aimed at protecting consumers from high-pressure sales tactics tied to third-party financing in medical and veterinary settings. "HB 5127 is about putting…...
130 youth from area take part in Post 209 fishing derby, many win awards
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (436+ words) The biggest fish of the day was caught by Colton Johnson. The second biggest fish was caught by his sister, Oakley Johnson. Adam Rivers was the first boy to limit out at the fishing derby." Julia Sims was the first…...
St. Paul baseball win streak reaches nine; BE softball, girls" lacrosse earn victories
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (776+ words) St. Paul's Nicky Vlastos (22) drove in three runs in a 9-2 win over Wolcott on Monday, April 27, 2026. BRISTOL " Nicky Vlastos drove in three runs as St. Paul got another strong pitching performance from Chace King in a 9-2 win over Wolcott. The…...