Bristol police reported the following arrests: •Joseph G. Badal, 54, of 316 Chestnut St., New Britain was arrested on April 23 and charged with second degree failure to appear. •Walter Clark, 59, of 28 Irving St., Apt. No. 8, Bristol…
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Listings for May 3
Dining listings SATURDAY, MAY 4 BRISTOL ‘A RENAISSANCE MASKED BALL.’ Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Be transported to the 16th century while you raise a glass in toast to His Majesty, his Queen, and…
Central boys running all over
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central boys track teams have been busy over the last couple weeks but all that competition has turned the Rams into a better squad. On Tuesday, April 23, Central defeated CCC…
Final score doesn’t tell whole story for BC
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central faced some adversity in its CCC South challenge against Platt on Monday, April 22. Sure, the 11-2 final score from Muzzy Field didn’t look like the Rams had any kind…
Plainville hosting household hazardous waste collection
On May 4, residents of member towns in the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (TROC) region will have the opportunity to bring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to the Tunxis Recycling Operating Committee (TROC) Household Hazardous Waste Collection. The HHW collection will…
Obituaries for May 3
The following obituaries will be published in the May 3 Bristol Observer. For further details, look for our print edition or look in our e-edition, which is posted on Fridays. Francis “Frank” J. Miasek, 73 of Bristol, husband of Diane…
BETA members test their musical chops with ‘Pirates of Penzance’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The members of Bristol Eastern Theatre Arts are taking a left turn from the typical high school musical fare. The student actors and singers are taking on Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comic opera, “The Pirates…
Hands of Puppetry Group presents ‘Jesus is King’ Sunday
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church announced the the Hands of Peace Puppetry Group will present the program “Jesus is King” on Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 a.m., featuring Judy Buch, an award winning ventriloquist, (see http://www.judybuch.com/) and her team of puppets,…
Brownfield remediation pitched to Sen. Murphy
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER The city is constantly working towards cleaning up vacant properties, or brownfield properties, and is hoping to work with the state and federal government to help move the process forward. Last week, U.S. Senator Chris…
Listings for April 26
Kids listings SATURDAY, APRIL 27 BRISTOL CREATE A GIFT FOR MOM. 1 to 3 p.m. Create a Tussie Mussie for mother’s special day. $5. New EnglandCarouselMuseum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol. TheCarouselMuseum.org 62ND ANNUAL PERRY J. SPINELLI FISHING DERBY.…
With The Dillinger Escape Plan, the unexpected is king
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When it comes to The Dillinger Escape Plan, the key words are expect the unexpected. And that’s what faces the fans of the band when its latest album, “One of Us Is The Killer” comes…
Police blotter for April 26
The Bristol Police Department reported the following: •Debbie M. Aubin, 42, of 110 High St., Bristol was arrested on April 12 and charged with reckless burning, disorderly conduct and first degree reckless endangerment. •Russell G. Baylock, 26, of 209 Burton…
Nice bounce back for BE
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MIDDLETOWN – After a tough 7-0 loss to Manchester the previous Monday, the Bristol Eastern baseball team bounced back nicely on Wednesday, April 17 against a tough Middletown aggression. A solid pitching and hitting outing…
Another Ram to become a Hawk
Neighbors helping neighbors next Saturday
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Next Saturday, over 50 volunteers from Saint Gregory the Great Church will be gathering at 173 French St., to help make the Botteons’ home a better place. Last year, Deacon Stanley Piotrowski attended the Social…
Road race to honor memory of hospital employee who died in accident
On June 8, friends will pay tribute to a friend who died too soon. At RockwellPark, Jacob Street and Dutton Avenue in Bristol, Claudia’s Race for the Kids will be held to honor the memory of Claudia Lamoureux, a BristolHospital…
Preschool accepting applications for 3, 4-year-olds
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, Inc. is accepting applications for 3 and 4 year old children for summer and fall enrollment. Bristol Preschool is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited agency funded by the state Department of Education and the United Way…
Obituaries for April 26
The following obituaries will be published in the April 26 Bristol Observer. For further information, turn to our print edition or go on-line on Friday morning and look at our e-edition. George J. Wagner, Jr., 77 of Bristol, husband of…
Compounce slated to open for season May 11
Opening day for Lake Compounce Theme Park is Saturday, May 11 and guests are invited to take advantage of “buy one, get one free” regular admission tickets for May 11, 12, 18, or 19, when purchased online at www.LakeCompounce.com. LakeCompounce…
Sign up now for Lions’ Fred Soliani Memorial Golf Tournament
The Bristol Lions Club is holding its 12th Annual Fred Soliani Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 27 at Chippanee Golf Club in Bristol. Rain date is July 11. The tournament is a scramble format with men’s, women’s, and mixed…
For brides thinking fall, retailers attend Bridal Week
Designers, retail store buyers, and the media were in New York City Saturday for Bridal Fashion Week. There were presentations and runway shows throughout the city as the fall 2012 bridal collections were unveiled. Two of the spots on the…
Community members saluted because they ‘Live United’
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Every year, the United Way of West Central Connecticut honors several individuals and organizations that are advocates for their community and truly “Live United,” the organization’s slogan. Last week, the United Way held its 11th…
Police blotter for April 19
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Luis Amaral, 20, of 111 Shawn Dr., Apt. No. 10, Bristol was arrested on April 5 and charged with second degree larceny and first degree robbery. •Joseph G. Badal, 54, of 316…
Last chance for leaf collection
April 22 to 26 will be the final week of leaf bag collection for the spring. The Department of Public Works asks residents to have all leaf bags at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular rubbish collection day.…
Taking that fashion out of the trash bin
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The arbiters of fashion might talk a lot of “trash” about what they have seen on the runways and red carpets across the world. But when the fashion tastemakers step into Hartford’s City Hall on…
‘Sister Act’ is a must see
I had seen the movie “Sister Act” with Whoopi Goldberg back when it came out in the 1990s. So I wasn’t completely unprepared in terms of plot when I headed into the opening night performance of the stage musical, which…
Listings for April 19
Kids listings SATURDAY, APRIL 20 BRISTOL READ TO THE DOGS. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Read aloud from favorite books and meet new friends, dogs Lily and Kelly. Great way to practice your reading skills. Bristol Public Library, 5 High…
Hospitals take fight over budget to capitol
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER HARTFORD– Hundreds of hospital workers attended Hospital Day at the state capital to advocate for hospital funding that is expected to be cut under the governor’s proposed budget. While advocates for the governor’s budget say…
Road tested and ready
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER NEW BRITAIN – Bristol Central’s baseball team passed its first road test on Monday, April 8 against a very good New Britain team. And the Rams needed a bit a lift off the mound in…
BC’s Spencer Johnson signs with Marist College Red Foxes
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Bristol Central running sensation Spencer Johnson has been one of the best at what he does on the track, outdoor or indoors and on a course like Rockwell Park for more than a…