Hector M. Marrero, 75, of Bristol, beloved husband of Laurie (Theriault) Marrero, died on December 24, 2018 at hom; after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones at his side. Hector was born in Dorado Puerto…
Robert J. Tenerowicz, 81, of Bristol, died on Monday (January 21, 2019) at Bristol Hospital. Robert was born in Meriden on November 23, 1937 and was a son of the late John and Nora (Majewski) Tenerowicz. He attended St. Stanislaus…
Marc J. Boucher, 31, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 25, 2019. He was born on October 7, 1987, son of Michael J. and Anne (Kratzert) Boucher. Marc was a loving, giving and caring person. He enjoyed…
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the Archdiocese of Hartford released a list of 48 names, clergymen “accused of credible sexual abuse claims.” Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of the Archdiocese of Hartford released a statement that outlined a…
Sisters Julia, left, and Emily are having fun playing at the water table at the Imagine Nation Museum Sunday. Photo by JANELLE MORELLI
After nearly a year in the running, Latin Cravings will have its cash mob on Saturday, Feb. 2, at their restaurant, 375 North Main St., Bristol. The cash mob will be held outside, as there is limited seating space in…
City Council approved the Senior Volunteer Tax Relief program for 2019, during the Tuesday, Jan. 8, meeting. According to a press release from City Hall, “the purpose of the program is to provide a tax credit of $300 to persons…
The Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce will host the annual legislative breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8 to 10 a.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 42 Century Dr. All state senators and representatives covering the Central Connecticut region,…
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The City Arts and Culture Commission held its first meeting of 2019 on Wednesday, Jan. 16, and while there was not enough board members to fill a quorum, the assembled members discussed plans for a downtown…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Bristol Eliminating Substance Abuse Together (B.E.S.T-4-Bristol) met on Thursday, Jan. 17, and discussed various possibilities for making their message known throughout the City. According to their website, best4bristol.com, B.E.S.T. is a “Drug-Free Community Coalition that…
David Frederick Birkett, 73, of Bristol, CT., passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2019 at the Hartford Hospital. Born on Nov. 5, 1945, in Queens, New York, he was a son of the late David W.…
Michael R. Ouellette, 56, husband of Melanie (Bush) Ouellette of Bristol passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Hartford. He was born July 4, 1962 in Caribou, ME and was a son of Verna (Akerley) Ouellette of Bristol, and…
Barry K. Wentland, 62, of Plymouth, died on Saturday (January 19, 2019). Barry was born in Bristol on April 13, 1956 and was a son of George and Marilyn “Jean” (King) Wentland. Barry was a volunteer at the Terryville Fire…
John E. Swets, 80, of Plainville, husband of Roberta Lemire, died on Wednesday (January 16, 2019) at Bristol Hospital. John was born in Norwalk on December 21, 1938 and was a son of the late Jacob and Myda (Barker) Swets. …
Wayne R. Madore, 69, of Bristol, died on Monday (January 21, 2019) at Bristol Hospital. Wayne was born in Van Buren, ME on August 23, 1949 and was a son of Roger Madore of Bristol and the late Claire (Castonguay)…
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Stephen J. Duffy and Beverly Bobroske, two active members of the Bristol community, passed away earlier this month. “Bev was a great lady, dedicated to making Bristol’s and the State’s education system the best,” said…
The Women and Girls’ Fund of the Main Street Community Foundation awarded $55,227 to 19 organizations during the Annual Meeting and Grantee Reception, held Wednesday, Jan. 16. The 19 organizations chosen are dedicated to serving the women and girls of…
The Pequabuck River Watershed Association will host a water awareness event on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. This free event will begin at 10:30 a.m., with table displays of information. At 11:00 a.m., there…