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Local News - December 2025

•   Tuesday, December 16, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.11.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (23 Views)

Second installment of 2024 property taxes due Jan 1, 2026; delinquent after Feb ...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views), Breaking News!

Board of Health disputes account opened without approval
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

CT approves Hartford HealthCare purchase of 2 Prospect hospitals
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

City meeting calendar: Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 15 - Frederick Barnes
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (3 Views)

CT joins nursing compact in order to expand workforce
Posted By: Bristol Press, (6 Views)

Young Bristol Eastern boys basketball team ready for the challenge
Posted By: Bristol Press, (6 Views)

Supporting Veterans: Fundraiser ‘a big success,’ winners picked
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)

Grants awarded to city school programs
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)

Battle brewing in a CT city over large scale development. Plan is to mine a natu...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (8 Views)



•   Monday, December 15, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.10.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (28 Views)

Debate over traffic cameras resumes in Bristol
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (18 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Dec 15, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (10 Views)

Mayor’s column: The value of investment and technology
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (8 Views)

Bristol Fire Department calls through Dec 8, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (8 Views)

Lamont pledges $70M for health care after US Senate deadlocks
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

Bristol Water and Sewer Department warns of frozen pipes as cold weather persist...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Remembering our heroes: Wreaths Across America Ceremony held Saturday at Lewis S...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

City meeting calendar: Monday, Dec 15, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 14 - Andre Achilli
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (9 Views)



•   Sunday, December 14, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.09.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (27 Views)

Bristol Police seek public’s assistance locating 40-year-old woman
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (27 Views)

Come Sunday morning: Making time for oneself baking bread, a critique of meritoc...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

Analysis shows CT ready for next recession as never before
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 13 - Rudolf Huff
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (5 Views)

CT state police face loss of 150+ troopers in next two years. ‘It’s a huge probl...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (11 Views)



•   Saturday, December 13, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.08.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (23 Views)

Bristol’s beloved Carol Sing returns, reviving a heartwarming holiday tradition
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (10 Views)

Bristol Fire Department calls through Dec 1, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (10 Views)

Did the flu variant H3N2/K emerge before this year’s vaccine was formulated?
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

City meeting calendar: Monday, Dec 15, through Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Connecticut’s pension funds see strong growth
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 12 - Frances Johns
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (4 Views)

Bristol PD raises $10K for Challenger program
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)

‘All is Merry and Fright’ at Witch’s Dungeon museum
Posted By: Bristol Press, (3 Views)

Support Local: Leaders encourage small business shopping
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

Firefighters quickly extinguish garage fire on Primrose Lane
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

Bohn posts double-double as St. Paul opens season with win over WCA
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)

Bristol police searching for missing woman last seen in Hartford
Posted By: WFSB, (8 Views)



•   Friday, December 12, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.07.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (38 Views)

Bristol trainers brace for a brawl: Pokémon GO’s ‘Well Armed’ event lands in tow...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

Bristol comptroller says 2025-26 budget on track as work begins on next plan
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Reminiscing with Sheila: The joys of Christmas past
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Bristol Salvation Army seeks urgent support as demand for assistance soars
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

City meeting calendar: Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Eversource, RWA appeal state’s rejection of Aquarion Water sale
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 11 - Harold Herriot
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (4 Views)

Salvation Army needs ‘emergency support’
Posted By: Bristol Press, (9 Views)

Optimistic on Budget: Bristol schools super discusses year ahead
Posted By: Bristol Press, (5 Views)

State’s first case of measles reported in more than four years
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

Young St. Paul girls embracing challenges as they embark on new season
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)

A CT city is near to completing its ‘downtown revitalization.’ There’s a lot mor...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (5 Views)



•   Thursday, December 11, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.05.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (23 Views)

Homeowners associations in Bristol seek tax breaks, mayor plans discussion on fi...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (20 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

Bristol Public Library to host trivia night, holiday events
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

House version of Kids Online Safety Act ruffles Blumenthal, parents
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

City meeting calendar: Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Bristol police arrest man accused of robbing Valero gas station
Posted By: Bristol Press, (15 Views)

Bristol wins award for ‘forward-thinking’
Posted By: Bristol Press, (11 Views)

No snow? No problem. How CT ski areas thrive even as ‘Mother Nature has changed’
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (2 Views)

Bristol City Council Meeting (Video) - 12/09/25
Posted By: City Council, (3 Views)



•   Wednesday, December 10, 2025   •

The Fed just cut interest rates for the third-straight time
Posted By: CNN, (2 Views)

Bristol Police Department - Robery
Posted By: Police Blotter, (28 Views)

Police Blotter: 12.04.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (25 Views)

Bristol Police seize drugs, firearm in search
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (15 Views)

Bristol man arrested in connection with September gas station robbery
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (8 Views)

Miss Connecticut Teen Haylee Patton reflects on family ties as hometown hosts 20...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

Bristol Senior Center Writers to hold ‘Meet the Authors’ event Saturday, Dec 13,...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

Wreaths Across America Ceremony to be held Saturday
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

City meeting calendar: Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 9 - Edgar Stevens
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (7 Views)

Bristol police attempting to locate ‘habitual runaway’
Posted By: Bristol Press, (12 Views)

Wreaths Across America in Bristol
Posted By: Bristol Press, (11 Views)

‘The Marine Corps Hymn’ features Bristol’s Caminiti
Posted By: Bristol Press, (7 Views)

Seeking Developers: Accepting submissions on Centre Square site
Posted By: Bristol Press, (5 Views)

The City of Bristol is seeking...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (16 Views)

2 men arrested on narcotics charges after search of Bristol apartment
Posted By: WTNH, (25 Views)

Bristol police make arrest in September robbery investigation
Posted By: WTNH, (13 Views)



•   Tuesday, December 09, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.03.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (31 Views)

16-year-old is missing, police report
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (18 Views)

City of Bristol seeks proposals for downtown development site
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (11 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

Arts & Culture Commission discusses upcoming events, projects
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

City meeting calendar: Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Traffic fatalities are down this year in CT
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 8 - Benjamin Hawley
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (8 Views)

Five city smoke shops targeted with compliance checks
Posted By: Bristol Press, (21 Views)

Tradition Returns: Bristol Carol Sing back on Main Street
Posted By: Bristol Press, (9 Views)

Pet blanket collection to help animals
Posted By: Bristol Press, (7 Views)

Men & Boys Fund awards record $16,000 in grants
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)

Connecticut has a costly nursing shortage. What’s looming will make it worse, ad...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (5 Views)

About 36K in CT are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. Here’s what to know.
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (5 Views)

Bristol seeks developer to build on last available portion of former mall site
Posted By: Other, (14 Views)



•   Monday, December 08, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.02.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (30 Views)

Former ‘Chic’ Miller site moving ahead
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (35 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Dec 8, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP funds to states
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

Artists corner: Tour site of proposed artists’ co-op site in Bristol, profession...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

American Legion Post 209 celebrate achievements
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

City meeting calendar: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Mayor’s column: The holidays in Bristol
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 7 - Magdalene Heffernan
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (9 Views)



•   Sunday, December 07, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 12.01.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (36 Views)

Why CT lawmakers may take up universal school meals issue in 2026
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

Come Sunday morning: Contemplating local news, free speech and the costs of AI
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 6 - Jennie Strong & Gertrude L...
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (5 Views)



•   Saturday, December 06, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 11.29.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (37 Views)

Police Blotter: 11.30.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (30 Views)

Bristol School redistricting takes shape after board vote on middle school assig...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (11 Views)

3 CT state employee unions to get pay hikes worth 4.5%
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (9 Views)

American Legion Post 2 to host Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

City meeting calendar: Monday, Dec 8, through Friday, Dec 12, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 5 - Beverly Strong
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (6 Views)

Police officers pull crash victim through windshield
Posted By: Bristol Press, (28 Views)

Speaking Out: Group opposes Preserve development
Posted By: Bristol Press, (9 Views)



•   Friday, December 05, 2025   •

Police Video of Crash on Washington St, Dec 4th
Posted By: Police Blotter, (24 Views)

Good Morning, Bristol! Friday, December 5, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

Inlands/Wetlands Commission extends public hearing on Grassy Road excavation pro...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (4 Views)

Reminiscing with Sheila: People watching
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

Arts & Culture Commission to host first annual Bristol Holiday Stroll
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

City meeting calendar: Friday, Dec 5, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

Journey to Paldea arrives in Bristol: new Pokémon, new Season, and a week of big...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Severe cold weather protocol in effect through Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

American Legion Post 209 to host Toy Drive, Christmas Spectacular Raffle
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 4 - Dr. Francis Jennings
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (2 Views)

Florida woman charged in Connecticut pension fraud case
Posted By: Bristol Press, (18 Views)

Rapid Response Fund: Bristol residents can now apply
Posted By: Bristol Press, (11 Views)

Paul, Gagnon receive top Post awards
Posted By: Bristol Press, (8 Views)

Christmas Fair to help raise funds for upcoming mission trip
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 3 - Elizabeth Tarrant & Robert...
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

Notice is hereby given that th...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (3 Views)

MetaLab Now Offering Resting Metabolic Rate Testing for Precision Nutrition & Me...
Posted By: Other, (3 Views)



•   Thursday, December 04, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 11.28.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (35 Views)

Washington Street between Central Street and Garden Street closed, Thursday morn...
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (17 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Dec 4, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

What to know about CT laws relating to ICE interactions
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

Holiday Showcase of Stars marks 20 years with ‘Sounding Joy’
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

CT begins broader debate over vanishing federal funds
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

City meeting calendar: Thursday, Dec 4, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Looking Ahead to 2026: New mayor talks issues with Bristol Press
Posted By: Bristol Press, (11 Views)

Bristol Chorale ringing in 50th anniversary
Posted By: Bristol Press, (5 Views)

‘Teas the Season’ at American Clock & Watch Museum
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

Legion Post 2 hosting Pearl Harbor event
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)

Crash in Bristol takes down utility pole, leads to power outages
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (4 Views)

With CT among top states with employment tied to AI, comptroller concerned about...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (0 Views)

SCENE VIDEO: Crash brings down pole in Bristol
Posted By: WFSB, (10 Views)



•   Wednesday, December 03, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 11.26.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (30 Views)

Police Blotter: 11.27.2025 Thanksgiving
Posted By: Police Blotter, (22 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

Lamont signs H.B. 8002 into law, finalizing controversial housing bill
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (3 Views)

City meeting calendar: Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

School openings delayed 2 hours, Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

‘Laugh for Good’ comedy night to benefit Brian’s Angels this Friday
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 2 - Edward Penfield
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (4 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - December 1 - Lucy Thomas
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (2 Views)

Stuff a Pepsi truck this weekend
Posted By: Bristol Press, (5 Views)

Bristol police collecting new, unwrapped toys
Posted By: Bristol Press, (5 Views)

Bristol Senior Center featuring free program with authors
Posted By: Bristol Press, (4 Views)

Spreading Kindness: 9-year-old supporting Toys for Tots
Posted By: Bristol Press, (2 Views)

St. Paul’s McCulloch to continue softball career at Southern Connecticut
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)

American Legion Post 209 collecting toys this weekend
Posted By: Bristol Press, (1 Views)

Icy conditions lead to more than a dozen school delays across CT
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (0 Views)

Bristol nonprofit sees donation drop to aid homeless; fundraiser set for Friday
Posted By: Fox61, (10 Views)



•   Tuesday, December 02, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 11.25.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (30 Views)

Beyond the poverty line: a Bristol mother’s struggle to feed her family
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (14 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

CT strengthens data protections in wake of federal requests
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

City meeting calendar: Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

‘The Avenue with Aaron Lopez’ this evening at 7 pm
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (1 Views)

Tuesday, Dec 2, is the Annual Day of Giving
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Legacy Carries On: Large wreath added to City Hall
Posted By: Bristol Press, (10 Views)

South Side Meat Market holiday raffle returning
Posted By: Bristol Press, (9 Views)

CT man showed police and family how he killed his father, said he 'would do it a...
Posted By: Other, (18 Views)



•   Monday, December 01, 2025   •

Police Blotter: 11.24.2025
Posted By: Police Blotter, (31 Views)

Mayor’s column: Traffic safety concerns continue to grow
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (19 Views)

Bristol Chorale celebrates 50th anniversary with holiday concert
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (11 Views)

Fire calls: week ending Nov 17, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (9 Views)

St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Bristol to open overflow shelter today
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (7 Views)

Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Dec 1, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (6 Views)

Come Sunday morning: Thanksgiving is behind us and more livestreaming to come
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (5 Views)

City meeting calendar: Monday, Dec 1, 2025
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (2 Views)

Federal grants for Yale research on malaria were cut, but the work continues
Posted By: The Bristol Edition, (0 Views)

Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 30 - Zella Kreft
Posted By: Bristol Historical Society, (5 Views)

CT consumer costs could increase as state agency restructures. ‘There was a bad ...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (6 Views)

CT doctors, emergency experts join in warning parents about dangerous toys. Why ...
Posted By: Hartford Courant, (2 Views)

Bristol police identify man who died in Friday crash
Posted By: WFSB, (20 Views)



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