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Local News - November 2025

•  Sunday, November 16, 2025 • 

• Police Blotter: 11.09.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (14)

• Today, the curtain goes up on Ned Lamont’s bid for a third term • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Come Sunday morning: A 1st ‘what is your Sunday like?’ and more photos from in... • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• House OKs bills to buy Waterbury Hospital, curb ICE activities • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 15 - James Battisto • Posted By:  BHS (11)

• Bristol Farmers Market ends season with a fall festival • Posted By:  Fox61 (6)

•  Saturday, November 15, 2025 • 


• Disney content will return to YouTube TV under a new deal • Posted By:  CNN (6)

• Police Blotter: 11.08.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (22)

• Edgewood Pre-K Academy gets approved for ‘as-new’ renovation • Posted By:  TBE (5)
• Big 1st half set up Rams victory over Simsbury, 30-18 • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Bristol Eastern hosts Newington in final home game of the season today • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Nov 17, through Friday, Nov 21, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 14 - Francis Carter • Posted By:  BHS (5)

• Bristol Public Library has several programs on tap • Posted By:  BP (7)
• ‘Perfect time’ for Brian’s Angels grant • Posted By:  BP (4)
• Bristol Central's bid for state title comes up short against East Lyme in Clas... • Posted By:  BP (1)
• Bristol Central races out to big lead, holds off Simsbury for 30-18 victory • Posted By:  BP (0)
• Bristol Central's bid for state title comes up short against East Lyme in Clas... • Posted By:  BP (0)
• Bristol Central races out to big lead, holds off Simsbury for 30-18 victory • Posted By:  BP (0)

• Bristol man sentenced for sexually assaulting, fathering child with minor unde... • Posted By:  HC (11)

• 18-hole Bristol golf course hits market for $5M, pitched as housing developmen... • Posted By:  Other (24)

•  Friday, November 14, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 11.07.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (24)

• Bristol Police provide updated information about recent fatalities • Posted By:  TBE (24)
• Former Mayor Caggiano returns control of Bristol’s Mayoral Facebook page afte... • Posted By:  TBE (18)
• RBI Café serves up breakfast and spirit ahead of Bristol’s big game between cr... • Posted By:  TBE (10)
• 1st City Council meeting for new mayor brings committee assignments, an appoin... • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• Recreating the ‘live experience’ of The Police at Downtown Live in Rockwell Th... • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• Reminiscing with Sheila: ‘Let the ball roll’ • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• City meeting calendar: Friday, Nov 14, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 13 - Edward Rockwell • Posted By:  BHS (1)

• Police ID woman who died from car incident • Posted By:  BP (8)
• Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Bristol • Posted By:  BP (2)
• Get ready to be creative at workshop • Posted By:  BP (1)
• Food Insecurity: Bristol Salvation Army helping community • Posted By:  BP (1)
• Village Green hosting Thanksgiving Drive this month • Posted By:  BP (0)

• CT Gov. Lamont to announce Friday he’s seeking third term. He ignores retireme... • Posted By:  HC (1)
• It’s turkey season in CT. Here’s why the wild birds are considered a conservat... • Posted By:  HC (1)

• CT Pedestrian, 33, Airlifted To Trauma Hospital After Violent Crash; Police Se... • Posted By:  Other (30)

• Bristol man sentenced for sexually assaulting, impregnating girl in his care • Posted By:  WTNH (26)
• Connecticut House passes bill for UConn Health to acquire three new hospitals • Posted By:  WTNH (24)

•  Thursday, November 13, 2025 • 


• Zoning Commission approves CDL school site plan, plan draws mixed reaction • Posted By:  TBE (37)
• Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle earlier in day,... • Posted By:  TBE (16)
• Annual ‘Veterans Day Breakfast’ sponsored by West End Association to be held T... • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• The Bristol Bazaar: A handmade haven for local creativity • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (5)
• Bristol Farmers Market Fall Festival vendors to accept double SNAP benefits, S... • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Bristol Public Library events for Monday, Nov 17, through Saturday, Nov 22, 20... • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• ‘Locks of Love’ debuts after heartfelt deliberation by Arts & Culture Commissi... • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• CT House adopts relief fund to bolster federal programs • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• St. Paul performing arts presents ‘Anne of Green Gables’ this weekend, Nov. 14... • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• City meeting calendar: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 12 - Augustus G. Funk • Posted By:  BHS (4)

• Bristol Farmers Market offering double SNAP/EBT benefits • Posted By:  BP (4)
• New Veterans Garden and flagpole dedicated at St. Joseph Cemetery • Posted By:  BP (3)
• School program honors area veterans • Posted By:  BP (1)

• Man in critical condition after being struck by car in Bristol • Posted By:  WFSB (41)

• Bristol Business To Shutter In New Year, Layoffs Planned • Posted By:  Other (38)

•  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • 


• Inauguration night draws large crowd • Posted By:  TBE (21)
• TBE exclusive: Part 2 of Ellen Zoppo-Sassu interview • Posted By:  TBE (10)
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (9)
• Reminiscing with Sheila: Special mid-week feature–The Memorial Military Museum • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• CT officials, hospital staff celebrate UConn takeover of Waterbury Hospital • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• CT plans $500M in relief for federal programs, but questions remain • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• City meeting calendar: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 11 - Joseph B. Sessions • Posted By:  BHS (3)

• Bristol woman dies after being pinned under her vehicle • Posted By:  BP (32)
• Never Forgotten: Bristol gyms to honor fallen officers • Posted By:  BP (6)
• Veterans Appreciation Social tradition continues • Posted By:  BP (5)
• Ella Pratt - Bristol Central • Posted By:  BP (5)
• BACK AGAIN! BC volleyball back in state finals for third time in four years wi... • Posted By:  BP (3)
• ‘Veterans Day Breakfast’ in Bristol Thursday • Posted By:  BP (3)
• Lily Kirk - Bristol Central • Posted By:  BP (1)

•  Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 11.06.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (36)

• Kelley retains lead in 2nd District recount: wins by 13 votes • Posted By:  TBE (19)
• 2 emergency water main breaks: Park Street area and Pine Brook Terrace affecte... • Posted By:  TBE (2)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 10 - Dr. Joseph Desmarais • Posted By:  BHS (4)

• Local average gas price has 5 cent jump over past week • Posted By:  BP (1)

• Looking to buy a real Christmas tree this year? Here’s why you will pay more • Posted By:  HC (4)
• CT anticipating $1 billion in extra revenue this year. Some say more should be... • Posted By:  HC (1)

• Bristol Farmers Market will double SNAP benefits at Fall Festival Market • Posted By:  NBC30 (10)

• Bristol officials sworn in as part of inauguration ceremony • Posted By:  WTNH (7)

•  Monday, November 10, 2025 • 


• Senate reaches deal to extend government funding, a major sign shutdown is poi... • Posted By:  CNN (17)

• Police Blotter: 11.05.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (35)

• Lawmakers reach deal to end government shutdown: Live updates • Posted By:  USA Today (9)

• Fatality on Rockwell Avenue under investigation • Posted By:  TBE (32)
• An exclusive conversation with Mayor-elect Ellen Zoppo-Sassu–Part 1 • Posted By:  TBE (28)
• A Sunday read: Brian’s Angels and Agape House here to serve • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• Veterans Day closures, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Nov 10, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (5)
• Come Sunday morning: A livestream experience, video of an acceptance speech an... • Posted By:  TBE (4)
• Veterans busy heading into Veterans Day • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Lamont pledges to restart SNAP benefits in days – even if CT pays • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Nov 10, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 9 - Ellen Abbott • Posted By:  BHS (6)

• Woman found dead under car in Bristol • Posted By:  WFSB (18)

•  Sunday, November 09, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 11.04.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (24)

• City meeting calendar: Monday, Nov 10, through Friday, Nov 14, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble presents ‘Salute to Our Veterans,’ 3 pm, Sunda... • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• CT voter turnout higher in 2025 than past municipal elections • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 8 - Clinton Taylor • Posted By:  BHS (1)

• The CT dog was abandoned in the cold rain. Here’s what the suspects told polic... • Posted By:  HC (28)

• Resurfacing on Route 229 in Southington and Bristol • Posted By:  Other (23)

•  Saturday, November 08, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 11.03.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (24)

• Edgewood Pre-K gets nod to go ahead with ‘renovate as new’ over Caggiano’s obj... • Posted By:  TBE (13)
• Bristol Eastern volleyball falls to top-ranked East Lyme on Wednesday • Posted By:  TBE (4)
• Manross Library to host social in appreciation of veterans, Saturday, Nov. 8, ... • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Bristol Middle School Cross Country Meet was held recently at Rockwell Park wi... • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• The E.O. Smith Panthers upend the Bristol Eastern Lancers 24-8 on Friday night • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• BC Rams 2nd half offensive push falls short in 30-26 loss to Enfield • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 6 - Marion Ingraham • Posted By:  BHS (6)
• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 7 - John Trudon • Posted By:  BHS (4)

• ‘Magical cozy Christmas shop’ • Posted By:  BP (6)
• Bristol Public Schools holding citywide food drive • Posted By:  BP (5)
• Bristol Central comeback comes up just short in another one-score loss • Posted By:  BP (3)
• ‘Locks at Stocks’: Interactive sculpture at Casey Field • Posted By:  BP (2)
• Gov. Ned Lamont to seek third term in 2026 • Posted By:  BP (1)
• Bristol Central volleyball sweeps No. 2 Naugatuck, advances to Class L semifin... • Posted By:  BP (1)
• Bristol Eastern falls on the road at E.O. Smith; St. Paul rallies for OT win o... • Posted By:  BP (1)

•  Friday, November 07, 2025 • 

• Hundreds of US flights are getting slashed Friday as the shutdown continues. H... • Posted By:  CNN (5)

• Police Blotter: 11.02.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (24)

• Same day registrants key to several races, pushing final result back and forci... • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• Reminiscing with Sheila: ‘The price of freedom is visible here’ • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• Policy addresses security concerns, guiding how school guards might carry arms... • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• A wild weekend ahead: Pokémon GO’s Global Wild Area 2025 arrives Nov. 15–16 • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Good morning, Bristol! Friday, Nov 7, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• With SNAP suspended, food pantries struggle to keep up • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• City meeting calendar: Friday, Nov 7, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Recorded History: Bristol veteran interviewed by WWII Museum • Posted By:  BP (5)
• Bristol teams on the road as high school football regular season enters home s... • Posted By:  BP (4)
• St. Paul performing ‘Anne of Green Gables’ • Posted By:  BP (2)
• MARATHON MAN: Bristol native Zadnik completes goal of running a marathon in ev... • Posted By:  BP (0)

• Bristol to dedicate two school gymnasiums to officers killed in line of duty • Posted By:  HC (4)

• Confidia Health Institute Expands Diagnostic Services with Gold-Standard DEXA ... • Posted By:  Other (0)

•  Thursday, November 06, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 11.01.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (26)

• Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• Facing federal cuts, Lamont OKs $500 million contingency fund • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• CT Dems call 2025 blue wave ‘historic,’ a boost before the ’26 races • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• City meeting calendar: Thursday, Nov 6, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 5 - Edwin Elton • Posted By:  BHS (13)

• Zoppo-Sassu returns to office as Bristol mayor; City Council shifts to Dems • Posted By:  BP (18)
• Bristol Central volleyball tops Masuk, advances to CIAC quarterfinals for four... • Posted By:  BP (3)

• CT’s blue wave: Was it Trump that swept Democrats to victory across the state? • Posted By:  HC (4)

• Bristol schools name gyms in honor of fallen police officers • Posted By:  WFSB (13)
• Bristol school board to vote on adding armed security guards to district staff • Posted By:  WFSB (6)

•  Wednesday, November 05, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 10.31.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (31)

• Zoppo-Sassu defeats Caggiano for mayor. Democrats regain city council, board o... • Posted By:  TBE (47)
• Good morning, Bristol! Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• What to know about expiring ACA subsidies as open enrollment begins • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• City meeting calendar: Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 4 - James Warfield • Posted By:  BHS (6)

• Zoppo-Sassu returns to office as Bristol mayor, defeats incumbent Caggiano • Posted By:  BP (47)
• Terryville Fish & Game Club hosting Turkey Shoot • Posted By:  BP (4)
• Lamont proclaims Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in state • Posted By:  BP (1)
• St. Paul girls see season come to a close at the hands of Morgan, 5-2 • Posted By:  BP (1)

• Here’s where Democrats won big in Connecticut. ‘This obviously is a key contes... • Posted By:  HC (8)
• Democrats retake control of Bristol with former mayor reclaiming seat • Posted By:  HC (3)

• 7-building industrial project to remake former brownfield in Bristol • Posted By:  Other (35)

•  Tuesday, November 04, 2025 • 


• Police Department - Stop Signs • Posted By:  Br Police (37)

• Dick Cheney dies at 84 after powerful VP tenure and Republican career. • Posted By:  USA Today (5)

• The defacing of Shrub Road must stop • Posted By:  TBE (46)
• Registrars office preps for Election Day, Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (13)
• Good morning, Bristol! Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• Tally since 6 am shows 22% of those eligible to vote have voted • Posted By:  TBE (4)
• Polls open at 6 am, close at 8 pm today, Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025–Election Day • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• City meeting calendar: Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November • Posted By:  TBE (0)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 3 - Stephanie Allaire • Posted By:  BHS (6)

• Fall Festival Market coming to Main Street • Posted By:  BP (18)
• Flagpole and garden dedication taking place in Bristol • Posted By:  BP (17)
• What’s on the ballot in the first general election since Donald Trump became p... • Posted By:  BP (6)
• Area, state average gas prices see rise over last week • Posted By:  BP (5)
• Bristol Eastern football secures first win of season against RHAM • Posted By:  BP (5)
• Bristol Central, Bristol Eastern volleyball advance in Class L state tournamen... • Posted By:  BP (1)

•  Monday, November 03, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 10.30.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (43)

• Rogers as Michael Jackson enthralls sold out crowd at Downtown Live • Posted By:  TBE (10)
• CT Democrats targeting open Republican municipal seats • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• Good morning, Bristol! Monday, Nov 3, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (6)
• Share your bread: a folktale with a lesson • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• A Sunday read: Bristol food pantries brace for surge as SNAP benefits in limbo • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• Come Sunday morning, another World Series in the books, some sports writing, a... • Posted By:  TBE (1)
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Nov 3, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 2 - Daniel Riccio, Sr. • Posted By:  BHS (6)

•  Sunday, November 02, 2025 • 


• Police Blotter: 10.29.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (38)

• Photo of the week: Autumn comes to Middle Street • Posted By:  TBE (14)
• BC Rams win 2nd in a row with defensive play key on a big day for offense • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• A fall festival farmers market to be held Saturday, Nov 15, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (7)
• Middletown triumphs over Bristol Eastern in boys state soccer tournament • Posted By:  TBE (3)
• Kingsley and defense shine as Lancers grab first win of the football season • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• Reminder: Early voting ends today at 6 p.m. • Posted By:  TBE (2)
• City meeting calendar: Monday, Nov 3 through Friday, Nov 7, 2025 • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - November 1 - Edward B. Dunbar • Posted By:  BHS (4)

• In a game filled with offense, Santiago sack seals Bristol Central win over Ea... • Posted By:  BP (2)
• St. Paul boys moving on in Class S, BE boys see season end in Class L first ro... • Posted By:  BP (0)

• Meet the Huskies: Breaking down UConn women’s basketball’s 2025-26 roster • Posted By:  HC (6)
• Meet the Huskies: Breaking down UConn men’s basketball’s 2025-26 roster • Posted By:  HC (6)

•  Saturday, November 01, 2025 • 


• Judges rule Trump administration must use emergency funds to pay some SNAP ben... • Posted By:  CNN (9)

• Police Blotter: 10.28.2025 • Posted By:  Br Police (21)

• SNAP suspension a reminder to CT GOP: Trump sets the agenda • Posted By:  TBE (1)

• Historical Society - Bristol Preserved - October 31 - Eric Stow Hatch • Posted By:  BHS (4)

• Jeff Caggiano Heads Ticket: Bristol Voter’s Guide – GOP slate • Posted By:  BP (8)
• Central Connecticut Chamber awarded $50K energy grant • Posted By:  BP (0)

• Bristol mayoral rematch centers on tax increases, downtown development • Posted By:  WFSB (10)

• CTDOT Is Developing Plans to Improve Drainage Systems Across Connecticut • Posted By:  Other (5)

• DEEP tentatively renews permit for facility that burns medical waste • Posted By:  Inside Investigator (6)


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