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Juneteenth Holiday

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth.

June Mayor’s Column: New City Budget Protects Fiscal Stability Among Challenging Economic Trends

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

Management of the City’s finances is arguably my biggest responsibility as Mayor, and this includes creating the City’s operational budget each year.

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Hartford Reporter area weekly mass times

By Hartford Reporter | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the Hartford Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

June Mayor’s Column: New City Budget Protects Fiscal Stability Among Challenging Economic Trends

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

Management of the City’s finances is arguably my biggest responsibility as Mayor, and this includes creating the City’s operational budget each year. I have always viewed the annual budget process as comprising three key components;

The Bristol Farmers Market Will Open for the Season on June 17th

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

This year the market will be held rain or shine through Saturday, October 14th and will once again be held at the Bristol Health Medical Care Center’s parking lot, located at 15 Riverside Avenue at Centre Square in downtown Bristol.

Residents Encouraged To Stay Protected From Unhealthy Air Quality

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 7, Mayor Luke Bronin and Health and Human Services Director Ebony Jackson-Shaheed announced recommendations for Hartford residents in the wake of the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s Air Quality Report.

Larson: Republicans Can’t Cut Social Security Behind Closed Doors

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 2, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s interview on Fox News supporting making cuts to Social Security and other programs that they were unable to do because President Biden blocked them.

Larson Visits Hartford Social Security Office with Acting Commissioner Kijakazi

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 1, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Hartford Social Security Office with Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi.

Pequabuck River Trail Study Draft Report

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 6, 2023

Thank you to all those in the Bristol community who participated in the Pequabuck River Trail Study.

Larson: We Can’t Reward Republican Games

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 6, 2023

On May 31, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Biden-McCarthy debt limit agreement:

1st Annual Cultural District Celebration Is Scheduled for June 9-11, 2023

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

The City of Bristol Department of Park, Recreation Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) along with the City Arts and Culture Commission is excited to host the 1st Annual Cultural District Celebration on the weekend of June 9-11, 2023.

Mayor’s Warrant - To the Clerk of the City of New Britain - 5/25/2023

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN:

Mayor Bronin Statement on House Passage of Hb 6667

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 25, following the passage of HB 6667, which includes proposals that Mayor Bronin and a coalition of mayors and advocates proposed earlier this year to increase accountability for repeat firearm offenders, Mayor Bronin released the following statement:

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Hartford Reporter area weekly mass times

By Hartford Reporter | Jun 3, 2023

The following parishes in the Hartford Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $10 Million to Support Upgrades for Senior Centers in Connecticut

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 30, Governor Ned Lamont, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter announced that the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services has been awarded $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that will be used to support upgrades and enhancements at senior centers statewide in Connecticut.

Dog License Season Starts June 1, 2023

By Hartford Reporter Report | Jun 1, 2023

It's time to renew your dog's license in Bristol beginning Thursday, June 1, 2023. You should plan to renew your dog license by mail. Please include the following: