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Bristol, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How one Bristol dinner aims to close the growing needs gap
  • How a Bristol wastewater permit renewal could affect local treatment operations
  • Which five major employers now define Bristol’s economic profile?

Also on today's calendar: Young Jr. ranger Contestant Raising Funds for National Wildlife Federation and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: These are the 3 unwritten rules of life ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Morning rain; cloudy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bristol Salvation Army to host fundraiser as community needs rise (bristoledition.org) — As more Bristol residents seek help with food, housing, and bills, the local Salvation Army is hosting a “Standing in the Gap” dinner fundraiser on May 14 at Luna’s Banquet Hall. Ticket sales will support emergency aid, disaster services, and other programs serving individuals and families across the Bristol area.
   

• Notice of Permit Application Town(s): Bristol, CT Notice is hereby (newbritainherald.com) — A Bristol industrial facility on Broderick Road is seeking renewal of its state permit to discharge treated wastewater into the city’s Water Pollution Control Facility, and residents can review the application in Hartford. Clean Harbors of Connecticut’s proposed permit renewal could affect local wastewater operations, and interested Bristol residents may request copies or schedule an in-person inspection with state environmental officials.
   

• Healthcare and Education Among Key Industries in State's Largest Communities (ctbythenumbers.news) — Bristol is highlighted as one of Connecticut’s 15 largest communities, with ESPN, Bristol Health, Amazon, Arthur G. Russell, and Bauer Aerospace listed as its top employers. The piece compares Bristol’s population and key industries with other major Connecticut cities, underscoring the region’s strength in healthcare, education, and corporate jobs.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday April 28
  • Movers and Groovers
    Farmington Library , 71 Main St , Farmington
    10:00 am
  • Babies and Books
    Silas Bronson Library , 237 Grand St , Waterbury
    10:00 am
  • Story Time & Craft with Mrs. Piccolo
    Watertown Library Association , 470 Main St , Watertown
    10:30 am
  • Walkie Talkies
    Lasalle Market and Deli , 104 Main St , Collinsville
    1:00 pm
  • Granby Memorial Varsity Softball @ Canton
    Canton High School , 76 Simonds Ave , Collinsville
    4:00 pm
  • Soccer: Slade vs DiLoreto
    New Britain High School Soccer Fields
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk in Bristol. Apply here.
  • StaffWorks, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler-Bristol in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • New York developer wants to convert historic Connecticut high school into apartments (ctpost.com)
  • Woman fled scene of Plainville crash in Northwest Drive parking lot, police say (ctpost.com)
  • Connecticut softball top performers and games to watch (April 27) (nhregister.com)

Farmington

  • Farmington Valley's History Topic Of Special Library Program (patch.com)
  • Goddard School to open second preschool location in Fairfield to meet high demand (nhregister.com)
  • Connecticut Wealth Management Honored as a 2026 Best Place to Work for 10th Consecutive Year (businessdailynetwork.com)

Avon

  • Local Mexican Restaurant To Host Avon Lions Fundraiser This Week (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 1)2)3) (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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