A Visual Journey Through Bristol: highlights from the first quarter of 2024
As we reflect on the people, events, and stories that shaped the first quarter of 2024, we invite you to enjoy this slideshow featuring 30 memorable moments from January–March 2024 Photos. These images highlight the vibrant community, milestones, and special moments that define life in Bristol, CT.
Stay tuned—our next slideshow, showcasing highlights from April through June 2024, will be available next week!
Snow falling on a Federal Hill neighborhood on Jan. 7, 2024. | Laura Bailey 
Bakery on Maple owners Erika Stirk and David Landi prepare for a weekend that might decide the future of the business. | David Fortier 
Bristol Central indoor track teams establish new team records at the 39th Yale Track Classic. | BCHS 
Old Marsh Pond, frozen. Jan 17, 2024 | Good morning, Bristol! 
Nicole Riemer attempts a free-throw to complete a three-point play. Eastern girls win battle against Central, 58-43. | J. Krampitz 
Bristol Health President and CEO Kurt A. Barwis with guests and staff of the Cardiac Rehab program as he announces their $2 million grant award. | Rob Pierpont 
Tony Mazzarella is the new head football coach St. Paul Catholic High School. | SPCHS 
Bristol Central in snow. March 1, 2024 | Good morning, Bristol! 
Senior Center Pasta Supper Fundraiser is a delight. Volunteers Frank Peronace, Mark Glanovsky and Vito Montelli. | BSC photo 
Artist Allison Munger displays her pop art dog portrait at Bristol Bazaar. | Sharon Bachand 
“A Funny Look at Depression and Suicide,” 1 Degree of Separation comic Jay stares down audience member. | David Fortier 
Bristol Mayor Jeffrey John Caggiano and ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan “Orlovsky (Daniel John Orlovsky) are the same person!” Good morning Bristol! | photo compliments of ESPN 
Donovan Clingan surprises students with visit to Chippens Hill Middle School. | David Fortier 
Icicles somewhere in Bristol. February 18, 2024 | Good morning, Bristol! 
Aidan Delgado welcomed the surprise visit of UConn basketball star and former Chippens Hill student, Donovan Clingan. | David Fortier 
Cherise Floyd-Pickering, center, addresses NAACP gathering honoring local heroes, as former president Lexie Mangum, left, and current president Tim Cameral, right, look on. | David Fortier 
Snow covered street in Bristol – February 15, 2024. | Good morning, Bristol! 
Tim Gamache presenting the POW/MIA Table ceremony at the Bristol Public Library. | Laura Bailey 
Portraits of WWII veterans at the Bristol Public Library painted by Don Scott. | Laura Bailey 
The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol has named Josephine K. as the 2024 Youth of the Year after a closely contested competition with three other amazing youth. | BBGC photo 
Pequabuck River . February 7, 2024 | Good morning, Bristol! 
Susan Sadecki, president of Main Street Community Foundation, center, presents grant to Jessica Killean and Jon Rulkowski of the Boys & Girls Club and participants of the SMART Girls program. | MSCF 
Four Chaplains ceremony at Gloria dei Lutheran Church honors four U.S. Army chaplains who died while saving others in 1943: Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, George Fox, John Washington | Compliments of the Four Chaplains Program 
A gaggle of geese at Veterans’ Memorial Boulevard Park. | Laura Bailey 
St. Paul Catholic High School performing arts presents “Shrek The Musical” beginning March 22. | SPCHS 
Shamrock Run winners hail from Bristol and Middlebury. | Ron Tessman 
The Joyce father and son team win wheelchair. Mason in bicycle and James Joyce holding award with St. Vincent DePaul executive director Christine Thebarge and chairman Stan Piotrowski. | Ron Tessman 
The new clock being installed outside the American Clock & Watch Museum. | Laura Bailey 
Walter Lewandoski, Kenzie Simone, Alison Sample, Maria Pirro Simmons and Elijah Simmons. | Photo courtesy of Walter Lewandoski 
Barnes Nature Center Boardwalk. March 17, 2024 | Good morning, Bristol!
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Discover more highlights from 2024
In the first weeks of 2025, we’ll be posting more highlights from 2024 in our photo review series. You can explore the series as it develops by following this link: Bristol Edition 2024: A Year Through Photos.
Follow our 2024 photo series:
- Moments in Focus: January through March 2024
- Snapshots of the Season: April through June 2024
- Through the Lens: July through September 2024
- Stories in Pictures: October through December 2024
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