Deadlines for early voting and registration near
Voting deadlines and registration dates for this year’s presidential primary on Tuesday, April 2, are nearing. “It’s brand new for everyone,” said Kevin McCauley, one…
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Fire Station 3 Building Committee meets today, wetlands onsite inspection tomorrow
A special meeting of the Firehouse 3 Building Committee will take place this morning at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Click here for the link. The…
Bristol Farmers Market incorporates as a nonprofit
The Bristol Farmer’s Market has incorporated as a nonprofit, promising long-term viability, according to one of the members of the founding board. “The transition of…
Road reopens between Center, North Main and Summer streets
The road has been reopened between Center, North Main and Summer streets, the Bristol Police has reported. The closure was the result of a road…
Main Street Community Foundation awards over $2 million during 2023
A record $2.4 million in grants and scholarships was distributed over 2023 by the Main Street Community Foundation, it was announced at the foundation’s annual…
Road closed for repairs between Center, North Main and Summer streets
Bristol Police Dept. has issued an advisory to motorists that the road between Center, North Main and Summer streets will be temporarily closed for emergency…
Board of Park Commissioners among today’s meetings
Board of Park Commissioners meets this evening at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-2 in City Hall. Other meetings include the following: Zoning Board of…
Mid-week roundup includes American Legion Post 209 spring program, city’s spring leaf collection and annual Patriot’s Day celebration
American Legion Post 209 announces its spring programs, including the annual fishing derby, bingo night and Memorial Day Parade The Jukebox Bingo fundraiser by the…
‘World of Wonders’ keeps giving with return of the ‘Rouge of the Jungle’
By Drew a.k.a ZypherFusion Hello Trainers! It’s Drew with some brand-new Pokémon Go news for you! The World of Wonders event has spawned another event,…
Park Board will consider solutions to the problem of geese control on Memorial Boulevard at Wednesday night’s meeting
By Jack Krampitz The topic of geese management on Memorial Boulevard will be discussed at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on this Wednesday, March…
Among today’s city meetings are Real Estate and Board of Police Commissioners
Real Estate meets at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-1 this evening at City Hall. Other meetings today include the following: Board of Police Commissioners,…
Boys and Girls Club awarded grant from new Ann Gudegast Fund
The first donation from a local benefactor of the Bristol Boys and Girls Club was presented to the club earlier this month. The inaugural grant…
Board of Education chair resigns position, leading to election of new officers, reshuffling of committees
By David Fortier The Board of Education has a new chair after the former chair stepped aside for personal reasons at a special meeting earlier…
Early March accident being investigated by Bristol Police
The collision of an automobile and a person in a wheelchair earlier in March is being investigated after the person in the wheelchair died this…
Board of Education approves alcohol sales at The Rockwell
By David Fortier The Board of Education at its regular meeting earlier this month approved alcohol sales at the Rockwell Theater, completing the final step…
Police Dept. and Parks and Rec on tonight’s Board of Finance agenda
A Board of Finance Budget hearing will be held today in council chambers at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. A review of the following departments…
Shamrock 2- and 5-mile winners hail from Bristol and Middlebury
The 21st Shamrock Run & Walk attracted 378 participants across a 5-mile and a 2-mile race, with Sean Ferguson and Shannon Hickey winning the respective categories. The event, benefiting the St. Vincent DePaul Society, raised over $190,000 since 2003 and also provided support for a grieving children’s center.
Public Works announces road resurfacing and road repairs for spring
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start its Spring 2024 roadway resurfacing program on Monday, March 25. As part of the program, the following…
Those who do the work among us, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day–‘Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh!’
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, St. Patrick’s Day will be here. Earlier in the week, I cheated a bit when I had a healthy…
Veterans program celebrates old friendships, with cake cutting and presentations
By David Fortier The three of them lean in over the cake, which celebrates their years of friendship, beginning shortly after the conclusion of World…