Birthday party time and a celebration of Black History
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, another grandchild will have had a 4th birthday party–pizza, cake and cupcakes, and lots of presents and lots of…
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Pickleball for everyone — and any time, if the weather allows! And Bristol notables
By Bob Montgomery Pickleball I returned a call to Frank Zbikowski, who left a message on my phone the other day. Frank, as many know,…
New aquatics supervisor begins on Monday
Bristol resident Raelynne Andrews has been hired as the aquatics supervisor, with responsibilities for overseeing operations of the year-round indoor Dennis Malone Aquatics Center, Rockwell…
Today’s city meetings include Board of Fire Commissioners
Today’s meetings include Board of Fire Commissioners, at 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. On Saturday, Feb. 24, the Inlands Wetlands/Conservation Agency will…
Today’s city meetings include budget hearings for library and fire dept.
Today’s meetings include a Board of Finance Budget Hearing for the Bristol Public Library and the Fire Department, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers…
Mid-week roundup features programs about UConn basketball and Iwo Jima/World War II Veterans Reunion at the Bristol Public Library
A history of UConn basketball to be held March 5 at the Bristol Public Library Award-winning sportswriter and author Marty Gitlin will host a “A…
City meetings today include Police Commission and Capital Improvements and Strategic Planning
Today’s meetings include Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee, 4 p.m., in the council chambers at City Hall and Police Commission, 6 p.m., also in…
Additional highlights of 2022-2023 performance achievements of Bristol public schools
By Jack Krampitz Last week, TBE wrote of the impressive improvements in standardized test scores in elementary math and reading from the pre-Covid year of…
Were there kids out in the snow? A flat tire and some help from folks, recommendations for listening, reading
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the snow will have been behind us, well, for the most part because who saw the almost- or even…
Remembrance of Ed Pelkey, some Vince Lombardi connections and more suggestions for street names
By Bob Montgomery Pelkey was genuinely sweet There are a lot of great folks in Bristol who do good things, but rare are those as…
Bristol Bazaar special guest day draws promising artist with plenty of ideas to promote her work
By Sharon G. Bachand, contributor I happened to be out and about late in January at the Bristol Bazaar. As I walked through the doors,…
New assistant to Parks superintendent starts at the end of the month
Bristol resident Amaris Estrada has been hired as the new assistant to the superintendent of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, BPRYCS announced in…
6 Bristol students named to Ben Bronz Academy honor roll
Six Bristol students have made the Ben Bronz Academy 2nd quarter honor roll. They include the following: Melissa Calais Martins, 12th grade, honors; Mason Clevenger,…
School openings delayed 2 hours this morning
Public schools in Bristol have a 2-hour delay this morning. Other delays include the following: Bristol Adult Education, opening at 12 noon Bristol Child Development…
Mid-week Roundup: ‘Animaniacs’ at The Rockwell Theater, blood drive sponsored by American Legion Post 209 and first of two BBCG programs
Downtown Live presents “Animaniacs: In Concert” this Saturday evening “Animaniacs: In Concert,” based on the animated Warner Bros series, will be the next Downtown Live…
Bristol Public Schools announce closings; Storm Lorraine expected to drop 6 inches of snow on Bristol
In advance of Storm Lorraine, Bristol Public Schools will be closed tomorrow. In addition, Bristol Technical Education Center and Bristol Adult Resource Center are also…
City Hall announces closings in anticipation of impending storm
City hall, libraries, Department of Aging, Water and Sewer Department and Park and Rec administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, to the public…
Public Works announces emergency parking ban from Tuesday through Wednesday, provides contact info
An emergency parking ban will be in place from Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 2 a.m. through Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m., Public Works announced…
Birthday party requires a ticket, I am informed; city meetings and some reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have finished a long but pleasant week. Each of us had grandchild duty two times…
Name of Middle Street fatality victim released by Bristol Police, services Saturday in Plainville
The name of the pedestrian struck and killed crossing Middle Street earlier in February was released yesterday by the Bristol Police. The female pedestrian has…