Carol J. Carter, 84
Carol J. Carter, 84, of Bristol, widow of Russell Carter, passed away on Tuesday, July 19. Carol was born on June 4, 1938, in Bristol, the daughter of the late…
Articles by David Fortier
Historical society program on P.T. Barnum and Bristol’s clockmakers Thursday evening
P.T. Barnum is the subject of the Bristol Historical Society’s Third Thursday Program on Thursday evening at the historical society on Center Street. Tom Vaugh will present “Barnum’s Connecticut with…
Cooling centers open in Bristol through Sunday
Gov. Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol through 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 24. In Bristol, cooling centers are available at the following locations: (Please check times…
Bits and Pieces
Gov. Lamont activates state’s extreme hot weather protocol With temperatures reaching more than 95 degrees and a heat index expected to go over triple digits at times, Gov. Ned Lamont…
COVID-19 active still, progress with the house project
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have heard from one of the kids that at least two members of the family have come down with COVID-19,…
Joseph A. Cydylo Jr., 68
Joseph A. Cydylo, Jr., DMD, 68, of Bristol, beloved husband of Wanda Hubbard, died on Monday, July 11, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Joe was born on Aug. 4, 1953, in…
Large crowd gathers for MLK Jr. mural reveal
The reveal of the mural honoring the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. drew over a hundred people to the New England Carousel Museum, directly across from Primo Press, last…
Police seek public’s help in finding missing person
The Bristol Police Department is looking for the public’s help in locating a missing adult male. Christopher Michaud, a 36-year-old white male, was last seen by family around 9:30 a.m….
Madeleine Roberts, 94
Madeleine I. Roberts, 94, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, July 11. She was born on March 24, 1928, in Stafford Springs, daughter of the late Felix and Helen (Joyal)…
Public participation draws group seeking support for proclamation condemning racism, promoting community engagement
By David Fortier A local group pressing the mayor and city council for a stronger response to the recent dispersal of white supremacist literature in the city shared their disappointment…
Coming up later this evening
TBE is working on a news story about last evening’s city council meeting. We hope to post around 7 p.m.
Bits and Pieces
Several Bristol establishments make Best of Connecticut Magazine list In Connecticut Magazine’s July 2022 issue featuring 155 winners from its Best of CT list, several Bristol establishments or at least…
Response to racist leaflets to be among topics at City Council meeting this evening
A proclamation promoting anti-racism that was proposed by two local activists at a July 5 meeting of the activists, the mayor, police chief and officers of the local NAACP chapter…
Some work around the house, lots of work around the house! And a pitch (and info) for donor members
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will be deep into a home improvement project. Yes, in the midst of family texts and Facetiming, work and campaigning for…
Jeanne G. Steiner, 91
Jeanne G. (Velms) Steiner, 91, died on Thursday, July 7, at Chestelm Health and Rehabilitation Center in Moodus. Jeanne was born in Ansonia on Nov. 9, 1930, and was a daughter of the…
Nadine Taggett, 85
Nadine (Jandreau) Taggett, 85, of Bristol, widow of Roy J. Taggett, Jr., died on Sunday, July 3, at Ingraham Manor. Nadine was born in St. Francis, Maine, on Jan. 27,…
Roland O. Pelletier, 71
Roland O. Pelletier, 71, of Bristol, loving husband of Bonnie (Brand) Pelletier passed away on Monday, July 4, at Sharon Health Care Center. He and Bonnie had celebrated 45 years of…
Diane B. Huber, 78
Diane B. Huber, 78, widow of Neal Russell Huber of Bristol, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 3. She was born on Sept. 23, 1943, in Bristol,…
Margo Bard, 64
Margo (Pelletier) Bard, 64, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, July 3, after a long hard-fought battle with cancer with her loving husband, Ricky Bard, by her side. Margo was…
CT Humanities grant provides free admission at five Bristol museums
Five Bristol museums were recently awarded grants from Connecticut Humanities to support their participation in the CT Summer at the Museum initiative, it was announced in a release from the…