Still looking for the words
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning I still did not have the words for what happened on Wednesday. They, the words, will come eventually, but in the meantime, I am…
Articles by David Fortier
The week brings bright spots amid more testing
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, I will have had my 6th test for Covid. There have been several exposures at school, and then the most recent one, where people…
Some memories of events that defined us and helped us get through 2020
Editor’s note: Anna Bedell, who joined TBE earlier this month, is completing an online degree in journalism at Harvard. These stories are part of her coursework and also provide us…
Not at all typical, but Christmas just the same
By David Fortier The Fortier clan celebrated a socially distanced, outdoor gift exchange on Christmas Eve in lieu of our annual Christmas celebration. The youngest son set up tables on the…
The International Space Station over Bristol
There is still an opportunity for early risers to catch a peak of the International Space Station (ISS) flying over Bristol before daybreak the during next couple of days. (See…
8 p.m. update
The number of in-person voters grew to 19,671 as of poll closings at 8 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. Add…
6 p.m. update
The number of in-person voters grew to 18,623 as of 6 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. Add that total to…
As of 5 p.m., 73 percent have voted
The number of in-person voters grew to 17,351 as of 5 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. In addition, she texted…
By 3 p.m., 65 percent of voters cast ballots
As of 3 p.m., at Mountain View, about 15 people were in line, said TBE Contributing Editor Rit Carter in a text along with a photo. “They appear to be…
In-person vote over 30 percent of total by 1 p.m.
Voting at Mountain View School was steady around 11:40 a.m., with the wait time between 10 and 15 minutes, according to TBE contributing editor Rit Carter. “Forty minutes ago,” Carter…
Voting steady after big morning numbers
At 10:30 a.m. voting is continuing at a brisk pace after an early morning rush that had lines snaking along sidewalks and into parking areas in some places. Unofficial totals…
Bristol, New Britain mayors encourage local businesses to explore latest CARES program eligibility requirements
Businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees or a 2019 payroll of under $1.5 million, among other eligibility criteria, will be eligible for one-time $5,000 grants in a new…
Mike, Jack and Dave talk sports
The Bristol Edition welcomes Mike Letendre, local sports writer with roots back to the late 1990’s. Most recently Letendre had been covering sports for a local weekly, the Bristol Observer,…
Mail-in voting poll–deadline extended from Sunday evening until Wednesday
Vote now! The polling closes at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Originally, the deadline had been Sunday evening.
Leaf bag collection begins Tuesday
The 2020 Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin Tuesday, Oct. 13, and run through Friday, Nov. 20, weather-permitting, according a notice on the city’s website. Each area will be collected…
City meetings week of Oct. 12
Real Estate Committee Public Hearing Real Estate Committee, Oct. 13, 6:30-6:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. More Details Joint Board Joint Meeting, Oct. 13, 6:45-7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers….
Walk to End Alzheimer’s event this Sunday in Bristol
This year’s Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bristol will feature an online ceremony and a drive by “Promise Garden,” but involve more individual and small group participation on…
New mural, the work of a highly sought artist, graces downtown
This TBE special podcast features a discussion between David Fortier and Lindsay Vigue, chair of the City Arts and Culture Commission, which recently oversaw a major project, bringing a mural…
City meeting schedule for the week of Sept. 21
Board of Finance Regular Meeting – Board of Finance, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. More details here. Insurance Committee, Sept. 24, 9 - 10 a.m. in the City Council…
Latest COVID stats from the state
On Friday, the state of Connecticut coronavirus website reported 710 confirmed cases and 72 total confirmed deaths in Bristol. At the same time, the number of confirmed cases in Connecticut totaled 55,527…