Outages at 1,300 by Saturday evening
Eversources’ online outage map of Bristol and the complementary list of outages on a separate page show 1,337 waiting to have power resourced at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. Pockets remain,…
Articles by David Fortier
Keeping the aftermath of the storm in perspective
Anthony Dr.Camp St.Castle Rd.Central and GardenCamp and QuailGarden St.Illinois Ave.Maxine Rd., the border of Bristol and Plainville.Morningside Dr. EastMorningside Dr. EastPheasant RunPheasant RunThe damage from Storm Isaias ravaged Bristol, as…
Trees come down and power outrages across the city
Across the city, Storm Isaias brought down trees and caused power outrages. On Goodwin St., the majestic oak tree in front of the St. Joseph Parish Center toppled over, covering…
Ballot arrived by mail. How about that!
By David Fortier The ballot was right there in the mailbox. I realize not everyone will be receiving one this time around. But that will change this coming November when…
Farmers to Families food distribution set Friday, Aug. 7, across from City Hall
The next Farmers to Families food distribution will be this Friday, Aug. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from City Hall. Participants are being asked…
Bristol celebrates National Farmers Market Week, invites shoppers to share sentiments about the market
People attending this Saturday’s farmers market are being encouraged to have their pictures taken and to share how they feel about the Bristol Farmers Market as part of a week-long…
City meetings Aug. 3-7
Ordinance Public Hearings – Ordinance Committee Aug. 4, 4:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the City Council Chambers More Details • Sec. 22-1 to Sec. 22-30. To establish a Sewer Commission. Hearing to…
New Stafford principal back where she started and loving it
By Adriana Sanchez After 25 years, Latanya Farrell is back where her educational career started–at Stafford Elementary School–as the new principal. She started there as a kindergarten teacher. When Farrell…
Cafe Real makes way through shut down, continues mission to bring authentic coffee experience to Bristol
By Adriana Sanchez Cafe Real didn’t have to shut down when COVID-1 hit, but they did anyway. Eduardo Garces, owner of the coffee shop at 156 School St., said he…
Editorial: Mayor’s Opioid Task Force wins well-deserved accolades
Congratulations and a word of thanks to Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and the Mayor’s Opioid Task Force she created for the outstanding work producing an award-winning series of public service announcements…
City meeting schedule the week of Monday, July 20
Historic District Commission Regular Meeting – Historic District Commission – CANCELLED July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room More Details Planning Commission Regular Meeting – Planning Commission July 22, 7 p.m….
Anyone can participate in community audit
During August, the Bristol Public Works Dept. is conducting a community audit with the goal of making the city more pedestrian friendly. Walkers, bikers and joggers in neighborhoods across the…
Farmers to Families food distribution event Monday
A Farmers to Families free food box distribution will be held Monday, July 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Works Yard on 95 Vincent P. Kelly…
100 years ago today. Not so fast–an unsolved murder.
By Rit Carter Emerging from the hardships of World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic, Bristol of 1920 was headed to a revival, as it were, full of energy…
Annual “Zucchini Letter” serves as a reminder that while need persists, you might be able to help
In her annual “zucchini letter,” Laura Minor reminds people that the need for food and housing are perennial issues, exasperated by Covid-19, but there is something anyone with a garden…
Vox story reports 2 states beating Covid-19, CT isn’t there yet
In a Vox news story published Wednesday, only two states comply with guidelines for reopening safely and Connecticut is not one of them. However, Connecticut meets three of the five…
Black Lives Matter potluck at Rockwell July 5
Melina Floyd, who has arranged several area Black Lives Matter rallies over the past month, and Leah Perri, who has worked along with Floyd planning the rallies, are holding a…
The City of Bristol earns Sustainable CT certification
The City of Bristol joined New Britain as one of only two Connecticut municipalities to be recognized for achieving Sustainable CT certification for the spring of 2020, the city announced…
City notes: Farmers Market open July 4; Nutrition program offers Farmers Market coupons to seniors; street resurfacing to begin; tax bills in the mail
Bristol Farmers Market on for July 4 A smaller Farmers Market featuring larger vendors will be held on July 4 at Centre Square across from City Hall from 10 a.m….
Free fresh food distribution at city yard today from 4 to 6 p.m.
A truckload of fresh food will be distributed at the Public Works Yard at 95 Vincent P. Kelley Rd., today, between 4 and 6 p.m., according to a media alert…