News June 7, 2020
Over 300 people rallied on the historic Federal Hill Green, Tuesday, June 2, in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and to march against police violence in the wake…
News June 4, 2020
Hosted by David Fortier This week, “Ten Minutes” features Andrew Wood, an educator and family friend. Andrew and I talked Sunday, May 31, over the phone. As with most educators,…
News June 3, 2020
A second local #Black Lives Matter protest will be held on the Federal Hill Green, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 4. Melina Floyd posted the announcement, “Peaceful Protest…
News June 2, 2020
The Special Joint Meeting of the Bristol City Council and Board of Finance to approve 2020-21 city budget will be held online at 5:30 p.m. today. To view the meeting…
Conversations, News June 2, 2020
By Morris “Rippy” Patton I don’t know if it was outrage fatigue, sadness, depression or a strong cocktail of all three. I just know that when I put my phone…
News June 1, 2020
Between 200 and 300 protesters, walking along side Bristol police officers, chanted “black lives matter” and “no justice, no peace,” marched down North Main St., and, then, listened to speakers,…
News June 1, 2020
By David Fortier My daughter texted for me to check the lawn across the street. “Vulture eating a squirrel,” the text said. “What has the town become?! The Serengeti?!!!” She…
Citizen-Driven Journalism Project, News June 1, 2020
TBE is seeking volunteers to submit short reports, reviews and photos. TBE does not pay for submissions but guarantees professional editing and guidance as well as a regular byline for…
Business, Neighborhood Notes, News June 1, 2020
The West End Association has canceled its annual Rockwell Park Summer Festival. In an email sent Sunday, May 31, President David Hamlein wrote that the association is canceling the festival…
Conversations, News May 31, 2020
By Jalen M. Benoit While driving home from my grandmother’s house on Memorial Day weekend, I pulled over to the side of the road and broke down in tears. “Why…
News May 28, 2020
On Monday, the state of Connecticut coronavirus website reported 525 confirmed cases in Bristol, with 68 for a .0875 rate of infection. Total tests reported from Bristol totaled 2,420. In…
News May 28, 2020
Hosted by David Fortier Reinhart Walker teaches math at Bristol Central High School. A lifelong Bristol resident, Walker is a member of the 1976 Forestville Little League All-Star team that…
News May 24, 2020
By David Fortier Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and I talked on Saturday, May 2, via phone. At my prompting, she described her day-to-day routine as it unfolded from Monday, April 27…
Tyson Belanger, owner of Shady Oaks Assisted Living on Stevens St., has received national attention for his efforts fighting Covid-19. His efforts have been featured in news coverage since April….
News May 21, 2020
To close temporarily for grad ceremonies June 8 and 9 Effective on Tuesday, May 26th, the City of Bristol will re-open the lower half of Memorial Boulevard to traffic, the…
News May 21, 2020
By Jack Krampitz St. Vincent DePaul Mission Shelter for the homeless has had to weather several crises in the last few months. In February, Phil Lysiak, the shelter director for…
Conversations, News, Podcasts May 21, 2020
Hosted by David Fortier John Stavens, social studies teacher with five classes and athletic coordinator at Bristol Eastern High School, is home with his wife and four children. In this…
News May 21, 2020
By Rit Carter Following the lead of the CIAC, NECBL and American Legion baseball programs, which all canceled their respective seasons, Bristol’s three little league programs (Edgewood, Forestville and McCabe-Waters)…
Among the businesses opening recently that will offer outdoor dining, as well as takeout, is the latest in JR and Leanne Rusgrove’s enterprises, Pure Foods at 459 North Main St….
Business, Local Government, News May 20, 2020
The city is streamlining the process for area restaurants to reopen as long as they adhere to the governor’s latest executive order which limits openings to establishments with outdoor dining….