Fall leaf bag collection begins October 12
The Bristol Public Works Department has announced the following: The 2021 Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin October 12th and will run through December 3rd During this period, please bring…
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Bristol police arrest man on multiple drug and weapons charges
The Bristol Police Department reports that on Monday, September 27, 2021 at approximately 1 p.m., the police conducted a motor vehicle stop on King Street in Bristol. The operator was…
BC Girls Swim Team dunks East Hartford, 92-73
The Bristol Central Girls Swim & Dive team posted a convincing win against East Hartford Tuesday afternoon. Multiple girls took firsts in the meet, and 23 swimmers posted their best…
Farmers to Families Produce Distribution scheduled for September 30 and October 21
The City of Bristol has announced that they are again joining forces with the United Way and FoodShare to offer additional rounds of the Farmers to Families Produce Box Distribution program. The…
2021 Mum Festival Parade Award Winners listed
The following were the award winners for Sunday’s Mum Parade: MARCHING AWARDS First Place, High School Band: Bristol Central High School Second Place, High School Band: Terryville High School Third Place, High…
BE Volleyball wins in straight sets at Platt
The Bristol Eastern volleyball team easily dispatched Platt Monday afternoon in 3 sets by scores of 25-12, 25-16, and 25-22. Platt never really threatened throughout the match, as the Lancers,…
TBE Tag Sales
I know some of You are asking, why is this posted every week when you never post an actual tag sale. Well, I was a Red Sox fan for 46…
TBE Weekly Calendar
Monday, September 27- ARP Task Force Meeting, 4:00, City Council Chambers Tuesday, September 28- Regular Meeting – Board of Finance, 5:30, City Council Chambers Diversity Council, 6:30, First Floor Meeting…
Mum Festival welcomes big crowds in perfect weather
The 2021 Mum Festival welcomed throngs of Bristolites in its first two days, aided by perfect weather and an attractive array of entertainment, vendors, amusements, and food. Vendors line Ed…
Caring Closet seeks donations for “National Diaper Need Awareness Week” with Diaper Drive
The Bristol Park Department’s Caring Closet has issued the following press release. The City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) Department’s Caring Closet will recognize National Diaper…
Something for everyone- Mum Festival returns this weekend
Food, Music, Arts, Entertainment, Vendors and More fill this weekend’s Mum Festival Entertainment is Front and Center as Popular Fall Festival Kicks off on This Friday Evening The Mum Festival, which has been Bristol’s fall marquee community-focused event for almost 60 years, is back this weekend (September 24th – 26th) with a move to Downtown Bristol and a theme of “Honoring Heroes.”…
Bristol Park Department issues report of summer activities and participation.
The Bristol Park Department recently issued a report of all the activities, classes, entertainment, and community service the department was able to offer this past summer. The numbers are impressive….
Bristol Police capture suspect in possible firearm offense after multiple pursuits
At 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, Bristol Police reported receiving multiple 911 calls of shots fired from various locations in the downtown and southwest areas of the city, including Woodland Street,…
BE Volleyball coasts to victory over Plainville
Bristol Eastern had a pretty easy night against Plainville Monday from the Lancer gym, winning in straight sets. The Eastern girls swept the first two sets with little resistance, winning…
TBE Tag Sales
I know some of You are asking, why is this posted every week when you never post an actual tag sale. Well, I was a Red Sox fan for 46…
TBE Weekly Calendar
Monday, September 20- Tuesday, September 21- Board of Sewer Commissioners Regular Meeting, 6:00, Water Filtration Plant (Zoom) Board of Water Commissioners Regular Meeting, 6:30, Water Filtration Plant (Zoom) Wednesday, September…
Mum Festival begins this Friday with Mum Parade Sunday
The Bristol Mum Festival Committee has issued the following press release to announce this week’s activities. The Mum Festival, which has been Bristol’s fall marquee community-focused event for almost 60…
BE Girls Soccer loses at E.O. Smith
Friday afternoon, the E.O. Smith soccer team improved its record to 3-0 on the year, surging to a 3-0 halftime lead and and coasting to a 4-1 victory over the visiting…
BE Volleyball runs record to 4-1 with straight set victory over Middletown
The Bristol Eastern Volleyball team took to the road to face Middletown Friday night and came away with sweep of the Blue Dragons in 3 straight sets. Hannah Webber led…
Gunfire reported on Judd Street and King Street
The following Police Report was issued Saturday morning, 9/18/21. During the early morning hours on Saturday, 9/18/2021, the Bristol Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding the sound of gun…