Parking ban issued for upcoming storm
The Department of Public Works has issued an emergency parking ban beginning on Thursday 2/18/21, at 6:00 AM through Saturday 2/20/21, at 6:00 AM.
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Bristol Police Report (2/8-2/12)
(Editor’s Note- TBE will print the Police Report each weekend with the arrests/violations of the week) Tyrell Eason, Age 29, 29 Chestnut St., FOLLOWING TOO CLOSE W/ACCIDENT, OPERATE MV WITHOUT…
Eastern girls down Central in early season showdown
The Bristol Eastern Girls Basketball Team defeated Bristol Central by the score of 69-37 Friday night at the Central gym. The Lancers went out to a 24-9 lead after the…
Bristol Central Boys survive late Avon rally, win opener 78-76
The Bristol Central boys got off to a great start in the 2021 campaign with a 78-76 home win over Avon Wednesday night. The Rams got off to a quick…
Historic Main Street building will continue with new purpose when Webster Bank closes
The City of Bristol and Webster Bank are pleased to announce that D’Amato Realty LLC, a longtime real estate and property development firm headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, has entered into…
“Bristol Bucks” Local Rewards Card Launching Soon!
Local businesses have long struggled to win the attention of consumers in the face of corporate chains and online giants, and now their very survival is threatened by a global…
SNOW EMERGENCY PARKING BAN
There will be a snow emergency parking ban in effect starting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from 2:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Vehicles parked on city streets during the parking ban may…
CITY officials announce recent Governor executive order affecting Bristol homeowner tax relief programs
Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and Assessor Tom DeNoto have announced that homeowner tax relief programs in Bristol are impacted by the Governor’s Executive Order #10 issued earlier last week. “Homeowners who are already in…
Agency Invites public comment on state accreditation efforts of the Bristol Police Department
A team of assessors from the Police Officers Standards and Training Council will be examining the Bristol Police Department’s policy and procedures as they relate to Tier 3 of the…
Bristol Rotary Club announces 2021 scholarship applications are available
The Bristol Rotary Club is announcing that it is now accepting applications for its annual Karl J. Schwartz College Scholarship Program. All the details are in the press release seen…
Bristol CERT to Conduct All Heart Food Drive in February to support the Agape House and Bristol Housing Authority Resident Assistance
Bristol’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be conducting a food drive which will begin on Monday, February 1 and run through Sunday, February 14. The food drive will consist…
Bristol Historical Society sets Annual Scholarship Dinner for February 18
Below is this year’s announcement of the Bristol Historical Society’s Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner, set for Thursday, February 18. This year, you can EAT IN or TAKE OUT your dinner…
Scholarship Applications Now Available from Main Street Community Foundation
The Main Street Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from local students for the 2021-2022 academic year. All eligibility criteria and links to the online applications are available on…
Bristol receives Community Connectivity Grant from the Connecticut Department of Transportation to expand pedestrian connectivity downtown
The City of Bristol announced the award of a Community Connectivity Grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation inthe amount of $439,405 to help improve and expand pedestrian…
World Interfaith Harmony Week celebration in Bristol
The Bristol Interfaith Coalition is announcing the schedule for the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week. Because of COVID restrictions, the events will be online this year. Below you see…
Portrait of Bristol clockmaker arrives at the American Clock & Watch Museum
On Thursday, December 10, 2020, a portrait of clockmaker Eli Bartholomew returned to Bristol, finding a new home at the American Clock & Watch Museum. The Museum was the winning…
Parks Deputy Superintendent Sara Larson named to National Parks and Recreation Association’s “30 Under 30” List
The City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services (BPRYCS)Deputy Superintendent, Sarah Larson, has been named to the National Parks and Recreation Association’s 2021 “30 Under 30” young professionals…
Bristol Education Foundation celebrates 30 years, adds new board members
In 2021 the Bristol Education Foundation (BEF) will be celebrating 30 yearsof supporting innovative programs in the Bristol Public Schools. Established in 1991, the BEF was started by a group…
Thoughts on the election that almost never ended
By the TBE Editors Now that the dust has cleared (maybe) from this long, painful election season, and President-elect Biden will be inaugurated on Wednesday, let’s examine how the voters…
Bristol man arrested Saturday morning after police standoff
The Bristol Police responded to 66 Pleasant Street at approximately 9:00 a.m. for a report of a disturbance. The investigation determined that a male suspect had threatened a family member….