Eversource Gas to install gas line in Forestville
The City of Bristol announced that Eversource Gas is scheduled to start installation of a gas line on Tuesday, January 19, in the Forestville neighborhood that includes Fair Street, Grove…
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Prevention Corps Member joins Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services team
Hannah Goodwin, Prevention Corps AmeriCorps Member, has joined theCity of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services team. Hannah will work hand and hand with Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together…
City Council meeting tonight to include State of the City update
The monthly City Council meeting tonight will feature a “State of the City” year in review segment as part of the agenda, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu announced Monday. “The last year…
Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services receives large donation for Parent & Child Program
The City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services (BPRYCS) is pleased to announce a charitable donation in the amount of $50,000 from the Robert R. Rosenheim Foundation to…
TBE New Year’s resolutions
Staff We are all aware of the power of the New Year’s Resolution. It is a promise we make to ourselves that normally stays in effect for at least two weeks,…
New Federal aid coming to small businesses from COVID Relief stimulus bill
The state Commissioner of Economic & Community Development, David Lehman, today released a Memo to Connecticut mayors concerning the federal government’s recently approved $900 billion stimulus package<https://decd.cmail20.com/t/j-l-adyjidt-jukutreid-y/>, designed to deliver…
Bristol Police issue warning about vehicle safety
Connecticut has seen a rise in stolen motor vehicles. According to AAA, Connecticut has a higher rate of stolen motor vehicles than surrounding states. Connecticut is rated 38th, Massachusetts 48th,…
Great Conjunction or Star of Bethlehem: Time to reflect
The TBE staff is happy to introduce Anna Bedell, who is continuing her education as a journalism grad student and starting out as a contributing editor to The Bristol Edition….
Escape from Covid? Take a walk in the park
By Jack Krampitz I know many of you are suffering from Covid Isolation Dementia (CID), just as my wife and I are. (Although, in my case, it’s remotely possible that…
RTC chair kicks off TBE series with handling of COVID
Editor’s note: The Bristol Edition (TBE) asked the town committee chairs, Democratic and Republican, respectively, to answer a question as part of what we hope will be a regular feature….
City appoints Richard J. Brown new chief building official
Richard J. Brown was appointed as the City’s new Chief Building Official at the December City Council meeting. He has been with the City of Bristol for 16 months, serving…
WINTER PARKING BAN 2020-2021
In addition to parking bans during winter storms, The City of Bristol’s winter Parking Ban begins December 15, 2020, and will be in effect through March 15, 2021. The parking ban restricts parking…
EMERGENCY PARKING BAN, OTHER IMPORTANT WINTER STORM INFORMATION
The City of Bristol is urging residents to be knowledgeable of ordinances affecting winter storms and to be prepared for the severe winter storm forecast to strike the East Coast…
Scuba Santa splashes holiday cheer
Did you know Santa was scuba-certified? This holiday season, Bristol families and community members continued the tradition of visiting Santa, only this year, Santa looked a little different. While COVID…
Page Park’s disc golf course ranked one of the most popular disc courses in Connecticut
The City of Bristol’s disc golf course located at Page Park has moved up in ranking as one of the most popular disc golf courses in Connecticut for 2020. In…
City of Bristol announces third round of CARES Act Funding Awards to local organizations
(BRISTOL, CT: December 9, 2020) – The City of Bristol recently announced investments in local organizations with a second allocation of funding provided to the City through the Community Development…
Commission for Persons With Disabilities hosts guest speaker at December 9 meeting
The Commission for Persons with Disabilities announced its guest speaker for their Wednesday, December 9 meeting at 7:00. Heather Hitchcock, the Community Education Manager of Bristol Health Behavioral Health, will…
Change in Location for Farmers to Family Produce Distribution this Saturday, December 5, 10:00-Noon
The Mayor’s Office, United Way, and FoodShare worked together to offeranother Farmers to Families Produce Distribution program this Saturday, December 5th. Distribution will take place from 10AM-Noon. Due to…
City of Bristol launching buy local campaign
The City of Bristol is launching a marketing campaign to make the community aware that they can shop safely from the comfort of their own homes this holiday season while supporting…
Bristol residents reminded to remove leaves from catch basins
The Bristol Edition has received some requests from city residents asking us to remind Bristol homeowners to remove their leaves from the catch basins at their curbs. Here is the…