New Northeast Middle School begins to take shape
Staff Report With the construction of a new Northeast Middle School recently underway with the elimination of trees along the perimeter of the property, a brief review of the school’s…
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Breaking the tape: Florence Merrill, Bristol’s forgotten Olympic hopeful
By Rit Carter On Labor Day, Sept. 3, 1923, nearly 8,000 spectators passed through the 50-foot archway of Bridgeport’s Seaside Park for the American Legion Track and Field Meet. They…
Bristol making plans for the United States 250th birthday
By Rit Carter The United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, and a small group gathered at the Bristol Historical Society Thursday night to discuss…
Farmington Avenue permitting issue sparks lawsuit
By Rit Carter An alleged botched handling of a permit to build an oil change facility on Farmington Avenue has led to a contractor suing the city of Bristol, according…
Mayor Caggiano and city council sworn in at BAIMS
Written by Rit Carter with photos by Laura Bailey Monday night, at approximately 6:24 p.m., under the bright lights of the Rockwell Theatre at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School,…
Sue Tyler glides to victory
By Rit Carter District 2 city councilor Sue Tyler retained her council seat Tuesday night with an easy win. Tyler, in her first term as a city councilor, was the…
Caggiano’s crushing victory leads to a Republican sweep
By Rit Carter Bristol Republican Mayor Jeff Caggiano and the entire slate of Republican city council candidates won reelection Tuesday night with a resounding and impressive victory. The win gives…
Celebrating those pesky political lawn signs
By Rit Carter Following a long, hot summer, fall brings a welcomed seasonal change with its beautiful colors, cool temperatures, hot tea, tag sales, football, and, of course, those political…
The ‘War of the Worlds’ panic broadcast and the night nothing happened in Bristol
By Rit Carter The Columbia Broadcasting System and its affiliated stations present Orson Welles and the “War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells. Sunday, Oct. 30, 1938, was like any…
Tragedy averted at Muzzy on Oct. 23, 1937
By Rit Carter Eighty-five years ago today, a football game played at Muzzy Field is not remembered for what happened on the field but for what happened off it. Due…
Manross Library celebrates your right to read
by Laura Bailey and Rit Carter Manross Library branch manager Beth Martin stands near a book display in the library’s nonfiction section, enthusiastically discussing a book. “This is a really…
Joe Conzelman, Bristol’s forgotten major leaguer
By Rit Carter Bristol has a long and rich history with baseball dating back to just before the Civil War, but it was the New Departure teams that put Bristol…
Van Gorder defends herself against critics
By Rit Carter Jennifer Van Gorder, the embattled Republican nominee for the Bristol Board of Education (BOE) in this November’s election, broke her silence last Monday night regarding the controversy…
Heavy rains and flooding come to Bristol
Heavy downpours Sunday morning resulted in localized flooding and the Pequabuck River overflowing its banks. Flooding on streets resulted in difficult driving conditions. On-and-off showers are in the forecast for…
Zoning Commission approves 55 and older development on Camp Street
Bristol’s Zoning Commission unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote on Monday a proposal to construct 74 housing units for persons 55 and older on Camp Street. Renderings of the project,…
A walk for the soul: Pigeon Hill lives up to the hype
By Rit Carter Since the inception of The Bristol Edition, I’ve been fortunate to go on some interesting writing adventures. I’ve driven to Paterson, N.J., and the Taconic Mountains in…
Caution: Traffic cone season ahead
While it may not be the prime season for traffic cones, on any given day in Bristol, you could encounter them on Bristol’s roadways. They are used to “channelize” road…
A Saturday in Bristol’s Kern Park
By Rit Carter With Kern Park renovations about to be unveiled, now was as good time as any to have a quick walk through the neighborhood park. Tucked behind Ivy…
Local citizens determined to clean up Bristol
A group of 15 Bristol residents, including city council members, is tackling the community’s littering issues, particularly with discarded nip bottles. They held a meeting to discuss solutions and raise awareness, emphasizing community pride and responsibility. Future meetings aim to enforce ordinances and collaborate with local organizations for clean-up initiatives.
Mayor Caggiano to seek re-election
By Rit Carter Bristol Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano will seek re-election, he announced Wednesday night at Main Street Pint and Plate. Before an enthusiastic audience of supporters, family, friends and colleagues,…