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…
Articles by Rit Carter
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
By Rit Carter In downtown Bristol on Riverside Avenue, in a roadside plaza near the Pequabuck River, sits two trash dumpsters in the back of the parking lot. One appears…
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,…