Interfaith gathering supports local Jewish community
An interfaith gathering in support of Israel and the local Jewish community will be held on the Southington town green, today, Sunday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. All TBE readers,…
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Weekly roundup features donation to new teacher and dedication ceremony for Vietnam veterans exhibit
Atty. Gen. Tong to discuss senior scams today at Bristol Senior Center A discussion about scams, laws and the state’s elder justice hotline will be featured as part of a…
Tonight’s Lantern Tour postponed until Sunday
Due to inclement weather, tonight’s lantern tour of West Cemetery, presented by the Bristol Historical Society and the West Cemetery Commission, has been rescheduled for Sunday. “No one wants to…
Local activist meets with mayor and comes away with renewed commitment to fight racism
By David Fortier After meeting with the mayor, a local activist has decided that she needs to change her strategy if she is going to be able to address some…
Veterans receive quilts in ceremony Sunday
Quilts of Valor presented quilts to veterans at the World War II Legacy Foundation’s “End of World War” event last Sunday, Sept. 17 in East Hartford. World War II veterans…
Rally prior to city council meeting addresses wide ranging issues aligned with racism and seeks united front against white supremacy
By David Fortier Figuring out how to help address racial issues was a general theme among participants in a rally outside the Board of Education prior to the city council…
The lantern tour of West Cemetery returns
Get ready, folks, the popular The West Cemetery Lantern Tour is returning on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30! The tour times are 6 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 6:40 p.m.,…
Second community discussion at Rockwell Amphitheater covers wide range of issues on a rainy day
By David Fortier On a day when the sky never cleared but the rain stopped for a while, a small group of people gathered for another community discussion about diversity,…
Two anti-racism events, one Sunday and another prior to Tuesday’s City Council meeting, planned
By David Fortier Two separate events sponsored by local groups advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion against racism are scheduled in the next few days. Melina Floyd-Torres will lead a…
Local Democrats address recent white supremacist activity, criticize inaction from the mayor, seek action from mayor on several issues
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Members of the Bristol Democratic Party decried the growing incidents of hate speech in the city and criticized the administration of Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano…