Local Government, Local Organizations, News October 3, 2024
By David Fortier A local group fighting the development of private land abutting the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve is very encouraged by the news that the city of Bristol is seeking…
Arts & Culture, Events, Local Organizations, News October 2, 2024
West Cemetery Lantern tours return this weekend This West Cemetery Lantern tours return this year with a new twist, an open dress rehearsal prior to the real thing. New this…
Local Organizations, News October 2, 2024
Sunday’s 62nd Mum Festival took place under cloudy skies and what started as a fine mist and turned to a steady rain–and the participants brought their best smiles and moves,…
Arts & Culture, Events, Local Organizations, News September 30, 2024
The Mum Festival Auto Show drew a number of classic vehicles to the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School on Memorial Boulevard during this year’s Mum Festival celebration. The show…
Local Organizations, News September 26, 2024
By David Fortier This year’s Mum Festival Hometown Heroes are a group of volunteers who over the years have provided their services to innumerable events without drawing attention to themselves….
Local Government, Local Organizations, News, Parks & Recreation September 26, 2024
By David Fortier A builder seeking approval to construct an open space development on the former Schaffrick property off Perkins Street has had a request to bring boring equipment for…
Arts & Culture, Local Organizations, News September 26, 2024
The inaugural cycle of the Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund will open Oct. 1, it was announced by the Main Street Community Foundation yesterday. “In speaking with Louise…
Events, Local Organizations, News September 25, 2024
By Laura Bailey The Carousel Museum is set to host the “Girls in STEAM” event next month, inviting young women and girls to explore their potential in Science, Technology, Engineering,…
Arts & Culture, Business, Local Government, Local Organizations, News September 25, 2024
West Cemetery Lantern tours return early in October This West Cemetery Lantern tours return this year with a new twist, an open dress rehearsal prior to the real thing. The…
Local Organizations, News September 24, 2024
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame has been providing grants to local 501©(3) organizations for many years to support initiatives that honor, document and preserve distinctive contributions and achievements to the sports heritage of Bristol. …