Bristol Scoops Ice Cream Store has successful opening
By Laura Bailey Bristol Scoops opened their doors to the public on Friday to a large crowd eager to delight in delectable frozen treats. “It’s been very busy,” said Jennifer…
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Family Fun Day to be held at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School Saturday
By Laura Bailey A day filled with entertainment, activities, food and fun is coming to Bristol this Saturday as the first ever Family Fun Day premiers at BAIMS. “It’s going…
Harvest Bakery reopens this morning, Carousel Museum receives grant for lecture series, community conversation continues and more from the Parks Dept.
Harvest Bakery opens this morning after dealing with malfunctioning oven Harvest Bakery announced on its Facebook page that it will be back to normal beginning this morning. “We are back!”…
Brian’s Angels benefit concert rocks Crystal Bees
By Laura Bailey Dozens of concertgoers filled Crystal Bees in Southington on Saturday night for the third annual Brian’s Angels summer fundraiser event, “Angelfest.” “I started Brian’s Angels when I…
Salvation Army dance troupe takes second place in eastern regional star search competition
By Anna Bedell Most people are familiar with the Salvation Army from its soup kitchen that runs all year round and its bell ringers at Christmas time. But that’s not…
Bristol Events Calendar, July 24–30
Monday, July 24 Monday Fundays! 1 p.m. at the Manross Library Manross Movie: A Man Called Otto. 2 p.m. at the Manross Library Tuesday, July 25 National Carousel Day: Free…
Benefit concert for Brian’s Angels to be held Saturday
An evening of music and comedy, Angelfest, will take place on July 22 at Crystal Bees to support Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach. With performances by Linda Belt, Jeff Summa and the Roasters, Someone You Can X-Ray, and Jeff Pevar, the event aims to raise funds for services aiding the homeless and food insecure.
Meet some of the Makers who Sell their Wares at Bristol Bazaar
By David Fortier Members of the business community and elected officials came together to celebrate the Bristol Bazaar’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this past Saturday. TBE thought…
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the City of Bristol, CT: Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that…
West End Association meeting open to the public
The upcoming Rockwell Park Summer Festival will be the focus of a public meeting of the West End Association Thursday, July 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol…
The Bristol Bazaar provides unique setting for retail, art
By Laura Bailey The highly anticipated Bristol Bazaar opened its doors on Saturday to a large crowd of patrons. The idea for the indoor marketplace was envisioned by local business…
Exchange Club’s ‘Honoring Heroes’ draws capacity crowd of supporters to commemoration
Article by David Fortier and photos by Laura Bailey One by one, he asked them, members of the audience, to rise. First, those who have served a police department in…
Bristol resident Raven Cody named youth and family coordinator by Bristol Parks System
Bristol resident Raven Cody has been appointed youth and family coordinator, it was announced by the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) Department recently. “As a…
Bakery celebrates Pride Month with flag raising
Community members and friends gathered at Bakery on Maple on Thursday to show their support for the LGBTQ community with a raising of the rainbow flag and to commemorate the…
Bristol Blues ready for opening day at Muzzy Field
The crack of the bats of the Bristol Blues will be returning to historic Muzzy Field next month. The 2022 Western Division Champs have their roster set and are ready…
Troop 9 scouts honored for service to veterans
Four individuals from Scout Troop 9 were honored with certificates for their service to veterans at the recent monthly meeting of the Bristol Veterans Council. Evan Chadeayne, Robert Gaurino, Josh…
History of the Purple Heart at the historical society
Gerard Monaghan, retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, will be the presenter for the Bristol Historical Society’s Third Thursday program on the history of the Purple Heart. Monaghan served in the…
Main Street Community Foundation awards nearly $20,000 in grants to area food pantries
Grace Baptist Church, in Bristol, received a $3,800 for their Grace Pantry program from the Jim & Eleanor Frawley Community Fund, the Ronald F. & Emilie P. Duhaime Family Fund…
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz visits West End to commemorate state grant for Route 72 improvement project
By Laura Bailey Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz visited Bristol’s West End neighborhood on Friday to commemorate the city’s receipt of a $6.85 million CIF grant for the Route 72 Corridor…
So many empty storefronts in Bristol plazas. Why? Part Two of a four-part series
Editor’s note: Last week, TBE looked at the storefronts currently unused and available across our town. In today’s article, we will examine the possible causes of this problem. As was…