Wheeler Health grand opening: Unveiling hope on Hope Street
By Jack Krampitz and David Fortier Hope, good neighbors and family were among the themes speakers turned to at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Wheeler Health…
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Board of Education authorizes and approves administrator contracts at special meeting
By David Fortier At a special meeting of the Board of Education last month, board members voted to confirm administrative contracts that had been signed earlier but did not fall…
With automated trash truck down, Public Works adjusts and keeps to regular trash pickup schedule
By David Fortier Two days this week one of the city’s automated trash trucks broke down and the city had to rely on a more traditional approach. “We used a…
Parks and rec asks residents to vote on designs for new Federal Hill Green playground before end of August
Voting on designs for a new Federal Hill playground began Thursday, Aug. 1 and will continue through Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. on the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and…
Public asked to approach Main Street-Memorial Boulevard intersection with caution while traffic signals under repair after lightning strike
Repair crews are working to restore traffic signals at the intersection of Main Street and Memorial Boulevard, Bristol Police announced in a release earlier today. The traffic control signals and…
Economic and Community Development meets today at 5 p.m.
The following meetings are on the Thursday, Aug. 1, city meeting calendar: Insurance Committee, 8:30 a.m., Meeting Room 3, city hall. Economic and Community Development, 5 p.m., council chamber, city…
Talented and gifted program might grow to accommodate more students, Board of Ed member suggests
By Maria Caceres Hearing from more parents about their experiences with the Board of Education Gifted and Talented Program is a high priority for a Board of Education’s Student Achievement…
Bristol Police seeks public’s help locating missing youth
The Bristol Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, 16-year-old Laylani Cespedes. Cespedes is described as a Hispanic female, brown eyes, black hair, 5 ft….
‘I voted’ stickers are firsts for Registrars of Voters contest
Bristol residents from City Council District 3 casting ballots in today’s special election will have the choice of two “I voted” stickers when leaving the polls at Bristol Arts and…
City seeks proposals for concessions at Rockwell Theater
Proposals for concessions services at the Rockwell Theater are now being accepted by the city on behalf of the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services. The concessions services are…
Polls are open at BAIMS for today’s special election in Council District 3
Voters from City Council District 3 — that is Federal Hill, Forestville and downtown — will be casting their ballots in today’s special election at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet…
Zoning Board to hold special meeting via Zoom today
The following meetings are on the Thursday, July 25, city calendar: Board of Fire Commissioners, 6 p.m., city hall. For a virtual meeting link, click here. Zoning Commission — Special…
Historic District Commission meets at 5 p.m. this evening
The following meetings are on the Wednesday, July 24, city calendar: Insurance Committee, 8:30 a.m., Meeting Room 3, city hall. Historic District Commission, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-3, city hall….
City opens application process for snow plowing services
Applications are now being sought for snow plowing operations for the city as well as for school facilities. The deadline for snow plowing operations for the city is Aug. 15….
Early voting for District 3 special city council election begins Wednesday, July 24
By David Fortier The registrar’s office is in good space for early voting to begin this Wednesday for the District 3 city council seat that opened up earlier this year…
Board of Finance to meet at 5:30 p.m.
The following meetings are on the Tuesday, July 23, city calendar: Board of Finance, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here. Transportation Commission, 6 p.m., Meeting…
Good morning, Bristol!
Today’s GMB is made possible by Santa Claus. He’s coming to town. Weather 83, muggy and pockets of rain and thunderstorms. Yuck. Useless information to impress the restroom attendant All…
Special City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. today
The following meetings are on the Monday, July 22, city calendar: Special City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here. Planning Commission, cancelled. A…
Bristol Village proposal off Perkins Street is subject of Friends of Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve program
By David Fortier A group of over 25 people learned about a proposed development on Perkins Street that would bring 16 new houses to an area that they have concerns…
Board of Park Commissioners among today’s city meetings
The following are on the Wednesday, July 17, city meeting calendar: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m., Mayor’s Office, city hall. No meeting notes posted as of Saturday, July 13. Board…