DTC to recognize officials for years of service
Four long-time Democrats will be honored by the Democratic Town Committee at a recognition dinner in mid-June. The four are Andre Dorval, who served as Judge of Probate for 26…
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Finance board chair honored for years of service, Maikowski voted in as new chair, then business as usual at May meeting
By Donovan Wilson, contributing writer Board of Finance chair John E. Smith has officially stepped down as chair and the board has voted member David Maikowski as the new chairs…
Gov. Lamont announces $320,000 grant for bike/walking trail from Rockwell Park to the Boulevard
By Jack KrampitzPhotos by Laura Bailey Gov. Ned Lamont, Mayor Jeff Caggiano and the entire Bristol state legislative delegation used Muzzy Field as the setting to announce that the city…
Police board considers memorials for officers
By Donovan Wilson, contributor One of the main orders of business at the monthly Board of Police Commissioners meeting was the progress being made towards two memorials for the fallen…
Bristol police offer free steering wheel locks to deter Kia/Hyundai auto theft
The Bristol Police Dept. is providing owners of Kia/Hyundai model cars that are susceptible to theft with “steering wheel locks” and encouraging owners to contact area dealerships for assistance with…
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…
Lifelong Bristol resident Mark Dickau announces candidacy for Bristol City Council on Democratic ticket
Lifelong Bristol resident Mark Dickau recently announced his intent to run for Bristol City Council’s Third District as a Democrat through a social media post. “I will strive to make…
Mayor Caggiano and Public Works Director Rogozinski provide update on West End Intersection Project
Mayor Jeff Caggiano and Ray Rogozinski, Bristol’s Director of Public Works, spoke at the West End Association meeting at the Bristol Library Saturday morning regarding the West End Intersection Project….
Annual fundraiser with dinner on the infield at Muzzy Field will honor 2023 All-Heart Park Advocate
This year’s All-Heart Park Advocate of the Year will be honored at the Second Annual “Dinner on the Diamond,” Saturday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Muzzy Field….
City budget to come before Board of Finance for approval this evening; next step Joint Board in May
Two successive Board of Finance meetings will be held this evening, Tuesday, April 25. The first will involve regular board business, and the second, a vote for the adoption of…
Eastwood Meadows 55-and-over residential housing project gets positive response from neighbors
The 55-and-over-residential housing project proposed for Gloria Dei Forest received a positive response from neighbors at a Zoning Commission meeting earlier this month. Every neighbor along the perimeter of the…
Bristol Public Schools and KultureCity unveil new sensory room at Ivy Drive School
Representatives of Bristol Public Schools, KultureCity and state officials gathered at Ivy Drive School on Wednesday to unveil the first school-based sensory room in the Northeast. “The beautiful sensory room…
Rasmussen-Tuller announces candidacy for Bristol City Council
Local business owner Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller announced his intent to run for Bristol City Council District 1 through a social media post Saturday. Rasmussen-Tuller will join local business owner Scott Rosada,…
Rosado to challenge Caggiano for mayor in November
Local business owner and lifelong Bristol resident Scott Rosado announced his intent to run for Mayor of the City of Bristol Friday at an event hosted by Primo Press. “I…
Bristol senator voices support for bill improving safety for healthcare providers, patients
Sen. Henri Martin (R, District 31) spoke in support of improving safety for healthcare providers and patients during a public hearing at the state capitol on Monday. “We have seen…
Ernest Bayer, Sr., 84
Ernest Henry Bayer, Sr., 84, beloved husband of Patricia Ann (Duperry) Bayer passed peacefully into his eternal home on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Ernie was born on January 7, 1938, to…
Governor activates severe cold weather protocol
Gov. Ned Lamont announced yesterday that he is activating the state’s severe cold weather protocol beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 2, to remain in effect until 12 noon…
Page Park renovations will continue over four phases to totally revitalize one of the city’s ‘gems’
In the last week’s TBE, we covered the additions and renovations to the Bristol parks throughout the city. Today we will talk about the changes and additions that will be…
Bristol Park and Recreation Department going full speed ahead with city-wide park improvement projects
By Jack Krampitz A long time coming, the city’s park system is now going full bore with an upgrade and modernization program. It was all the way back in 2008…