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…
Local Government
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…
Bits and pieces: New hires at Youth and Community Services, hospital bed totals and local COVID-19 rates
Youth and Community Services hires two coordinators The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced the hiring of coordinators of its Drug Free Communities Project,…
Legislative schedule Dec. 5-9
Monday, Dec. 5 Appropriations and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Joint Meeting re OFA and OPM Fiscal Accountability Reports, 9 a.m., broadcast on the CGA Appropriations Committee YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfAWcy03u07H8YyZblSbZw/live Commission…
Legislative calendar, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Monday, Nov. 28 House Special Session, 12 p.m., broadcast on CT-N Senate Special Session, 12 p.m., broadcast on CT-N Commission on CT’s Development & Future: Consolidated Housing Group, 4 p.m.,…
Two State Representatives answer TBE questionnaire on coming legislative session
In mid-November, the Bristol Edition sent an email to all the successful candidates in our state legislative delegation. It was a simple request asking what they hoped to accomplish and…
A glimpse behind the scenes on election night
By Anna Bedell Election night looked different depending on the venue. Democrats were at their headquarters on Farmington Avenue in a store front near Stop & Shop and Republicans were…
Council to meet Wednesday this week, one day after Election Day
The City Council is holding its November meeting on Wednesday this week instead of Tuesday, Election Day. Among the items on its agenda is the hiring of a council member…