Bristol’s inaugurals and where they have been held
By Rit Carter Mayoral inaugurals speak to where we have been, where we are, and where we may be headed. In Bristol, the first ceremony took place on Oct. 3, 1904,…
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Jeff Caggiano sworn in as mayor of Bristol
By Rit Carter Last night, Republican Jeff Caggiano became Bristol’s 21st mayor. Liberty Baptist Church, where the ceremony took place, was filled to capacity with supporters and well-wishers alike, sitting…
Bristol police arrest two men on multiple drug sale charges
Nhakden Theam On Wednesday, October 27, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the Bristol Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team assisted the US Drug Enforcement Administration with serving a DEA search…
2nd annual city-wide conversation provides further opportunities for city leaders, citizens to talk
By Anna Bedell The second annual “Conversation at the Park” drew a crowd of around 150 people, smaller than last year’s event, but which allowed for more interplay between citizens…
Mid-summer check-in with Mayor Zoppo-Sassu
By David Fortier In this 07 20 2021 interview, Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and I discuss the state budget and its impact on Bristol among other topics, such as the…
Council considers charter revision recommendations, including term limits
By David Fortier The city council reviewed charter revision recommendations, decided against one, approved several others and requested the commission reconsider another in a joint meeting of the City Council and…
8 p.m. update
The number of in-person voters grew to 19,671 as of poll closings at 8 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. Add…
As of 5 p.m., 73 percent have voted
The number of in-person voters grew to 17,351 as of 5 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. In addition, she texted…
Reservoirs at 68 percent capacity; voluntary water use being requested
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department is asking residents to voluntarily follow an odd/even watering policy, as the city’s reservoirs have dropped below 70 percent capacity, the mayor’s office announced…
City resumes regular curbside trash collection after Storm Isaias
Brush/branch collection by appointment only Public Works operations return to normal beginning today, according to a release from the Mayor’s office. The brush/branch collection service will still be offered during…