New Northeast Middle School begins to take shape
Staff Report With the construction of a new Northeast Middle School recently underway with the elimination of trees along the perimeter of the property, a brief review of the school’s…
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Police investigating a missing juvenile complaint
Bristol Police are currently investigating a Missing Juvenile complaint. If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Tylon Brooks, please contact the Bristol Police Department. Brooks is a 13-…
New assistant principal at Greene-Hills and new supervisor of secondary STEM begin the new school year
By Maria Caceres With the new school year, two new administrators will have started with Bristol Public Schools. A new assistant principal for Greene-Hills Elementary School and new Supervisor of…
Hometown Heroes for the 62nd Mum Festival — Bristol CERT
The Bristol Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has been named as this year’s Hometown Heroes for the 62nd Annual Mum Festival, the Mum Festival Committee announced yesterday. The schedule for…
School begins today
Today, Thursday, Aug. 29, marks the first day of the 2024-2025 Bristol Public Schools school year. A calendar is available, by clicking here. Students attend school for 181 days. Barring…
ReWorld, formerly Covanta, pushes back against Health Dept. notice
The Bristol-Burlington Health Department issued notices to ReWorld, previously Covanta, to address excessive noise at their plant. ReWorld filed an appeal, which could impose additional costs on taxpayers. Alongside noise complaints, ReWorld faces backlash over plans to expand and incinerate medical waste, with a public hearing October 22, 2024
Site inspection of wetlands for open space housing development off Perkins Street draws crowd
The on-site inspection of wetlands on private property off Perkins Street that once belonged to the Schaffrick family but is now owned by P & B Properties drew a crowd…
City meetings Wednesday include Historic District at 5 p.m.
The following meetings are on the city calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 28: Historic District Commission, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-3, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here. Fire Station 3…
City offices closed Monday for Labor Day, library offers ‘Ladies Trivia Night’ this evening, memorial benefits cancer efforts, ‘Whiskey for Warriors’ cancelled
Programs at library include ‘Ladies Trivia Night’ On the program calendar at local libraries over the next couple of days are the following: Ladies’ Night Trivia will be held this…
Board of Finance among today’s city meetings
The city meeting calendar for Tuesday, Aug. 27, includes the following: Board of Finance, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. For virtual meeting link, click here. Transportation Committee, 6 p.m., Meeting…
City meeting calendar includes on-site inspections off Perkins Street
The city meeting calendar for Monday, Aug. 26, includes the following: Conservation Commission/Wetlands and Watercourses Agency On-site Inspection, 5:30 p.m., Application 2035, 175 Southdown Dr. (Meeting place) and 6:15 p.m.,…
15-year-old reported missing
Daron Brown, a 15-year-old black male standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 140 pounds, was reported missing Sunday, Aug. 25, according to Bristol Police. Daron Brown | BPD…
Fire Chief Hart named 2024 Mum Festival Gran Marshal
Chief Richard Hart of the Bristol Fire Department has been named the 2024 Mum Festival Grand Marshal, it was announced by the Mum Festival Committee. “We are honored to have…
Back to School Bash set at BAIMS Monday evening
The Bristol Public Schools’ Back to School Bash will be held Monday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School. An invitation to…
Deputy superintendent resigns position with Bristol Public Schools
Dr. Michael Dietter, duty superintendent of Bristol Public Schools, has resigned, it was announced by Acting Superintendent Iris White in a message posted on ParentSquare Thursday morning. “Many of you…
Board of Fire Commissioners meets at 6 p.m.
The city meeting calendar for Thursday, Aug. 22, includes the following: Board of Fire Commissioners, 6 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Planning Commission Special Meeting, cancelled. A meeting calendar along…
Special meetings of ordinance committee and city council this evening
The city meeting calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 21, includes the following: Code Enforcement Workshop, 3 p.m., Mayor’s Office, city hall. Salary Committee, 5 p.m., Human Resources Conference Room, city hall….
Real Estate to hold public hearings for several properties this evening at 6:30 p.m.
The meetings on the city calendar today, Monday, Aug. 19, follow: Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-1, city hall. Real Estate Committee Public Hearing, 6:30 p.m., council chambers,…
‘Pet Parade’ at Manross brings joy on a rainy day
By Maria Caceres Families gathered while children giggled to take pictures together with their stuffed animals at this year’s “Pet Parade” at the Manross Memorial Library earlier this month. “It’s…
Bristol police officer justified in use of deadly force, Inspector General’s report concludes
By David Fortier An Inspector General’s report about the use of lethal force by a Bristol Police officer during an incident in January of 2023 establishes that the office was…