Press conference to address racism
Recent white supremacist and racist activity within the city will be the subject of a press conference this afternoon at the site of the Infinite Hope mural on Riverside Avenue….
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Two Bristol nonprofits receive mental health grants for summer programs from state
Two Bristol entities were recipients of this summer’s Connecticut State Department of Education Mental Health Supports Grants program. The Bristol Boys and Girls Club of Bristol received $135,000 and the…
Van Gorder defends herself against critics
By Rit Carter Jennifer Van Gorder, the embattled Republican nominee for the Bristol Board of Education (BOE) in this November’s election, broke her silence last Monday night regarding the controversy…
Fall resurfacing program to begin Monday, Aug 21
The city will begin its Fall road and street resurfacing program Monday, Aug. 21. The following streets will be milled and resurfaced: Tunxis Road Mattatuck Road Indian Trail Seneca Road…
City Council gets earful about recent RTC endorsement, welcomes student to dais, hears from Bristol PD about a program that it is considering
By Donovan Wilson The City Council filled a temporary opening with the Board of Education (BoE) at its meeting Tuesday night but not before hearing from concerned citizens about the…
Ordinance committee votes to raise fines for dog waste
By Donovan Wilson The ordinance committee discussed litter and dog waste ordinances at their Aug. 1 meeting earlier this week. Directly prior to the ordinance meeting there was a public…
Harvest Bakery reopens this morning, Carousel Museum receives grant for lecture series, community conversation continues and more from the Parks Dept.
Harvest Bakery opens this morning after dealing with malfunctioning oven Harvest Bakery announced on its Facebook page that it will be back to normal beginning this morning. “We are back!”…
Republicans endorse candidates for November municipal elections
By David Fortier and Jack Krampitz Around 100 members of the Republican Town Committee and friends gathered mid-July at Luna’s for dinner and a vote to endorse candidates for this…
Extreme hot weather protocol in effect through Sunday
Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol will be in effect until Sunday at 8 a.m. Gov. Ned Lamont activated the protocol on this morning at 8 a.m. In Bristol, cooling centers…
Rockwell Theater fall schedule kicks off with ‘Celebrating Queen’ in early September
Two shows featuring Bristol natives are among those featured in the Rockwell Theater’s fall schedule, its premiere season. Lead singer of the Queen tribute band, “Celebrating Queen,” is Joe Archambeault,…
Diversity council meeting canceled from lack of quorum
By David Fortier The cancellation of the regular Bristol Diversity Council meeting this month, originally scheduled later today, has to do with the chair of the committee being unavailable and…
Meet some of the Makers who Sell their Wares at Bristol Bazaar
By David Fortier Members of the business community and elected officials came together to celebrate the Bristol Bazaar’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony this past Saturday. TBE thought…
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the City of Bristol, CT: Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws, you are hereby notified that…
Bristol’s 2023 men’s spring softball champions announced, registration opens for fall leagues
Softball teams fielded by Big Dawg Custom Apparel and Pro Performance Network, respectively, won the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) 2023 Men’s Spring Softball Leagues. Big Dawg…
City council honors city worker for aiding colleague in distress and hears citizen concerns about this year’s tax increase
By Donovan Wilson Angry taxpayers and local heroes were at the forefront of July’s city council meeting Tuesday evening. “Summer is our busiest season with 100’s of programs and our…
Residents get a chance to vote for either castle or climbing tower designs at Seymour Park
Community members may vote for one of two designs being considered for Seymour Park by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS). The deadline for voting is Wednesday, July…
Exchange Club’s ‘Honoring Heroes’ draws capacity crowd of supporters to commemoration
Article by David Fortier and photos by Laura Bailey One by one, he asked them, members of the audience, to rise. First, those who have served a police department in…
Diversity Council addresses Pride Month panel discussion and future discussions as well as events
By Donovan Wilson At its monthly meeting earlier this week, the Diversity Council addressed its Pride Month Panel discussion held the previous week, age requirements for Diversity Council members and…
Bristol Police Dept. seeks assistance from public
The Bristol Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an assault suspect. On May 18, a female victim was violently attacked while waiting on a CT Transit bus….
New board of ed. policy gives Bristol residents free admission to all athletic and school events
By Jack Krampitz The Bristol Board of Ed. voted in their June meeting to approve a new policy that gives Bristol residents free admission to all athletic events and drama…