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…
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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…
State election features old, new faces; voting records from latest sessions
While Democrats currently hold a 24-12 majority in the state senate and a 97-54 majority in the state house, Bristol’s contingent is majority Republican. Tuesday’s election pits several Republican incumbents…
Bristol Democrats to hold open house at new headquarters
Congressman John Larson will be joining Bristol Democratic candidates at an open house at the recently opened Bristol Democratic headquarters in Bristol Plaza on Farmington Avenue, between 5 Below and…
Therese Pac is out as city clerk
After 24 years as Bristol Town & City Clerk, Therese Pac was told Friday by Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano that her contract will not be renewed. “We will be moving in…
City council to spell out procedure for cannabis sales
Several items on this month’s city council agenda worth following are clearing up the language for cannabis sales in the city, determining whether sidewalks off Broad Street are necessary, removal…
City council to meet for special meeting Thursday
Among the issues the city council will be addressing at Thursday’s special council meeting is a vote on an ordinance that rejects the sale of recreational cannabis within the city,…
Tuesday City council agenda includes Sessions Property and ARP funding allocation
The city council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Bristol Board of Education Auditorium, immediately following the Joint Board meeting at 6:45 p.m. Among the items…
Sen. Chris Murphy meets with Bristol Democratic candidates
By Laura Bailey U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D) visited Bristol yesterday to meet to with local Democrats at the home of Greg Hahn (D), who is running to represent State…
Primary results are in, Hoxha defeats Abrams
In the 78th State House District (Bristol/Plymouth) Republican primary, Joe Hoxha defeated Aileen Abrams, reaping 75 percent of all votes cast, 802 to 268. By default, the endorsed candidate Hoxha…
Primaries for local House, state offices and U.S. Senate set this Tuesday
Primaries where Bristol voters with have an opportunity cast a ballot this Tuesday involve the local seat for representative in State House District 78, where the incumbent is retiring, several…
The 3rd Annual Community Conversation raises a variety of issues on a hot day
By Anna Bedell Almost 100 residents came out for the Third Annual Community Conversation despite the balmy 90-degree temperature to participate in a presentation on cultural humility by Hartford’s Kamora…
Charter Revision Commission meets to finalize report before resubmitting it to city council
The Charter Revision Commission will finalize the draft of its recommendations of items to be considered on this year’s ballot at a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m….