Police seeking assistance locating missing youth
The Bristol Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile, 14-year-old Chase Sherman. Chase is described as a white male, with brown hair and brown eyes,…
Government
Council approves $2 million for police equipment, inches closer to revolving loan fund for local businesses
By David Fortier The newly elected council and mayor, each of whom is in their second term having won their seats back after this year’s municipal election on Nov. 7,…
BPRYCS holiday programs begin this weekend
The City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) Department announced its schedule of events and programs for the holiday season. Holiday Gift Giving Program — The Holiday…
Board of Education elects new officers
It its first actions after the Nov. 7 election, the Bristol Board of Education elected Dante Tagariello, chair, Shelby Pons, vice chair, and Maria Simmons, secretary. The board met in…
Mayor Caggiano and city council sworn in at BAIMS
Written by Rit Carter with photos by Laura Bailey Monday night, at approximately 6:24 p.m., under the bright lights of the Rockwell Theatre at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School,…
Police seek assistance with Monday evening incident
The Bristol Police Department is requesting assistance from the public with any information having to do with an incident that occurred in the area of 75 High St. on Nov….
Public Works new hours begin next Monday
Public Works has announced new hours had initially been scheduled to begin Monday, Nov. 13, but will now start Monday, Nov. 20, it was announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting….
Annual Turkey Shoot basketball contest returns
The 26th Annual Turkey Shoot Basketball Free Throw Contest returns to Chippens Hill Middle School gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth…
Big Dawg Custom Apparel and Team Redman’s take Fall Parks and Rec softball championships
Team Big Dawg Custom Apparel took home the championship title in the 2023 Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services men’s 40-and-over Fall Softball League. Team Redman’s swept the 2023…
Democratic challengers fall far short of retaking mayor, council seats as Republicans win by large margins
By David Fortier Dems tackled a difficult task with the 2023 municipal election of retaking the mayor’s seat as well as making inroads with the city council and board of…