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…
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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…
Missing person is 16-year-old
A 16-year-old has been reported missing, the Bristol Police Department stated in a release yesterday. Monica Obeng. Obeng is a 16-year-old black female, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and…
Today’s city calendar includes special Zoning Commission meeting at 5 p.m. via Zoom
City meetings on Thursday, Aug. 15, include the following: Commission on Aging, 11 a.m., Room 103, Bristol Senior Center. Citation Hearings, 3 p.m., city hall. Animal Control Building Committee, 5…
Wetlands application for bridge at 260 Perkins St. as part of Bristol Village Development moves to site walk and public hearing stages
The inlands/wetlands application for a project that would bring 16 new houses to 10 acres of private property that contain rare geological formations from the Ice Age and abuts the…
Challenger Corey defeats Smith in Tuesday’s Republican primary
The challenger to the endorsed candidate won Tuesday’s Republican primary in Bristol as well as in the state. Matthew Corey defeated Gerry Smith 308 to 230 in Bristol, and 19,296…
Swearing in of newest council member to precede tonight’s joint meeting
This evening’s Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Board of Finance will be preceded by the swearing in of the newest member of the city council, Democrat Mark…
Latanya Ferrell performs this evening at last Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer concert
Bristol’s own Latanya Farrell will perform this evening at the last concert of this year’s Rockin’ Out at Rockwell summer concert series. Ferrell performs soul and R & B. The…
Banking & Audit Committee to meet this morning
The sole city meeting today, Tuesday, Aug. 13, is Banking & Audit Committee, 8:30 a.m., Meeting Room 3-1, city hall. A meeting calendar along with links to specific meetings, agendas…
Voicemail left with mayor’s office has Perkins Street builder taking action to protect his properties and family
By David Fortier A voicemail left with the mayor’s office in mid-July protesting a proposed housing development that would chip away at the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve is being taken seriously…
Friends of Hoppers would like to see city purchase private land off Perkins Street being considered for single family homes
By David Fortier The president of an organization whose mission is to protect the Hoppers-Birge Pond Nature Preserve would like the city to purchase private property abutting the preserve along…
Bristol Police seeks help in locating two missing youth
In separate releases, earlier this morning, Bristol Police said they are seeking the public’s help locating two 15-year-old juveniles. Silver alerts have been issued for both juveniles. Aidden Ounthondgy left…
Today’s city meetings include inlands wetlands commission and application for Perkins Street project
Today’s meeting includes a special meeting of the Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at city hall. Among the topics to be addressed is the…
Lead-removal program is free for eligible homeowners, renters, landlords and childcare homes
Homeowners, renters, landlords and family childcare homes may qualify for the free removal of lead paint from their properties by applying for funds through a new program announced by Gov….
Fire Station 3 Building Committee to hold special meeting this evening
The following meetings are on the Thursday, Aug. 8, city calendar: Retirement Board, 3 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Bristol-Burlington Board of Health, cancelled. Fire Station 3 Building Committee Special…