Election 2023: District 1
For District 1, voters have the choice between incumbents Sebastian Panioto (R) and Erick Rosengren (R) and challengers Kim Caron (D) and Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller (D). Responses to TBE questions from…
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Election 2023: District 2
For District 2, voters have the choice between incumbents Sue Tyler (R) and Jacqueline Olsen (R) and challengers Morris “Rippy” Patton (D) and Liza Salgado-Sirko (D). Responses to TBE questions…
Election 2023: District 3
In District 3, incumbents Cheryl Thibeault (R) and Andrew Howe (R) are facing challenges from David Landi (D) and Mark Dickau (D). Thibeault, Landi and Dickau responded to our request…
Election 2023: Treasurer
For treasurer, voters have two choices, incumbent David Preleski (D) and challenger Rob Parenti (R). Preleski’s responses to TBE questions are listed below. Parenti did not respond. The answers to…
Candidate forum hosted by local chambers of commerce to air Sunday evening and on various other media
By David Fortier The few notable moments that occurred at the Bristol Municipal Forum held Wednesday evening involving council candidates came from District 3 Democrats David Landi and Mark Dickau,…
City hall, transfer station to close for Veterans Day
City hall and the Bristol transfer station will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day, it was announced on the Public Works website. There will be…
Streetlights adjusted to accommodate increased travel on South Street
Changes to the timing of every traffic light on South Street, from Wolcott Street to Mountain Road and the intersection of Middle Street are intended to improve traffic conditions, said…
Transfer station payments now available online
The city of Bristol has a new online payment system for transfer station payments that allows residents to add funds to their account or renew services. In addition, the new…
SEEC documents contradict Caggiano’s recollection of his time as RTC chair and Cockayne endorsement
By David Fortier Documents from the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) reveal that Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano was the chair of the Republican Town Committee when the RTC endorsed a controversial…
Section of Clark Avenue closed Sunday for roadwork
The Clark Avenue section between Terryville Avenue (Route 6) and Terryville Road (Route 72) will be closed to traffic for work being conducted on the roadway, on Sunday, Oct. 22,…
Public Works closed to the public on Monday
The Public Works Department will be closed to the public on Monday, Oct. 23, as the office moves back to the renovated city hall. The office will reopen Tuesday, Oct….
State rebranding campaign launches from Bristol Bazaar
By David Fortier One of the tidbits of information gleaned from Tuesday’s launch of Connecticut’s new arts and tourism campaign, including a brand-new logo, is that the number of makers…
Bristol PD seeking information about Vincent Road incident involving suspicious vehicle
Bristol Police are seeking any information relating to an incident that occurred on Friday, Oct. 13 around 9 p.m. in the vicinity of Vincent Road. The incident, according a release…
Forum on senior scams, hotline attracts crowd of 35
About 35 seniors showed up for “Don’t Get Swindled!” a senior scams forum with State Rep. Mary Fortier and Attorney Gen. William Tong held Wednesday, Oct 11, at the Bristol…
All-Abilities Art Show draws a crowd to Cafe Real
Cafe Real on Terryville Avenue provides the venue. A crowd of 75 attends the art show. Sign announces the event. Alison Willette displayed art work that will be auctioned. All…
Child development center receives ARPA funding
The Bristol Child Development Center (BCDC) will be able to enroll 16 additional children and add five new positions, as well as more classroom space among other improvements, with an…
Vigil commentating fallen officer one year later brings together community for solemn remembrance
By David Fortier Among the tens of hundreds of people who attended the one-year anniversary of the loss of two local police officers in a deadly shooting on Oct. 12,…
Last council meeting before Nov. 7 election brings speakers with specific issues for mayor
David Fortier, Laura Bailey and Rit Carter contributed to this report The city council received an earful from speakers at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, the first in the newly…
North Main Street closed for Candle Light Vigil
The North Main Street area in front of the Bristol Police Department will be closed at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12 for the Candle Light Vigil honoring Lt. Dustin…
Main St. cannabis establishment, grant to clean up former car dealership site on council agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023 7:00 P.M. – CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 111 NORTH MAIN STREET, BRISTOL REVISED AGENDA 1. Opening Ceremonies. 2. Approval of minutes of…