Early voting ends this evening at 6 p.m.
Early voting in council chambers at city hall ends this evening at 6 p.m. Election Day voting begins at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and ends at 8 p.m….
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A second fire in a week burns off Mountain Road
Traffic was reduced to a single lane and backups this afternoon as the Bristol Fire Dept. fought another brush fire off Mountain for the second time in a week. Connecticut…
Hydrant flushing continues on Monday, Nov. 4 in Hill Street, Perkins Street areas
The 2024 hydrant flushing will continue on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in the following areas, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department announced earlier this week: Harvard Place, Chapel Street, Pinnacle…
Early voting in Connecticut draws strong participation ahead of general election
Early voting is well underway in Connecticut, with more than 300,000 residents having cast their ballots as of Monday morning. This marks the first time that Connecticut has offered early…
Energy Commission to hold special meeting this evening
The sole city meeting for today, Tuesday, Oct. 29, is as follows: Energy Commission — Special Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Meeting Room 111, city hall. For a virtual meeting link, click…
Governor declares state of emergency, addressing critical fire weather conditions
Lack of rain, resulting in severely dry conditions that increase the chances of fire, are behind Gov. Ned Lamont declaring a state of emergency. “The filing of this declaration will…
First-time voter admits to being a little nervous, but at the same time, happy to be voting
By David Fortier | First time voter Ella McIntyre visited the Registrars of Voters Office in city hall on Saturday where she registered to vote and voted for the first…
Early voting through Saturday averages 600 a day
By David Fortier | The Registrars of Voters Office has been processing 600 ballots a day on average, since early voting began on Monday, Oct. 21. Saturday was a slower…
Inlands/Wetlands on-site inspection, precedes this evening’s meeting
The city meeting schedule for today, Monday, Oct. 28, includes the following: Wetlands On-Site Inspection, 5 p.m. Rockwell Park, Assessor’s Map 11, Lot 208. Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency,…
Candidates respond to TBE questionnaire
To inform our readers of the positions of local candidates who are running for statewide offices, as well as those running unopposed, TBE emailed each candidate or candidate contact requesting…
Hydrant flushing to affect Deerpark, Sonstrom, LaCava and Old Turnpike roads, among others
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department will continue its 2024 hydrant flushing season on Monday, Oct. 28, on the following streets: Deerpark Road, Sonstrom Road, Northwestern Drive, LaCava Road, Purdue…
CT Mirror: Connecticut Voter Guide 2024
How to register, vote, and know who’s running Connecticut residents will head to the polls this November to cast ballots for president, U.S. Congress and state legislative races. Many will…
Brush fire destroys an acre off Mountain Road
A brush fire just after 8 p.m. last night on the south side of Mountain Road was contained to an acre by the Bristol Fire Department by 10:30 p.m., according to…
Spooktacular to take over BAIMS and Memorial Boulevard today
The second annual Halloween Spooktacular, featuring trick-or-treating, face painting food trucks and coffin races, will be held today from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet…
Atem Caron begins new position with Bristol Parks
Atem Caron is the new facilities maintenance technician, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced in a release yesterday. The facilities maintenance technician is responsible for daily maintenance, custodial…
Special city council meeting to consider purchase of property off Perkins Street abutting Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve
On the calendar for city meetings, today, Thursday, Oct. 24, is a special meeting of the city council, which will convene to executive session to discuss the purchase of property…
Bristol Fire Department calls for the week of Oct. 14
During the week of October 14, the Bristol Fire Department handled 84 incidents, including 13 motor vehicle accidents without injuries and 10 lockouts. Various other calls included medical assists, unauthorized burning, and smoke scares. The department responded to both emergencies and non-emergency situations, emphasizing the significance of local news and community support.
Youth Commission and Fire Station 3 Building Committee are on today’s city calendar
Meetings on the city calendar for today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, include the following: Fire Station 3 Building Committee, 6 p.m. City hall. Fair Rent Commission–canceled. Youth Commission, 6 p.m. Meeting…
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen fire fighter
U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, to half-staff in honor of Robert Sharkevich Sr., a member of the Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and…
CT Mirror — On CT’s first early voting day, long lines greet voters — including Lamont
by Mark Pazniokas October 21, 2024 @ 4:44 pm Turnout was heavy Monday morning in the first hours of early voting in Connecticut, as a surprised Gov. Ned Lamont discovered when…