By Jack Krampitz Prior to Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting, a parents’ group posted an online plea for all the parents upset with the leadership of Bristol Public Schools…
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In an announcement today, State Representatives Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77), Whit Betts (R-78), and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) are inviting area residents to join them on Tuesday, April 12 for…
By David Fortier A city council workshop, featuring an economic development presentation, was hacked Saturday afternoon, and the virtual portion of the meeting abruptly ended while the in-person segment continued…
By Rit Carter and Jack Krampitz The city council’s recent decision to vote down the Wheeler Clinic project is just one more missed opportunity in the long sad history associated…
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have ventured out for another production at Hartford Stage, and Christmas preparations at 163 Goodwin St. are well under way….
By Rit Carter Mayoral inaugurals speak to where we have been, where we are, and where we may be headed. In Bristol, the first ceremony took place on Oct. 3, 1904,…
By Rit Carter Last night, Republican Jeff Caggiano became Bristol’s 21st mayor. Liberty Baptist Church, where the ceremony took place, was filled to capacity with supporters and well-wishers alike, sitting…
Nhakden Theam On Wednesday, October 27, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the Bristol Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team assisted the US Drug Enforcement Administration with serving a DEA search…
By Anna Bedell The second annual “Conversation at the Park” drew a crowd of around 150 people, smaller than last year’s event, but which allowed for more interplay between citizens…
By David Fortier In this 07 20 2021 interview, Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and I discuss the state budget and its impact on Bristol among other topics, such as the…
By David Fortier The city council reviewed charter revision recommendations, decided against one, approved several others and requested the commission reconsider another in a joint meeting of the City Council and…
The number of in-person voters grew to 19,671 as of poll closings at 8 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. Add…
The number of in-person voters grew to 17,351 as of 5 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest update. In addition, she texted…
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department is asking residents to voluntarily follow an odd/even watering policy, as the city’s reservoirs have dropped below 70 percent capacity, the mayor’s office announced…
Brush/branch collection by appointment only Public Works operations return to normal beginning today, according to a release from the Mayor’s office. The brush/branch collection service will still be offered during…
By David Fortier The head of the union representing Bristol postal workers confirmed that mail processing equipment had been removed from post offices in Wallingford and that there were no…
Sewer Commissioners Board Board of Sewer Commissioner Regular Meeting – CANCELLED Aug. 18, 6 p.m. More Details Bristol Board of Water Commissioners Board of Water Commissioners Regular Meeting – CANCELLED Aug. 18, 6:30…
Beginning today, Aug. 11, the following streets will be milled and then resurfaced as part of the city’s fall paving program: North Main St. (School St to Laurel) thru Andrews…
The next Farmers to Families food distribution will be this Friday, Aug. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from City Hall. Participants are being asked…
Historic District Commission Regular Meeting – Historic District Commission – CANCELLED July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room More Details Planning Commission Regular Meeting – Planning Commission July 22, 7 p.m….