Morello named Acting Chief of Police Thursday night
By Jack Krampitz At a special meeting of the city council, Mayor Jeff Caggiano announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Morello as acting Chief…
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Public invited to celebrate Chief Gould on his retirement
A meet and greet to congratulate Chief Brian Gould on his retirement will be held today, Friday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m….
Gov. Lamont proclaims this weekend in honor of UConn women’s and men’s basketball teams
Gov. Ned Lamont announced that he is proclaiming the weekend of Friday, April 5, through Monday, April 8, in honor of the UConn Huskies women’s…
Bristol Republicans voted at almost 11 percent, Democrats at a little over 6 percent in Tuesday’s primary
Unofficial results from Tuesday’s presidential primary were low in Bristol as they were across the state, according to the Secretary of the State’s online election…
City Council to vote on interim Chief of Police this evening at special meeting
By David Fortier When it meets this evening in a special meeting, the mayor will be appointing a current Deputy Chief fill the position of…
Public Works spring leaf collection begins in April
Outside spring lead collection is held through the month of April, when the weather allows, according to an announcement from Public Works. Residents are asked…
Today’s meetings include Code Enforcement and Board of Education
Code Enforcement has its regular monthly meeting this morning at 9 a.m. in council chambers at City Hall. This evening Board of Education meets at…
Today’s meetings include Ordinance Committee
The Ordinance Committee has its regular monthly meeting today at 5 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-1 at City Hall. Other meetings on Tuesday, April 2,…
Day 2 of April’s poetry selections
April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of…
Presidential primary voting begins at 6 a.m.
The Presidential Primary in Connecticut began this morning at 6 a.m. and will continue until 8 p.m. this evening. The following are on the Democratic…
Today’s meetings include library board and Police Memorial Committee
The Library Board of Directors has its regular monthly meeting today at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 at the Bristol Public Library. Other meetings…
Early voting resumes this morning at 10 a.m.
Early voting resumes this morning, March 30, at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m. this evening in city chamber chambers. On Tuesday, the vote…
Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Lieberman
U.S. and state flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today upon the direction of Gov. Ned Lamont, as a mark of solemn…
Fire Commission and ARPA meetings today at City Hall
The non-profit subcommittee of the American Rescue Task Force meets at 4 p.m. in Meeting Room 1-2 in City Hall today. Other meetings include the…
The first day of early voting runs smoothly
The first day of early voting yesterday in Bristol brought 52 people to the polling site in council chambers at city hall. “The day was…
Fair Rent Commission Task Force to meet this evening
The Fair Rent Commission Task Force will meet this evening at City Hall in Meeting Rooms 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3 at 6 p.m. Also, on…
Budget reviews continue this evening at City Hall
A Board of Finance budget hearing is set for this evening in the 3rd Floor Conference Room at City Hall. The following departments will making…
Planning Commission meets this evening at 6 p.m.
Planning Commission is on the agenda of city meetings today. Tomorrow, Diversity Council will hold a special meeting. For the specifics, see below: On Monday,…
Park Board votes to formalize a management plan for the geese on Memorial Boulevard
The Bristol Park Board voted 4-2 to address the geese overpopulation issue at Veterans’ Memorial Park with euthanasia, specifically using “Goose Round-Ups.” Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano and the Bristol Veterans Council highlighted the complaints about geese-related sanitation and safety. The program, costing around $20,000 over three years, aims for a more aggressive management approach.
City closes for observance of Good Friday
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday, the city announced. There will be…