West End Association meeting open to the public
The upcoming Rockwell Park Summer Festival will be the focus of a public meeting of the West End Association Thursday, July 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bristol…
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Residents get a chance to vote for either castle or climbing tower designs at Seymour Park
Community members may vote for one of two designs being considered for Seymour Park by Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS). The deadline for voting is Wednesday, July…
Brian’s Angels sees increase in demand for services
By Laura Bailey Before Brian’s Angels opened their doors on Wednesday afternoon, dozens of people experiencing food insecurity and homelessness were lining up to receive the comfort, food and temporary…
Eastwood Meadows 55-and-over residential housing project gets positive response from neighbors
The 55-and-over-residential housing project proposed for Gloria Dei Forest received a positive response from neighbors at a Zoning Commission meeting earlier this month. Every neighbor along the perimeter of the…
Investigation of Sunday morning Memorial Boulevard event underway
The investigation of the Monday morning gathering of cars that closed Memorial Boulevard at approximately 1:50 a.m. is ongoing, according to an email from Police Dept. spokesperson. Black skid marks…
Pride event Saturday; Rockwell Theater gala seeks local talent; Bristol Trail Study to hold community walk; WOW announces speaker; Broadview Funds applications open until April 28; and more
Spring Pride Circle on Saturday at Good Shepherd A Spring Pride Circle event, featuring singing, music, food and games for the LGBTQ community and supporters, will be held at Good…
It is time to put away your bird feeder for the spring and summer
It is getting warmer now, and it is advisable to put away your birdfeeder for the summer. As Barry the Bear always says regarding bird feeders, “Lead us not into…
Caution: Traffic cone season ahead
While it may not be the prime season for traffic cones, on any given day in Bristol, you could encounter them on Bristol’s roadways. They are used to “channelize” road…
Group fighting Gloria Dei Forest development holds initial meeting
By Rit Carter Concerned about the development of a property that will encroach upon their neighborhood, the Save the Gloria Dei Church Forest grassroots group held its first meeting Tuesday…
Neon plaques added to neighborhood stop signs
Bristol officials recently improved traffic safety in the Mt. View neighborhood. Neon yellow plaques marked “Traffic from left (or right)” were added to the traffic Stop signs at the three-way…