Municipal elections in Bristol have low turnout
The total turnout in Bristol’s municipal elections has historically been incredibly low in statistics provided by the state and Bristol’s Registrar of Voters office. According…
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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)….
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…
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…
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…
Election 2023: Mayor
For mayor, voters have the choice between incumbent Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano (R) and challenger Scott Rosado (D). Responses to TBE questions from Rosado are listed…
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…
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…
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…
Good morning, Bristol! – Oct. 30, 2023
Check, check. One, two. One, two. Is the Inernet on? Weather Break out that umbrella. Rain with a high of 57. Yuck. The word from…
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…
‘Trunk or Treat’ brings out neighborhood kids
“Trunk or Treat” was the call Wednesday evening at Village Green where families of residents filled the parking lot with vehicles decorated for Halloween to…
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…
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…
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…
State rebranding campaign launches from Bristol Bazaar
Connecticut’s new arts and tourism campaign launched at the Bristol Bazaar, highlighting the growth of local makers from 26 to 58. The “Make It Here” initiative promotes small businesses, encouraging collaboration and creativity. State officials emphasized the campaign’s potential to boost local entrepreneurship and community engagement, reinforcing Connecticut’s commitment to supporting 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….
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,…
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…
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…