Republicans endorse candidates for November municipal elections
By David Fortier and Jack Krampitz Around 100 members of the Republican Town Committee and friends gathered mid-July at Luna’s for dinner and a vote…
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Extreme hot weather protocol in effect through Sunday
Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol will be in effect until Sunday at 8 a.m. Gov. Ned Lamont activated the protocol on this morning at 8…
Rockwell Theater fall schedule kicks off with ‘Celebrating Queen’ in early September
Two shows featuring Bristol natives are among those featured in the Rockwell Theater’s fall schedule, its premiere season. Lead singer of the Queen tribute band,…
Diversity council meeting canceled from lack of quorum
By David Fortier The cancellation of the regular Bristol Diversity Council meeting this month, originally scheduled later today, has to do with the chair of…
Meet some of the Makers who Sell their Wares at Bristol Bazaar
By David Fortier Members of the business community and elected officials came together to celebrate the Bristol Bazaar’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony…
NOTICE OF DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
To enrolled members of the Democratic Party of the City of Bristol, CT: Pursuant to the Rules of the Democratic Party and State election laws,…
City council honors city worker for aiding colleague in distress and hears citizen concerns about this year’s tax increase
By Donovan Wilson Angry taxpayers and local heroes were at the forefront of July’s city council meeting Tuesday evening. “Summer is our busiest season with…
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…
Bristol’s 2023 men’s spring softball champions announced, registration opens for fall leagues
Softball teams fielded by Big Dawg Custom Apparel and Pro Performance Network, respectively, won the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) 2023 Men’s…
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…
Exchange Club’s ‘Honoring Heroes’ draws capacity crowd of supporters to commemoration
Article by David Fortier and photos by Laura Bailey One by one, he asked them, members of the audience, to rise. First, those who have…
Diversity Council addresses Pride Month panel discussion and future discussions as well as events
By Donovan Wilson At its monthly meeting earlier this week, the Diversity Council addressed its Pride Month Panel discussion held the previous week, age requirements…
Bristol Police Dept. seeks assistance from public
The Bristol Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an assault suspect. On May 18, a female victim was violently attacked while waiting…
New board of ed. policy gives Bristol residents free admission to all athletic and school events
By Jack Krampitz The Bristol Board of Ed. voted in their June meeting to approve a new policy that gives Bristol residents free admission to…
Bristol legislative delegation weighs in on budget
Bristol’s legislative contingent, Democrat and Republican, voted to approve the governor’s $51.1 billion biennial budget this week, joining others statewide to make the budget a…
Bristol receives millions in funding from state budget
Bristol Hospital and the Bristol Public Schools will receive millions of dollars from the recently passed biennial state budget. “Given the financial guardrails we were…
Democrat Caron announces candidacy for City Council’s First District
Kim Caron will be running for the City Council’s First District alongside Democratic running-mate Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller, it was announced in a release from the Democratic…
DTC to recognize officials for years of service
Four long-time Democrats will be honored by the Democratic Town Committee at a recognition dinner in mid-June. The four are Andre Dorval, who served as…
Good morning, Bristol! June 1, 2023
“June is busting out all over!” — Rogers and Hammerstein. Students and teachers are counting down the days. Pools are getting prepared. Sunglasses are selling…
Finance board chair honored for years of service, Maikowski voted in as new chair, then business as usual at May meeting
By Donovan Wilson, contributing writer Board of Finance chair John E. Smith has officially stepped down as chair and the board has voted member David…