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…
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Page Park renovations will continue over four phases to totally revitalize one of the city’s ‘gems’
In the last week’s TBE, we covered the additions and renovations to the Bristol parks throughout the city. Today we will talk about the changes…
Bristol Park and Recreation Department going full speed ahead with city-wide park improvement projects
By Jack Krampitz A long time coming, the city’s park system is now going full bore with an upgrade and modernization program. It was all…
Bits and pieces: New hires at Youth and Community Services, hospital bed totals and local COVID-19 rates
Youth and Community Services hires two coordinators The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced the hiring of coordinators of…
City announces holiday closures for Christmas
The City of Bristol has announced that City Hall will be operating on a half-day schedule on Friday, December 23, 2022 in observance of Christmas…
Bristol community collects cards for Sgt. Alex Hamzy
Friends, neighbors and community members are remembering the late Sgt. Alex Hamzy today, who would have been celebrating his 35th birthday. Local businesses and attractions will…
Good Morning Bristol Dec. 12, 2022
It is Monday, Dec. 12. Our first snowfall is just about over, and a small storm is a nice way to begin winter. Today will…
Good Morning Bristol! – Dec. 9, 2022
This is where our TBE reporter discovered that the monorail ends at The Magic Kingdom. Now he has to find another way home to Bristol.
Legislative schedule Dec. 5-9
Monday, Dec. 5 Appropriations and Finance, Revenue and Bonding Joint Meeting re OFA and OPM Fiscal Accountability Reports, 9 a.m., broadcast on the CGA Appropriations…
Bristol holiday lighting contest shines around the city
By Laura Bailey Bristol residents are preparing to light up the December nights with their festive outdoor displays for the annual holiday lighting contest. “It’s…
Bristol homes showcase festive displays on National Christmas Lights Day
National Christmas Lights Day is celebrated this year on Dec. 1, and homes around Mum City are aglow with festive displays. All TBE readers, supporters…
‘Breakfast with Santa’ fundraiser hopes to make a young girl’s Christmas wish come true
By Laura Bailey Bristol residents are hosting a benefit this holiday season to make a special Christmas wish for 8-year-old Rylee Brooks come true. Rylee,…
Legislative calendar, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Monday, Nov. 28 House Special Session, 12 p.m., broadcast on CT-N Senate Special Session, 12 p.m., broadcast on CT-N Commission on CT’s Development & Future:…
Two State Representatives answer TBE questionnaire on coming legislative session
In mid-November, the Bristol Edition sent an email to all the successful candidates in our state legislative delegation. It was a simple request asking what…
Local couple run gymnastics magnet that attracts and trains gifted athletes in family setting
By Anna Bedell It’s more than just a place to come and practice gymnastics – the focus is on having fun. They come from all…
A glimpse behind the scenes on election night
By Anna Bedell Election night looked different depending on the venue. Democrats were at their headquarters on Farmington Avenue in a store front near Stop…
Council to meet Wednesday this week, one day after Election Day
The City Council is holding its November meeting on Wednesday this week instead of Tuesday, Election Day. Among the items on its agenda is the…
State election features old, new faces; voting records from latest sessions
While Democrats currently hold a 24-12 majority in the state senate and a 97-54 majority in the state house, Bristol’s contingent is majority Republican. Tuesday’s…
Bristol Democrats to hold open house at new headquarters
Congressman John Larson will be joining Bristol Democratic candidates at an open house at the recently opened Bristol Democratic headquarters in Bristol Plaza on Farmington…
Therese Pac is out as city clerk
After 24 years as Bristol Town & City Clerk, Therese Pac was told Friday by Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano that her contract will not be renewed….