Bristol Tax Collector to place liens on unpaid real estate taxes as of June 1st
The following is a press release from the City of Bristol, dated May 12, 2021: The City of Bristol Tax Collector, Ann Bednaz announced that…
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Bristol’s Runaway Slaves: Part 1 — Harry Jackson
Harry Jackson was a runaway slave who became Bristol, Connecticut’s oldest resident, passing away in 1904. His life, a blend of hardship and resilience, unfolded from Paterson, New Jersey, to Bristol, where he integrated into the community. Researching his story revealed limited records, underscoring the importance of preserving his legacy.
1918 pandemic and Bristol: the how and the who? — Part IV
By Rit Carter As the sun rose Monday, Oct. 7, 1918, at 6:53 a.m., Bristol Police Detective Edward Cullem rose his stocky 5’10″ frame and…
Bristol Central boys basketball needed three overtimes to defeat Bristol Eastern forty-five years ago
By Michael Letendre Back in the day, January 9 was typically the date of the first showdown between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern boys…
8 p.m. update
The number of in-person voters grew to 19,671 as of poll closings at 8 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland…
As of 5 p.m., 73 percent have voted
The number of in-person voters grew to 17,351 as of 5 p.m., according to unofficial figures from Democratic Deputy Registrar Tracy Beland in her latest…
Bristol remains in status Orange in Covid cases
In a statement from the Mayor’s office, Bristol remains in the Orange status for the second week with 52 other communities including Burlington, Farmington and…
Reservoirs at 68 percent capacity; voluntary water use being requested
The Bristol Water and Sewer Department is asking residents to voluntarily follow an odd/even watering policy, as the city’s reservoirs have dropped below 70 percent…
City resumes regular curbside trash collection after Storm Isaias
Brush/branch collection by appointment only Public Works operations return to normal beginning today, according to a release from the Mayor’s office. The brush/branch collection service…
Connecticut post offices have equipment removed
By David Fortier The head of the union representing Bristol postal workers confirmed that mail processing equipment had been removed from post offices in Wallingford…
City meetings Aug. 17-21
Sewer Commissioners Board Board of Sewer Commissioner Regular Meeting – CANCELLED Aug. 18, 6 p.m. More Details Bristol Board of Water Commissioners Board of Water Commissioners Regular…
City announces fall paving program
Beginning today, Aug. 11, the following streets will be milled and then resurfaced as part of the city’s fall paving program: North Main St. (School…
Farmers to Families food distribution set Friday, Aug. 7, across from City Hall
The next Farmers to Families food distribution will be this Friday, Aug. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from City…
City meeting schedule the week of Monday, July 20
Historic District Commission Regular Meeting – Historic District Commission – CANCELLED July 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the First Floor Meeting Room More Details Planning Commission Regular Meeting…
Anyone can participate in community audit
During August, the Bristol Public Works Dept. is conducting a community audit with the goal of making the city more pedestrian friendly. Walkers, bikers and…
Farmers to Families food distribution event Monday
A Farmers to Families free food box distribution will be held Monday, July 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Bristol Public Works Yard…
Annual “Zucchini Letter” serves as a reminder that while need persists, you might be able to help
In her annual “zucchini letter,” Laura Minor reminds people that the need for food and housing are perennial issues, exasperated by Covid-19, but there is…
City notes: Farmers Market open July 4; Nutrition program offers Farmers Market coupons to seniors; street resurfacing to begin; tax bills in the mail
Bristol Farmers Market on for July 4 A smaller Farmers Market featuring larger vendors will be held on July 4 at Centre Square across from…
Bristol’s farmers market returns June 20 with social distancing guidelines
The Bristol Farmers Market opens this Saturday at Centre Square, across the street from City Hall, from 10am-1pm, the city announced in a press release…
Pride flag raising draws large crowd
The city celebrated its second annual raising of the Pride flag, Tuesday, June 9, outside city hall, drawing over 100 people and celebrating one speaker’s…