Good morning, Bristol! – Aug 19, 2024
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Zoning Committee meets at 6 p.m.
The sole meeting on the city calendar today, Monday, Aug. 19 is a special meeting of the Zoning Commission at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. Among…
Rockwell Festival delights in the little things and the large treats across the day on Saturday
Saturday’s Rockwell Festival, brought by the West End Association, presented another year of revelry, music, crafts and craft, good food and vendors, vendors, vendors. Beginning at the bridge over the…
Rockwell Festival makes Bristol a little better; and just what is this column about
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the West End Association’s Rockwell Festival will have come and gone again, having brought together Bristol people for a fun day as well as…
Robert ‘Rob’ Farken, 49
Robert “Rob” Farken, 49, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12. He was born on March 14, 1975, in O’ahu, Hawai’i, son of Deborah (Miller) Farken and Eric Farken,…
Bristol Farmers Market opens at 10 a.m.
Products at the Bristol Farmers Market are produced within two and a half miles from its location at the 10 Main St. parking lot, according to a recent post on…
Summer Festival Auto Show among events at Rockwell Park today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Bristol Auto Club will hold an auto show in conjunction with this year’s West End Association Rockwell Festival at Rockwell Park today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The…
2024 Rockwell Festival today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This year’s Rockwell Festival will feature almost 200 vendors 14 food booths, the Kids Zone and Art District, according to the West End Association vice president. “We have our mix…
Rumors of Chippanee sale are debunked
The latest Chippanee Country Club weekly news email contains an item dispelling rumors that the club is selling to a developer who would be building condominiums on the property. “There…
Bristol police officer justified in use of deadly force, Inspector General’s report concludes
By David Fortier An Inspector General’s report about the use of lethal force by a Bristol Police officer during an incident in January of 2023 establishes that the office was…
Missing person is 16-year-old
A 16-year-old has been reported missing, the Bristol Police Department stated in a release yesterday. Monica Obeng. Obeng is a 16-year-old black female, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and…
Main Street Foundation accepting applications for new grant cycle
The Main Street Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofits benefiting Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott. Available funds include the Women & Girls Fund (deadline Sept. 6), Bradley Henry Barnes Trust (LOIs due Sept. 20), and Men & Boys’ Fund (deadline Sept. 20). Contact for details.
Anna D. Grossi, 98
Anna D. Grossi, 98, lifelong resident of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12. She was born on June 19, 1926, daughter of the late Donato and Palma (Lanuzza) Decrisantis….
Today’s city calendar includes special Zoning Commission meeting at 5 p.m. via Zoom
City meetings on Thursday, Aug. 15, include the following: Commission on Aging, 11 a.m., Room 103, Bristol Senior Center. Citation Hearings, 3 p.m., city hall. Animal Control Building Committee, 5…
Wetlands application for bridge at 260 Perkins St. as part of Bristol Village Development moves to site walk and public hearing stages
The inlands/wetlands application for a project that would bring 16 new houses to 10 acres of private property that contain rare geological formations from the Ice Age and abuts the…
Challenger Corey defeats Smith in Tuesday’s Republican primary
The challenger to the endorsed candidate won Tuesday’s Republican primary in Bristol as well as in the state. Matthew Corey defeated Gerry Smith 308 to 230 in Bristol, and 19,296…
David ‘Dave’ John Bourassa, 55
David “Dave” John Bourassa, 55, lifelong resident of Bristol and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 7. He was born…
Swearing in of newest council member to precede tonight’s joint meeting
This evening’s Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Board of Finance will be preceded by the swearing in of the newest member of the city council, Democrat Mark…
Finale of Public Library summer music series set Friday; Sessions family topic of historical society program this evening; ‘Whiskey for Warriors’ fundraiser tickets on sale
Public library summer music series winds down with award-winning country music band The summer music series at the Bristol Public Library will wrap up with its “Summer Finale with the…
Alas, poor Dairy Queen, we hardly knew ye
By Jack Krampitz A long time ago in a city that still believed in fairy tales, this reporter informed the readers of TBE that a Dairy Queen was coming to…