Election puts U.S. at crossroads. Choice is ours, writer offers
To the editor: America is at a crossroads with this election. We have a choice between preserving democracy or going the way the former president is advocating — fascism! In…
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Voter backs Rydingsward in 77th
To the editor: The 77th district needs a positive change. Our current State Rep has been in office for 10 years and has a scant to zero record of aiding or…
A little caring goes a long way
To the editor: I have noticed in Good Morning, Bristol! a few swipes have been given to Biden and none given to Trump. This seems to be a common practice…
A time for recharging with Jewish Havdallah ceremony
To the editor: Right now, many people are on vacation. We all look forward to time off, as it gives us a chance to relax and recharge. Yet, we all…
Annual ‘Zuccini letter’ makes year 30
To the editor, Once again, I’m asking those who can to be generous. We are #BristolAllHeart. Each year, I write the “zucchini letter.” It’s been close to 30 years since…
Readers back candidates for values, experience
Writer shares values with Rosado and team To the editor: I am enthusiastically endorsing Scott Rosado for Mayor and the Council slate. I admire the fact that the Democrats have…
Candidate addresses racist, white supremacist incidents
To the editor: To date there have been five racist/bigoted attacks on our community. I call them attacks because that’s what they are. They attack the feeling of safety and…
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TBE to beginning publishing letters to editor, with a focus on this year’s municipal elections
The Bristol Edition will begin publishing “Letter to the editor” regularly on Saturdays, not only for regular readers who comment on our reporting but also for those writing letters for…
Local Democrats send open letter to mayor requesting action on racism and diversity
Editor’s note: Between the time this letter was received and its publication, Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano announced via the Mayor’s Office Facebook page that Jim Albert has resigned from both his…
Annual zuccini letter provides list of needs for area shelters, food pantries and soup kitchens
Dear Editor, I am saddened when I realize that after more than 25 years of writing this letter, there are more people than ever that need our help. We have…
Shavuot and the Torah, including an appeal
To the editor: This week, the Jewish community will celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is also referred to as the “Feast of Weeks,” as the Hebrew word Shavuot literally means “weeks.” It takes place seven weeks from the second…
Neon shirts might help draw more attention to litter problem and aid in cleaning up streets
Editor: It was good to see your article regarding the abundant litter of our city. Since COVID my wife and I stopped our gym visits and began daily walks. On…
Purim, a fun yet serious holiday
Editor: Beginning on Monday, March 6, and ending at sundown on Tuesday, March 7, Jewish people around the world will dress up in costumes, make lots of noise, and eat…
Joe Wilson served community well
To the editor: On Oct. 30, my former colleague on the city council, Joe Wilson lost his battle with prostate cancer. It was way back in 1993 that I decided…
Clean water is a luxury
To the editor: Drought, what drought? So here we are having just begun the month of October and after one of the hottest and driest summers on record the city…
Writer recounts Bristol’s history with Roe v. Wade
Dear Editor: I ran a women’s clinic in West Hartford in the 1980’s. At one point, about 20 percent of our clients were from Bristol. Some of you remember those…
Support for recreational pot dispensaries takes hit
To the editor: On the front page of today’s Hartford Courant we read about the Caggiano regime’s support for recreational pot dispensaries. I suggest the mayor work with the Chamber…
Community pride might begin with playing fields but doesn’t end there
To the editor: While very good points were made in his article about field conditions in Bristol, there is more to the story than just the fields. As you…
Playing fields leave an impression
Dear Editor, I just read Michael Letendre’s piece about the condition of the baseball/softball fields in Bristol. I play for the Bristol Mustangs in the over-35 division of the CT North Men’s…