Commemorations, some happenings in the neighborhood, a public hearing
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, people across the country will stop for a moment of silence in remembrance of the horror that was 9/11. I recall that day, I…
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Recreational cannabis sales to be discussed at public hearing, a new school year, some reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, TBE will be meeting after a week off. We have plenty to discuss, beginning with the news that there will be a public hearing of…
Some new TBE features, wondering how ‘Victorian Fantasy in the Park’ did and an economics podcast
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will be joining the family for a weekend on the Connecticut shore. It’s the first time that we have vacationed as…
Grandkids, crocodiles and an Australian robot
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will be rousing ourselves at home after a long Saturday in Norwalk when we babysat two of the three grandkids. Mom…
Babe Ruth home run ball found in Pequabuck River
One hundred three years ago, in 1919, Babe Ruth hit his historic home run over the right field fence at Muzzy Field. The ball was never found, and legend had…
New trolley link connecting Bristol to Hartford via Plainville debuts in 1897
Complied by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – July 1872 Strawberry Festivals won’t happen in Bristol this year. All the churches, societies, etc. have become so rich and increased with…
Managing the heat, a community conversation, and looking ahead to primaries on Tuesday
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the heat continues to be oppressive. I had managed to avoid it for Thursday and Friday, since I was away at a conference at…
Travel takes a couple of the kids to far-flung places; considering the role of social media
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the youngest son will have landed in Australia with his partner for an adventure that will last for at least one year. Allison will…
Free mail delivery arrives 125 years ago
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – June 1872 During the thunderstorm last week lightning struck an apple tree near the house of Austin Curtis somewhat injuring a wagon…
The house project continues, Jan. 6 hearings wrap up for now, Bristol people on the radio
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the house project will have progressed a little, of course, not as quickly as I would like it. Two rooms await the return of…