Bristol Public Schools closed today in observance of Three Kings Day
By Laura Bailey For the first time, the Bristol School District will be closed on Jan. 6, in observance of Three Kings Day, a significant…
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Whooping cough detected in Bristol schools, acting superintendent and health officials alert public
Whooping cough has been detected in Bristol schools, as announced by Acting Superintendent Iris White. The Bristol-Burlington Health District highlights that while pertussis is vaccine-preventable, cases are rising statewide, especially among adolescents. Symptoms include mild cough and a runny nose. Immediate medical consultation is advised for symptomatic individuals and high-risk groups.
Board of Education authorizes and approves administrator contracts at special meeting
By David Fortier At a special meeting of the Board of Education last month, board members voted to confirm administrative contracts that had been signed…
Board of Education applauds young author, hears from attorney on obligations of members, informed of increases for Northeast Middle School project
By David Fortier It isn’t often the U.S. Secretary of Education makes an appearance at a local board of education meeting, but that is what…
NAACP forum offers wide-open discussion, Board of Ed. candidate behind antisemitic post draws attention
David Fortier, Rit Carter and Laura Bailey contributed to this report Tuesday night’s candidate forum at Manross Library was a free-wheeling one-hour and 40-minute affair,…
Board of Education votes to eliminate admission fees
By Laura Bailey In an emotionally charged meeting, the Bristol Board of Education voted 5-4 to pass the Student Activity Funds Revision, a decision that…
Antisemitic post by Board of Education candidate strongly condemned amid calls for removal from ballot
By David Fortier Reaction to the discovery of a post with antisemitic sentiment by a Board of Education candidate ranged from calls for the removal…
Lightning storms, a show for kids, controversy on the local Board of Education and things to do
Come Sunday morning, the lightning and thunder and pounding rain from Saturday night will be behind us, at least for the time being. For Mary…