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A group of Bristol residents advocating for the creation of a new “Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” have completed their initial phase of work and outlined both the mission … more
I did not expect it to occur so quickly, but the battle between the conservatives and liberals on the “new old” Bristol Town Council has begun, as evidenced by the recent kerfuffle … more
Contributions and expenses of candidates, political parties and registered lobbyists are required to be reported by state law. However, the public does not typically research this kind of public … more
The Jan. 7 Phoenix carried a rather lengthy article about a Bristol Town Council discussion on a severance payment to former Town Clerk Louis Cirillo. Mr. Cirillo’s severance was on … more
If written a week ago, this editorial would describe the shame and embarrassment of watching one of the sad days in American history unfold on live television. It would excoriate all those … more
The cost of trash disposal in Rhode Island is measured in “tipping fees” — the per-ton price municipalities are charged by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation for waste … more
Last fall, the Bristol Town Council considered a petition to create a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee that would ensure Bristol is welcoming and inclusive for all who live, work, learn or … more
A call came in around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning that this home at 9 William St. was on fire. Neighbor Oliver Browne, a Mt. Hope High School student, was on the second floor of his family’s home … more
Bristol Warren school officials are working with the state Department of Health to organize a one-day mass event in which every person in the towns' school community — students, teachers and … more
As the FDA approves and Operation Warp Speed distributes vaccines to each state, we need to be informed of the facts and advocate for our health and our rights. I, as a fellow senior, am asking every … more
Mike Proto’s recent letter congratulating the “Conservatives’ ” win in the recent election used the term “liberals” to describe the alternative to … more
Bristol police officers made three arrests connected to domestic incidents from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3, as shown in excerpts from the log of Bristol Police activities (see below). Monday, Dec. 28 … more
Beginning Saturday, Jan. 9, Bristol  will have its own testing site at the Town Beach, offering rapid COVID-19 tests for any resident who wants one. According to Town Administrator Steven … more
Several liquor licenses were on the agenda at the Dec. 30 Town Council meeting, with requests ranging from upgrades to transfers, to the establishment of new licenses, and notably, the applications … more
The Town of Bristol followed through on a promise it made months ago and eliminated a small tax — and a small stack of frustrating paperwork — for hundreds of businesses. At its Dec. … more
The Bristol Fire Department will be getting a new vehicle soon, to replace Rescue 2, pictured here behind Fire Department headquarters on Annawamscutt Drive. The 9-year-old vehicle has about 180,000 … more
Donald Trump disgracefully invited and incited a mob to attack law enforcement and assault our democracy.  He reminded everyone why he is unfit to lead, why I voted … more
A Bristol man was taken to the ACI after an allegedly violent confrontation with multiple victims and two police officers led to his arrest on felony assault and kidnapping charges. Durval J. … more
Just days before they were to be among the first homes visited by the pharmacy-led push to vaccinate residents and staff of Rhode Island’s long-term care facilities, Bristol’s St. … more
The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) issued a warning to Rhode Islanders Wednesday afternoon  to prepare for a significant storm expected to impact the state with high wind and … more
Bristol Police made a handful of arrests from Dec. 7 to 13, including one for possession of narcotics and another for violating protective orders. Monday, Dec. 7 An officer responded to the … more
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