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Floor plans showing the first floor (top image), and second floor (bottom image) show the variety of rooms outlined in the Town’s plans for the redesigned and refurbished Walley School, which would provide space for a wide variety of community activities.

Bristol Town Council passes plan for revival of Walley School

The Bristol Town Council voted in favor of rehabilitating the Walley School into a community resource center with opportunities for recreation. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/27/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 27, 2022

1/27/22

Simon Thibault (left) Miles Kindness and instructor Ryan Garrity work on their robot.

Shift in Mt. Hope robotics curriculum causes concern

The phasing out of dedicated robotics classes at Mt. Hope High School in favor of what the administration sees as a more robust engineering curriculum has student and faculty proponents of robotics classes nervous about the change. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/26/22

Talking Politics: Gov. McKee's budget comes at a great time for candidate McKee

STORY OF THE WEEK: With the September 13 primary fast approaching, RI Gov. Dan McKee last week unveiled a spending plan that doubles as a way to appeal to a wide swath of Rhode Islanders. Big spend … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/26/22

Cathy Del Nero’s home on Church Street came under fire due to a misunderstanding between what work would be done on her front-facing windows. The experience, and subsequent interactions with former chairman John Allen, led her to levy a complaint in September of 2021.

Complaints allege unfair treatment by Historic District members

Two complaints by Bristol Downtown Historic District homeowners allege multiple incidents of wrongdoing on the part of two of its ranking members. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/20/22

Talking Politics: Dr. Scott was the right person at the right time

STORY OF THE WEEK: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott was the right person in the right place at the right time when the pandemic came to Rhode Island. Although she had never faced a challenge of that … more

By Ian Donnis | 1/20/22

Letter: Don’t allow Robin Rug developer to skirt Bristol’s Master Plan

To the editor: Developer Brady Sullivan is asking the Planning Board and Town Council to eliminate substantial benefits to Bristol taxpayers by changing the Zoning Map and Master Plan attached to … more

1/20/22

Letter: Sea rise threatens Robin Rug

To the editor: The State of Rhode Island has been encouraging the shore towns to get serious in planning for sea level rise, especially in the East Bay, and the proposed development of Robin Rug runs … more

1/20/22

The development, known locally as “Robin Rug,” went before the Planning Board last week to address a litany of questions from residents and town officials.

Yarn Mill development leaves many questions in need of answers

A team representing Brady Sullivan Properties presented plans and answered questions from members of Bristol’s Planning Board and community members for nearly three hours last Thursday, Jan. 13 via Zoom. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/20/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 20, 2022

1/20/22

Isabelle Boullier, a student at Roger Williams University, is the new youth program coordinator for Portsmouth Prevention Coalition.

Prevention ‘sort of runs in my family,' says RWU sophomore

PORTSMOUTH — When Isabelle Boullier was 13, her older sister Kyra was out driving in Narragansett on her 17th birthday when a drunk driver hit her car head-on. Kyra survived the crash, but she … more

By Jim McGaw | 1/18/22

Little Compton whale dissected, will be buried

Biologists from Mystic Aquarium spent much of Thursday dissecting the young female humpback whale that washed up at Church Cove and was first spotted Saturday. Using a bulldozer to help them move … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/13/22

Letter: Free Bristol Harbor — tear down Robin Rug

To the editor: Bristol has a beautiful harbor matching those of many lovely towns in New England, such as Padanaram, Mystic, and Rockport, but it has been sealed off from most of its residents by … more

1/13/22

A nurse at Colt Andrews Elementary School in Bristol administers a COVID-19 test to a student.

Poll: Do you agree with updated COVID protocols for schools?

Do you think that schools moving to a 5-day quarantine and a "monitor to stay" approach in regards to COVID is a smart move, or a potentially dangerous move? more

1/13/22

Bristol Phoenix - Thursday, January 13, 2022

1/13/22

Editorial: Death of the snow day

The pandemic introduced a few silver linings. Remote learning is sort of, kind of, one of them. Across America, schools figured out how to conduct themselves when no one was in the school … more

1/13/22

Dr. Jodi L. Leffingwell holding a copy of her book, ‘A Letter To Our Daughters’ and the 2021 BIBA award for non-fiction.

Local author garners top indie book award

‘A Letter To Our Daughters’, was selected as a winner of the 2021 Best Indie Book Award’s (BIBA) non-fiction category in December. more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/12/22

This dock off the western shore of the Touisset peninsula in Warren is the first in Rhode Island constructed of 100 percent composite materials. Pilings, decking and rails are all made of lightweight composite materials.

This dock is built to last

The Pearson family are used to tinkering in factories, inventing new things and then plunking them in the water. It’s kind of their thing. Nearly 70 years ago, cousins Clinton and Everett … more

By Scott Pickering | 1/12/22

Poli-ticks: Gosh, I miss the America I grew up with

Normally, this is the column where I have the audacity to suggest New Year resolutions for resident politicians. Instead I have a more urgent resolution for all of us: I want us Americans to go back … more

By Arlene Violet, Esq. | 1/7/22

Bristol’s Bryan Ganley, a 41-year veteran of the Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach, with the surfboard he always carries at the annual event.

Bristol man takes his 41st Polar Plunge for charity

The Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach is A Wish Come True’s biggest fundraiser. This year, Bryan and others are specifically focusing their efforts on wishes for Benjamin, age 9, and Elijah, age 5. more

By Christy Nadalin | 1/7/22

Colt Andrews Elementary School Nurse Julie Pirri tests fourth-grader Emma Gray for Covid at the school the week before Christmas vacation.

School nurses — From the shadows to the Covid front lines

Back in the old days of two years ago, many parents could go years without hearing from a school nurse. Sometimes their child could pass through an entire school, K to 3, with nary a call or visit … more

By Scott Pickering | 1/6/22

Letter: Let us learn from this period of crisis

To the editor: What a painful two years it has been for all of us, but especially for our communities’ children. They have lost times and experiences that they will never get back. And they … more

1/6/22

Letter: Reporting on idling issue deserves praise

To the editor: I want to praise the Warren Times-Gazette for having hit the trifecta in its Dec. 29 edition: Lucy Probert’s excellent reporting (“Stop Your Engines!”) on Sharon … more

1/6/22

Letter: New Year’s Resolution? Thank the scientists

To the editor: Dr. Anthony Fauci has dedicated his long life to protecting us all from deadly viruses, including ebola, HIV, and COVID-19. Our nation’s New Year’s Resolution should be to … more

1/6/22

Mt. Hope Nurse Ellen Estrella describes the testing and recording procedures, as assistant Erika Winter works in the background. Estrella described the two of them as Batman and Robin, constantly working to support (and rescue) each other throughout the school day.

Schools update COVID screening and quarantine protocols

The Bristol Warren Regional School District has updated its policies for the quarantining and testing of students and student athletes, reducing the period of time certain close contacts of … more

By Ethan Hartley | 1/6/22