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The building that formerly housed the Zoning, Community Development, and Building Inspector’s offices is now home to a solar development company.
Bristol's plan to downsize continues with 9 Court St.
The Town closed on the sale of 9 Court St. on Oct. 18, fetching a competitive bid price of $576,000 for the building which formerly housed the Zoning, Community Development, and Building Inspector’s offices. more
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Bristol Sports Club "Woman of the Year" Jennifer Mancieri (right) was so delighted to see this family (left-right: Mariel Stone, Jack Duarte, and Josephine Duarte) at her banquet Saturday night. Jennifer helped them find a new place to live after a fire destroyed their Hope St. home in June of 2021. It's situations like this which has earned Jennifer high praise throughout the community.
Local 'shero' lauded as Woman of the Year
This is a night Jennifer Oliveira Mancieri would never forget. more
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Tony Teixeira, surrounded by family and friends, reacts during a group photo upon hearing the election results.
Steady as she goes for Bristol Town Council
Bristol voters returned the same five Town Councilors that were first elected in 2018. more
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Bristol approves commercial marijuana sales
Bristol voters narrowly approved a ballot question opening up the town to recreational marijuana businesses. more
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Democratic candidates Len Katzman (for Town Council), and Linda Ujifusa (for R.I. Senate District 11) greet voters outside the Portsmouth High School field house on Tuesday.
Dems maintain control of Portsmouth Town Council
PORTSMOUTH — Democrats will maintain their majority on the Town Council, and Linda Ujifusa will take over the R.I. Senate District 11 seat being vacated by retiring Sen. James Seveney. more
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Jessica Almeida, Carly Reich, and Adam McGovern secured spots on the Bristol Warren School Committee Tuesday night.
Almeida is tops in Bristol school committee race
Voters elected Jessica Almeida (3,062), re-elected Carly Reich (2,471), and elected Adam McGovern (2,427) out of the eight eligible candidates on the ballot for school committee. more
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During his stop in city around noontime on election day, Governor Dan McKee chats with noted city resident Dr. Isadore Ramos at the Francis Elementary Ward 1 polling place in Rumford.
Election Day 2022 in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Governor Dan McKee, so often a visitor to the city over the past year for various events and ceremonies, made yet another trip to East Providence around lunchtime on Election … more
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The team poses for the crowd with their championship plaque after defeating Gallagher 2-0 in the middle school state championship.
KMS wins state championship
The Kickemuit girls soccer team and their fans erupted in cheer after the Huskies shutout Gallagher Middle School 2-0 in the middle school state championship at Johnston Stadium on Thursday night. … more
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Three of these candidates will be elected next week.
Candidate Q&A: What educational experience shaped you?
The final part in a Q&A series with Bristol's candidates for school committee. more
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Tap-In (Touch a Person in Need) is seeking individuals who can help the non-profit in certain areas.
Holiday help needed at East Bay nonprofit
Tis the season… for an even greater amount of need across the East Bay. The all-volunteer organization Tap-In, which helps people in need in Barrington, Warren, Bristol and East … more
A 102 year old Herreshoff steam launch is the latest addition to the Bristol museum’s collection. HMM’s curator Evelyn Ansel thinks it’s the only remaining steam launch built by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Co. between 1898 and 1910.
This Herreshoff steam-powered ship is one of the last of its kind
The acquisition of Vapor means that the Herreshoff Marine Museum now has seven marine steam engines — the largest collection in the world. more
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Bobby Santos has served as the day custodian at the Guiteras School for the past five years.
Quick-thinking custodian saves choking student
A recent harrowing incident in the cafeteria at the Guiteras School ended well, thanks to the skills and quick thinking of custodian Bobby Santos. more
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Jillian Brown (left) and her teammates celebrate after coming from behind and beating Lincoln in a home playoff game on Tuesday. The Huskies move on to face East Providence on Friday.
Huskies come back to beat Lincoln, move on to quarterfinals 
Huskies come back to beat Lincoln, move on to quarterfinals  Story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.  The Mt. Hope volleyball team came back to Beat Lincoln 3-2 (17-25, 16-25, 25-22, 25-14, … more
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A screenshot from the Town of Bristol’s Municode page shows the dashboard for last month’s Town Council meeting, where the video of the meeting is available in the top left, the full, searchable agenda packet is in the bottom right, and upcoming meetings are in the bottom left.
A powerful tool for the public good
Bristol's database for municipal meetings may be the most impressive in the state, and members of the public should utilize it. more
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Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch (Center) was in his element Sunday during the annual Halloween Trunk or Treat event.
Trunk-or-Treat draws record crowd in Bristol
It may have been the biggest and best event of its kind ever held. Some said it reminded them of a Bristol Fourth of July Parade turnout. more
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Brock Pacheco scored four touchdowns and ran over West Warwick for 245 yards, breaking the thousand-yard mark with 1008 yards for the season. In photo, he rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown during the Huskies loss to Pilgrim earlier in the season.
Pacheco scores four touchdowns as Huskies beat Wizards 26-20
Senior running back Brock Pacheco rushed for 245 yards and four touchdowns as Mt. hope came from behind to beat West Warwick 26-20 at Frank “Monk” Maznicki Field on Friday night to finish … more
Jessica Deal navigates the covered bridge course during the RI Cross Country Class Championships at Ponaganset on Saturday. Deal placed second with a time of 19:12.5, 43.
Deal places second, Huskies qualify for states during class meet
Freshman Jessica Deal placed second and the Mt. Hope cross country team finished fourth during the RI Class Championships at Ponaganset’s covered bridge course on Saturday. The finish was good … more
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What do increased trash fees mean for Bristol?
On July 1, the amount of money each municipality has to pay to unload their trash at the state landfill went up from $47 to $54 per ton. That’s about a 15% increase. more
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Denied chance to debate, candidates schedule their own forum
After their Republican opponents denied taking part in a forum, Reps. Susan Donovan and June Speakman are hosting their own public forum, Leo’s Restaurant in Bristol on Nov. 3. more
Bristol PD: A suspicious sendoff for a pet snake
Bristol police received multiple reports of stolen catalytic converters and came across a makeshift coffin for a deceased pet snake. more
Six-year-old Lynden Ley, son of Ali Angelone and Aaron Ley of Bristol, will be appearing in an episode of ‘FBI’, to air Nov. 6.
First-grader nabs featured role on CBS crime drama
When Rockwell Elementary student Lynden Ley was only 12 months old, he was already speaking in full sentences. 'He never stopped talking,' his mother said. more
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This year's Bristol Sports Club "Woman of the Year" Jennifer Oliveira Mancieri (center) is pictured with her parents, Edguardo and Rosemary Oliveira. Mancieri will be honored at a banquet on Nov. 5th at the Bristol Sports Club.
Meet Bristol's 'Woman of the Year'
Normally awarding a "Man of the Year," the Bristol Sports Club has instead named Jennifer Mancieri as their "Woman of the Year." more
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Ashley Kalus, Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island, gave an impassioned speech to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island where she made the case that she was a true advocate for the environment, while her opponent, incumbent Gov. Dan McKee, had no such proven track record.
Kalus, McKee talk environmental issues with Audubon Society
McKee focused on recent legislative efforts to simultaneously boost renewable energy and the economy. Kalus criticized McKee's environmental record and sincerity. more
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Lottie Colarusso was all smiles, posing for a photo with Silver Creek Manor staff during her 105th birthday celebration on Thursday, Oct. 20.
The secret to living to 105 — dancing, and good food
Lottie Colarusso turned 105 on Oct. 20, 2022 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. And she'd love to tell you about it. more
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Adam O’Brien and Natalie O’Brien-Brough are looking forward to a Nov. 19 opening for their new distillery in Unity Park, aptly named O’Brien & Brough.
Entrepreneurial spirits opening distillery in Unity Park
The O’Brien & Brough Distillery and Tasting Room is set to open on Nov. 19 in Bristol's Unity Park. more
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