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The Bristol Planning Board approved a 127-unit development plan for the former Robin Rug site. It now moves to the Town Council for a slate of necessary zoning changes.
Planning Board approves Yarn Mill development
A divided zoning board voted 3-2 to approve the redevelopment of the Robin Rug factory into 127 residential units. more
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Sgt. Brian Morse (left) and patrolman Sean Gonsalves demonstrate the use of Axon body cameras that can be bought through a state grant.
Bristol Police demo new body camera technology
While waiting to see about state funding the cameras, the Bristol Police Department has launched a 30-day demo/pilot program, with a couple of officers on each shift volunteering to wear the technology. more
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The Kanopy streaming service will be accessible through utilization of your library card, beginning this Friday.
Free streaming service now available at Rogers Free Library
Rogers Free Library will begin offering Kanopy streaming; patrons can stream 10 titles a month. more
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Joe DaPonte with the rooster in March, soon after it was un-molded.
Giant rooster sighted in Bristol Industrial Park
When they are not building high-performance fishing and sailing vessels or presiding over 4th of July Events, Joe and Rosa DaPonte are building giant roosters. more
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Town Administrator Steven Contente and Congressman David Cicilline flank a big check secured by Cicilline for the conversion of the old Walley School building. Also pictured: Council Chairman Nathan Calouro, Police Chief Kevin Lynch, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Tim Shaw, Sen Wally Felag, Councilman Tim Sweeney, and Councilman Aaron Ley.
Bristol receives nearly $700,000 for Walley project
The funding will assist in the conversion of the decommissioned Walley School into a new senior and resource facility. more
Good weather is expected for this weekend's festivities.
Bigger than ever, Bristol's State Street Arts Fair is on Saturday
Music and various local arts and crafts artisans will fill State Street in Bristol from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. more
The wide view from the A/V setup of the Bristol Town Hall provides a clear picture of the full council with reliable audio, and is capable of live streaming and full playback on YouTube following a meeting.
Despite great tech, Bristol boards are conducting most business in person
The speed at which town government has dialed back the use of remote meeting technology suggests they prefer the way things were. more
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Drone view of Jacob’s Point captured by Warren photographer Butch Lombardi.
Public walk at Jacob’s Point this Saturday
Explore Jacob’s Point this Saturday to learn about the endangered marsh and some of its inhabitants. more
Kickemuit Middle School Principal Dennis Morrell explains some of the history of the location to students.
Spreading the East Bay’s native history
A new marker placed on Child Street near Kickemuit Middle School strives to provide historical context on the Pokanoket settlement that long inhabited local land and explores King Philip’s War. more
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Clean up hitter Grace Stephenson smacks one of her four hits during the Huskies 23-3 win at Barrington on Monday. Stephenson scored three runs and drove in two runs.
Mt. Hope softball pounds Barrington 23-3
The Mt. Hope softball team pounded Barrington 23-3 in five innings during a Division II away game on a cold and blustery Monday afternoon. The Huskies improve their overall record to 12-1, the … more
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Aidan Ramaglia (middle) and the Huskies take off their caps during the playing of the National Anthem before their Strike-Out Cancer game with Barrington at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon. The two teams used the game as a fund-raiser for the Jimmy Fund, collecting more than $5,000 in donations.
Baseball rivals raise money for Jimmy Fund
The Huskies and the Eagles are rivals — that much is clear.  But on Friday afternoon, under a gray sky at Guiteras Field in Bristol, the baseball teams from both schools met with a … more
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Safecracker Cesar Lecaros drills through the thick steel walls of an old safe found in the Oliver School basement, whose contents hadn’t seen the light of day since at least the mid-70s.
What was inside this century-old Bristol school safe?
Hundreds of viewers tuned into Facebook Live on Tuesday afternoon as a crowd of Town and school officials watched professional safecrackers meticulously work on opening a safe whose contents hadn’t seen the light of day since at least the mid-70s. more
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A number used to assess how many units can be built at the former Robin Rug mill building is being contested by advocates who say it includes space within the footprint that cannot be built upon or altered.
Math used to assess density of Yarn Mill development faces scrutiny
Advocates are questioning why the Town of Bristol used a generous measurement to allow more residential units in redevelopment of Thames Street mill. more
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Surrounded by friends, family, and East Bay Chamber members, Paul Palumbo of Roberto’s Cafe Cuts the ribbon, while co-owner Richie Corrente (R) looks on. “We have a great staff, old and new,” Palumbo said right before cutting the ribbon. “And we’re just looking forward to the future.”
Roberto’s Cafe opens for breakfast and lunch at Hope Street institution
A big crowd turned out on Sunday, May 1 to welcome a new, but familiar face to the Bristol dining scene. Roberto’s, which recently reopened under the ownership of Portside’s Richie … more
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Nancy (Zinni) Telford places a flower next to a stone dedicated to the members of the Warren High School Class of 1965 who have passed away. More than two dozen members of that same class came together on Friday to plant a tree for Arbor Day and instill a sense of lasting friendship for generations of students to come.
KMS tree ceremony celebrates bonds of friendship, 60 years ago and today
About two dozen members of the Warren High School Class of 1965 came together to plant two saplings in the ground near the corner of Child Street and Hugh Cole Road. more
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Sophia Ferolito, portraying main protagonist Dewey Finn.
Mt. Hope Masqueraders to present ‘School of Rock’ this weekend
The Masqueraders are bringing back their spring musical with “School of Rock”, Thursday through Saturday, May 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m., at the Mt. Hope Performing Arts Center, 199 Chestnut St., Bristol. more
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Huskies attacker Maria Lacey is thwarted by Tollgate players as she carries the ball through the middle on a scoring bid.
Mt. Hope girls lacrosse falls to Tollgate 7-3, boys lose to Prout/EWG 16-3
Goalkeeper Abby Razzino made seven saves as the Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team fell to Tollgate 7-3 during a home game on Friday evening. The Lady Huskies record dipped to 1-5 and the team is currently … more
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A map from Mayflower Wind shows the projected route of cables required to transport power from its offshore wind farm to a connection at Brayton Point in Somerset, Mass. The connection requires a long stretch up Mt. Hope Bay, across land in Portsmouth, and up the Sakonnet River.
Offshore wind farm proposes cable connection through Sakonnet River, Mt. Hope Bay
The project developer contends it will generate enough clean energy to power 800,000 homes, and will plug into the grid that serves Rhode Island as well. But potential environmental impacts have yet to be discussed publicly. more
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Portsmouth sophomore pitcher John Mass struck out 11 and gave up just one hit in a seven-inning complete game against Mt. Hope at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon.
Portsmouth tops Mt. Hope twice in four days
PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Two games against Mt. Hope High School added up to two Division 1 wins for the Patriots varsity baseball team Friday and Monday. On Friday at Guiteras Field in … more
Wire breaks are shown inside the main cables on the Mt. Hope Bridge. The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority plans to apply a dehumidification project intended to restore the cables’ strength.
$35 million Mt. Hope Bridge work goes out for RFP
The proposed cable dehumidification technology needed to extend the life of the iconic bridge is expensive, with a projected $35 million price tag. But that’s a fraction of what the cost would be for a full cable or bridge replacement. more
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Huskies second baseman Dan Desilets missed a short throw from shortstop Dayton Van Amberg in an attempt to start a double play during Mt. Hope's home game against South Kingstown on Wednesday. Instead both runners were safe. The Huskies made a combined 15 errors in the South Kingstown away and home series.
Four losses highlight tough run for Huskies baseball
The Huskies were swept in a two-game away and home series to South Kingstown, and lost to North Kingstown twice to fall from a tie for first place to a tie for 10th with a record of 4-4. more
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Rogers Free Library librarians Nancy Kellner (left) and Catherine Murray both won awards for their library work.
Bristol librarian named most outstanding in state
Nancy Kellner is the winner of the 2022 Outstanding Librarian of the Year Award, and Catherine Murray has been voted the winner of the 2022 Meritorious Friend of the Library Award. more
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East Passage Boatwrights’ founder Carter Richardson steers the East Passage 24, Classic Boat magazine’s Best New Powered Vessel of the Year in (where else?) the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.
Bristol boat maker wins ‘Best New Powered Vessel of the Year’
East Passage Boatwrights was awarded 2022’s Best New Powered Vessel of the Year by Classic Boat Magazine. more
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Diners enjoy a meal outdoors in May of 2021.
Bristol ordinance would perpetuate seasonal outdoor dining on State Street
The Bristol Town Council discussed a draft ordinance that, if approved, will establish an outdoor dining zone on State Street. more
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Spouses Cathy Plourde (left) and Kara Larson launched their first professional venture together three years ago. Their Rhode Island Spirits products are now being sold in restaurants and package stores throughout Rhode Island, and they are beginning to work on expansion into Massachusetts.
Rhode Island distillery relies on farms, fields and wild foraging
The founders, co-owners and distillers at Rhode Island Spirits have a saying. It’s actually more than a saying; it’s a philosophy, a sales pitch, and the essence of their business … more
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