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Speaking during a Dec. 30 meeting held via Zoom, Bristol Tax Assessor Michelle DiMeo told the council that the new policy will impact about 400 Bristol businesses and the town will lose only about $18,500 in tax revenue.
Bristol eliminates small tax on hundreds of businesses
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
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The broken-down Rescue 2, which has been out of commission for a few months, will be replaced this year.
Bristol purchasing new rescue truck
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
Man sent to ACI for felony domestic threats; police seize guns
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
Vaccines and virus both arrive at Bristol facility
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
R.I. EMA warns of widespread power outages, major storm for Christmas
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 arrest one person for narcotics, send another to ACI
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
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jonathan Brice
Schools switch to distance learning around the holidays
The Bristol Warren Regional School District will switch to full distance learning this coming Monday, Dec. 21, and students who return from winter break Monday, Jan. 4, will continue to learn at home … more
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Renee Welchman spent three weeks researching and working with the seller to determine the asking price for this totally unique Little Compton home — $7.85 million.
The Art of the Ask – Setting prices on priceless properties
Try figuring out the value of a four-bedroom Colonial in Barrington or a two-bedroom condo in Bristol. It’s pretty easy. Adjusting for the variables of location and condition, you can easily … more
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Democrat Nathan Calouro was named Bristol Town Council chairman for a fourth consecutive term.
Bristol Councilors pick Calouro and Parella to lead them
The more things change, the more they … change a little. When the Bristol Town Council met virtually last Wednesday, Dec. 9, the same five people who had served in office from 2018 to … more
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Beth Nolan (left) looks at jewelry with Wink owner Justin Marks. Though sales are definitely depressed, he said local shoppers are making an effort to support the small retailers.
Bristol retailers are just getting by, with sales down 50%
Most local retailers say sales have fallen dramatically in the past year, and for those that have run numbers already, a 50 to 60 percent reduction is typical. It’s hard to count the ways in … more
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East Bay papers may be delayed by weather on Thursday
Due to the predicted adverse weather on Thursday morning, we are anticipating delays in the delivery of the Bristol Phoenix, the East Providence Post and the Portsmouth Times. The problem won't be … more
Chris Parella briefly served as city manager in East Providence after he retired from the police force in that city.
Bristol has a new DPW director — and his first big challenge
It was official on Monday, Dec. 14: Town Administrator Steven Contente struck the “interim” from Chris Parella’s title, naming him Bristol’s new director of public works. … more
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Bristol Warren hires budget consultant
Bristol Warren Regional School District officials last week hired a part time budget consultant to help go over the district's books as officials look to finalize a 2021-22 budget and have it ready … more
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As virus surges in R.I., Bristol is not immune
While Rhode Island’s urban clusters are causing the Ocean State to be considered one of the hottest zones on planet Earth for spread of the coronavirus, Bristol has been right there in the … more
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Bristol Police: Breaking-and-entering, stolen Christmas lights and more
Bristol Police made only one arrest from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, for a woman who allegedly entered someone else's home illegally, but it had the typical array of neighbor, nuisance and animals calls to … more
Gov. Raimondo: 'Pause' extended to Dec. 20
Rhode Island’s ‘pause’ has been extended another week, expiring now on Dec. 20, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced during her COVID-19 briefing Thursday afternoon. Originally, those … more
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A customer walks out of the CVS at the corner of Wood and State streets downtown on Wednesday morning. The pharmacy will close next week.
CVS closing downtown pharmacy known to many as 'Campagna's'
The writing has been on the wall for a decade. That’s how long it has been since CVS purchased Campagna’s, Bristol’s last remaining independent pharmacy. At the time, that left … more
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The five “new” members of the Bristol Town Council (all incumbents), Aaron Ley, Timothy Sweeney, Mary Parella, Antonio “Tony” Teixeira and Nathan Calouro (from left to right), take the oath of office Monday night in a four-minute ceremony.
Bristol town leaders gather for brief, in-person oath
Like all things in 2020, the induction of Bristol town leaders was not quite the same as normal on Monday night, but the town’s seven elected municipal leaders made the most of it, under the … more
Bristol hosting free flu clinic next week
The Town of Bristol is hosting a free flu clinic next week and hoping anyone who has not already been vaccinated takes advantage of the opportunity. Bristol Fire Chief Michael DeMello is overseeing … more
Steve Coutu is leaving his position as DPW Director of East Providence for the role of Executive Director for the BCWA.
East Providence DPW Director Coutu departs for BCWA post
EAST PROVIDENCE — Steve Coutu is leaving his long-held position as Director of Public Works in the City of East Providence to become the new Executive Director of the Bristol County Water … more
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Bristol Police: A few complaints about noise and neighbors
Bristol Police made no arrests, but did chase down a few complaints about noisy neighbors or misbehaving juveniles, in incidents reported between Nov. 23 and 29. Monday, Nov. 23 Officers … more
This scene of downtown Bristol will repeat itself this year — minus the crowds.
UPDATED: The lights will go on SUNDAY in downtown Bristol
In a route that will, beginning at 6 p.m., take Santa from the Fire Department headquarters west on Annawamscutt Drive, north on Metacom Avenue, west on Chestnut Street, south on Hope Street, east on … more
Gov. Raimondo: Early data suggests Rhode Islanders are in compliance of the two-week 'pause'
Four days into the two-week ‘pause’ and the evidence was suggesting that Rhode Islanders were complying with the new rules and regulations, Gov. Gina Raimondo shared during her COVID-19 … more
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East Bay Food Pantry volunteer Joe Sullivan (left) and Executive Director Karen Griffith put food bags into a client’s car on Wood Street on Wednesday morning.
Local charities enter the season of giving
The season of giving is underway, and this year may be more difficult than ever for social service agencies to spread awareness and foster participation. Complicated by the pandemic, many traditional … more
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The favored bicycle route would connect from the terminus of the East Bay Bike Path (left and north), to Thames Street, then High Street, then Ferry Road, Roger Williams University and the Mt. Hope Bridge (right and south).
Bristol wants more time to study bike path extension
After listening to a few Bristol residents concerned about how a new bike route would pass by their homes, the Bristol Town Council decided it needs more time to study that route and hear from … more
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