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Yes, Bristol is having a parade on July 4. It will be smaller, quicker and earlier than anyone has seen in decades, but there will be a parade.
Here's some of what you need to know if you're …
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7/3/20
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People began to gather around 9:30 on Friday morning in Independence Park for the raising of a flag in honor of first-responders, an event sanctioned by the Bristol Town Council following a 4-1 vote …
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By Christy Nadalin
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7/3/20
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As has been the case in surrounding towns, fireworks are a frequent complaint from residents in Bristol. Following are excerpts from the Bristol police log of June 22 to 29.
Monday, June 22
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7/3/20
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Steve Boyajian said he has truly enjoyed his time on the town council.
The democrat who is not running for re-election said the experience of serving the town was very rewarding, as was working …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/3/20
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To the editor:
In response to Mr. Rimoshytus , I absolutely disagree that cutting the school budget would make any sense given the uncertainties and costs of reopening the schools. We do not yet …
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7/3/20
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To the editor:
The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is considering dropping the “and Providence Plantations” part of its name. I grew up in Barrington, an almost …
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7/2/20
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Minutes after approving a controversial request to fly a first-responders flag for two weeks over Independence Park, the Bristol Town Council voted unanimously to approve a newly-devised flag policy …
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By Scott Pickering
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7/2/20
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Peter Hewett’s letter in the June 18 Phoenix (“Of Course black lives matter ….”), and other recent related events, compel a rational, factual response.
Mr. Hewett …
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7/2/20
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Posed with a simple question, Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth had a direct answer.
The question: If you could do it all again, would you still serve on the town council?
Her …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/2/20
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In response to the Black Lives Matter march and flag flying over Town Hall, a new group, Bristol County Concerned Citizens (BCCC), has petitioned to march to promote “traditional American …
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7/2/20
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It has been nearly three years since High Street resident Richard V. Simpson died on July 4, 2017, while preparing to participate in the Fourth of July Parade. Always one of his favorite days of the …
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By Christy Nadalin
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7/2/20
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To the editor:
I’ve lived in Barrington for 19 years and I’ve never understood why all the streets in neighborhoods closest to beach access have No Parking signs on every utility …
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7/2/20
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Barrington officials appear poised to add money back into the library budget following Wednesday night's budget hearing.
During the online budget hearing, Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha …
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By Josh Bickford
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7/2/20
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I read with great interest in last week’s Phoenix about a new organization called “Bristol County Concerned Citizens” and then paused in astonishment at the blatant …
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7/2/20
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One week after proposing the idea of raising a first-responder flag in downtown Bristol, an upstart citizens group won the day. The Bristol Town Council voted 4-1 Wednesday night to allow that flag …
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By Scott Pickering
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7/1/20
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I read with both admiration and dismay about the new group calling themselves, “ Bristol County Concerned Citizens. ” I admire their passion and desire to honor first-responders with a …
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7/1/20
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An 18-year-old Barrington resident survived a serious car accident early Tuesday morning, June 30.
Police said the teenager was driving an Audi SUV south down Washington Road at about 2 a.m. when …
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7/1/20
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The Rhode Island State Police announce that members of the State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested a Mt. Hope High School …
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7/1/20
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To the editor:
For the past month, I have thoroughly enjoyed driving through town and seeing the vibrant colors of the Pride flag flying along with our nation’s flag. During a time when even …
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7/1/20
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On Friday evenings, Father TJ Varghese travels to Providence and volunteers his time feeding meals to the homeless. Rain or shine. In warm weather and cold.
He enjoys the opportunity to help, to …
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By Josh Bickford
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6/30/20
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