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Letter: Threatening our VFW Post is an insult to veterans
I would like to answer a letter placed in the Bristol Phoenix on July 9 by Lisa Peterson ( Who are these ‘Citizens’? Bristol voters deserve answers ). We rent the VFW building to a … more
Aurelius Brockman, a sixth-grader at Portsmouth Middle School, briefly pauses from his task of moving sprinklers around a student garden at Cloverbud Ranch to get some welcome relief from the stifling heat morning Monday.
In Portsmouth: A farm of their own
PORTSMOUTH — While school buildings were closed and learning moved online, a group of 25 children — some as young as 10 — were working on more than just their ABCs. These … more
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The new Bristol Fire Department boat launched last week from Bristol Marine. Above the wheelhouse is the phrase “Shipshape and Bristol fashion,” which was a popular turn of phrase in 19th- and 20th-century Bristol, but it did not originate here. The expression was first used in the town’s namesake, on the Avon River in southwest England, an important port for nearly 1,000 years. “Shipshape and Bristol fashion” was an expression reserved for especially stout, well-made and seaworthy vessels.
Bristol's new fire boat is a floating hydrant, and an ER
Costing about $450,000 outfitted and delivered — with 75 percent of that paid for by a Federal Port Security grant — Bristol’s new fireboat is capable of doing things that the … more
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This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30.
Barrington Police charge driver involved in crash
Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June … more
Letter: Social consciousness rises from respectful free expression
America has lot its way. No other country has sacrificed or legislated or spent more than America to foster equality. In spite of this, America is locked in a modern-day civil war. The … more
School Department chart compares the first-year cost of the just-approved school bus contract with First Student company (in yellow), with the amount the schools had budgeted for the coming year.
School bus costs soar under new Tiverton contract
TIVERTON — The Tiverton School Committee voted, because they have no choice several members said Thursday, to approve a new school bus contract that pushes town payments over budget by more … more
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Warren resident moderates new podcast on social justice
A new podcast moderated by a Warren resident seeks to highlight social justice and equality issues and hopefully, moderator Kathy Sullivan said, provide strategies for those who wish to help the … more
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The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served the Carmelite Sisters for more than 60 years, but a recent letter written by the group announced that the monastery will be closing by the end of the year or beginning of next year.
Carmelite monastery to close its doors
It is a quiet place, a holy place, a retreat and a home for the eight women who live there. But its future is uncertain. The monastery on Watson Avenue overlooking Narragansett Bay has served … more
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Bristol's Fourth – What You Need to Know
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 … more
Dyshall Palmer (left) and Veteran, Dave Scarpino, argue their political differences after a flag raising ceremony honoring first responders at Independence Park on Friday morning.
New photos: With tensions high, citizens raise first-responders flag in Bristol
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 … more
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Boom, boom, boom — fireworks bring neighbor complaints in Bristol
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 … more
Council member Joy Hearn said she has enjoyed her time serving the town.
Councilors cite different reasons for not running again
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 … more
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Letter: Cutting school budget does not make sense
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 … more
Letter: The reality of slavery in Barrington
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 … more
The Black Lives Matter flag flew over Bristol Town Hall for several weeks in June.
After approving two controversial flag requests, Bristol adopts a new flag policy
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 … more
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Letter: Beware the wolf (‘Citizens’) in sheep’s clothing
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 … more
Longtime Barrington Town Council member Kate Weymouth is pictured at last month's outdoor meeting. Ms. Weymouth is not running for re-election to the council.
Retiring town council member would do it all again
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 … more
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Letter: Calling for fairness in our communities, not division
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 … more
Diane Medeiros (left), executive director of East Bay Community Development Corp., accepts keys to the residence at 330 High St., former home of the late Richard Simpson, from attorney Joe Proietta on Tuesday. Joining them for the ceremonial transfer are East Bay CDC employees Curt Jouett and Frank Spinella, and consultant Scott Charpentier (far right).
Longtime Bristol resident leaves a lasting legacy
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 … more
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Letter: Why are there 'No Parking' signs in the first place?
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 … more
A woman checks out some books at Barrington Public Library last month. Officials discussed the library's budget during a hearing on Wednesday night, July 1.
People call for Barrington library budget to be fully funded
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 … more
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Letter: ‘Concerned Citizens’ should come out of the shadows
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 … more
Bristol Town Council Chairman Nathan Calouro, during Wednesday night's meeting on Zoom.
Bristol grants 'Citizens' wish, will fly first-responder flag on Friday
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 … more
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Letter: The banner of ‘traditional American values’ is riddled with problems
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 … more
This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30. The driver, an 18-year-old Barrington man, suffered burns in the crash.
Barrington teen crashes car; police say speed a factor
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 … more
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