David Fortier

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | David Fortier

Jean R. McCreesh, 77, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, April 12. She was born on Dec. 13, 1947, in Bristol, daughter of the late Lawrence and Margery (Hannah) Roberts. Jean graduated from Tunxis Community College with her associate’s degree and continued to St. Joseph University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree. She also graduated from Fordham University with a master’s degree in social work.

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | David Fortier

Meetings on the city calendar today, Wednesday, April 16, include the following:Board of Park Commissioners–Budget & Finance Committee Meeting, 5 p.m. Meeting Room 1-2, City Hall. For agenda, click here. For virtual meeting, click here. Board of Park Commissioners, 6 p.m. Meeting Room 1-2, City Hall. For agenda, click here. For virtual meeting, click here. A meeting calendar along with links to specific meetings, agendas and packets is available by clicking here: City of Bristol Meetings.

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | David Fortier

April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply curious. There will be links to classics as well as to some sources that are new. Some will hit home, others will miss. For “Race” by Elizabeth Alexander, click here for the poem which is on the Poetry Foundation website. For those with a few minutes, there is the Poetry Unbound website hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama, an Irish poet.

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | David Fortier

The city’s 2025 hydrant flushing season begins this week, the Bristol Water and Sewer Department announced. The following areas may be affected: Harvard Place,Chapel Street,Pinnacle Road,Penwood Place,Hill Street,Aldbourne Drive,Treble Road,Knob Hill Lane,Cidermill Road,Marsh Road,Royal Drive,Chippenwood Drive,Great Pyrenees Way,Southdown Road,Perkins Street and Larkspur Lane,Suffolk Place and Skyview Terrace. andsome of the surrounding areas. Flushing will continue until the next area is posted.

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | David Fortier

April is Poetry Month, so TBE is including links to poems for those who might be inclined to start their day with an adventure of sorts or who are simply curious. There will be links to classics as well as to some sources that are new. Some will hit home, others will miss. For “Antiphon for Divine Wisdom” by Hildegard of Bingen, click here for the poem which is on the Poetry Foundation website.