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Bristol Central boys win second meet of the season over Farmington, 104-46.

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | Jack Krampitz

Bristol Central’s boys track and field team traveled to Farmington on Tuesday. They returned home with another impressive victory under their belts, a 104-46 decision over the River Hawks. Chuck Okeke had a huge day for the Rams, sweeping the three field events, Shot Put, Discus, and Javelin. Tristian Toussaint took firsts in the 110 and 300 Hurdles, and was part of the winning 4X 100 Relay for BC. And Will Postell finished first in both the Long Jump and Triple Jump.
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1 week ago | bristoledition.org | Jack Krampitz

5/15/2025Brian Anderson led the St Paul Falcons to their third win of the season Tuesday afternoon in Canton. Anderson pitched 5 scoreless innings allowing just 5 baserunners on 2 hits while striking out 8. Freshman Evan Judenis made his first varsity appearance on the mound, and finished the game for the Falcons. Starter Tyler Rottkamp took the loss for Canton. St Paul jumped out to an early lead with 2 runs in the 1st inning.
Hall mercies Bristol Eastern in baseball on Tuesday, 14-2

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | Jack Krampitz

The Bristol Eastern baseball team lost to Hall on Tuesday afternoon, losing by the score of 14-2 in agame played at Hall, and called after 4 & ½ innings due to the mercy rule. Eastern took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. With two outs, Owen Myers singled to left, took secondon a wild pitch, and scored on Randy DeNoto’s single to right center. Connor Murtaugh followed with adouble to right center, but DeNoto was cut down at the plate trying to score on the play. Then it got ugly.
BE boys track loses to powerhouse Hall on Tuesday, 101-48

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | Jack Krampitz

The Bristol Eastern boys track team faced Hall High School Tuesday afternoon, and they put in a solid effort against a juggernaut of Central Connecticut track. The final score was:Eastern had four athletes with first place finishes. Jase Koczur: took 1st place in 3200 (11:10)Lincoln Bashaw: finished 1st in Shot Put (41-07.25)Reydro Philippe: placed 1st in Discus (113-09)Jacob Rogers: won in the Javelin (121-11) Eastern drops to 1-1, Coach Paul Ryskowski was proud of their effort.
Jean R. McCreesh, 77

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.
Board of Park Commissioners to meet this evening

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.
Lawmakers seek solutions as CT trash piles up

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | Laura Bailey

by John Moritz, CT Mirror | published April 13, 2025 | Editor’s note: We are now offering an audio version of our Sunday features. To access, click on the player above. Connecticut produces more trash than it can handle. Nearly three years after dousing the flames at the state’s largest waste incinerator, officials are still searching for way to deal with the mess created by the thousands of tons of trash local residents produce each day.
Day 16 poetry selections for National Poetry Month

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.
Hydrant flushing begins this week

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.
Noah Molinsky pitches Bristol Eastern to home opening win over E.O. Smith

1 week ago | bristoledition.org | Jack Krampitz

The Bristol Eastern baseball team earned their second victory of the season against E.O. Smith on Monday afternoon. Their success was due to the excellent pitching of Noah Molinsky and a two-run triple hit by Owen Myers. It was the Lancer’s first home game of the season, and the 3-0 win improved their record to 2-1. Eastern took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and Molinsky took care of the rest. In the bottom of the first, Cole Chaivanik led off with a walk and promptly stole second.