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Maria Pirro Simmons resigns as Bristol Board of Education vice chair
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (685+ words) Posted By: Laura Bailey June 9, 2026 The vice chair of the school board resigned from her position last Thursday so she could focus on her family. Maria Pirro Simmons, a Democrat, confirmed in an email response to questions from The Bristol…...
Good morning, Bristol! Friday, June 5, 2026
4+ day, 16+ min ago (185+ words) Posted By: Staff June 5, 2026 This writer does not know what factored in to the choice for the new Principal of Bristol Central High School. But I do know this'Ryan Broderick is an outstanding person. He has all the characteristics you…...
Supporters pack BOE meeting to praise BCHS Vice Principal Ryan Broderick
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (415+ words) Posted By: Laura Bailey June 4, 2026 Despite the efforts of the school board chair to keep Wednesday night's public comments focused on items solely listed on the agenda, the monthly meeting eventually turned into a lovefest for an administrator who was…...
Good morning, Bristol! Thursday, June 4, 2026
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (128+ words) Posted By: David Fortier June 4, 2026 There is a day after, isn't there. Big crowd at the Bristol Board of Education meeting last night. A beautiful, summer-like day in the offing across the Mum City. Leave the light jackets at home,…...
BCHS principal selection process prompts petition
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (448+ words) Posted By: David Fortier June 3, 2026 Board of Education Chair Shelby Pons and Bristol Public Schools Superintendent Iris White sought to clarify the principal selection process in statements to the Bristol Edition Tuesday. The statements come as local community members online…...
Green-Hills School gymnasium dedicated to Lt. Dustin De Monte
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (839+ words) Posted By: Laura Bailey June 3, 2026 On May 27, 2026, at 9: 30 a. m. , tears, smiles, memories and moments of laughter filled Green-Hills School as students, educators, family members, city officials and law enforcement officers gathered to dedicate the school's gymnasium in honor of Lt. Dustin…...
Deadline for TBE essay challenge June 18
1+ week, 2+ day ago (335+ words) The Bristol Edition Posted By: Editors May 31, 2026 The Bristol Edition | May 31, 2026 | With the 250th anniversary celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence almost upon us, here at TBE we are thinking that people across the city should have an…...
Bristol names Jeffrey Arduini community services coordinator
1+ week, 3+ day ago (326+ words) Posted By: Laura Bailey May 30, 2026 The City of Bristol's Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announced the selection of Bristol resident Jeffrey Arduini as the city's new community services coordinator. "I'm passionate about helping strengthen the Bristol community…...
CSCU faculty and students demand better leadership, more funding
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1093+ words) Posted By: David Fortier May 29, 2026 by Emilia Otte, CT Mirror May 28, 2026 In recent days " following the high-profile departures of top leaders at Connecticut State Colleges and Universities " faculty groups have cast multiple votes of "no confidence" in the system"s…...
Bristol Board of Finance approves spending on special education, bus cameras
1+ week, 4+ day ago (754+ words) Posted By: Laura Bailey May 29, 2026 The Board of Finance unanimously approved several bid waivers Tuesday, including funding for a new special education curriculum, school bus cameras and cafeteria produce purchases. One waiver approved a $238, 490 purchase from Stages Learning for the…...