Articles by Rit Carter

News January 23, 2024

Bristol making plans for the United States 250th birthday

By Rit Carter The United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding in 2026, and a small group gathered at the Bristol Historical…...

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Business, Local Government, News December 12, 2023

Farmington Avenue permitting issue sparks lawsuit

By Rit Carter An alleged botched handling of a permit to build an oil change facility on Farmington Avenue has led to a contractor suing…...

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Events, Local Government, News November 14, 2023

Mayor Caggiano and city council sworn in at BAIMS

Written by Rit Carter with photos by Laura Bailey Monday night, at approximately 6:24 p.m., under the bright lights of the Rockwell Theatre at Bristol…...

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News November 8, 2023

Sue Tyler glides to victory

By Rit Carter District 2 city councilor Sue Tyler retained her council seat Tuesday night with an easy win. Tyler, in her first term as…...

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Local Government, News November 8, 2023

Caggiano’s crushing victory leads to a Republican sweep

By Rit Carter Bristol Republican Mayor Jeff Caggiano and the entire slate of Republican city council candidates won reelection Tuesday night with a resounding and…...

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News November 7, 2023

Celebrating those pesky political lawn signs

By Rit Carter Following a long, hot summer, fall brings a welcomed seasonal change with its beautiful colors, cool temperatures, hot tea, tag sales, football,…...

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Arts & Entertainment, Movies and TV, News October 30, 2023

The ‘War of the Worlds’ panic broadcast and the night nothing happened in Bristol

By Rit Carter The Columbia Broadcasting System and its affiliated stations present Orson Welles and the “War of the Worlds” by H.G. Wells. Sunday, Oct…....

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News October 23, 2023

Tragedy averted at Muzzy on Oct. 23, 1937

By Rit Carter Eighty-five years ago today, a football game played at Muzzy Field is not remembered for what happened on the field but for…...

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Bailey & Carter, News October 9, 2023

Manross Library celebrates your right to read

by Laura Bailey and Rit Carter Manross Library branch manager Beth Martin stands near a book display in the library’s nonfiction section, enthusiastically discussing a…...

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News, Sports September 1, 2023

Joe Conzelman, Bristol’s forgotten major leaguer

By Rit Carter Bristol has a long and rich history with baseball dating back to just before the Civil War, but it was the New…...

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