Articles by Rit Carter

Local Government, News August 21, 2023

Van Gorder defends herself against critics

By Rit Carter Jennifer Van Gorder, the embattled Republican nominee for the Bristol Board of Education (BOE) in this November’s election, broke her silence last…...

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News July 16, 2023

Heavy rains and flooding come to Bristol

Heavy downpours Sunday morning resulted in localized flooding and the Pequabuck River overflowing its banks. Flooding on streets resulted in difficult driving conditions. On-and-off showers…...

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News May 11, 2023

Zoning Commission approves 55 and older development on Camp Street

Bristol’s Zoning Commission unanimously approved in a 5-0 vote on Monday a proposal to construct 74 housing units for persons 55 and older on Camp…...

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Columns, News May 11, 2023

A walk for the soul: Pigeon Hill lives up to the hype

By Rit Carter Since the inception of The Bristol Edition, I’ve been fortunate to go on some interesting writing adventures. I’ve driven to Paterson, N.J.,…...

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Neighborhood Notes, News April 3, 2023

Caution: Traffic cone season ahead

While it may not be the prime season for traffic cones, on any given day in Bristol, you could encounter them on Bristol’s roadways. They…...

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News March 16, 2023

A Saturday in Bristol’s Kern Park

By Rit Carter With Kern Park renovations about to be unveiled, now was as good time as any to have a quick walk through the…...

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News March 5, 2023

Local citizens determined to clean up Bristol

By Rit Carter In downtown Bristol on Riverside Avenue, in a roadside plaza near the Pequabuck River, sits two trash dumpsters in the back of…...

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News February 11, 2023

Mayor Caggiano to seek re-election

By Rit Carter Bristol Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano will seek re-election, he announced Wednesday night at Main Street Pint and Plate. Before an enthusiastic audience of…...

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Local Organizations, Neighborhood Notes, News February 4, 2023

Group fighting Gloria Dei Forest development holds initial meeting

By Rit Carter Concerned about the development of a property that will encroach upon their neighborhood, the Save the Gloria Dei Church Forest grassroots group…...

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News January 31, 2023

Proposed sale of the Gloria Dei Church Forest draws opposition from parishioner, plans meeting this evening to discuss alternatives

By Rit Carter A portion of the border between Bristol and Plainville is delineated by Camp Street, which runs north and south between the two…...

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