The Bristol Edition

11/29/2025

Fatal crash off Battle Street under investigation. A second car crash fatality since Wednesday

Bristol Police are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred last evening in the area of Battle Street at James P. Casey Road. At 9:37 p.m., Bristol Police were dispatched to the area for a one vehicle crash into a utility pole, according to the report issued earlier today. Once upon the scene they found a single, unresponsive adult male who had been ejected from the vehicle....

Bristol Police are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred last evening in the area of Battle Street at James P. Casey Road. At 9:37 p.m., Bristol Police were dispatched...

11/29/2025

Diversity Council plans 2026 event to highlight the power of words

by Mike Chaiken | The Bristol Edition | Nov. 29, 2025 | The members of the city's Diversity Council feel "words matter." And to demonstrate how words can praise or harm, they are planning an event to demonstrate the power of words in the spring of 2026. At the Diversity Council's November meeting, Nov. 25, acting chair Marcus Patton directed members David Rackliffe and Cindy Kamens to lead the organization of the event, which he hopes the panel will host in March 2026....

by Mike Chaiken | The Bristol Edition | Nov. 29, 2025 | The members of the city’s Diversity Council feel “words matter.” And to demonstrate how words can praise or...

11/29/2025

City meeting calendar: Monday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Meetings on the city calendar, Monday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 5: Monday, Dec. 1 Special Meeting of the Transportation Committee, 5:30 p.m. City Hall. For agenda and a link to the virtual meeting, click here. Conservation Commission/Inlands Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, 6:30 p.m. Council chambers, City Hall. For agenda and a link to the virtual meeting, click here…...

Meetings on the city calendar, Monday, Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 5: Monday, Dec. 1 Special Meeting of the Transportation Committee, 5:30 p.m. City Hall. For agenda and a link...

11/29/2025

Chris Ziogas, indicted with Kosta Diamantis, takes plea deal

by Dave Altimari, CT Mirror November 26, 2025 Former Democratic state legislator Christopher Ziogas pleaded guilty in federal court to extortion and bribery charges Wednesday for his part in pressuring state employees to cancel a 2020 audit that was examining his fianceé’s Medicaid and Medicare billing at her Bristol optometry practice. Ziogas and former state deputy budget director Konstantinos Diamantis were…...

by Dave Altimari, CT Mirror November 26, 2025 Former Democratic state legislator Christopher Ziogas pleaded guilty in federal court to extortion and bribery charges Wednesday for his part in pressuring...

11/29/2025

Jonathan E. Whittle, 31

Jonathan E. Whittle, 31, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2025 due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born on December 4, 1993 in New Britain to Nancy (Rudzinski) Whittle and the late Gary Whittle. Jonathan attended local Bristol schools. He played for the Forestville Little League for many years. He loved the NY Yankees and NE Patriots. In addition to his mother, he leaves a sister Courtney Dance and her husband Albert; a brother Stephen Whittle and his fiancée Melissa Cipriano; grandmother Ida Rudzinski; nieces Gabriella and Giavanna Dance and Brooklyn and Aislynn Cipriano; his girlfriend Heather Bauer and his best friends Dylan Stanco and Mallory Kloss....

Jonathan E. Whittle, 31, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2025 due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born on December 4, 1993 in New Britain to Nancy (Rudzinski)...

11/28/2025

Inadvertent whistle overshadows a thriller in the Battle of the Bell, Central wins in overtime

By Matthew Chmura Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central met for the 66th time on Thanksgiving day, with the Ramslooking for their 10th straight win in the rivalry. Both teams came into the game coming off of disappointing seasons with the Rams sitting at 3-6 and the Lancers sitting at 1-8. The Lancers have not won “The Battle for the Bell” since 2014…...

By Matthew Chmura Bristol Eastern and Bristol Central met for the 66th time on Thanksgiving day, with the Ramslooking for their 10th straight win in the rivalry. Both teams came...

11/28/2025

Good Morning, Bristol! Friday, November 28, 2025

Just awakened from my turkey and stuffing-induced coma. What day is it? Oh God, it's Black Friday, although the stores have bee running sales for weeks. Weather It will be partly cloudy with a high near 40. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts are possible. Central wins Turkey Day Classic In an overtime thriller, Central beat Eastern 12-6....

Just awakened from my turkey and stuffing-induced coma. What day is it? Oh God, it’s Black Friday, although the stores have bee running sales for weeks. Weather It will be...

11/28/2025

Bristol schools warn substitute budget likely to run deficit in 2025–26

by Mike Chaiken | The Bristol Edition | Nov. 28, 2025 | The Board of Education's budget for substitute educators in the district is on track to run a deficit next year, the Board of Finance was told Tuesday night, Nov. 25. During her report to the finance board, the education department's director of finance and operations Jodi Bond reported there were concerns about the line item for substitute teachers....

by Mike Chaiken | The Bristol Edition | Nov. 28, 2025 | The Board of Education’s budget for substitute educators in the district is on track to run a deficit...

11/28/2025

CT Adoption Day makes over 40 families official: ‘A special day’

by Josie Reich, CT Mirror November 21, 2025 Cherie Yopp turned to her 11-year-old niece, Sherray Fortes, in a New Haven courtroom Friday, ready to finalize her adoption. After four years and 32 court dates, Sherray was finally legally hers. “This is definitely a special day for our family,” Yopp, a special education teacher and case manager in Bridgeport, told relatives and state Department of Children and Families personnel gathered in the courthouse....

by Josie Reich, CT Mirror November 21, 2025 Cherie Yopp turned to her 11-year-old niece, Sherray Fortes, in a New Haven courtroom Friday, ready to finalize her adoption. After four...

11/28/2025

Reminiscing with Sheila: My lady bugs

by Sheila Draper Orefice | TBE columnist | Nov. 28, 2025 | The Christmas Season is here. Craft Fairs are popping up all over town. Churches, Schools and various other organizations hold fairs every year. They are wonderful places to buy a special gift for a teacher, a relative or a friend. There are vendors selling hand-made Christmas wreaths, ornaments, candles and other interesting items....

by Sheila Draper Orefice | TBE columnist | Nov. 28, 2025 | The Christmas Season is here. Craft Fairs are popping up all over town. Churches, Schools and various other...

11/28/2025

American Clock & Watch Museum hosts Teas of the Season

by Laura Bailey | TBE news editor | Nov. 28, 2025 | The American Clock & Watch Museum will host its annual Teas the Season: A Holiday Tea on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., offering guests a festive afternoon of tea, treats, and holiday cheer. The event will be held within the museum's Mantels for the Season exhibit, which showcases beautifully decorated mantels inspired by both historical and modern holiday themes....

by Laura Bailey | TBE news editor | Nov. 28, 2025 | The American Clock & Watch Museum will host its annual Teas the Season: A Holiday Tea on Sunday, Dec. 7,...

11/27/2025

Bristol Central vs Bristol Eastern Game