Alegria Sets July 1 Deadline for Rail Land Transfer
Town Chairman Richard Alegria imposes a July 1 deadline for the state to transfer a 13 acre parcel on Thames Street to Bristol. He and Governor Garrahy and DOT chair Wendall J Flanders discussed the move after previous talks about title transfer and potential sale or long-term lease. Bristol has pursued the land for five years, including a past plan to buy from Penn Central RRC. state ownership now covers the Bristol property and the railroad right of way to East Providence.
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Richard Alegria
Thames St
Alegria
J Joseph Garrahy
Wendall J Flanders
State Department of Transportation
Bristol
Penn-Central Rrc
East Providence
Annual Home and Garden Issue Prompts Interior Debates
Chee Pmonte Thema Inside surveys current home trends in design and decor. The feature examines popular color palettes, furniture styles, and budget tips for readers planning spring renovations. Aided by expert interviews, it highlights practical ideas for small spaces and eco friendly updates.
Bomb Threat Closes Mt Hope Bridge
Police say a caller threatened to plant a bomb on the Mt Hope Bridge at 10 06 pm on Saturday April 23. Officers from Bristol and Portsmouth found no device and traffic resumed shortly after. Chief Frank Brown notes it was the bridge’s first such threat in his memory.
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Mt Hope
Frank Brown
Bristol
Portsmouth
Brown
Bristol School Staffing Not Overstaffed by Officials Claim
Bristol schools are not shown to be overstaffed with teachers and administrators when compared with similarly sized Rhode Island districts. The Rhode Island Department of Education statistics contradict Town Council Chairman Richard Alegria's assertion that staff cuts are needed for financial relief. The article notes that the data do not support the claim and directs readers to page 5 for details.
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Richard Alegria
Bristol
Alegria
Rhode Island Department of Education
Historical Society opposes Town Common softball lights
Bristol Historical and Preservation Society told the Town Council it opposes installing floodlights on the Town Common for softball saying the plan would harm the Common and nearby historic buildings. The Society urged showing detailed plans when drawn and offered to assist with lights at a different location with federal funds. Public budget hearing to discuss the full capital and lighting proposal is tonight.
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Bristol Historical and Preservation Society
The
Historical Society
Richard Travers
Siason
Recreation
Court House
Baptist Church
BTA
Helene Tessler
Society
Council
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Tessler
Recreation Board
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Ferry Hill
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