Two Year Accreditation Recommended for Bristol High School
The Commission on Public Schools backs a two year accreditation for Bristol High School through 1977 after a NEASC review March 17-19 by 30 evaluators. The report cites overcrowding, limited department meetings, and calls for program upgrades and more staff while praising the school's dedication and philosophy.
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Commission On Public Schools
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges
NEASC
New England
State Department of Education
Richard J Bradley
Bradley
Anthony Iasiello
Lasielle
Iasiello
Winds Close Mt Hope Bridge In Gusty Northeast Weather
The Mt Hope Bridge was closed to all traffic for over an hour due to gale force winds. Bridge manager Joseph Savage cited engineers who advised closure when winds exceeded 40 mph after damage from a tanker collision weeks ago.
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Mt Hope
Joseph Savage
Council panel backs more town jobs by council rule
The Charter Review Commission met in empty council chambers Monday and heard department heads urge council appointments for key posts. Zoning Board chair Lucien Montero and Planning Board chair Manuel Prenda urged returning building inspector to council control, Fire Chief also. Edward Borges supported council appointment for Fire Chief. Montero warned against single person appointment tenure and alleged past favoritism under Town Administrator.
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Lucien Montero
Zoning Board of Review
Wii Manuel Prenda
Edward Borges
Montero
Irony in Zoning Dispute Over State Street Addition
John Murgia, building inspector, criticized by Lucien Montero, chairman of the Zoning Board of Review, after witnessing a $1x foot addition at 337 State Street for Salvatore Massa. Murgia notes contractors share responsibility and a permit is required before work begins while progress suggests days of work without approval.
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John Murgia
Lucien Montero
Zoning Board of Review
State St
Murgia
Bristol School Committee Seeks Full Budget Autonomy
School Committee member J Roderick Eaton urged the Charter Review Commission to grant the committee total responsibility for its own budget, arguing for independence from the Administrator and Town Council. He said current checks encourage padding requests, with administrators and councilors free to alter totals before hearings and final votes.
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J Roderick Eaton
Charter Review Commission
Bristol
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