Bristol Letter Backed by Duty and Community Pride
A Bristol letter to the editor defends policing and riot training after 1973 disturbances. It recalls 1972 unrest and praises police readiness, community cooperation, and town services. The writer praises Bristol schools, recreation, and neighbors while announcing a military family’s move to Charleston, SC.
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Bristol
Harriet Bradford Inn
FBI
Aden
Newport
Aquidneck Island
Agatiello
Anthony Nunes
Jane Lane
Pop Warner
VFW
Babe Ruth
Bristolians
Navy
Charleston
Parella presses Transportation Dept for Metacom Ave safety upgrades
Bristol state representative Gaetano Parella renews requests to the Transportation Department for Metacom Avenue repairs repaving and traffic safety upgrades in Warren and Bristol. He seeks sidewalks near Grant Plaza, improved traffic flow at Bayview Avenue, a traffic light at Gooding Avenue and Hope Street, a flashing yellow light at Bristol County Medical Center, and safer bus stops and sidewalks on Hope Street for elderly residents.
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State Dept of Transportation
Warren
Bristol
Robert J Rahill
Metacom Avenue
Child Street
Bristol Town Line
Parella
Grant Plaza
Warren-Bristol
Transportation Department
Bayview Avenue
Rahill
Gooding Avenue
Hope Street
Bristol County Medical Center
Hope
Chestnut Streets
Chestnut Street
Hope and
Washington Street
Benjamin Church Manor
Rahili
Polluted water prompts Bristol sewer upgrade push
Town Administrator Michael J Balzano Jr said state Health Dept findings tie Union St beach pollution to Bristol sewer plant overflows. Tests due in 7 to 10 days could close the beach if hazards are found. a $7 million secondary treatment upgrade is needed by year end to meet federal rules. Balzano plans a new sewer referendum next year with General Assembly approval in January.
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Bristol
Blackstone Valley
Michael J. Balzano Jr
State Health Dept
Union St
Health Department
Balzano
Union St Beach
General Assembly
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William Sowers
LOVE
Transportation Dept
Gaetano D Parella
Bristol Heritage
America
Rogers Free Library
Eurasia
George Washington
Governor Bradford Farm
Lafayette
Seven Oaks
Linden Place
Seven Seas
Art
Haffenreffer
Historical Society
Jesus Christ Super Star
Tol
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