Bristol Awarded $113K To Plant 238 Trees Around Town

Bristol officials say trees will be planted on public properties and along street rights- of-way in three of the town’s priority watersheds.

Bristol Solar Array With More Than 20K Panels Opens At Former Landfill

The solar array on Minturn Farm Road provides enough power for more than 700 homes, Bristol town officials say.

Bristol Buys 120 Acres Of Land From Brown University

Town officials say the land will be open for use by the public for hiking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities.

How Rhode Island House Lawmakers Voted On TikTok Ban

The U.S. House's 352-65 vote comes as lawmakers act on concerns the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat.

Bristol Awarded More Than $113K to Plant Trees On Public Land

Town officials say they will purchase 238 trees to be planted on public properties and along street rights- of-way in three watersheds.

Bristol Police Swear-In 4 New Officers

New Bristol police officers Megan Vento, Vincent Campagna, Sabrina De Almeida, and David Sheldon were sworn-in on Monday.

DEA Drug Take-Back Day 2023: Where To Go In Bristol

Bristol residents can drop off tablets, pills, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs, along with vaping devices.

Supreme Court Bans Affirmative Action At Colleges, RI Schools React

Rhode Island colleges speaking out against the Supreme Court's Ruling included Brown University and Roger Williams University, among others.

People Are Moving Out Of Bristol County, Census Report Shows

Bristol County lost some of its population during the first years of the pandemic, according to a new Census Bureau report Thursday.

Warren Police In 'Final Steps' Of Accreditation Process

As part of the assessment, police employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments about Warren police over the phone.

Providence Police Chief, Roger Williams Alumnus Chosen To Lead U.S. Justice Department's Community Oriented Policing Services Office

Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements was named director of the COPS Office for the U.S. Justice Department in Washington D.C.

Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch Named President Of RI Police Chiefs' Association

Chief Kevin Lynch has served as head of the Bristol Police Department since 2019 and previously served as commander of Cranston police.

Parking Restrictions Enacted At Warren Town Hall So Crews Can Fix Roof

Town officials in a news release Tuesday said the restrictions are dude to roof damage Town Hall sustained during the Christmas Eve storm.

See What Projects In Bristol-Warren Got Funded In Biden's 2023 Budget

Rep. David Cicilline said federal spending in 2023 includes $2.07 million for two projects in Bristol and Warren.

Bristol-Warren Election Results: Dems Projected Winners In State Races

According to unofficial results, Democrats were the declared the winner in all state representative and senate races in Bristol and Warren.

Bristol-Warren 2022 Voting Guide: Candidates, Questions, How To Vote

See who will be on the ballot in Bristol and Warren for state house and senate races, as well as key voting information.

Police In Bristol-Warren Get Grants For Body Cameras

Bristol police will purchase 39 body cameras with the grant, while Warren will get 18 cameras.

Ujifusa, Lauria To Represent Democrats In General Election

Linda Ujifusa has won the District 11 Democratic state senate primary, and Pamela Lauria won in District 32.

RI Primary Election 2022: Deadlines, Voting Details In Bristol-Warren

Patch has all the information you need for casting your ballot this election season. Here's what to know.

Bristol Awarded $150K Outdoor, Public Space Grant From State

In Bristol, the grant will be used to build an outdoor performance stage at Bristol's Town Beach and Sports Complex.

RI Town Considers Ban On Smoking Cannabis In Public

The town already has a policy for tobacco, where there's a ban on smoking it at Warren recreational fields and playgrounds​.

Bristol Department Of Community Development Relocating

The department will close during its move, but residents with community development business can reach staff via email.

Bristol-Warren-Area Unemployment Still Low: New Update

The Bristol County unemployment rate worsened recently, according to the newest figures.

Bristol-Warren-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: New Data

The Bristol County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Bristol-Warren-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Bristol County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Bristol-Warren-Area Unemployment Rate Worsens: Latest Data

The Bristol County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.

Back Rent On Rise In Bristol County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Bristol County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Bristol-Warren-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Bristol County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

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Bristol-Warren-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Bristol County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Bristol-Warren residents.

Three Retirement Tips For Women

One day in 1939, Ida May Fuller stopped by the local Social Security office inquire about benefits because she wanted to learn more.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Bristol County

Many in the Bristol-Warren area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Bristol-Warren Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Bristol County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Rhode Island Ahead Of Biden's Vaccine Goal

This is how the Bristol-Warren area compares to Rhode Island and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

How Much Bristol, Warren Get In Federal COVID-19 Relief

The federal American Rescue Plan included a total of $560 million for Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns.

East Bay Lawmakers Call For RIDOT To Repair Bike Bridges

A new bill would allocate $20 million to the Department of Transportation to repair and reopen the bridges on the East Bay Bike Path.

Unemployment Improves In Bristol-Warren Area: Feds

Bristol County's unemployment rate is lower than the Rhode Island average.

Broadband Speed In Bristol-Warren Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Bristol-Warren area compares.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Bristol County.