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Bristol, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Bristol! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bristol’s new school spending could affect students and bus safety
  • How St. Paul’s golfers pulled out a win after a tied match

Also on today's calendar: Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia Comes to Farmington and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: If you have 13 apples in one hand and 10 oranges in the other, what do you have ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a shower; windy, with a high of 59 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Monday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bristol Board of Finance approves spending on special education, bus cameras (bristoledition.org) — Bristol’s Board of Finance has approved new spending for special education curriculum, AI-powered school bus cameras, and a temporary produce supplier for school cafeterias. Officials detailed a multimillion-dollar special education-driven deficit but hope grants will ease the gap. Families can expect expanded services for students with disabilities and stepped-up enforcement against drivers passing stopped school buses.
   

• St. Paul golf team triumphs over Naugatuck in close match (bristoledition.org) — St. Paul’s boys golf team edged Naugatuck in a tied match at Hop Brook Golf Club, improving their record to 10–8 behind a 43 from Lucas Pina. The piece also reminds readers that The Bristol Edition depends on local support to keep Bristol residents informed and connected through community sports and neighborhood stories.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bobcat in my backyard today.
    Was not intimidated by me at all. Majestic looking. Located in Bristol off red stone hill on village st. (Nextdoor Forestville Poitras)
  • Bear sighting!
    Mama (tagged) and two yearlings strolled by our house and then headed along the brook behind Falls Brook Road. (Nextdoor Shrub Rd)
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0642 in Bristol. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - CSA/Carts Clerk in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • Plainville residents debate road safety solutions in Metacomet neighborhood (wfsb.com)

Farmington

  • Young Anti-Bullying Activist From Farmington Gets National Honor (patch.com)
  • Local Event: Acting workshop- Scene Study Class with Producer & Casting Director David Gere (patch.com)

Avon

  • Extremist Group Targeting Kids Topic Of Avon Forum (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Big hands ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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