Bristol lights up for Ukraine

Posted 3/18/22

The Burnside Building turned out sporting the colors of Ukraine, after the town installed yellow and blue filters on the lights that illuminate the historic downtown structure.

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Bristol lights up for Ukraine

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On the eve of March 14, the Burnside Building turned out sporting the colors of Ukraine, after the town installed yellow and blue filters on the lights that illuminate the historic downtown structure.

“It’s just a small gesture expressing Bristol’s support for the innocent people whose lives have been impacted by this senseless war,” said Town Administrator Steven Contente. “Our thoughts are with them.”

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