Winter storms taking toll on Bristol’s trees and those who clean them up
Ever since the Blizzard of 2013 hit in early February, the town’s one and only wood chipper has run non-stop to help clear the downed tree limbs and other brush piles left behind by the heavy snow and wind. “We’re out every day,” said Jim Galuska, director of the department of public works. Evergreen trees [...]
Read More →School’s open in Bristol Warren
School’s will resume in the Bristol Warren district on Tuesday. The announcement was made late Monday afternoon. There will be no morning COZ, however. Power at Kickemuit Middle School has been restored after lines were knocked down during the weekend storm. Extra caution should be used for children waiting at bus stops and crossing roads. [...]
Read More →A Bristol parking ban will go into effect at Noon Friday, Feb. 8.
The Bristol Police Department implemented a parking ban to go into effect as of noon on Friday, Feb. 8. Any vehicles parked on Bristol’s roadways during the parking ban will be subject to fines and possible towing. Due to the forecast, the parking ban will remain in effect until further notice. Alternative parking areas are located throughout [...]
Read More →RIEMA, National Weather Service Closely Monitor Hurricane Sandy
The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Sandy. The exact track and impacts of this storm are not certain at this time. We do know that whatever track this storm takes, it will cause dangerous marine conditions over the open ocean. RIEMA [...]
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