There is something about March and it has to do with basketball

Posted By: David Fortier March 24, 2024

Come Sunday morning, UConn men’s and women’s program will have played their first contests and come away looking good. It’s nice to see Bristol’s Donovan Clingan making a contribution. Let’s hope things keep going UConn’s way.

The opening games of the NCAA tournaments are always fun. How about Oakland Golden Grizzles and their big upset, even though their run ended Saturday night.

I will be looking forward to the men’s game Sunday night.

Speaking of looking ahead, early this week, World War II veteran Joe Caminiti will be feted at yet another event on Tuesday at the American Legion Post 2 on Hooker Court. He will receive an honorary Marine Corp. jacket at a 1 p.m. ceremony. Caminiti is approaching his 100th birthday this fall.

Last week, Caminiti and several of his fellow veterans gathered at the Bristol Public Library where they celebrated their friendships with a cake cutting. A toast and meet and greet will follow Tuesday’s event. 

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Reading and listening this week starts with the podcast, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F**k,” and its episode called “Productivity Expert Explains: How to Accomplish Far More While Working Less (featuring Cal Newport).” Click here.

Another one along the same lines is from the Tim Ferris Show, entitled, “Seth Godin–Coaching Tim on Overcoming Resistance, Lessons from Isaac Asimov, Writing Secrets After 8,5000+ Daily Blog Posts.” The title says it all, really. What caught my eye is Isaac Asimov and how Godin might be connected. Click here.

And for reading, once again there is the book, “Sapiens.” I returned to it because it has a lot to think about. Of course, I am reading others. One article that is more than interesting, is from the New Yorker, “The Forgotten History of Hitler’s Establishment Enablers: The Nazi leader didn’t seize power; he was given it,” by Adam Gopnik. This is a book review with lots to say, not only about then, but also now. Click here.

Anyone have a recommendation? Email dfortier@bristoledition.org.

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City meetings this week include the following:

On Monday, March 25

  • Planning Commission, 6 p.m., council chambers in City Hall.

On Tuesday, March 26

  • Storm Water Trust, 9 a.m., Meeting Room 1-2, in City Hall.
  • Board of Assessment Appeals, 4:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1-4 in City Hall.
  • Board of Finance Budget Hearing, 5:30 p.m., 3rd Floor Conference Room in City Hall.
  • Diversity Council Special Meeting, 6 p.m., Meeting Room 1-2 in City Hall.
  • Transportation Commission, 6 p.m., Meeting Room TBD in City Hall.

On Wednesday, March 27

  • Historic District Commission, 5 p.m., Meeting Room 1-3 in City Hall.
  • Fire Station 3 Building Committee, 6 p.m., Meeting Room 1-4 in City Hall.
  • Fair Rent Commission Task Force, 6 p.m., Meeting Rooms 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 in City Hall.

On Thursday, March 28

  • Banking & Audit Commission, 8:30 a.m., Mayor’s Office Conference Room in City Hall.
  • American Rescue Plan Task Force — Non Profit Subcommittee, 4 p.m., Meeting Room 1-2 in City Hall.
  • Fire Commission, 6 p.m., city council chambers in City Hall.

Saturday, March 30

  • Inland/Wetland Commission, On-site inspection, 8 a.m., check meeting agenda for applications 2019 and 2022.

TBE will do our best to update meeting times and locations, but it’s a good idea to check the agendas ahead of time for cancellations. Click here for specific meetings and times.

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