The Bristol Chamber of Commerce sent out the following press release this afternoon: “The Bristol Chamber of Commerce has worked with Bill Englert of City True Value Hardware and Just Ask Rental, for many years to outfit the City of Bristol with U.S. flags displayed on street poles downtown and on Veterans Memorial Boulevard during patriotic holidays and events (e.g. Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, etc.). In addition, through Bill’s efforts and generosity, as well as with many private donations, the Route 6 Merchant’s Flag Committee has provided U.S. flags for the entire Route 6 (Farmington Avenue) corridor from Farmington to Terryville, as well as for downtown Forestville. Further, to show Bristol’s pride and patriotism to people who visit from throughout the northeastern United States during the Eastern Regional Little League Baseball Tournament, we also display flags on Mix and Maltby Streets during the tournament. With Bill’s passing earlier this year, his family and the Chamber of Commerce wish to continue, in his honor, this longstanding tradition of providing U.S. flags for display across the City during appropriate holidays and events. Therefore, we are asking the community and local businesses to support our efforts and help fund [...]
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