Bristol Mayor Jeff Caggiano, who took office amid a massive local Republican victory two years ago announced Wednesday evening that he’s running for re-election.
Bristol’s new Republican council in December surprised Wheeler Clinic when it killed plans for the non-profit to build a 30,000-square-foot headquarters and medical building downtown, but the city is still working on ways to bring Wheeler and its 200 jobs.
The owners of the popular Parkside Cafe are relocating from Federal Hill to the vacant but far larger Foodie’s building downtown, and opening another restaurant in Bristol Hospital. JR and Leanne Rusgrove now have four places in the city, including Pure Foods and Main Street Pint and Plate.
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