VOTE For Your Favorite Bristol Places in Connecticut Magazine’s BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2021

The City of Bristol is proud to announce that along with the Bristol Farmers Market, several Bristol businesses have made it into the final round of Connecticut Magazine’s BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2021 list. 

Hundreds of re...

CITY HALL MASK POLICY

The general public is required to wear a face mask in City Hall until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation.

STATEMENT ON $300 MILLION PHARMACEUTICAL SETTLEMENT TO STATE OF CT

BRISTOL – Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and Health District Director Marco Palmeri issued a statement today concerning the $300 million proposed settlement for the State of Connecticut, of which 15% or $45 million, will be distributed to the cities an...

Bristol Farmers Market Approved As Authorized SNAP/EBT Farmers Market

The City of Bristol announced that the Bristol Farmers Market is now an authorized SNAP/EBT farmers market and will begin accepting EBT payment for SNAP-eligible food on Saturday, July 24th. 

The community will now be able to purchase SN...

MEMORIAL BLVD. BRIDGE PROJECT-CONSTRUCTION TO CLOSE EAST AND WEST BOUND LANES

(BRISTOL, CT) – The City of Bristol began construction of the Memorial Boulevard Bridge Project in early June. “The project includes the rehabilitation of the Memorial Boulevard Bridge and is part of the State/Local bridge program,&...

City Hall Renovation Documents

Renovations at Bristol City Hall Schematic Design Narratives

Hazardous Building Materials Report

Interior & Exterior Renovation Schematic Documents

Charter Revision Commission - Final Report

Charter Revision Commission - Final Report

Free Food Distribution Produce Box Program July & August

The City of Bristol and the United Way of West Central CT have partnered with Foodshare to bring free food to those who live in Bristol and surrounding communities. Free food boxes filled with fresh produce will be distributed on the following days: July ...

Bristol CERT Is Recognized for Their Efforts During the Pandemic and Receives a $2,500 Donation

In November and December as cases of COVID were on the rise, the Bristol Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) were deployed to assist the Bristol Community Health Center (CHC) with COVID testing. In order to streamline the process for the community an...

Book Recycling Drop-Off

The Department of Public Works will be holding a book recycling collection at City Hall during July and August 2021. This is an effort to re-home gently-used books, and properly dispose of those in poor condition. The collection bin is located on the Grou...

Bristol Grand Plan Map

TRASH TO TREASURE PROGRAM RETURNS TO FARMERS MARKET

The FREE “Trash to Treasure Program” returns to the Bristol Farmers Market this Saturday, June 26^th, from 10am to 1pm.

Over the last year, the employees at the Transfer Station have been putting items in gently used condition aside, and...

City Council Appoints New Board of Finance Member

Glenn Heiser was appointed to the Board of Finance for a 4 year term at the recent City Council meeting. Heiser is a retired executive of Conning, a Global Investment Firm designed for Insurers creating customized asset management, risk management and ins...

TAX BILL DUE DATES/INVOICES MAILING ON JUNE 30

City Tax Collector, Ann Bednaz, announced that tax bills on the Grand List of October 1, 2020 will be mailed on June 30, 2021. 

The current mill rate is 38.35 per $1,000 of assessment. Real Estate and Personal Property bills over $100.00 are payab...

Farmers Market Opening Day June 19

The City of Bristol invites the community to opening day of the 2021 season of the Bristol Farmers Market to be held in Downtown Bristol at Centre Square on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 10am-1pm. The market will continue each Saturday through October 30, ...

CITY ANNOUNCES START OF CONSTRUCTION FOR MEMORIAL BLVD. BRIDGE PROJECT

The City of Bristol is announcing the start of construction for the Memorial Boulevard Bridge Project. The project includes the rehabilitation of the Memorial Boulevard Bridge and is part of the State/Local bridge program.

Construction of the project was a...

City Hall Summer Hours

City Hall will be implementing summer hours beginning Monday, June 7, 2021 through Friday, September 3, 2021. Most departments* will be open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

*The Public Works Depar...

Food-Scraps-To-Compost Collection Survey

The City of Bristol is considering a partnership with Blue Earth Compost to bring a Food-Scraps-to-Compost curbside collection service to our town! There are many benefits to composting, including reducing the amount of househol...

EVERSOURCE GAS CONSTRUCTION RED STONE HILL RD AND SURROUNDING AREA

Eversource has recently noticed the City of Bristol’s Public Works Department that the Eversource Gas division will be expanding its natural gas distribution system in the Redstone Hill and Rogers Road area.

Beginning April 19, 2021 and continuin...

Spring Paving Schedule

The City of Bristol’s Public Works Department has released its schedule for the 2021 spring paving program which will be completed in two phases. “The initial phase consists of milling off the existing pavement of the road,” ...

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

There will be a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the City Yard (95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol, CT 06010) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Click here to view the 2020 HHW brochure

Residents of Berlin,...

Public Works Spring Reminders

Click for more information about the 2021 yard waste season, brush and branch collection, and leaf bag collection.

CITY OF BRISTOL FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS SEEK DONATIONS FOR 9/11 MEMORIAL

As the 20^th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks approaches, the Bristol Firefighters are in the planning stages on a project to restore a local monument.

The Fire Headquarters monument section is located on the corner of North Main and Center Streets...

EVERSOURCE GAS TO INSTALL GAS LINES

The City of Bristol was recently notified by Eversource Gas that the utility is scheduled to start the installation of a gas line on March 3, 2021 in the neighborhood which includes Mills Street, Putnam Street and Sherman Street off of Route 6. 

T...

2021 Yard Waste Season

The Public Works Department is now accepting "New" and "Renewal" Applications for the 2021 Yard Waste Season! The fee is $90.00 for the season. The 2021 season will begin Monday, April 5, 2021 and will run through Friday, December 3, 2...

2021 Recycle Calendars

View, save, or print your 2021 recycle calendar here!

Additional Rubbish Barrel Renewals 2021

The Public Works Department will begin to accept Additional Rubbish Barrel “New” and “Renewal” Applications on December 1, 2020. The fee is $155.00 for the service year (January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021).

Solar for All Campaign Summary Report

This community-focused energy campaign used a grassroots outreach model to reach homeowners who can most benefit from energy savings, particularly those who have historically been left out of existing energy programs.

Louisiana Avenue Closed June 11, 2020 through November 2021 for Construction

The City of Bristol announces the start of the Louisiana Avenue Bridge Project, which includes the removal and replacement of the Louisiana Avenue Bridge.

Construction activities began Tuesday, June 9. The project is scheduled to be completed by November o...

Special Event Permit Applications

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

NEWS RELEASE & ADVISORY 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Phone: 860-584-6125

111 North Main Street

Bristol, CT 06010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Bristol, CT) May 20, 2019 

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

(BR...

Help Keep Bristol Clean & Green!

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Did you know…

• Bristol provides 1 FREE Bulk pickup per year for homeowners/ that receive curbside collection from the city? Simply call 860-584-6125 or visit www.bristolct.gov to schedule your appointment. Addi...

Recycle Coach App

May 15, 2019

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Announces Recycle Coach “App” to Help Residents Recycle

The Recycle Coach app helps City of Bristol residents take the guesswork out of recycling, empowering them to make smarter disposal decisions and take an active appro...

Curbside Barrel Policy Reminder

Residents we need your help! Please remember to place your barrel in a clear area where we can grab and empty. If you have visitors on your collection day ask that they not block the barrels with their vehicles. Place barrels at the curb by 6:00 am on the...

Attention Bristol Landlords

The Public Works Department is striving to improve communications between our office and Bristol landlords. If you are the property owner of a multi-family building, please fill out this form with your contact and property information. If an issu...

CITY HALL MASK POLICY (UPDATED 5/19/2021)

The general public is required to wear a face mask in City Hall until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation.

Book Recycling Drop-Off

The Department of Public Works will be holding a book recycling collection at City Hall during July and August 2021. This is an effort to re-home gently-used books, and properly dispose of those in poor condition. The collection bin is located on the Grou...

City Hall Summer Hours

City Hall will be implementing summer hours beginning Monday, June 7, 2021 through Friday, September 3, 2021. Most departments* will be open Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

*The Public Works Depar...

Food-Scraps-To-Compost Collection Survey

The City of Bristol is considering a partnership with Blue Earth Compost to bring a Food-Scraps-to-Compost curbside collection service to our town! There are many benefits to composting, including reducing the amount of household trash y...

Streetscape Study and Design Riverside Avenue and Divinity Street/Park Street

Eversource Gas Construction Redstone Hill Road and Surrounding Area

Spring 2021 Reclaim List

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

There will be a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the City Yard (95 Vincent P. Kelly Road, Bristol, CT 06010) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Click here to view the 2020 HHW brochure

Residents of Berlin,...

Public Works Spring Reminders

Click for more information about the 2021 yard waste season, brush and branch collection, and leaf bag collection.

2021 Yard Waste Season

The Public Works Department is now accepting "New" and "Renewal" Applications for the 2021 Yard Waste Season! The fee is $90.00 for the season. The 2021 season will begin Monday, April 5, 2021 and will run through Friday, December 3, 2...

2021 Recycle Calendars

View, save, or print your 2021 recycle calendar here!

Additional Rubbish Barrel Applications 2021

It's time to renew your Additional Rubbish Barrel for the New Year! The Public Works Department will begin to accept Additional Rubbish Barrel “New” and “Renewal” Applications on December 1, 2020.&...

Solar for All Campaign Summary Report

This community-focused energy campaign used a grassroots outreach model to reach homeowners who can most benefit from energy savings, particularly those who have historically been left out of existing energy programs.

Plastic Bag and Film Collection

The Department of Public Works has accepted the Trex Company challenge by hoping to collect 500lbs of Plastic Film over a six month period. If we reach our goal we will get a bench made out of the plastic film that will be placed in a local park. Attached...

Special Event Permit Applications

The City of Bristol has created a new digital form to apply for special event permits! We are no longer accepting paper applications. 

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

NEWS RELEASE & ADVISORY 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Phone: 860-584-6125

111 North Main Street

Bristol, CT 06010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Bristol, CT) May 20, 2019 

TRANSFER STATION-ACCOUNT REQUIREMENTS & UPDATED DAILY FREE ALLOWANCE

(BR...

Proposed Wastewater Facilities Rate Structure

Click here to view the proposed sewer rate structure.

Recycle Coach App

May 15, 2019

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Announces Recycle Coach “App” to Help Residents Recycle

The Recycle Coach app helps City of Bristol residents take the guesswork out of recycling, empowering them to make smarter disposal decisions and ...

Help Keep Bristol Clean & Green

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Did you know…

• Bristol provides 1 FREE Bulk pickup per year for homeowners/ that receive curbside collection from the city? Simply call 860-584-6125 or visit www.bristolct.gov to schedule your appoin...

Curbside Barrel Policy Reminder

Residents we need your help! Please remember to place your barrel in a clear area where we can grab and empty. If you have visitors on your collection day ask that they not block the barrels with their vehicles. Place barrels at the curb by 6:00 am on the...

Attention Bristol Landlords

The Public Works Department is striving to improve communications between our office and Bristol landlords. If you are the property owner of a multi-family building, please fill out this form with your contact and property information. If an issue with yo...