Warning of November 3, 2020 Election

The Electors of the Town of Bristol, CT are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling places in said town on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 for the following purposes: To cast their votes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential electors, Representative ...

Bristol Issues Recommendations for Safe Halloween Activities & Trick or Treating

The Mayor and members of the City Council discussed Halloween and the impact of the pandemic at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. At the meeting, they encouraged those planning to celebrate do so safely by following CDC and State guidelines ...

Food Distribution Opportunities

The City of Bristol, in conjunction with the United Way of West Central CT, is hosting a second Farms to Families food box distribution on Friday, October 16^th at the Lake Compounce parking lot. “We know that the lines were long on October 2^nd w...

COVID TESTING ADDITIONAL DATES/SITES

The Wheeler Clinic Family Health and Wellness Center will be offering COVID testing at sites throughout the Bristol Community. Testing is available at Bristol Eastern High School and Bristol Central High School at the dates and locations listed below. Any...

Adopted amendments to Bristol Code of Ordinances

LEGAL NOTICE

BRISTOL, CT

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

Notice is hereby given that at the October 13, 2020 City Council meeting amendments to the Bristol Code of Ordinances were adopted as follows, effective October 30, 2020:  

• Secs. 22-1 &...

Fall 2020 Leaf Bag Collection

The 2020 Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin Tuesday, October 13th and will run through Friday, November 20th, weather-permitting. Each area will be collected from once a week. 

Please bring your leaf bags curbside as soon as they are filled and leave them...

Temporary hours for Town Clerk's Office

Due to the unprecedented demand for ballots, beginning October 1 until November 4, the Town Clerk’s office will only be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

VOTING IN NOVEMBER 2020 ELECTION

Bristol voters have two options for voting in the upcoming November, 2020 election.  They may vote in person at their designated polling place or vote by absentee ballot.  All of the polling place locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. &a...

Free Wood Chips

2020 Presidential Election Voting Information

Obtain an absentee ballot application: The Secretary of the State has mailed absentee ballot applications to every active, registered voter in the state. If you haven’t received one yet, it should arrive in the mail within the next several days....

Free Covid Testing offered in Bristol

Don’t Wait! Get Tested Today!

Free COVID-19 testing is offered Mon-Fri, 830am-4pm at Community Health Center (CHC), 395 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010.

Testing is performed by clinicians from CHC, a full-service health center offering medica...

Residential Electronics Recycling Drop-Off at Downtown Farmer's Market

Help Transform Our Community Walk Audit

Your input is needed to help make Bristol a more pedestrian-friendly community for all residents!

The City of Bristol invites everyone who walks, jogs, or bikes to participate in the Walk Audit during the months of August & September. During the months...

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

DPW will be hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City Yard at 95 Vincent P. Kelly Road. 

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...

Downtown Farmer's Market

The City of Bristol will open its popular Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20th from 10am-1pm in downtown across from City Hall. Products will range from farm fresh vegetables, fruits and products from local farms; to homemade beef jerky; to baked goods, ...

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS SUSPENDED

Due to COVID 19, the City of Bristol is not accepting Special Event Applications.  All previously submitted applications are postponed until further notice. 

Please contact publicworks@bristolct.gov with any questions.

Coronavirus Updates and Information

The City of Bristol is taking the necessary precautions with regard to the Coronavirus outbreak and following the protocol set by the Governor’s Office and the State Department of Public Health. This page has been established to provide the public with re...

Yard Waste 2020 Renewals

We are now accepting renewal applications for the 2020 yard waste season! The yard waste season will begin Monday, April 6, 2020 and will run through Friday, November 20, 2020 (weather-permitting).

To renew your yard waste barrel, please fill out our onlin...

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...

Food Distribution Events

The Mayor's Office, United Way, and FoodShare are pleased to offer a series of three Farmers to Families Produce Distribution programs starting this Friday, October 2^nd. Distribution will take place from 3pm-5:30pm at the new lo...

Fall Leaf Bag Collection

The 2020 Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin Tuesday, October 13th and will run through Friday, November 20th, weather-permitting. Each area will be collected from once a week. 

Please bring your leaf bags curbside as soon as they are fil...

Residential Electronics Recycling Drop-Off at Downtown Farmer's Market

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

Free Wood Chips

Fall Paving Schedule

Help Transform Our Community Walk Audit

Your input is needed to help make Bristol a more pedestrian-friendly community for all residents!

The City of Bristol invites everyone who walks, jogs, or bikes to participate in the Walk Audit during the months of August and September. During the months o...

City Hall Announces Re-Open Plan

City Hall will be fully re-opened to the public on Monday, July 6, 2020. We encourage people to continue to call into City Hall and transact business using the city website when able to, to cut down on traffic in the building. The Public Works Department ...

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...

Yard Waste 2020 Renewals

We are now accepting renewal applications for the 2020 yard waste season! The yard waste season will begin Monday, April 6, 2020 and will run through Friday, November 20, 2020 (weather-permitting).

To renew your yard waste barrel, please fill out our onlin...

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS SUSPENDED

Due to COVID 19, the City of Bristol is not accepting Special Event Applications.  All previously submitted applications are postponed until further notice. 

Please contact publicworks@bristolct.gov with any questions.

The Bristol Inland Wetlands meeting

The Bristol Inland Wetlands meeting, scheduled for April 1, 2020 at 7 pm, will be held by WebEx remote meeting for public access by computer log-in and telephone dial-in. The access link is listed below. Public participation is encouraged and to the exten...

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...

VOTING IN NOVEMBER 2020 ELECTION

Bristol voters have two options for voting in the upcoming November, 2020 election.  They may vote in person at their designated polling place or vote by absentee ballot.  All of the polling place locations will be open from 6:00 a.m. &a...

Temporary hours for Town Clerk's Office

Due to the unprecedented demand for ballots, beginning October 1 until November 4, the Town Clerk’s office will only be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION UPDATE:

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION UPDATE:

ALL VOTERS MAY VOTE AT THEIR POLLING PLACE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.  THE POLLING PLACES WILL BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

the secretary of state’S OFFICE  WILL ALSO MAIL ABSENTEE BALLO...