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Posted on: September 13, 2023

Public Hearing-Ordinance Committee

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Sec. 41(f) of the City Charter, a public hearing is scheduled by the Ordinance Committee of the City Council, duly authorized, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 4:50 p.m. in the Police Complex Center, 131 North ...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Litter Cleanup Kits Available!

Visit the Public Works office to receive a litter cleanup kit, which includes: a trash picker, garbage bags, a safety vest, first aid kit, and gloves! Available to the Bristol community, both individuals and groups!

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Posted on: August 24, 2023

Fall Leaf Bag Collection

Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin Monday, October 16, 2023 and will run through Friday, December 1, 2023.

Please bring your leaf bags curbside as soon as they are filled and leave them curbside until collected. Leaf bag collection is available to all cit...

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Posted on: August 16, 2023

THE CITY OF BRISTOL ANNOUNCES PHYSICAL INSPECTIONS OF PROPERTIES TO BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 1ST

The Mayor’s Office and the City Assessor’s Office have announced that field inspection services relative to assessment revaluations in preparation for the October 2027 revaluation of all properties by a licensed contractor has been approved. 

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Posted on: August 14, 2023

2023-2024 Digital Budget Book

On behalf of the City, Mayor, City Council and Board of Finance the Comptroller’s Office is pleased to present the 2023-2024 budget document.  This is the first budget fully prepared using ClearGov, a digital budget software platform. T...

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Posted on: August 14, 2023

Fall Paving 2023

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Posted on: July 18, 2023

The City of Bristol Releases Map for Downtown Public Parking Options

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With the construction of Wheeler Health, By Carrier Centre Square Village, and the impending development of Parcel 10 at Centre Square and the Hope Street garage, the City of Bristol has developed a map to give the community several parking options when v...

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Posted on: July 17, 2023

An Important Message from Mayor Caggiano and the Bristol Police Department

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., Bristol police responded to a call from a concerned citizen who reported seeing several cardboard signs affixed to telephone poles along the 597 block of Farmington Avenue. The signs advertised a web address to what...

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Posted on: June 27, 2023

City of Bristol Comptroller Elected Member-At-Large of Government Finance Officers Association

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At the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) annual business meeting held on May 23, 2023, at the Oregon Convention Center, five new members-at-large of the Executive Board were elected. Among the newly-elected members is Diane Waldron, CPA, Comp...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

The City of Bristol Has Been Awarded a $320,000 Connecticut Recreational Trails Program Grant

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The City of Bristol is one of 28 municipalities in Connecticut to be awarded a Connecticut Recreational Trails Program grant in the amount of $320,000. The funding will be used for the planning and design of a recreational bike/pedestrian trail to provide...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

CDBG Program Funds Updates to Komanetsky Estates to Improve Housing For Its Residents

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The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the City of Bristol that will partially assist with the renovation of Komanetsky Estates, a congregate living facility for low- and moderate-income frail elde...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

CDBG Program Helps to Fund Family Assessment Support Team at FRCs

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The Family Resource Centers of Bristol received a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $1,000 to help support the Family Assessment Support Team (FAST) to assist low- to moderate-income families in the Bristol Public Schools.&nb...

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

CT DOT Start of Work on Route 69 and Route 72 in Bristol

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
860-594-2560
DOT.CustomerCare@ct.gov
Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Posted on: January 1, 2023

2023 Yard Waste Season

The 2023 Yard Waste Season will begin Monday, April 3, 2023 and will run through Friday, December 1, 2023. Unfortunately, this fee is not pro-rated. 

RENEWING CUSTOMERS: If you already have a yard waste barrel (even if from a previous owner), plea...

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Posted on: May 28, 2021

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...

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Posted on: September 9, 2019

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. 

Bristol requires a permit for all special events taking place within the City. The application must be submitted...

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Posted on: May 23, 2019

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...

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Posted on: May 27, 2019

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...
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Posted on: May 27, 2019

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...

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Posted on: October 23, 2018

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...

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Posted on: October 11, 2018

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...

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