New Bus Routes and Changes to Include Service to More Areas of the City

The City of Bristol is excited to announce that bus service will finally serve key employment centers – along with Bristol Adult Education – along Route 229 linking Bristol with Southington and New Britain. Bus riders have been limited...

City of Bristol Assessor is Awarded Assessor of the Year Award

At the fall meeting of the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers, Inc. (CAAO), Thomas DeNoto, City of Bristol Assessor, was recognized and received the Assessor of the Year award. This is the first time since 1971 that the City of Bristol Assessor...

Bristol Has Maintained Its Silver-Level Certification in the Sustainable CT Program Through 2026

The City of Bristol is among several Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this year for achieving Sustainable CT certification. Bristol’s Sustainable CT Silver Certification is effective through December 31, 2026. 

Sustainable CT,...

THE CITY ANNOUNCES DATE FOR THE RE-OPENING OF CITY HALL AND CITY DEPARTMENT MOVES

The Mayor’s Office has announced that the renovations to City Hall are nearing completion.

The October 10^th City Council Meeting will be held in the newly-renovated Council Chambers at City Hall. Please be sure to check meeting agendas for all ot...

BRISTOL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER RECEIVES ARPA FUNDING TO EXPAND THEIR CHILDCARE OFFERINGS

The Bristol Child Development Center (BCDC), which has been serving Bristol’s preschool community and their families since 1971, was awarded an American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) grant from the City of Bristol in the amount of $275,000 to assist wi...

UPDATE: REMINDER THAT PHYSICAL INSPECTIONS OF PROPERTIES WILL BE ONGOING THROUGH 2026

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. 

The ...

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...

The City of Bristol Releases Map for Downtown Public Parking Options

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

CDBG Program Helps to Fund Family Assessment Support Team at FRCs

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...

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.

City Hall Renovation Documents

Renovations at Bristol City Hall Schematic Design Narratives

Hazardous Building Materials Report

Interior & Exterior Renovation Schematic Documents

Bristol Grand Plan Map

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...

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...

2024 ADDITIONAL RUBBISH BARRELS (NEW AND RENEWALS)

ADDITIONAL RUBBISH BARRELS

YARD WASTE SEASON EXTENDED

The 2023 yard waste season (green barrels) has been extended through December 8, 2023.

Eversource Gas Construction

September 18, 2023

Dear Resident, 

Delivering safe, reliable energy is an Eversource top priority. In keeping with that commitment, Eversource is improving the natural gas distribution system in your Bristol neighborhood, beginning the week of Sept...

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!

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...

Inlands Wetlands and Watercourses Map Update

The City of Bristol has hired the environmental consulting firm of BL Companies to review and update the City of Bristol Inland Wetlands and Watercourses map.  The purpose of the update is to accurately indicate the location of wetlands and water...

Eversource Southington/Bristol 1810/1825 Line Project

CITY ANNOUNCES REHABILITATION OF MELLEN STREET BRIDGE PROJECT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Bristol CT) July, 2023 CITY ANNOUNCES REHABILITATION OF MELLEN STREET BRIDGE PROJECT  (BRISTOL, CT) – The City of Bristol announces the rehabilitation of the Mellen Street B...

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.

Paving List: Spring 2023, Fall 2023

Spring 2023 Paving List (Revised)

Fall 2023 Paving List 

Recycling Tips (Video)

2023 Recycle Calendars

Caring for Your Barrel

Public Works Has Moved Back to City Hall/NEW OFFICE HOURS

The Public Works Department has moved back to City Hall. Visit us at 111 North Main Street, 2nd Floor. NEW OFFICE HOURS: MON, WED, THURS 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., TUES 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., FRI 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

2023 Additional Rubbish Barrel Subscriptions

It’s time to RENEW your Additional Rubbish Barrel for the New Year! We are also able to accept NEW subscribers for 2023! The service fee is $155.00 for the calendar year (January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023). Unfortunately, this fee is...

Bristol's Eversource Tree Reliability Scorecard

Eversource Shares Tree “Scorecards” with Community Leaders Ahead of Scheduled Trimming

N   Eversource Shares Tree “Scorecards” with Community Leaders Ahead of Scheduled Trimming 

Energy company working along 4,000 miles of electric distribution lines to strengthen system reliab...

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

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...

NEW OFFICE HOURS - Effective November 27, 2023