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Water Department - Flushing Hydrants

The Bristol Water Department will be flushing hydrants July 13, July 14 and July 15, 2020 in the following areas:

Washington St, Garden Ter, Circle St, Camp St, Rowe Pl, Vernon St, Fair St, Genovese Dr, Robertson St, Georgetown Rd, Nicholas Ct, Nicholas Dr...

Mayor's Opioid Task Force Video Series wins a silver Telly Award

The City of Bristol Mayor’s Opioid Task Force’s series of Public Service Announcements recently won a Silver Telly Award in the category of Social Video Series-Health and Wellness.

“Last year, the City of Bristol Mayor&rsq...

NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY

Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party will be held on August 11, 2020 in each town.  Click on the party name to see a complete copy of the notice.

AUGUST 11, 2020 PRIMARY

The office of the Secretary of the State has mailed absentee applications to every eligible Democratic and Republican voter in Connecticut pursuant to Executive Order 7QQ for the August 11, 2020 Primary. You may still vote in person as the polls will be o...

Farmers To Families

Bristol Library plans reopening for Bristol only patrons and by appointment only

The library looks forward to the planned reopening by appointment only (temporarily for Bristol patrons only) at the Main Library, on June 22, 2020. Patrons can call the Main Library for an appointment for assistance in the Computer Lab and Reference Depa...

Solar for All Bristol Homeowner Webinar

The City of Bristol invites community and municipal leaders to learn how they can benefit from innovative solar and energy efficiency program. Please see attached for all the information.

Please register for Solar for All Bristol Homeowner Webinar on Jun 1...

Laurel and Meadow Streets behind City Hall Directional Changes for Vehicles

The direction of the Laurel Street/Meadow Street connector behind City Hall is reversed beginning Wednesday, 6/10/2020. Motorists will no longer be able to drive from Laurel Street to Meadow Street (northbound). Motorists will be able to turn right at the...

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...

Bristol's Solar For All to Launch June 10th

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City Hall Summer Hours

City Hall will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Fridays starting June 5, 2020 through September 4, 2020.

Most departments* will be open Monday-Thursday from 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 Department w...

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 publ...

Presidential Primary Further Postponed to August 11, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE from the Registrars of Voters: 

Governor Lamont announced that, in coordination with Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, he is ordering Connecticut’s 2020 Presidential Preference Primary to be held on Tuesday, August 11,...

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

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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...