News Flash

Mum Festival Traffic Changes and Road Closures

The Mum Festival begins Friday September 24^th and runs through Sunday September 26^th 2021.   Road closures began Wednesday, September 22^nd for event set up. Note the traffic pattern closures include: Riverside Avenue (between Main Street & No...

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING BRIDGE NO. 04104 DOWNS STREET OVER PEQUABUCK RIVER

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING BRIDGE NO. 04487 & BRIDGE NO. 04488

Public Information Meeting Proposed Project for the Reconstruction of Wolcott Street

You are cordially invited to attend a

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

To review and discuss the 

PROPOSED PROJECT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF

WOLCOTT STREET

 FROM ROUTE 69 TO WITCHES ROCK ROAD

IN THE CITY OF BRISTOL

To be held on

&a...

Electronics Recycling Begins at the Farmers Market On September 4

The Bristol Farmers Market will be held on Saturday, September 4th from 10 am until 1 pm at Centre Square so the community can shop for all their Labor Day picnic needs.

Beginning September 4 the community can safely dispose of their unwanted ele...

Food Distribution Program Will Continue in September

The Mayor’s Office, United Way, the Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare together are offering another round of ARPA Food Distribution in Bristol during the month of September. Thursdays, September 16 and 30. Distribution will take place from 4 p...

Fall Leaf Bag Collection

The 2021 Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin October 12th and will run through December 3rd

During this period, 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...

Bristol Announces 2021 Fall Paving Program

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

Bristol Farmers Market Continues to Be a Great Saturday Destination in Downtown Bristol

The Bristol Farmers Market season continues to be a great destination for families and individuals looking to purchase products ranging from farm fresh vegetables, fruits and products from local farms; to hand-made beef jerky; to baked goods, coffee, mapl...

Rental Assistance Programs

Over the weekend, the federal eviction moratorium expired. The pandemic is far from over and I am a cosponsor of the legislation to reinstate it immediately.  

In the mean time, there is still help available. You may be eligible for $15,000 in ren...

CITY HALL MASK POLICY

The general public is required to wear a face mask in City Hall until further notice. The City Hall mask initiative has been instituted based on current guidance from the CDC and the Connecticut State Department of Public Health and may be subject to chan...

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

Bristol Grand Plan Map

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...

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...

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.

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...