News Flash

Fall 2020 Leaf Bag Collection

The 2020 Fall Leaf Bag Collection will begin Monday, October 19th 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 le...

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...

Mandatory Odd/Even Water Restrictions Effective Immediately

The Mayor’s Office and the Bristol Water and Sewer Department announced today that the City’s reservoirs have declined to below 60 percent capacity from the lack of rain. Due to this, the Water Department has issued Mandatory Odd / Eve...

Free Wood Chips

JULY TAX INSTALLMENT DUE AND OTHER IMPORTANT TAX INFO

City Tax Collector, Ann Bednaz, has announced that ALL REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL PROPERTY & MOTOR VEHICLE TAX BILLS on the 2019 Grand List were due and payable on July 1, 2020.  The last day to pay these taxes to avoid interest is October 1, 2020...

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, 9am-1pm 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 medical,...

Public Hearings - Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will hold Public Hearings on October 6, 2020 regarding Bristol Code of Ordinances:

• Sec. 2-75, Sec. 2-77, Sec. 97, Sec. 2-97.3, Sec. 2-97.5, Sec. 2-97.14, Sec. 2-97.15 regarding to administration retirement and police and fire retire...

Public Hearing - Real Estate Committee

In accordance with the State Statutes and the Real Estate Committee acting on behalf of the City Council a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, Conne...

Bristol Senior Center Update

The State of Connecticut has issued guidelines for the opening of Senior Centers throughout the State.  The guidelines mention September 1^st as a reopening date.  Even though the Bristol Senior Center is open, please note, the Bristol Se...

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...

Bristol's Solar For All Sets Goal of 100 Solar Families

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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. 

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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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...

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...