The Bristol Town Council is the legislative body responsible for setting town policy. Town Council members are elected and serve a term of two years. Council meetings are held on a monthly basis at Town Hall (10 Court Street) and can be viewed live on Full Channel on Channel 17.
Meeting Information
The Town Council meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes are conveniently provided below. To sign-up to receive meeting alerts, click here.
Meeting Schedule
The Town Council meeting schedule can be found below or on the RI Secretary of State website here. Zoom details are usually made available to the public the Friday before a scheduled meeting.
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Bristol Town Council – Public Budget Hearing
Bristol Town Council – Public Budget Hearing
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/92145042475?pwd=S3FyUjJiQlptcGZJTGIvZm9LZm9FUT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 921 4504 2475 Zoom Passcode: 737620 Zoom Call-In Number: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting Agenda: https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/OpenMeetingsPublic/MeetingInformation?MeetingID=1004661
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Bristol Town Council
Bristol Town Council
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96436722745?pwd=dXdQVUNtcVhpT2RHVHNta0pYSHh3UT09 Zoom Meeting ID: 964 3672 2745 Zoom Passcode: 027602 Zoom Call-In Number: +1 929 205 6099 Meeting Agenda: https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/OpenMeetingsPublic/MeetingInformation?MeetingID=1004661 Zoom details and the meeting agenda are usually made available…
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Bristol Town Council – Budget Adoption Vote
Bristol Town Council – Budget Adoption Vote
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96941725578?pwd=aWQwNmdqSndYeWdKaGtvOHRkczlNdz09 Zoom Meeting ID: 969 4172 5578 Zoom Passcode: 203595 Zoom Call-In Number: +1 301 715 8592 Meeting Agenda: https://opengov.sos.ri.gov/OpenMeetingsPublic/MeetingInformation?MeetingID=1004662
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Public Access Zoom Instructions
The public can join this Zoom meeting electronically by computer, smartphone, or tablet using the instructions below. If you do not have a smartphone or other electronic device capable of joining the Zoom meeting room, you may also join by telephone only.
Testing Computer & Audio Equipment
Attendees are encouraged to test their internet connection and audio capabilities in advance of the meeting. Please use the following link for detailed information from Zoom on how to test your equipment: support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083
Accessing the Zoom Meeting via Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone
- Use the link provided above (Join Zoom Meeting) to join the meeting.
- When prompted you will be asked to join via computer audio or telephone. Use of computer audio is recommended, however, you can also use your telephone for audio.
- When you enter the meeting room, your phone will be muted.
- You will be able to view see members and participate when called on for public comment.
- If you would like to speak when the Chairman opens the floor for public comment, use the ‘raise your hand’ in the Zoom platform. You will be recognized to speak and can share your comments via audio when recognized.
Accessing the Meeting by Telephone Only
- If you do not have access to a device capable of accessing the internet-based Zoom meeting, you may use your telephone to join the meeting.
- Dial one of the telephone numbers provided above to join the meeting.
- When prompted to enter the Meeting ID, use your phone to dial the following meeting with the meeting ID provided above.
- When you join the meeting, your phone will be muted.
- If you would like to speak during public comment, dial *9 to ‘raise your hand’ and you will be recognized to speak. Once recognized to speak, dial *6 to unmute your telephone; and when done speaking *6 to mute yourself.
Basic Troubleshooting when Speaking
If you have been recognized to speak, but cannot be heard in the Zoom meeting use the following steps to troubleshoot your computer audio or telephone connection:
- Ensure your microphone or telephone is unmuted. For users joining the meeting in the virtual meeting room, you will find your ‘mute’ control in the lower left-hand corner of the Zoom meeting screen. For telephone-only users, dial *6.
- If you still cannot be heard and have joined by computer audio, you may need to switch to a telephone to improve the audio connection. Click on the ‘drop-down’ menu located beside the ‘mute’ control on the screen to change your audio connection to a telephone. Use the information that pops up on the Zoom screen to join the meeting using a telephone. You will need to enter a meeting id after calling the phone number, and a participant ID.
- If you are still unable to be heard, you may need to disconnect from the Zoom meeting and rejoin. If you rejoin the meeting and still cannot speak, use the ‘Q&A’ function on the Zoom screen to inform the host that you cannot be heard.
Meeting Agendas & Packets
View upcoming meeting agendas, past meeting agendas, and meeting packets below. Town Council meeting details are usually made available to the public the Friday before a scheduled meeting. Once posted, the Town Council meeting details will appear below. Information can also be viewed on the Rhode Island Secretary of State website using the link below.
Looking for additional information? Public Record Request can be submitted through the Bristol Town Clerk’s Office at 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809.
Recent Meeting Minutes
Review past Council meeting minutes below. Additional information from previous meetings can be viewed on the Rhode Island Secretary of State website.
Elected Town Council
Find the contact information for council members below.
Nathan T. Calouro
Town Council Chairman
Elected: November 2012
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Employer: Cape Medical Supply
Phone: (401) 237-0003
Mary A. Parella
Town Council Vice Chairwoman
Elected: November 2004
Party Affiliation: Republican
Employer: Pawtucket School Department
Antonio “Tony” Teixeira
Town Councilor
Elected: November 2018
Party Affiliation: Independent
Employer: Little Compton, RI
Phone: (401) 253-6974
Timothy E. Sweeney
Town Councilor
Elected: November 2012
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Employer: IGT
Phone: (401) 489-0972
Aaron Ley
Town Councilor
Date Elected: November 6, 2018
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Employer: URI
Phone: (401) 424-1220
Need Assistance?
Contact the Town Clerk
The Bristol Town Clerk’s Office can provide petitioners and members of the public with information pertaining to the Bristol Town Council.
Watch Past Meetings
Bristol Town Council meetings can be watched conveniently on YouTube below. Meetings prior to the 2020 election can be viewed on Vimeo here.
Petition the Council
Petitions must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office prior to the Town Council submission deadline in order to appear on the docket of the meeting for review and possible action.
It is Council policy that action may not be taken on petitions unless recommendations, if necessary, from appropriate departments are received prior to the Council meeting.
Contact Us
Address: 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Melissa Cordeiro
Town Clerk
Phone: 401-253-7000 ext.130