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, packets, and minutes can be found on Bristol’s Municode Meetings portal or the RI Secretary of State website. To sign-up to receive meeting alerts, click here.
Meeting details are usually made available to the public the Friday before a scheduled meeting.
Municode Meetings
Meeting Schedules | Meeting Agendas | Meeting Packets | Meeting Minutes
Looking for additional information? Public Record Request can be submitted through the Bristol Town Clerk’s Office at 10 Court Street, Bristol, RI 02809.
Public Access Zoom Instructions
The public can view 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.
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.
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.
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
Phone: (401) 297-1278
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: Veracross
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.
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