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- Category: Administration
- Bristol’s 2022 Tangible Tax Exemption Form is now available
- Bristol To Begin Tanyard Brook Phase III Project, Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony
- Federal Judge Dismisses Ursini’s Lawsuit in Its Entirety
- Bristol Opens Online Resident Survey for its Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
- Public Service Announcement – Bristol Town Council Meeting 07/13/2022
- Bristol Lists 9 Court Street for Sale, Invites Sealed Proposals
- Bristol Lists Oliver School (151 State Street) for Sale, Invites Sealed Proposals
- Town Celebrates Grand Opening of the Bristol Harbor Marina, Holds Ribbon Cutting Event
- Department of Community Development Moving to New Location, Closed 06/03/2022
- Town Administrator Contente Appoints Warren Rensehausen to Director of Parks and Recreation Position
- Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Bristol as a Tree City USA®
- Bristol Provides Update on COVID-19 Testing Availability
- Town Administrator Contente Extends Resident Beach Rate to All BWRSD Families
- Weekend High Speed Ferry Returns to Bristol this Summer
- Town Administrator Contente Provides COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Update
- State Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Process, Opens Eligibility to 65+ Residents Starting February 22nd
- Bristol Establishes COVID-19 Vaccination Registration Process for Residents
- Bristol Opens COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site for Residents
- Holiday Compost & Christmas Tree Pick-Up Schedule
- Bristol Holds Virtual Inauguration Ceremony
- Town Administrator Contente Implements Local Two-Week COVID-19 “Pause”
- Silver Creek Bridge Reopens to Two-Way Traffic
- Bristol Announces New Bicycle Connector Planning Study
- Bristol Announces Retirement of Library Director Prescott
- Motor Vehicle Tax Bills Delayed
- Bristol Awarded $623K Boating Infrastructure Grant for Expansion of Bristol Maritime Center, RIDEM
- Town Administrator Contente Issues Statement on Peaceful Protests
- Bristol Announces Temporary Eat Out Zones, Extends Sidewalk Use Licenses
- Bristol Reopens Town Hall, Announces Changes to In-Person Service
- Town Administrator Announces Local Business Relief Measures
- State of the Town Letter to the Editor, Bristol Phoenix
- Town Administrator Contente Announces Expanded Meal Program, Call-In Meeting Details
- Town Administrator Contente Provides COVID-19 Update
- Town Administrator Contente Declares State of Emergency in Bristol
- Town Administrator Contente Implements Preventative Measures to Minimize Spread of COVID-19
- Bristol Announces Proposed Sale of Bristol Shopping Center
- Bristol Announces Kevin Lynch for Chief of Police Position
- Bristol Extends Hours of Operation
- Administrator Contente Appoints New Interim Chief of Police
- Town Administrator Contente Appoints Interim Chief of Police
- Category: Community Development
- Category: COVID-19
- UPDATED: Bristol Amends Masking Requirement for Town Buildings
- Bristol Increases Availability of COVID-19 Test Kits for At-Need Residents
- Bristol Updates Masking Requirement for Town Buildings
- Bristol Provides Update on COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Town Buildings, Local Vaccination Clinics, New Rapid Testing Site
- Town of Bristol, RI Expands COVID-Era AV Capabilities with Zoom Rooms from GIS, Global Solutions
- Bristol Provides Update on Local Vaccination Effort, Sets Final Testing Clinic Date
- Bristol Adjusts COVID-19 Rapid Test Site Hours
- Bristol Expands Business Eligibility for Propane Assistance Program
- East Bay First-Responders Roll Up Their Sleeves, EastBayRI
- First Wave of Vaccinations Begins Monday in Bristol, EastBayRI
- Simple Recycling Suspends “Pink Bag” Program
- Bristol, State Extend COVID-19 “Pause” to December 20th
- With Heat Lamps, Lights and Tents, Restaurants Press On, EastBayRI
- Bristol Announces Supplemental Award for Take It Outside Recipients
- Bristol Announces Round Two Award Recipients for the Take It Outside Program
- Bristol Awarded Additional $25,000 for Take It Outside Program
- Bristol Announces Round One Award Recipients for the Take It Outside Program
- Bristol Announces ‘Take It Outside’ Application Process for Businesses
- Bristol Awarded $75,000 to Support Local Business Efforts to ‘Take It Outside’
- COVID–19 Temporary Vault Access Procedure
- HEZ Releases COVID-19 Community Needs Survey
- Bristol Renews Local State of Emergency to May 20th, 2020
- Bristol Extends Local State of Emergency to May 4th, 2020
- Summary of State and Local COVID-19 Mandates
- Bristol Provides COVID-19 Update for March 17th
- Category: Directory
- Category: Economic Development
- Category: Fire Department
- Category: Media Mentions
- The 12 Most Quintessential Small Towns in New England – 2022 Edition, Strategistico
- K-9 Brody featured in new police coloring book, EastBayRI
- New strategies net 152 applicants for Bristol police force, EastBayRI
- Two new recruits joining Bristol Police force, EastBayRI
- Healthiest Communities Rankings 2021, USNews.com
- Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Rhode Island with Kids, Families Love to Travel
- Best College Towns in The US 2021, Elite Personal Finance
- Best counties to retire to in Rhode Island, Stacker.com
- The Most Beautiful Towns in Rhode Island, Culture Trip
- Bristol, Rhode Island: Step Back In Time On This Picturesque Peninsula, Connecticut Magazine
- Creative Fourth Of July Suggestions, From Mini-Cruises To The Country’s Oldest Parade, Forbes
- The Best Places to Consider Living in Rhode Island, RIHomeStore.com
- 10 Safest Cities To Live In Rhode Island In 2021 , Only In Your State
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island and the Town of Bristol Announce Continuing Partnership
- 9 Destinations in the US to Travel to this July, Matador Network
- 15 Things To Do In Bristol Rhode Island, New England With Love
- Bristol Named Safest Community in Rhode Island by SafeWise
- 50 Safest College Towns in America in 2020/2021, Research.com
- Bristol’s “Revolutionary Heritage Byway” Awarded National Distinction & Becomes RI’s First National Scenic Byway
- The 25 Coolest Towns in America to Visit in 2021, Matador Network
- Bristol Police Pet Supply Drive for K-9 Brody’s First Christmas
- Bristol Officers Dig Into Cold Cases & Tired Station, EastBayRI
- Bristol Officers Train on Race and Bias, EastBayRI
- The Best Small Town in Every State, TripSavvy
- Bristol Is A Small Rhode Island Town That Looks Like A Hallmark Movie During The Fall, Only In Your State
- America’s Coolest Small Towns by State, Far & Wide
- Bristol’s New Fire Boat is a Floating Hydrant, and an ER, EastBayRI
- 100 Safest Cities in America, Safewise
- Beautiful Coastal Rhode Island Road Trip: Providence To Westerly, TravelAwaits
- Driven by Patriotism: Bristol Keeps July Fourth Streak Alive With Scaled-Down Parade, Providence Journal
- Small Towns in New England That Would Look Great In Hallmark Movies, Visiting New England
- 8 Best Things to Do in Bristol, RI, VacationIdea.com
- Top 100 Safest Cities in America, Alarms.org
- Safest Cities & States to Buy a Home in the U.S., LendEDU
- Every U.S. State’s Best Small Town, Far & Wide
- 2019 Boaters’ Choice Awards, Marinas.com
- Get crowds off your calendar in 2020, Washington Post
- A globetrotter’s guide to the world’s big events in 2020, Chicago Tribune
- The 20 Best Places to Live in New England, Money Inc
- New England’s Most Epic 4th of July Celebrations, TripSavvy
- Category: Police
- Category: Press Releases
- LEGAL NOTICE – Public Hearing – Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Reflecting State Law Changes
- Join the Bristol 250th Commission to celebrate RI’s history
- Town Hall Closed for Election Day – Tuesday, November 7, 2023
- Public Meeting on Stormwater Mitigation – Fox Hill and Annawamscutt
- Local ballot question to decide BWRSD Construction / Improvements Bonds
- Public comment sought on Bristol’s Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Join the conversation about Bristol’s trees
- Take it Outside grant available for small businesses
- Free Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
- Grant Announced for Hope Street Renovations
- Bristol/DEM co-op aims to reduce deer population in town
- Special Election for RI 1st Congressional District – Important dates and information
- 10th Annual Bristol Harbor Festival – Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023
- Black Ships Festival to kick-off at Rockwell Park, Friday, Aug. 11
- Parks & Rec partners with AARP to offer Public Shred-It Event
- Town of Bristol Launches Fraud Alert to Notify Property Owners of New Transactions
- Concerts on the Common
- RIDOT, RI Energy to remove ash trees due to invasive insect
- HDC Permit Applications now available on-line
- Rain Barrel Sale
- Upgrade to Land Evidence Software to Take Place Monday, May 22
- Grant Opportunities for Businesses: Workplace Accessibility & Indoor Air Quality Improvement
- Paving restoration to begin
- Yard Waste Curbside Pick-up to Begin
- Fiscal Year 2024 Recommended Budget
- Summer Job Openings – Parks & Recreation
- E-Waste Drop-off Events in 2023
- Job Opening – Part-time Custodian – Rogers Free Library
- Job Opening-Assistant Library Director
- Historic District Commission (HDC) Staff Assistant
- Watch Bristol’s Inauguration Event LIVE – Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6 pm
- Bristol’s 2022 Tangible Tax Form Now Available
- $650k available in Small Biz Grants
- Job Opening-Library Assistant/Circulation
- Job Opening-Collection/Circulation Librarian
- Public Workshop: “Shared Street”
- AED installed at Town Beach
- Mail Ballot Application Deadline
- Public Notice: Final Canvassing of Bristol Voter List
- Public Notice: Redistricting Voting Map
- Bristol Delegation Participates in Gaspee Days Parade, Collaborates to Promote RI 250th Celebration
- Bristol Announces Grand Opening for the Bristol Harbor Marina Expansion on June 15th, 2022
- Walley Beach/Halsey C. Herreshoff Park Temporarily Closed
- UPDATED: Bristol Winter Storm Information for February 25th, 2022
- UPDATED: Bristol Winter Storm Information for January 29th, 2022
- UPDATED: Bristol Winter Storm Information for January 7th, 2022
- RIDEM Opens Fall 2021 Energy-Saving Tree Program
- BCWA to Begin “High Service Area” Expansion in Bristol
- RIDOT Tree Work on Hope Street Scheduled for July 26-July 28, 2021
- Bristol Relists 10 Naomi Street for Sale, Invites Sealed Proposals
- Bristol Joins 21 Local Agencies on the Rhode Island Purchasing Group
- Dog Licenses Are Now Available Online
- Town to Begin State-Mandated Statistical Update Revaluation Project
- Bristol Lists 10 Naomi Street for Sale, Invites Sealed Proposals
- Dog License Renewals due by April 30th
- UPDATED: Bristol Winter Storm Information for February 18th, 2021
- UPDATED: Bristol Winter Storm Information for February 7th, 2021
- Public Hearing Notice: Zoning Ordinance Update
- Bristol’s 2022 Tangible Tax Form Now Available
- UPDATED: Bristol Winter Storm Information for December 17th, 2020
- Rogers Free Library Now Offers Outdoor Wi-Fi
- Rogers Free Library Announces Opening for a Trustee
- Paul Vollaro Awarded Bristol’s 2020 Spirit of Christmas Award, Christmas Festival Committee
- Get Involved! Become a Poll Worker for the 2020 Election
- Get Involved! Visit the Bristol Bike Connector Project Website
- Trash Cart Waitlist
- Bristol Unveils New Town Website
- Tropical Storm Isaias Update
- RIPTA to Detour Route 60 in Bristol Starting 3/2/2020
- Travel Advisory: Initial Silver Creek Bridge Detour Starts March 2nd
- Rogers Free Library Announces Contract With Lynda.com
- RIDOT Able to Keep Silver Creek Bridge Partially Open During Construction
- RIDOT Releases Fact Sheet on Silver Creek Project
- RIDOT Announces Summer Ferry Service To Bristol
- 2018 Full Revaluation Project Notice
- Category: Storm
- Category: Uncategorized