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Town Annual Meeting Ballot
Bristol Police Department Annual Meeting Ballot
Mount Abraham Unified School District Annual Meeting Ballot
Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District Annual Meeting Ballot

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Selectboard Meeting • 03/09/2026 • 6:00 pmAgenda | Agenda Notes | Meeting Materials

Development Review Board • 3/10/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda • Public Notice

Energy Committee Meeting • 02/18/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda

Conservation Commission • 02/12/2026 • 6:00 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

Planning Commission Meeting • 02/17/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting • 01/29/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

Equity Committee Meeting • 01/22/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

Board of Civil Authority Hearing • 09/15/2025 • 2:30 pm • Agenda

Downtown Design Review Committee • 3/6/2025 • 6:00pm • Agenda | Public Notice |

Watch the meetings online at YouTube and NEAT

2024 Updates to Open Meeting Law and Frequently Asked Questions
1 V.S.A. § 314. Open Meeting Law Procedure for Violations

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TOWNWIDE PROPERTY REASSESSMENT INFORMATION
To schedule a property inspection, visit this link.
For reappraisal questions: reappraisal.bristol@gmail.com
For common property questions: lister@bristolvt.org

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Voter Checklist as of January 30, 2026

VIDEO: Bristol Town Meeting/Voting 2026 Info Video (17 mins)
Town Meeting/Voting Presentation

VIDEO: Bristol Local Option Tax Info Video (9 mins)
Local Option Tax Presentation

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Local Option Taxes in Bristol

WARNINGS
Town Annual Meeting Warning
Bristol Police Department Annual Meeting Warning
Mount Abraham Unified School District Annual Meeting Warning
Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District Annual Meeting Warning

Other Public Notices

Notice of Request for Farm Structure Alternative Setback – Location 845 Burpee Road. Secretary of the Agency of Agriculture to consider a 34′ setback alternative to Town’s 80-foot setback requirement.

Recommended Preferred Alternative Presentation – Final presentation for the West Street Sidewalk Improvement Scoping Study. Presentation will be part of the March 23, 2026 Selectboard regular meeting. Meeting starts at 6:00pm presentation will follow administrative matters.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – Bristol Town Plan Update

The Town of Bristol is seeking a comprehensive update to the existing Town Plan. The desired outcome of this project is to create a draft plan for consideration by the Planning Commission. This process will involve updates to statistical and plan map data, and compliance with Vermont State Planning Act. Bristol is seeking qualified planning consultants to coordinate an effective public outreach strategy that will inform plan elements and provide the Bristol Planning Commission with recommendations and new perspectives in approaching the Town Plan update. Funding for this project has been awarded by the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development. Please direct questions to AZ Larsen, Planning & Zoning Administrator at zoning@bristolvt.org or (802) 453 3648. Final Submission must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, March 30, 2026. Please submit proposals to zoning@bristolvt.org .

TOWN OFFICES ARE OPEN
• The Town Offices are open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The Town Office is CLOSED on Fridays.
• Please note that Appointments are still required to perform research in the Land Records during regular business hours. Appointments are also required to meet with the Town Administrator, Zoning Administrator and the Listers.
• Please stay at home if you are not feeling well and give us a call with questions. The drop box is still available if you want to drop off a payment or any other document.

Thank you for your compliance with these rules.

Remember we are still available by phone (453-2410 x5) or by email clerk@bristolvt.org or town@bristolvt.org. Stay safe.

2024 Town Report
2023 Town Report
2022 Town Report
2021 Town Report
2020 Town Report

Property Taxes are Due November 15 and April 15;

**** Property tax bills will be mailed out the end of September ***

Dog License Registrations are Due April 1

Spayed/neutered $11.00 and non-spayed/neutered $15.00
After April 1 spayed/neutered $13.00 and non-spayed/neutered $19.00

Bristol Winter Maintenance Policy (2020)

Did you receive a notice in your mail regarding replacement of your water service line?
If so, please read for more information.

Bristol Bucks are available for purchase at the National Bank of Middlebury.
Come out and support your local businesses. The Town of Bristol accepts Bristol Bucks for all services.