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Selectboard • Monday, November 9, 2026 • 7:00 pm

Selectboard • Monday, November 23, 2026 • 7:00 pm • includes the public hearing on the water usage rate

Agendas and packets for every board and committee are posted on the 2026 Meetings page. See the Town calendar for all meeting dates.

These meetings have already taken place. Agendas and materials are kept here for reference.

Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting • 10/29/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

Development Review Board • 10/27/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda | Public Notice

Selectboard Meeting • 10/26/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

Planning Commission • 10/20/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda

Conservation Commission • 10/08/2026 • 6:00 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

Energy Committee Meeting • 09/16/2026 • 7:00 pm • Agenda

Bristol West Waterline Community Information Meeting • 05/06/2026 • 6:00 pm • Info

Board of Civil Authority Hearing & Board of Abatement Hearing • 03/30/2026 • 3:30 pm • Agenda

Equity Committee Meeting • 03/24/2026 • 4:30 pm • Agenda | Meeting Materials

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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Taxes: As voted at the 2026 Town Meeting the new tax payment dates will be September 10; December 10 and May 10. For FY2026/2027 property tax bills were mailed August 7, 2026 with the first payment due September 10, 2026; the second payment due December 10, 2026 and the final payment due May 10, 2027. Questions? Call the Assistant Treasurer at (802) 453-2410 ext. 7.

ATTENTION: There is a scam affecting Development Review Board applicants. Applicants are being sent invoices from the Vermont Economic Development Authority or other false Town departments and request payment by ACH or wire transfer. Town of Bristol communications come from official @bristolvt.org accounts. If you are unsure about an email, please contact the Town.

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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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

Other Public Notices

Town Office hours
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Friday the lobby is closed to the public; department appointments are available.
Appointments are needed for Land Records research and to meet with the Town Administrator, Zoning Administrator or Listers.
Call (802) 453-2410 ext. 5 or email clerk@bristolvt.org or town@bristolvt.org. The drop box is available for payments and documents at any time.

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

Property Taxes are Due September 10, 2026; December 10, 2026 and May 10, 2027

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.