Bristol, CT

General

The Bristol Real Estate Committee is holding a public hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. at Bristol City Hall, 111 North Main Street, First Floor, Room 1-1. The hearing covers two items: the sale of Centre Square Parcel 30 and the sale of Centre Square Parcel 30-3. The agenda lists no dollar amounts, buyers, or terms for either sale, and no other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on the sale of Centre Square Parcel 30
• Public hearing on the sale of Centre Square Parcel 30-3
• Meeting held at Bristol City Hall, 111 North Main Street, First Floor, Room 1-1, 5:15 p.m.
• Agenda lists no sale prices, buyers, or contract terms
• Zoom option available, Meeting ID 821 3369 4455

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors holds its regular meeting Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Meeting Room 1. The agenda includes public participation, approval of the September 14, 2026 minutes, and reports from the Finance, Property, Policy, Strategic Planning, Community Engagement, and Centennial committees. The Library Director's report covers August 2026 statistics and a year-to-date budget dated 9.28.26. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 14, 2026
• Library Director's Report: August 2026 statistics and YTD budget as of 9.28.26
• Reports from Finance, Property, Policy, and Strategic Planning committees
• Reports from City Council Liaison, Friends of the Library, Community Engagement, and Centennial Ad-hoc committees
• Public participation and Old/New Business items listed without detail

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

Bristol's Conservation Commission/Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 111 North Main Street. The agenda includes receiving new wetlands and floodplain applications and holding public hearings, including on a proposed 68,400 sq. ft. manufacturing building at Clark Avenue and a 495-foot drainage pipe from Collins Road. Three public hearings on a proposed 12,250 sq. ft. Flex Storage Building at 154 East Main Street are listed to be re-scheduled to November 2, 2026. The meeting also includes approval of September minutes, staff reports, and public participation.

• New Application 2077: 24' x 24' two-car garage at 57 Evelyn Road; Leonard and Alison Savino, applicant/owner
• New Applications 2078 and 2079: wetlands boundary change and wetlands application for a 68,400 sq. ft. manufacturing building at Clark Avenue, Map 66, Lot 261A-1+261A-2; Borghesi Building and Engineering, applicant
• New Application #26-467F-319 and Public Hearing on Application 2076: floodplain/wetlands application for a new drainage pipe approximately 495' ft. from Collins Road to a north-west stream at 87 Collins Rd; City of Bristol Department of Public Works, applicant
• Public Hearings on Applications 2074, 2075, and #26-467F-318 for a 12,250 sq. ft. Flex Storage Building at 154 East Main Street to be re-scheduled to November 2, 2026
• Approval of minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 2, 2026 and Special Meeting of September 16, 2026

Parking Authority

The Bristol Parking Authority meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM in City Hall Meeting Room 3-3, 111 North Main Street. The agenda lists review of parking ticket appeals, approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 regular meeting, and new business covering monthly reports and a "Marwood Waiver." No dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinance changes appear in the agenda text.

• Review of parking ticket appeals
• Approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 regular meeting
• New business: review monthly reports
• New business: Marwood Waiver

Real Estate Committee

Bristol's Real Estate Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Room 1-1 to approve its 9/8/2026 minutes, take public comment, and discuss city-owned and leased properties. New business lists five parcels or addresses, including Parcel 19-10 and Parcel 16-3 on Perkins Street, 99 Main Street, 30 Cross Street, and Map 65, Lot 9 on Marsh Road. Old business returns to the Bristol Burlington Health District (BBHD) lease at the BEALS Senior Community Center, 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3), lots on Witches Rock Road and Union Street, and a status update on 135 East Main Street. The agenda does not state what action, if any, will be taken on each item.

• New business: Parcel 19-10 Perkins Street and Parcel 16-3 Perkins Street
• New business: 99 Main Street, 30 Cross Street, and Map 65, Lot 9, Marsh Road
• Old business: lease with the Bristol Burlington Health District (BBHD) at the BEALS Senior Community Center
• Old business: 81 Church Avenue (Fire Company No. 3) and Lots 6, 7 & 8 Witches Rock Road
• Old business: possible encroaching property owners on City-owned properties at 64 Kilmartin and 93 Tuttle Road; status of 135 East Main Street

Ordinance Committee

Bristol's Ordinance Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Room 1-1. The agenda includes approval of the September 1, 2026 minutes, an update on vape retailers tied to a Zoning Commission discussion, a report from a public hearing on a Red Light Camera ordinance, and a review of the Homestead. The agenda lists no votes, dollar amounts, or proposed ordinance text.

• Update on vape retailers — Zoning Commission discussion
• Report from public hearing on Red Light Camera ordinance
• Review of the Homestead
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 1, 2026

City Council

The City Council and Board of Police Commissioners hold a special joint meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda consists of two presentations, by Sitestream and Altumint, each followed by questions from the public, then adjournment. The agenda does not state the subject of either presentation or any decision to be made.

• Special joint meeting of the City Council and Board of Police Commissioners
• Presentation by Sitestream, with public questions
• Presentation by Altumint, with public questions
• Meeting held in Council Chambers and via Zoom
• No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda

Zoning Board of Appeals

The City of Bristol Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no substantive items. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, which the notice says is a Wednesday meeting day for that meeting only. Questions are directed to the Land Use Office at 860-584-6225.

• Regular ZBA meeting of October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM cancelled
• Next meeting: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (note the Wednesday meeting day for this meeting only)
• Contact for questions: Land Use Office, 860-584-6225

Code Enforcement Committee

Bristol's Code Enforcement Committee meets Oct. 7, 2026, to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and discuss properties flagged for code violations, blight, and deterioration. Old Business covers 267, 45, 59, and 81 North Main St and 92 Gaylord St; Clean & Lien items include 252 & 252 1/2 Terryville Rd and 9 Divinity St. The committee will also hear updates on the Long-Term Watch List at 211, 213, and 215 Park St, plus presentations on the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act and tax liens.

• 267 Main St: PMC violations, board & secure, foreclosure action
• 45, 59, and 81 North Main St: deteriorating exteriors, water shut-off, and multi-agency involvement
• 92 Gaylord St: PMC/FMO/BBHD/Zoning issues
• 252 & 252 1/2 Terryville Rd: blight clean & lien; 9 Divinity St: motion approved 07.01.2026 pending compliance
• 211, 213, 215 Park St: culvert holes on long-term watch list

City Arts & Culture Commission

City Arts & Culture Commission

School Readiness Council

Board of Health

The District Board of Health holds a special meeting on October 8, 2026, at the Bristol-Burlington Health District Office, 240 Stafford Avenue. The board will approve September 2026 meeting minutes and bills, receive monthly reports from the Director of Health and dental, school, public, and environmental health programs, and hear a Personnel Committee report. New business includes discussion of a memorandum of understanding with the City of Bristol's HR Department. The board will also meet in executive session on ReWorld legal matters and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.

• Discussion of an MOU with the City of Bristol's HR Department
• Executive session on ReWorld legal matters
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Approval of bills paid in September 2026
• Monthly reports from Director of Health, dental clinics, school health, public health, and environmental health

Retirement Board

The Bristol Retirement Board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT. The board is set to accept the June 30, 2026 year-end financial statements and consider the Treasurer's request to approve monthly pension withdrawals from November 1, 2026 through April 1, 2027. It will also hear a Treasurer's Report and an investment review from Beirne Wealth Consulting, LLC. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a consent agenda, public participation, and adjournment.

• Acceptance of June 30, 2026 Year End Financial Statements
• Consideration to approve the Treasurer's request for monthly pension withdrawals from November 1, 2026 through April 1, 2027
• Investment Review by Beirne Wealth Consulting, LLC
• Treasurer's Report
• Public Participation and Consent Agenda on the agenda

Cemetery Commission

The Bristol Cemetery Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes from June, July, and September 2026 meetings, an update on the 2026 Lantern Tours, and new business covering cemetery finances, the 2026 budget, a lawn care contract update, the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery, grant searches, and adding QR codes to selected gravestones. The agenda lists discussion items only; no votes or dollar amounts are specified in the text.

• Approval of minutes for June 8, July 13, and September 14, 2026 regular meetings
• 2026 Lantern Tours update — scheduled October 2 & 3, rain date October 4
• Lawn care contract update/discussion; City of Bristol Park's Department to be doing the work
• Update on the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery and search for grants to finish it (part of the 2026 Budget)
• Paperwork for locating gravestones at North Cemetery to be corrected and posted online, with QR codes on selected stones

City Council

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Youth Commission

Commission on Aging

Board of Public Works

Citation Hearings

Board of Public Works

Energy Commission

Zoning Commission

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Water Commissioners

Police Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Salary Committee

Planning Commission

Board of Finance

Historic District Commission

General

Library Board of Directors

Real Estate Committee

Ordinance Committee

Code Enforcement Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

City Arts & Culture Commission

School Readiness Council

Economic and Community Development

Cemetery Commission

Zoning Commission

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

City Council

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Retirement Board

Opioid Task Force

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Water Commissioners

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Salary Committee

Historic District Commission

Board of Public Works

Commission on Aging

Board of Public Works

Citation Hearings

Energy Commission

Planning Commission

Board of Finance

General

Zoning Board of Appeals

Ordinance Committee

Code Enforcement Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

School Readiness Council

City Arts & Culture Commission

Economic and Community Development

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

Real Estate Committee

Library Board of Directors

Parking Authority

City Council

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

Youth Commission

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Retirement Board

Cemetery Commission

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Salary Committee

Historic District Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Energy Commission

Commission on Aging

Citation Hearings

Board of Public Works

General

Planning Commission

Real Estate Committee

Parking Authority

Zoning Board of Appeals

Ordinance Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

Cemetery Commission

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Opioid Task Force

Board of Police Commissioners

Police Commission

Sewer Commissioners

Salary Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Citation Hearings

Board of Public Works

General

Historic District Commission

Parking Authority

Real Estate Committee

Ordinance Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

Cemetery Commission

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Youth Commission

Board of Police Commissioners

Sewer Commissioners

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Board of Park Commissioners

Board of Public Works

Citation Hearings

Planning Commission

General

Parking Authority

City Arts & Culture Commission

Cemetery Commission

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Board of Police Commissioners

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Board of Public Works

Citation Hearings

General

Parking Authority

City Arts & Culture Commission

Cemetery Commission

Board of Public Works

Police Commission

Board of Police Commissioners

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

General

City Arts & Culture Commission

Cemetery Commission

Board of Police Commissioners

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Board of Public Works

General

City Arts & Culture Commission

Board of Police Commissioners

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Board of Public Works

General

Board of Public Works

Board of Police Commissioners

Police Commission

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Board of Public Works

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Economic and Community Development

Bristol's Economic and Community Development Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00pm in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 111 North Main Street. The agenda includes approval of the September 3, 2026 minutes, a consent agenda with communications and an economic development/grants/marketing report, and new business items on a downtown update, tax increment financing review, "Parade in Reverse," a Chippanee update, and a vaping moratorium update. No dollar amounts, contracts, or specific decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 regular meeting
• Consent agenda: communications and economic development/grants/marketing report
• New business: downtown update
• New business: tax increment financing review
• New business: "Parade in Reverse," Chippanee update, and vaping moratorium update

Board of Finance

Bristol's Board of Finance meets in a special session on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room of City Hall, 111 North Main Street. The agenda lists two substantive items: a City Council request to approve a bid waiver to the National Golf Foundation, and an update on the bond issue and current market issues. Both items allow the board to take any action as necessary. The meeting ends with adjournment.

• Bid waiver to the National Golf Foundation, requested by the City Council
• Update on the bond issue and current market issues

Board of Ethics

The Bristol Board of Ethics is holding a special meeting to review an ethics complaint and take any necessary action. The agenda contains only this item plus procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Review ethics complaint and take any necessary action

The Bristol Ethics Committee met to review an ethics complaint involving Marco Palmieri. After holding an executive session, the board voted unanimously to dismiss the complaint as moot because the individual who was the subject of the complaint resigned. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Entered executive session at 6:21 pm (all in favor)
• Exited executive session at 6:36 pm (all in favor)
• Dismissed the ethics complaint as moot due to resignation (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 pm (all in favor)

Planning Commission

Bristol's Planning Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 111 North Main Street. The commission will hold public hearings on a 3-lot subdivision at 107 Chestnut Street and a site plan for a 29,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at 190 Business Park Drive. It will also review zoning referrals, including a zone change at 625 Clark Avenue and proposed rules for an Earth Excavation and Reclamation Facility, plus several C.G.S. 8-24 referrals. The Earth Excavation item is listed for discussion at the October 26, 2026 regular meeting.

• Public hearing, Application #453: 3-lot subdivision at 107 Chestnut Street, RM-5 zone, Chestnut and Locust Holdings, LLC — continued from August 24, 2026
• Public hearing, Application #455: site plan for a 29,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at 190 Business Park Drive, IP-1 zone, Integrity Manufacturing, LLC, applicant; City of Bristol, owner
• Zoning referral, Application #2573: change of zone from IP-3 to A (Multi-Family Residential) at 625 Clark Avenue, Chippens Hill Office Park, LLC
• Zoning referral, Application #2577: amendments to add an Earth Excavation and Reclamation Facility use, including 20-acre minimum parcel and 9-year special permits; Attorney James Ziogas, applicant — discussion set for October 26, 2026
• C.G.S. 8-24 referrals: North Main Street (Map 30, Lots 1 and 3), 99 Main Street, 21 Tuttle Road, 510 Perkins Street, and Perkins Street (Map 19, Lot 10)

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Fire Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on September 24, 2026, at Fire Station 4. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and monthly reports, committee updates, and a request from the Board of Finance for an additional appropriation of $500. The board will also discuss recognizing October as Fire Prevention Month.

• Board of Finance request for additional appropriation totaling $500.00
• Approval of August 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of August monthly reports
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee report
• October is Fire Prevention Month discussion

Historic District Commission

The Bristol Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior changes to historic properties, including siding and roof replacement, new windows, and foundation repairs. The commission will also receive updates on previously approved work and staff reports on roofing projects.

• Application #2026-09-01: siding and roof shingle replacement at 51 Oakland Street
• Application #2026-09-02: two additional divided-light windows in passageway at 5 Oakland Street
• Application #2026-09-03: steps, repointing, window restoration, garage doors at 184 Grove St
• Update on previously approved work at 5 Oakland Street (windows, siding, garage doors)
• Staff reports on roofing at 5 Broadview St, 178 Goodwin St, 4 Oakland St, 140 Woodland St

Fair Rent Commission Task Force

The Bristol Fair Rent Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct hearings on eight rent disputes between tenants and landlords, including cases involving Bristol Meadows LLC and Jacob Properties LLC. The commission will also discuss and potentially approve the minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting, consider a proposal to allow commissioners to grant continuances, and address old and new business. Public participation is scheduled.

• Hearing: Pauline Cabrila v. Bristol Meadows LLC, 536 Emmett St, Apt A-6
• Hearing: Robert C. Hardy v. Bristol Meadows LLC, 536 Emmett St, Apt A-2
• Hearing: Joseph and Eric Testman v. Marieanne St. Germain, 90 Gridley St
• Hearing: Jamie Nadeau, Scott Nadeau, Nicole Miller v. Chelsea Ho Thuan, 103 Caesar Dr
• Proposal to allow commissioner to grant a continuance

The Fair Rent Commission approved amended minutes from August 26, 2026, seated two alternates, and heard rent-increase complaints. For Pauline Cabrila at 536 Emmett Street Apt A-6, the commission voted to keep rent unchanged effective July 1, 2026 until issues in a report are remedied, then allow a $10 increase. For Robert C. Hardy at 536 Emmett Street Apt A-2, rent stays at $1,300 per month until repairs in the Building Official's report are done, after which the landlord may impose the proposed increase, with 24/7 storage access required. Two other Emmett Street cases and two Atkins Avenue cases were continued or decided, with the Atkins increases allowed to stand.

• Approved amended minutes of the August 26, 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Seated alternates Kimberly Gendron and Kimberly Ploszaj in place of two commissioners who resigned
• Consolidated the Cabrila and Hardy hearings (all in favor)
• Cabrila/Bristol Meadows LLC, 536 Emmett St Apt A-6: rent unchanged effective July 1, 2026 until report issues are remedied, then $10 increase (all in favor)
• Hardy/Bristol Meadows LLC, 536 Emmett St Apt A-2: rent stays at $1,300/month until Building Official's report repairs are done, then landlord may implement proposed increase; tenant to get 24/7 storage access (all in favor)
• Testman/St. Germain, 90 Gridley St: moved to next month by agreement of both parties
• Nadeau, Nadeau and Miller/Chelsea Ho Thuan, 103 Caesar Drive: continued to next month because notice to landlord not confirmed
• Gaudreau/Dumont-Jacob Properties LLC, 519 Emmett St and Gonzalez/Dumont-Jacob Properties LLC, 523 Emmett St: continued to October meeting or under agreement from the evening (all in favor)

Diversity Council

The Bristol Diversity Council is meeting to review recent meeting minutes, discuss resource and event news, and evaluate the Cash Mob/Vote Mob event. They will also finalize options for the 2026 Cash Mob and brainstorm ideas for the Unity in the Community event. The meeting is open to public participation.

• Approval of minutes from August 18 and August 25 meetings
• Review of Cash Mob/Vote Mob event
• Final Cash Mob '26 options
• Unity in the Community ideas and execution

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The Bristol City Council and Board of Finance will hold a special joint meeting to consider a series of resolutions appropriating funds and authorizing bond issuances for capital projects across the city. Items include school security upgrades, roof replacements at both high schools, a new police and fire training center, Page Park revitalization, and the purchase of Chippanee Country Club. The meeting will also consider amending the start time of the November 10, 2026 joint meeting to allow for a presentation by the Board of Education.

• Appropriate $1,350,000 and issue $3,350,000 in bonds for district-wide school security upgrades
• Appropriate $3,328,000 and issue $3,328,000 for Bristol Eastern High School roof and mechanicals replacement
• Appropriate $2,210,000 and issue $11,010,000 for Bristol Central High School roof and mechanicals replacement
• Appropriate $8,900,000 and issue $19,550,000 for Page Park revitalization
• Appropriate $5,500,000 and issue $5,500,000 for acquisition of Chippanee Country Club

The City Council and Board of Finance held a joint meeting to approve several capital appropriations and associated bond authorizations. Projects funded include school security upgrades, roof and mechanical replacements at two high schools, the acquisition of Chippanee Country Club, and various infrastructure and facility improvements. All resolutions were adopted, with the Chippanee Country Club acquisition passing by a 13-1 vote.

• Amended Nov 10 meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $1.35M for district-wide school security (14-0)
• Authorized $3.35M in bonds for school security (14-0)
• Appropriated $3.328M for Bristol Eastern HS roof/mechanicals (14-0)
• Appropriated $2.21M for Bristol Central HS roof/mechanicals (14-0)
• Appropriated $5.5M for Chippanee Country Club acquisition (13-1)
• Appropriated $8.9M for Page Park revitalization (14-0)
• Appropriated $5.15M for new police and fire training center (14-0)

Board of Finance

The Bristol Board of Finance will consider a consent agenda with multiple budget transfers and appropriations, plus a series of resolutions authorizing bonds and appropriations for capital projects including the Edgewood School renovation, school security upgrades, roof replacements at both high schools, and various infrastructure improvements. The board will also discuss the upcoming bond issue and debt, and review a budget update from the Board of Education.

• Resolution to issue $35,500,000 in bonds for Edgewood School Renovate as New project
• Resolution to issue $3,350,000 in bonds for district-wide school security upgrades
• Resolution to issue $11,010,000 in bonds for Bristol Central High School roof and mechanicals replacement
• Resolution to issue $5,500,000 in bonds for acquisition of Chippanee Country Club
• Approval of bid waivers to Axon (Police) and Scoreboard Enterprises (PRYCS)

The Board of Finance approved a $6,700,000 additional appropriation and $35,500,000 in bond authorization for the Edgewood School Renovate as New project, bringing the total to $35,500,000. It also approved a $5,500,000 appropriation and bond authorization to acquire Chippanee Country Club, with Commissioner Murdock voting no on both. A single motion adopted 16 other capital resolutions totaling roughly $50 million in appropriations and borrowing for school security, roof replacements, a police/fire training center, Page Park, culvert and drainage work, and other projects. All approvals are recommendations to a Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance.

• Approved $6,700,000 additional appropriation for Edgewood School project, aggregate $35,500,000 (8-0)
• Authorized $35,500,000 in bonds/notes for Edgewood School project (8-0)
• Approved $5,500,000 appropriation for acquisition of Chippanee Country Club, amended to remove development rights, feasibility/planning studies, environmental testing/remediation and management costs (7-1, Murdock no)
• Authorized $5,500,000 in bonds/notes for Chippanee Country Club acquisition (7-1, Murdock no)
• Adopted 16 capital resolutions in a single motion, including $1,350,000 school security upgrades, $3,328,000 Bristol Eastern roof/mechanicals, $2,210,000 Bristol Central roof/mechanicals, $5,150,000 police/fire training center, $8,900,000 Page Park revitalization, and various culvert and drainage projects (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $791,980 Special Education Grant Fund appropriation and $158,034 Capital Projects Fund – Schools appropriation (voice vote, no opposition)
• Approved bid waiver to Axon for LPR cameras (voice vote, Murdock no)
• Approved bid waiver to Scoreboard Enterprises for a Colorado Time Systems Scoreboard (voice vote, no opposition)

City Council

The Bristol City Council is holding a special meeting to consider referring the 3-acre property at 510 Perkins Street to the Planning Commission for a state report and to the Board of Finance, in connection with an offer to purchase the property and whether the city should waive its right of first refusal. The council will also hold an executive session to consider acquiring several properties on Marsh Road. Public participation and disclosures of interests are also on the agenda.

• Referral of 510 Perkins Street (Parcel 16-3, Assessor's Map 60) to Planning Commission for a Section 8-24 report and to Board of Finance
• Property at 510 Perkins Street is 3 acres, owned by Clinton Roberts Foundation, with an offer to purchase
• Executive session to consider acquiring 116 Marsh Road and two adjacent Marsh Road parcels
• Committee and board appointments

The City Council unanimously voted to purchase the Chippanee Country Club at 116 Marsh Road for $4,750,000 under a contract with FW Blasius Jr. LLC, covering all acreage, buildings, facilities, golf course infrastructure, fixtures, furniture, and equipment. The seller must complete all environmental recommendations from the City's consultant report dated August 10, 2026. The council also unanimously authorized the Mayor to hire a transitional management consultant to recommend a management model for the municipal golf course, with a bid waiver to be requested from the Board of Finance. Separately, the council referred 510 Perkins St. to the Planning Commission and Board of Finance, and confirmed Thomas Hick to the Board of Education.

• Approved purchase of Chippanee Country Club at 116 Marsh Road for $4,750,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to hire transitional management consultant for municipal golf course (unanimous)
• Referred 510 Perkins St. (3 acres) to Planning Commission and Board of Finance (unanimous)
• Confirmed Thomas Hick to Board of Education, term to 11/27 (voice vote)

Opioid Task Force

The Mayor's Opioid Task Force is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on the Bristol Police Wellness Officers, B.E.S.T., and the Mayor's update. Participants may raise new or old business, including the reprinting of a brochure. The agenda is largely procedural with update items and no listed votes or contracts.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 minutes
• Update on Bristol Police Wellness Officers
• Update on B.E.S.T.
• Reprinting of brochure under old business

The Bristol Mayor's Opioid Task Force met and approved the May 11, 2026 minutes. Members discussed the closure of Brian's Angels' current location, increased police enforcement in parks, and the upcoming Drug Take Back Day. Jessica Mastropietro reported 14 overdose deaths in 2026 to date, down from 35 previously, and outlined plans to contract with EMS for recovery coaches. The task force also reviewed a draft brochure for overdose response and noted available fentanyl testing strips.

• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Brian's Angels closure and dispersal of clients to other agencies
• Noted increased police enforcement at Brackett Park and reinstalled anti-panhandling signs
• Reviewed draft overdose-response brochure for distribution to task force members
• Reported 14 overdose deaths in 2026 to date, down from 35 previously
• Planned to contract with EMS for recovery coaches to respond to overdoses
• Scheduled Drug Take Back Day and Vape Take Back Day for October 24, 2026
• Noted Zoning Commission meeting to consider vape shop moratorium

Zoning Commission

The Bristol Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning changes, including a proposed 18-month moratorium on new smoke and vape shops, a rezoning of Terryville Avenue from residential to industrial, and continued hearings on earth removal permits for residential lots on Grassy Rd. The commission will also receive new applications for a zone change, a mixed-use special permit modification, and a tennis/racquet club facility, plus proposed zoning regulation amendments for an earth excavation facility.

• Public hearing on proposed 18-month moratorium on smoke and vape shops in all zones (AZR 26-03)
• Public hearing on rezoning Lot 101 Terryville Avenue from R-40 to I (General Industrial) (App #2571)
• Continued public hearings on earth removal permits for residential lots at Grassy Rd. Lots 214 and 216 (Apps #2567-2570)
• New application for change of zone from IP-3 to A at 625 Clark Avenue (App #2573)
• New application for special permit and site plan for tennis/racquet club at 575 Broad Street (Apps #2575-2576)

Aquifer Protection Agency

The Bristol Aquifer Protection Agency is holding a special meeting to consider renewing a registration for existing regulated activities at a Shell gas station. The agenda includes public participation, approval of minutes from the August 10, 2026 special meeting, and one new business item. No other substantive matters are listed.

• Application #APA3-2609-01: renewal of registration for underground storage and dispensing of oil/petroleum at Daily Mart, Inc. (Shell Gas Station), 551 Farmington Avenue, Map 53, Lot 128G, BG zone
• Public participation period
• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2026 special meeting

Citation Hearings

The Bristol Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals of 14 code enforcement citations on September 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM in City Hall Room 1-1. The agenda lists each citation number, the owner or appellant, and the property location. This is a quasi-judicial hearing where property owners contest citations issued by the city.

• 14 citation appeals to be heard
• Multiple citations against Ayesha Ilyas/Zain Chugtai at 115 Wolcott Street (4 citations)
• Two citations against Stafford Pt. Condo Assoc. at 820 Stafford Ave
• Appeals include citations for RB (residential building?), EM (emergency?), BP (building?), TDS (?)
• Hearing held in person and via Zoom

Board of Public Works

The Bristol Board of Public Works is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider consent agenda items including employee anniversaries and division reports. Under old business, they will discuss the Tuttle Road Sidewalks-South Side School Safety project. New business includes a resiliency grant, responsibility on state roads, a Vision Zero update, a CT DOT sign project, snow plow fees, and a Board of Finance transfer.

• Tuttle Road Sidewalks-South Side School Safety (old business)
• BPW Resiliency Grant
• Snow Plow Fees
• NB CT DOT Sign Project
• BOF Transfer

The Board of Public Works approved installing sidewalks to fill a gap on Round Hill Road, but tabled the Tuttle Road sidewalk discussion for six months, to be revisited at the April 2027 meeting. The board also approved a $15,000 contract amendment with Stantec for climate resiliency work, a policy on public works responsibilities on state roads, and a resolution supporting Vision Zero / Safe Streets for All. Several financial transfers and contract amendments were approved, including $32,500 for an assistant City Engineer position, $13,500 for July 4 storm cleanup, and $38,500 for Mellon Street culvert engineering. The board authorized the mayor to sign a CTDOT notice waiving a public hearing for sign replacement on Routes 69 and 72, and approved new snow plow vendor rates.

• Approved sidewalk installation to fill gap on Round Hill Road (motion passed)
• Tabled Tuttle Road sidewalk discussion for six months, to revisit April 2027 (motion passed)
• Authorized $15,000 contract amendment with Stantec for climate resiliency, increasing contract from $225,200 to $240,200 (motion passed)
• Approved policy on public works responsibilities within state roads and right of way (motion passed)
• Authorized mayor and DPW director to establish a five- to seven-member Safe Streets for All Committee and support NVCOG outreach (motion passed)
• Recommended City Council approve resolution supporting Vision Zero / Safe Streets for All with goal of zero roadway fatalities in 20 years (motion passed)
• Authorized mayor to sign CTDOT notice waiving public information meeting and hearing for sign replacement on Routes 69 and 72 (motion passed)
• Approved increased snow plow vendor rates: $120/hr to $255/hr based on vehicle weight, minimum yearly payment $2,500, and bids for dedicated school plowing (motion passed)

Commission on Aging

The Bristol Commission on Aging is holding its regular monthly meeting, primarily to approve the June minutes, receive updates from the mayor/council, and address unfinished business including the Policies and Procedures Manual and a facility update. New business includes discussion of a survey. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026
• Correspondence: thank-you letter from Komanetsky Estates, letter from City Clerk, letter from Bristol Health
• Unfinished business: Policies and Procedures Manual, facility update
• New business: survey discussion
• Reports: monthly statistical, programs/activities, Senior Benefits Coordinator, Director's report

Animal Control Building Committee

The regular meeting of the Animal Control Building Committee scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM has been cancelled by order of the chairperson, Lindsey Rivers. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled by chairperson Lindsey Rivers

Energy Commission

The Bristol Energy Commission is meeting to discuss energy-related items, including a presentation from Titan, an update on solar for affordable multifamily housing from the CT Green Bank, and a proposal for the 2027 Solar Campaign. The commission will also review energy plan edits and receive updates from the Public Facilities & Energy Manager.

• Titan Presentation
• Solar for Affordable Multifamily Housing Update – CT Green Bank
• 2027 Solar Campaign Proposal – CT Green Bank
• Energy Plan Edits
• Updates by Dave Oakes - Public Facilities & Energy Manager

Salary Committee

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Bristol Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will perform on-site reviews of several properties. No testimony will be taken and no votes will be held during these inspections. Decisions regarding these applications will be made at a future meeting in the City Council Chambers.

• On-site inspection at 87 Collins Rd. (APP. #2076)
• On-site inspection at Lot 33A & 34 East Main Street (APP. #2074)
• On-site inspection at Lot 33A & 34, 34D & 154 East Main Street (APP. #2075)
• On-site inspection at Lot 33A & 34 East Main Street (APP. #26-467F-318)

Board of Park Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving a $336,400 contract with Weston and Sampson for Page Park Phase 3, plus an additional $11,000,000 package for a turf field and amenities. The board will also review updates on cemetery and golf course acquisitions, hear presentations on a rain garden and a watershed grant, and discuss the FY 27 budget.

• Approval of Page Park Phase 3 contract services to Weston and Sampson for $336,400, with an additional $11,000,000 package for turf field and amenities
• Update on acquisition of City Cemeteries and Chippanee Golf Course
• Presentation from Eagle Scout candidate on Rockwell Park Stone House Rain Garden
• Presentation from Pequabuck River Watershed Association on Kern Park 319 Grant and approval of grant MOU
• Referral for acceptance of 7.5 acres on Perkins Street side of Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve

Board of Police Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including public participation on the police department's internship program, approval of minutes and monthly reports, and new business items. Chief Morello will present a report, a Board of Finance request, a parking waiver request for Marwood Condominiums, and state highway safety grants. The board will also consider directing Traffic Lieutenant Lang Mussen to request a CT DOT study on heavy truck use on Willis Street and discuss crosswalks on Wolcott Street near BCHS.

• Marwood Condominiums parking waiver request
• State of CT DOT Highway Safety Grants
• Direct Traffic Lieutenant Lang Mussen to request CT DOT study on heavy trucks on Willis Street
• Crosswalks on Wolcott Street near BCHS
• Board of Finance request

The Board of Police Commissioners approved several items, including $6,400 from the Sergeant Alex Hamzy Memorial Fund and $400 from the Rafi Hamzy Fund to upgrade cadet program radios, a parking waiver for Marwood Condominiums from December 15, 2026 through March 15, 2027, and applications for three state highway safety grants. The board also directed Lieutenant Lang Mussen to request a CT DOT study on heavy truck use on Willis Street. Minutes from four prior meetings were approved with some abstentions.

• Approved $6,400 from Sergeant Alex Hamzy Memorial Fund and $400 from Rafi Hamzy Fund for cadet radios (unanimous)
• Approved Marwood Condominiums parking waiver Dec 15, 2026–Mar 15, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved applying for distracted driving, DUI, and speed/aggressive driving grants (unanimous)
• Directed Lt. Lang Mussen to request CT DOT study on heavy trucks on Willis Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Aug 18, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Aug 24, 2026 special meeting (6-1, Ghio abstained)
• Approved minutes from Aug 31, 2026 special meeting (6-1, Mayor abstained)
• Approved minutes from Sep 8, 2026 special meeting (5-2, Mayor and Kilbourne abstained)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Bristol Board of Water Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes and department reports, public participation, committee reports, and reports from the superintendent and chairperson. No specific substantive actions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of department reports for August 2026
• Public participation and customer correspondence
• Superintendent's and chairperson's reports

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hold an in-person meeting to conduct appeal hearings. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the March 2026 hearings and deliberation on pending appeals.

• Approval of March 2026 BAA hearing minutes
• Deliberation of property assessment appeals

Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding its regular September meeting. The agenda is largely procedural: approving the August minutes and department reports, hearing public participation and customer correspondence, and receiving committee and superintendent reports. No major policy decisions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of August 18, 2026 minutes
• Approval of August 2026 department reports
• Customer correspondence: 35 View St., Unit B and 221 Greene St., Unit A
• 1&1 Study committee report

General

Library Board of Directors

The Board of Library Directors will hold a regular meeting to review reports and committee updates. The agenda includes reports from the Finance, Property, Policy, and Strategic Planning committees.

• Review of June, July, and FY2026 statistics
• Review of YTD Budget as of 9.8.26
• Reports from the Centennial Ad-hoc Committee
• Approval of July 6, 2026, meeting minutes

The Board of Library Directors approved spending $5,190.51 from the Manross Miscellaneous Trust Fund to replace a warped, rusted emergency exit door in the Manross Memorial Library auditorium. It also approved up to $2,000 from the same fund for books for children at the Lucky Diaz author event and up to $5,000 for a special author event with Allegra Goodman. The board approved the June 1, 2026 minutes and heard that the city will fund a $110,000 roof project at Manross Library, though an additional $5,000 to $10,000 may be needed.

• Approved June 1, 2026 regular meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved $5,190.51 from Manross Miscellaneous Trust Fund for emergency exit door replacement at Manross Memorial Library (all in favor)
• Approved up to $2,000.00 from Manross Miscellaneous Trust Fund for books for children at the Lucky Diaz Author Event (all in favor)
• Approved up to $5,000.00 from Manross Miscellaneous Trust Fund for a special author event with Allegra Goodman (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. (all present in favor)

Cemetery Commission

The Bristol Cemetery Commission is meeting to discuss its 2026 budget, a lawn care contract that will be handled by the City's Parks Department, and updates on the Civil War Monument in West Cemetery. The commission will also review paperwork for locating gravestones at North Cemetery, including adding QR codes to selected stones, and plan the 2026 Lantern Tours scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd.

• 2026 Cemetery Commission budget discussion
• Lawn care contract update; City of Bristol Parks Department to perform work
• Update on Civil War Monument in West Cemetery, part of 2026 budget
• Grant search to finish Civil War Monument
• QR codes on selected cemetery stones at North Cemetery

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct an election of officers and approve minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes monthly reports from various health departments and an update on renovations involving Collier Firm.

• Election of Board Officers
• Approval of August 2026 bills
• Update on Collier Firm/Renovations
• Executive Session update on Reworld regarding pending legislation
• Review of vacancies

The Board of Health elected Thomas O'Brien as Chairman and Doug Thompson as Vice Chairman, and approved the August 13, 2026 minutes and August bills. It adopted a policy requiring board-to-employee communications to copy the Director and mandating Personnel Committee and Board review of all personnel contracts. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and an executive session on Reworld.

• Elected Thomas O'Brien as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Doug Thompson as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2026 bills (unanimous)
• Adopted personnel communication and contract review policy (unanimous)