Bristol, CT

Board of Park Commissioners

The Board of Park Commissioners will meet to review annual policies and receive reports from the Superintendent and various committees. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the ADA Audit and Transition Plan.

• Public hearing on the ADA Audit and Transition Plan
• Annual Policy Review for Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services

Salary Committee

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss committee reports and budget updates. The agenda includes a recognition of a local citizen and updates on fire station and training facilities.

• Recognition of Kristen Labbe for actions at a motor vehicle accident
• Fire Station 3 Building Committee Report
• Personnel Committee Report
• Fire and Police Joint Training Center Update
• Fiscal Year 2027 Quarter 1 Budget Report

Planning Commission

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance will consider several fund transfers and additional appropriations for city departments. The meeting includes a budget update from the Board of Education and the proposed creation of a new fund for the Chippanee Municipal Golf Course.

• Additional appropriation of $935,860 and $112,580 for the Board of Education
• Transfer of $1,250,000 from the General Fund Contingency account
• Additional appropriation of $689,545 within the General Fund
• Creation of Fund 410 - Chippanee Municipal Golf Course Fund
• Bid waiver approval for CulpepperRFP

Diversity Council

Historic District Commission

General

The Fair Rent Commission will meet to conduct hearings regarding disputes between tenants and landlords. The body will also seat alternates and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Hearing: Tenants Jamie Nadeau, Scott Nadeau, Nicole Miller vs. 103 Caesar Bristol LLC (103 Caesar Drive)
• Hearing: Tenants Rafael Marcial, Vanessa Ramos vs. 103 Caesar Bristol LLC (105 Caesar Drive)
• Hearing: Tenant Yomaris Ryan vs. 103 Caesar Bristol LLC (107 Caesar Drive)
• Hearing: Tenants Joseph and Eric Testman vs. Marieanne St. Germain (90 Gridley Street)

Library Board of Directors

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

Real Estate Committee

Ordinance Committee

School Readiness Council

City Arts & Culture Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Code Enforcement Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

Economic and Community Development

Zoning Commission

Cemetery Commission

City Council

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

General

The Real Estate Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss the sale of city-owned property. Interested parties may speak in favor of or against the sale.

• Public hearing regarding the sale of Lot #6 of the Southeast Bristol Business Park

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Retirement Board

Opioid Task Force

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Water Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Sewer Commissioners

Historic District Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Salary Committee

Board of Public Works

Board of Fire Commissioners

Commission on Aging

Board of Public Works

Energy Commission

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals for various code enforcement citations. The meeting will address citations issued to multiple property owners and associations.

• Appeals for 820 Stafford Ave (Stafford Pt. Condo Assoc.)
• Appeals for 84 Barlow Street (Ibrahim & Azita Rahimi)
• Appeals for 45 Williams Street (Weislaw Szczubelek)
• Appeal for 83 Meiklem Street (Lawrence Collar)
• Appeals for 96 Michael Street (Christina Orie)

Planning Commission

Board of Finance

General

Zoning Board of Appeals

Ordinance Committee

School Readiness Council

City Arts & Culture Commission

City Arts & Culture Commission

Code Enforcement Committee

Economic and Community Development

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

Library Board of Directors

Parking Authority

Real Estate Committee

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

Board of Park Commissioners

Salary Committee

Historic District Commission

Board of Public Works

Board of Fire Commissioners

Commission on Aging

Board of Public Works

Energy Commission

Citation Hearings

Board of Finance

General

Planning Commission

Real Estate Committee

Library Board of Directors

Parking Authority

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

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

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Police Commission

Board of Park Commissioners

Salary Committee

Board of Public Works

Citation Hearings

Historic District Commission

General

Real Estate Committee

Parking Authority

Ordinance Committee

City Arts & Culture Commission

Cemetery Commission

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

Youth Commission

Sewer Commissioners

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Park Commissioners

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Salary Committee

Citation Hearings

Board of Public Works

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

Board of Police Commissioners

Police Commission

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

Police Commission

Board of Police Commissioners

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

Conservation Commission/ Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency

The Bristol Conservation Commission and Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Agency will perform on-site reviews of two applications. No testimony will be taken, no deliberations will occur, and no votes will be cast during these inspections.

• On-site inspection of Application #2078 at 681 Clark Avenue
• On-site inspection of Application #2079 at 681 Clark Avenue

Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposal for a Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study and an I & I Study. The board will also review customer correspondence regarding four specific addresses.

• Engineering Services Proposal – Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (RFQ 2P27-005)
• I & I Study
• Customer correspondence for 35 View St.
• Customer correspondence for 221 Greene St., Unit A
• Customer correspondence for 22 Union St. and 12 Riverside Ave.

Board of Police Commissioners

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and department reports from September 2026. The agenda includes reviewing customer correspondence regarding 20-22 Union St. and 12 Riverside Ave.

• Approval of September 2026 Department Reports
• Customer correspondence for 20-22 Union St.
• Customer correspondence for 12 Riverside Ave.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review reports from the Finance and Personnel committees. The agenda also includes an executive session and any resulting actions.

• Finance Committee Report
• Personnel Committee Report
• Executive Session

Board of Health

The Board of Health Personnel Committee will meet to discuss personnel matters. The agenda does not list specific individuals or actions for review.

• BBHD Personnel Matters

Board of Health

The District Board of Health Finance Committee is meeting to review a funding request to the City and a City Services Agreement. The committee will also discuss information requests regarding the 2026 year-end budget.

• $144,000 funding request to City
• City Services Agreement
• Year End 2026 Budget information requests

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review monthly reports and discuss several items of business. The agenda includes updates on traffic light timing and a request from the Board of Finance.

• Tuttle Road Rt. 69 Light Timing
• Board of Finance Request
• K-9 Calendar Fundraiser
• ATED Update

Police Commission

The Traffic Sub-Committee will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Approval of July 21, 2026 minutes

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Commission will receive new applications for a fast food restaurant and residential earth removal. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a zone change for multi-family residential use and a racquet club facility.

• Application #2578/2579: Special Permit and Site Plan for 7Brew fast food restaurant at 650 Farmington Avenue
• Application #2580/2581: Special Permit and Site Plan for earth removal at Grassy Rd. (Lot 215)
• Application #2582/2583: Special Permit and Site Plan for a sports court at 18 Treble Road
• Application #2573: Public hearing for zone change from Industrial Park to Multi-Family Residential at 625 Clark Avenue
• Application #2575/2576: Public hearing for a tennis or racquet club facility at 575 Broad Street

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will meet to review reports on engineering projects and recycling. The board is scheduled to discuss pavement management, MS4 updates, and the yearly reclassification of the transfer station.

• BPW Pavement Management
• MS4 Update
• Transfer Station Yearly Reclassification
• Recycling Annual Report
• Bear Proof Barrels

Animal Control Building Committee

The Animal Control Building Committee will meet to conduct regular business. The primary item for discussion is the review of a draft Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Review of Draft RFP

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review unfinished business regarding a survey and facility updates. The body will also discuss new business concerning dining room tables.

• Discussion of dining room tables
• Facility update
• Survey review
• Facility Use Committee report

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will meet to receive presentations and updates regarding TitanGen and the CT Green Bank. The body will also review city department issues and discuss edits to the Energy Plan.

• TitanGen presentation and update
• CT Green Bank issues update
• Energy Plan edits
• City Department Roundtable issues review

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review investment opportunities involving three specific management firms. The board will take actions as necessary regarding these opportunities.

• Review of investment opportunities with Capital Dynamics
• Review of investment opportunities with TerraCap Management
• Review of investment opportunities with Boyd Watterson

Citation Hearings

The Citation Hearing Officer will hear appeals regarding code enforcement citations. The meeting will address specific citations issued to property owners and associations.

• Appeal of citations 253545(RB) and 253607(RB) for 820 Stafford Ave
• Appeal of citations 253655(RB) and 253656(RB) for 115 Wolcott Street
• Appeal of citations 253677(RJH) and 253763(RJH) for 40 Orchard Street
• Appeal of citation 252562(EM) for 135 Skyridge Rd, U-1
• Appeal of citation 253899(RB) for 40 New Street

Board of Public Works

Youth Commission

The Youth and Community Services Commission will meet to review supervisor reports and financial data. The body will discuss the Holiday Gift Giving Program and the Connecticut Youth Services Association Annual Conference.

• Holiday Gift Giving Program application, donor recruitment, and volunteering
• Connecticut Youth Services Association Annual Conference
• Year to Date Financials
• Project Aware and BEST updates
• Youth Diversion Team

Commission for Persons with Disabilities

The Commission will receive a presentation from Registrars of Voters Kevin McCauley and Jolene Lusitani. Members will also discuss updates regarding forum programming and additional speakers.

• Presentation by Registrars of Voters Kevin McCauley and Jolene Lusitani
• Discussion of forum updates regarding programming and speakers
• Review of Lions' sponsorship for the October 17th Sensory Information Forum

City Council

The City Council will discuss several property transfers, including the redevelopment of Centre Square. The body is also deciding on a significant construction contract increase for the Edgewood Pre-K Academy and a moratorium on smoke and vape shops.

• Amendment to Edgewood Pre-K Academy contract with D'Amato+Downes Joint Venture for $28,217,964.12
• Proposed sale of Centre Square parcel 30-3 to Carrier Construction Inc. for $250,000 for mixed-use development
• Proposed sale of Centre Square parcel 30-1 to Carrier Construction Inc. for $1 for parking and green space
• Moratorium on the establishment or expansion of smoke and vape shops from November 1, 2026, to May 1, 2028
• Acceptance of $3,150,000 HUD award for Bristol ASHER/CPAT facility pre-construction

The Council approved a contract for a red light traffic safety camera program and adopted related ordinance amendments. Other key actions included creating a Charter Revision Commission and establishing a tax relief program for senior volunteers.

• Awarded Red Light Traffic Safety Camera Program contract to Sitestream LLC (6-1)
• Adopted amendments to Motor Vehicles and Traffic ordinance regarding red light cameras (6-1)
• Approved resolution creating a Charter Revision Commission (7-0)
• Established Senior Volunteer Tax Relief Program providing up to $300 credit for seniors 60+ (7-0)
• Adopted Vision Zero Initiative to eliminate roadway fatalities by 2046 (7-0)
• Approved $28.2M contract amendment for Edgewood Pre-K Academy renovation (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of Centre Square Parcel 30-3 to Carrier Construction Inc. for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $153,500 contract to IMEG Corp. to update 2018 Plan of Conservation and Development (unanimous)

Joint Meeting of the City Council and Board of Finance

The City Council and Board of Finance are meeting to discuss several budget appropriations and transfers. The primary item is a proposed additional appropriation for the Edgewood School Project.

• Additional appropriation of $6,700,150 for the Edgewood School Project
• Additional appropriation of $55,203 for Aging's operating budget via Dial-A-Ride grant
• Additional appropriation of $791,980 for BOE Special Education Grant Fund
• Transfer of $37,625 within the Arts & Culture Fund for part time wages
• Additional appropriation of $15,750 for the DMAC scoreboard project

The City Council and Board of Finance approved a $6.7 million appropriation for the Edgewood School Project. The body also approved several smaller grant-funded appropriations and budget transfers via a consent calendar.

• Approved $6,700,150 appropriation for Edgewood School Project (unanimous)
• Approved $791,980 appropriation for BOE Special Education Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $158,034 appropriation for Capital Projects Fund-Schools (unanimous)
• Approved $55,203 appropriation for Aging's operating budget via Dial-A-Ride grant (unanimous)
• Approved $20,125 appropriation for BOE Special Grants & Donations Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $32,500 in transfers within Public Works operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved $37,625 transfer within Arts & Culture Fund for part time wages (unanimous)
• Approved $15,750 appropriation for DMAC scoreboard project (unanimous)

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

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

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

The Board of Health approved minutes from the September 10 meeting and ratified bills paid in September. Members authorized advertising for a chief sanitarian position and approved $21,574 for renovation-related change orders. The board also held an executive session regarding ReWorld legal matters and personnel.

• Approved September 10 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved September 2026 bills (3-0)
• Authorized advertising for chief sanitarian position (3-0)
• Approved $21,574 for renovation change orders (3-0)
• Entered executive session at 3:07 p.m. (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:21 p.m. (3-0)

City Arts & Culture Commission

City Arts & Culture Commission

The City Arts and Culture Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Meeting Room 1-3, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT. The agenda includes approval of September 2, 2026 minutes, a motion to amend the August 8, 2026 minutes, the Arts and Culture Supervisor's report with project spreadsheet and year-to-date financials, and old business on traffic box updates, the Poly Resin Heart ribbon cutting date, and plaque wording for heart sculptures. New business covers the Bristol Children's Holiday Parade in Reverse. No dollar amounts or specific decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Motion to amend the August 8, 2026 City Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Decide on a date for the Poly Resin Heart Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• Confirm plaque verbiage for heart sculptures
• Traffic box updates at Stafford Ave and Washington St. and at Green Hills and Pine Street
• Bristol Children's Holiday Parade in Reverse under new business

School Readiness Council

The council will review reports from various committees and staff updates. The meeting includes a discussion on the community plan template and guidance.

• Committee reports on Program Quality, Health & Wellness, Governance, Community Outreach, Special Education Hub, and Transition to Kindergarten
• Office of Early Childhood and Shine updates
• Review of Community Plan template and guidance
• Appointments and resignations

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

The Code Enforcement Committee approved the minutes from their September 2, 2026, meeting and authorized the use of Code Enforcement funds to purchase two used vehicles for the Building Department. The committee also discussed various property violations, including blight, zoning issues, and building condemnations, and reviewed the status of ongoing clean-and-lien cases.

• Approved September 2, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved $11,180 purchase of two vehicles for Building Department
• Adjourned meeting at 10:30 am

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

The City Council and Board of Police Commissioners attended a public forum regarding red light traffic cameras. No votes were taken and no decisions were made during the meeting.

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