Bristol, Connecticut — week of 2026-07-06 · all Bristol meetings

Bristol Council Approves Solar Partnership; Finance Board Reviews $3.1M School Funding

Bristol's City Council authorized a solar partnership expected to generate about $23,000 in annual revenue for 20 years and approved no-cost site audits for a school lighting project that could yield a bonus in excess of $500,000 from Eversource. The actions were taken at the June 30 meeting, according to official minutes. No public comments were made.

Board of Finance

The Board of Finance met on June 23 to consider a $3.1 million school funding package and a lease purchase agreement for Public Works equipment. The agenda included additional appropriations of $2,708,859 for the Board of Education's Special Education Grant Fund and $411,575 for its Special Grants and Donations Fund. Also on the agenda was a resolution authorizing a lease purchase agreement for Public Works equipment and a corresponding $160,000 transfer from the General Fund Contingency to the Capital Projects Fund. A separate Purchasing Committee meeting the same day was scheduled to review Section 2.B of the Purchasing Manual regarding Cooperative Purchasing. Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission on June 22 was scheduled to review site plans for a take-out restaurant at 735 Farmington Avenue and two mixed-use developments, each with 8 dwelling units, at 10 North Main Street and 4 Riverside Avenue. The agenda also included a five-year extension request for Phase 2 of 505-545 Redstone Hill Road and a revision to a site plan for office space conversion at 383 Middle Street. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Historic District Commission on June 24 was scheduled to consider an application from Daniel Morocho for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 5 Oakland Street. The application involves installing three divided-light windows, cedar clapboard siding, and two 9' ft. x 7' ft. carriage-style garage doors. Minutes have not yet been published.

Public Safety and Code Enforcement

The Board of Fire Commissioners on June 25 was scheduled to vote on four promotions: Captain Nicholas Cutler to Deputy Chief, Barnosky to Captain, and Marek and Stone to Lieutenant. The agenda also included a retirement request from Firefighter Scott Poulton, a request to over-hire for an anticipated line vacancy, and a charter revision discussion. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Code Enforcement Committee on July 1 was scheduled to review enforcement actions on multiple properties, including 267 Main St, 111 Stewart St, and 45, 59, 81 North Main St. Clean & lien actions for 252 Terryville Rd, 138 West St, and 107 Gridley St were also on the agenda. Minutes have not yet been published.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Storm Water Control Trust on June 23 was scheduled to authorize the City Comptroller as the designated signer on the trust account. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Diversity Council on June 23 was scheduled to plan the Back to School Community Backpack Event at Hubbell School and brainstorm ideas for Unity in the Community. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Fair Rent Commission on June 24 was scheduled to vote on a chairperson and hold a Fair Rent Workshop. Minutes have not yet been published.

The City Arts & Culture Commission on July 1 was scheduled to endorse a part-time coordinator position and discuss FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Minutes have not yet been published.

The Economic and Community Development Board on July 2 was scheduled to receive updates on industrial development, downtown initiatives, facade projects, and the State Urban Jobs Program. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

July 6: Real Estate Committee public hearing on the sale of Parcel 30-3 at Centre Square North Main Street, and review of the RFP for 81 Church Avenue.
July 6: Conservation Commission to consider extending a wetlands permit for a commercial facility at 351 Minor Street.
July 7: Ordinance Committee to discuss blight violation fee increases and vape retailer background check rules.
July 9: Board of Finance subcommittee to discuss the June 30 audit with CLA.
July 9: Board of Health to vote on a union contract and a $14,817.16 change order for renovation sheetrock.
July 16: Citation Hearings for code enforcement appeals at various locations.

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