Two arrested in Bristol domestic assault

Between Feb. 22 and 28, Bristol police completed four foot patrols, conducted four traffic stops and checked security at Mount Abraham Union High School seven times, at Bristol Elementary School seven times and at local businesses five times.

Bristol bus going to Montpelier No Kings rally

BRISTOL — The organization Bristol Area Indivisible is organizing a roundtrip bus to Montpelier from Bristol on Saturday, March 28, for the third big No Kings Day Rally. The chartered a bus will leave from 74 Munsill Ave. (BristolWorks) at 9:30 a.m. sharp … (read more)

Bristol and Vergennes say “yes” to local option tax

Voters in Bristol and Vergennes have agreed to establish a local option tax in their respective communities. They join Middlebury as the second and third Addison County communities to approve one.

Bristol police log: Starksboro man arrested on three warrants

Bristol police on Feb. 19 arrested Joshua Emmons, 40, of Starksboro on three warrants. According to police, Emmons had failed to appear for previously scheduled criminal court hearings — one in Addison County and two in Chittenden County.

Bristol Town Meeting Day 2026 Results

BRISTOL — Bristol voters on Town Meeting Day agreed to establish a local option tax in their community, approving the proposal by Australian ballot, 418-200. Town officials have noted that proceeds raised through the 1% levy on sales, meals, rooms and alc … (read more)

Bristol buildings ready for renovations

Holley Hall and the Lawrence Memorial Library will undergo upgrades and close to the public starting in March.

Bristol Town Meeting Day 2026 Preview

Here’s what to expect this Town Meeting Day in Bristol.

Rally sets bar high for U.S. presidents

An estimated 45 residents of Bristol and neighboring towns gathered at the Bristol Green on Presidents Day.

Bristol to vote on local option tax proposal

Bristol officials have said the move would allow the town to expand its tax base and support initiatives like economic development and capital projects.

Rally in Bristol to support great presidents

Bristol Area Indivisible will hold a President’s Day rally on the Bristol green Monday, Feb. 16, honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Hi, I’m Freddie Fahrenheit!

Meet Freddie, the goofiest little dude from Bristol.

Bernie Sanders condemns Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, tuned in virtually to a constituent lunch at the Mount Abraham Union High School cafeteria this past Saturday.

Few races on 5-town area ballots

Most voters in the 5-town area won’t see any contested races for seats on their local school and selectboards this Town Meeting Day.

Bristol won’t vote on police district expansion in March

Bristol voters won’t weigh in on whether to expand the Bristol Police Department’s coverage area this Town Meeting Day.

Bristol, Panton, Granville get aid for planning

The towns received Municipal Planning Grants from the Department of Housing and Community Development.

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