Bristol seeks more options for Briggs Hill repairs

Town officials want to identify more options for repairing Bristol’s Briggs Hill Road, which was badly damaged by heavy storms over the past two summers and continues to deteriorate.  

The Bristol selectboard on Monday got a glimpse at what a town ordinance for addressing livestock running loose could look like. Selectboard members agreed they’d like to make a few tweaks to the document before deciding whether to adopt the ordinance.

Police say that Daryn Barsalou was at the Nov. 27 shooing in Bristol that took the life of a local man. Barsalou was charged with possessing a firearm even though he was not allowed to.

Bristol Police Chief Bruce Nason said there’s no concern for public safety at this time, but police were investigating.

This Holiday Season, Bristol’s picturesque streets and artistic flair will showcase the holiday spirit with events designed to celebrate community and togetherness. Bristol’s small-town charm shines during its Small Business Saturday promotions, featuring … (read more)

This food shelf’s Thanksgiving distribution will take place this Friday, Nov. 22, from 5-6 p.m. at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Bristol. The Christmas distribution will take place at the same time and location on Dec. 20.

The town of Bristol has hired its first ever community resource specialist, a new position created by the municipality last year to help the Bristol Police Department respond to mental health calls, animal complaints and other instances where residents mi … (read more)

Bristol will host a live storytelling event on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6-8 p.m., at Holley Hall. A number of presenters will stand up in front of a live audience and tell their true story, live with no notes. The program will be the fourth storytelling ev … (read more)

Bristol voters on Tuesday agreed to bond for up to $3.95 million to support the next phase of a series of projects aimed at replacing aging waterlines in town. Residents favored the bond, 936-279.   

For those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces, often the battles they face don’t end once they return home. Navigating health problems, finding work and reconnecting with family and friends are among the common challenges veterans might face w … (read more)

While many trees around Addison County have already shed their leaves for the year, one tree in the area is just beginning to bloom — the Bristol Gratitude Tree.

In addition to casting ballots for candidates in the General Election, Bristol voters on Tuesday will be asked to weigh in on two additional questions: whether to adopt proposed amendments to the Bristol Unified Development Regulations and whether to bond … (read more)

Addison County voters got a chance this past Thursday, Oct. 10, to hear from the four major party candidates vying for two seats representing the county, Huntington, Rochester and Buel’s Gore in the state Senate. Around 80 people turned out that evening f … (read more)

Bristol Town Administrator Valerie Capels will retire from her post at the end of the year. Capels confirmed the news of her retirement in her administrator’s report for Monday’s selectboard meeting, noting that Dec. 20 will be her last day.

Addison County is home to many who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and community members next week will get a chance to hear from some of those local veterans about what their service means to them.