Bristol
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Changes to Lord’s Prayer Rock not currently on the table
There are no proposals before the Bristol selectboard at this time, though some ways of addressing safety concerns have been raised.
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MAV football opens with a win
The Eagles defeat Milton, 28-7, under the lights in Bristol.
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Bristol Police Log: Man cited for simple assault
Between Aug. 23 and 29, Bristol police completed 15 foot patrols and two car patrols.
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Bristol Police Log: Woman arrested, cited for drunken driving
Between Aug. 16 and 22 Bristol police completed five foot patrols and one car patrol.
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Mount Abe school district welcomes new staff for 2026
The Mount Abraham Unified School District announced that it has hired 30 new employees for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Two Bristol firefighters receive statewide honors
Kris Perlee was recognized as state Firefighter of the Year, and Caleb Rockwood received the award for VSFA Emergency Maintenance Technician of the Year.
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Bristol Police Log: Police get school supplies for local youth
The department received donations of backpacks and other supplies.
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By the Way, August 20, 2026
ACORN, is looking for around six volunteers to help with SAG wagon/bike maintenance in September.
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Bristol gallery celebrates 25 years
Celebrate 25 years of art with Bristol’s Art On Main on Friday, Aug. 21. The gallery will host a reception from 5-7 p.m. Free and open to all.
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Heffernan, Klein advance in GOP Senate primary
Heffernan was the top vote-getter with 1,638 votes, followed by Klein with 1,132 votes and Treadway with 585 votes.
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Bobcat Cafe and Brewery closes
The team announced in a July 29 social media post that the restaurant would close “until further notice due to a private medical matter.”
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Bristol tax rate rises 7.14 cents
After accounting for other figures that factor into the overall homestead tax rate, the total rate will reflect an increase of around 2.5-cents.
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Bristol Police Log: Man arrested after not appearing for court date
The Bristol resident failed to appear for a previous court date for driving with a criminally suspended license.
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Mt. Abraham names new Athletic Director
Gabriel Billings, who has experience at the college level as an athletic director, is due in the Mt. Abe AD office next week.
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By the way, July 30, 2026
Dana Curtis is shooting drone videos every week of the ongoing effort to renovate the historic Jerusalem Schoolhouse.
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Bristol police force seeks fourth officer
The department, currently has three full-time officers working to provide 24-hour coverage to the police district.