Bristol
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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.
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Bristol Police Log: Porta-potty set on fire again
The Bristol Rec Department stated that such incidents are why there are no longer portable bathrooms at Sycamore Park or the town green.
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Leave the Lord’s Prayer Rock where it is
“Leave the rock alone.”
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Locals share experiences through book club
The group offers a space for attendees to form connections and dive into reading materials on a range of topics.
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Time to get involved with the Bristol Town Plan update
The update process is expected to take over a year and will include various ways for community members to get involved.
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By the Way, July 16, 2026
A sampling of mosquitoes recently collected in Vergennes tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Bristol library launches programming to support young readers
This year, the library is bringing back the popular summer reading challenge with new additions aimed at supporting young readers and their families.