Bristol explores a local option tax

Bristol officials are exploring what a local option tax could look like for the town, an idea the Bristol selectboard is expected to continue discussing at future meetings.  

BRISTOL — Bristol police responded to a couple of incidents involving vehicles over the past week. On July 15 police responded to a call on Basin Street reporting a suspicious vehicle that was disabled. Police said the owner was instructed to have the veh … (read more)

Through its programs, the company aims to help kids build community, self-esteem and other skills in a safe and supportive environment.  

Residents will have a chance to welcome new business owners and also meet the people behind other local businesses this upcoming Saturday at a “Bristol Open House” event organized by BristolCORE.

This past Friday was one of Kimball’s last at the shop, as she retired from the job this week after more than 25 years of running the store. While it’s the end of one chapter, the well-loved store isn’t going anywhere.

Those passing through Bristol recently may have noticed a new business setting up shop in a previously vacant spot at 28 North Street. The space most recently housed Smoke and Lola’s café and is now serving as the headquarters of Holy Halvah, run by Rebec … (read more)

James Mount of Bristol has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Rank.

Tari Shattuck Education Foundation awarded the 2025 Pat Pierce Excellence in Teaching Award to Kerry Lake, third grade teacher at Robinson Elementary School in Starksboro.

The Fourth of July means a lot of things in Bristol: fireworks, a big parade with a large crowd, barbecues — and outhouses careening down Main Street.

Bristol police have responded to a few animal-related incidents in recent weeks. On June 28, police went to Maple Street to look for a dog running loose and issued a warning to the owner.

This Fourth of July, a giant dove named Arlo will take flight in the Bristol parade. The sculpture, created by artist, poet and yoga instructor Elissa Cobb, is meant to spark reflection.

The Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation is organizing a 10-year memorial event to honor Brendon Cousino, an emergency medical technician who was killed in a wrong-way crash in 2015.

Girl Scouts in the Bristol area are benefitting from a wealth of experience brought by Rae Bangs, a Girl Scout troop and service unit leader. She has been named the Volunteer of the Month for June by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, the counc … (read more)

Vermont State Police and a variety of local emergency responders mobilized earlier this week for separate reports of swimmers in distress in Bristol and Ferrisburgh, with both cases sadly resulting in deaths.

A Burlington youth died following a plunge into the New Haven River at Bartlett’s Falls in Bristol late Saturday afternoon, June 21.