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 alcohol for the town of Bristol would be used for “for Capital Infrastructure (minimum 40%), Climate Resilience & Emergency Preparedness (minimum 20%), and Economic Development (minimum 20%).” Also on Town Meeting Day, voters re-elected incumbents Michelle … (read more)

Students can access clothing items in the closet when needed, and “pop-up” closets in the school lobby every other week allow students to pick out items during their lunch break.

The school board last week discussed an evaluation tool that could be used to help analyze options and a timeline for making decisions.

Through his work, Mingle said he hopes to convey both the collective impact of climate change and the opportunity for collective action in addressing it.

For the Raisharts, the forest is more than a physical place — it’s a means of connection to the land and people around us.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Rousseau and current selectboard chair Koran Cousino are running for the spot on the board.

Efforts to upgrade aging water and wastewater infrastructure at Starksboro’s Hillside Manor affordable housing community recently got a $1.2 million boost.

BRISTOL — Should you need a reminder of our close ties to the surrounding environment, look no further than your local watershed. Watersheds are vital parts of the natural landscape, and their health is directly affected by actions on land, from developme … (read more)