Town of Bristol, RI Government

06/02/2026

Hope and High Streets will get a fresh coat of red, white and blue overnight on Wednesday and Thursday!

Hope Street's red, white and blue stripes will mark the parade route when RIDOT lays a fresh coat of paint.While that work is being done, traffic and parking will be disrupted in the area.WHAT: R

05/24/2026

Bristol’s Memorial Day ceremonies to be held at VFW. Rainy forecast cancels parade

Town Hall closed on Memorial DayTown Hall and Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 to observe Memorial Day.Curbside trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday and will be

05/19/2026

The Bristol Veterans Council will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade May 25, 2026 beginning at 10 am at the North Burial Ground. https://www.bristolri.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/191

05/04/2026

Please be advised that RIDOT will be street sweeping on Hope Street, from Washington Street to Ferry Road overnight. There will be an Emergency No Parking enforcement on Hope Street, from Washington Street to Ferry Road beginning Monday evening, May 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM, ending at 7:00 AM on Tuesday morning, May 5, 2026. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

04/29/2026

04/21/2026

Please see this notice from BCWA regarding paving work on Gooding Ave. in Bristol.

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Please be advised that BCWA’s Contractor, Boyle & Fogarty Construction Co., will be paving sections of Gooding Ave and Naomi Street this week. This restoration work is being performed as part of last year’s BCWA’s Capital Improvement Project. In order to complete this work, there will be a detour in place starting at 7:00 AM this week, and continuing through Tuesday, 4/28. Please see attached map for details of the detour.

Please call BCWA’s office at 401-245-2022 with any questions or concerns.

04/21/2026

Join your friends, neighbors and family members in the annual Keep Bristol Clean event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, starting at DPW at 9 am!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to All!

03/26/2026

The Bristol Department of Public Works and Transfer Station will close at 1 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026. Curbside trash collection will not be affected.

03/24/2026

The Town of Bristol was recognized by its insurer, RI Interlocal Trust, for reducing workplace injuries through monthly safety meetings and implementing strategies to keep safety top of mind with workers. This translates into savings on insurance premiums with the reduction in claims. Thank you to our Town workers for staying safe!