Mayor's Office Bristol CT

08/31/2026

Last week, Director of Economic and Community Development Justin Malley and I had the opportunity to meet Andrew, the new General Manager with Toyota of Bristol.

We are grateful for the many years of service and dedication the Barberino family has provided to the Bristol community. We are excited to welcome the new ownership team to Bristol and look forward to supporting their continued success and involvement in our community.

https://toyotaofbristolct.com

08/30/2026

If you are curious about the inner workings of local government, here is your chance! The Fall Citizens Academy will focus on the Bristol Fire Department, the Bristol CT Senior Center, the Information Technology department, the various functions of the Town & City Clerk and what the Finance /Comptroller's office does.

The kick-off is September 9th, so email your interest to [email protected] soon to reserve one of the last 5 spots. The program is free.

08/28/2026

Continuing with the golf theme…
Prepare for the future launch of Apex Golf Lab – a premiere, members-only indoor golf facility designed for golfers who want a better way to practice, play, and enjoy the game year-round. We recently met with the Frye family to learn about their passion for the game and their quest to bring a fun, state-of-the-art golf experience to downtown Bristol.

They are located in the former Bikers Edge space on the corner of Main and School Streets. (Also included in the pictures is the old Bristol Press space, which is currently being renovated by building owner Bob Desmarais).
https://www.apexgolfct.com

08/27/2026

Save the Date!
The City Council will hold a Community Forum on Thursday, September 3, at 6:30pm, in City Hall Council Chambers, to discuss the potential acquisition of Chippanee Golf Course and to hear from the public.

There will be information given as to the status of the process and the opportunity for the public to ask questions.

This meeting will also be available via Zoom. The link will be posted here and also within the City's Agenda Center next week. This is informational only, no votes will be taken.

08/26/2026

Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant is now open and serving delicious Mexican cuisine. Come meet owner Roberto Ponce and his family to experience top hospitality, and the re-energized space at 170 Riverside Ave. (Former Monterrey location). The liquor license is pending.

And a warning… The spicy salsa is very, very spicy!

08/24/2026

Teachers and staff are back in school today! The annual Convocation was held at Muzzy Field with the theme "Better Together." Click below to read this week's Mayor's Column from The Bristol Edition which details the existing partnerships between the City and Bristol Public Schools, including the in-kind cost of the School Resource Officers from the Bristol Connecticut Police Department, (pic shown in comments) with Lt. Eric Hansen who oversees the division and Chief Mark Morello.

Today the Bristol Public Schools (BPS) staff will gather to kick off the school year with its annual Convocation celebration with the theme “Better Together.” There will be speeches, performances, …

08/22/2026

Happening now on the corner of West and Haviland Streets:

Over the next several months, you will see work by Cokel Properties LLC to build 11 new market rate townhouses. Some will have garages underneath while the others will have walk out basements.

The developer is hoping to retain the existing historic wall that was part of the Brightwood estate. Following the demolition of the mansion, this site was then home to the Helming Agency and the law offices of Attorney Gary Constant.

08/20/2026

Join us on Saturday at Rockwell Park to support those affected by drug overdoses.

International Overdose Awareness Day is observed globally to honor the lives lost to drug overdose, supporting grieving families, and promoting prevention.

This event is supported by the work of many local groups, health agencies, non-profits, as well as the Mayor's Office Bristol CT, Bristol Connecticut Police Department, Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, Bristol Eliminating Substance Use Together and the Bristol-Burlington Health District.

08/20/2026

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen died this week, almost 50 years after changing the Bristol landscape more than anyone could have imagined - including partnerships with the Bristol Fire Department, Bristol Connecticut Police Department, opening the campus for COVID vaccinations, employee volunteers in the community, and showcasing our Little League East Region facility.

Today, his business idea that people would watch sports "24 hours a day" comprises 6% of our Grand List, paying $7,420,927 in annual taxes from ESPN and $4,805,485 in annual taxes from Disney Streaming Technology. We are a better community because of him.

Our thoughts are with his family and the thousands of ESPN employees living their dream thanks to Bill and Scott's entrepreneurial spark of a conversation while sitting in a traffic jam.