Board of Finance of the City of Bristol Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed a wide range of financial and administrative matters, including the approval of a consent agenda covering various municipal departments. Key actions involved granting bid waivers for the police department, recreation services, and IT support. The board reviewed a budget update from the Board of Education regarding enrollment and project status. Extensive resolutions were adopted to appropriate funds and authorize bond issuances for multiple capital improvements, such as the Edgewood School renovation, district-wide school security upgrades, high school roof replacements, fire and police training center construction, and park revitalization projects. Additionally, the board approved fund balance assignments and discussed the status of upcoming bond issues and debt planning.
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City of Bristol Board of Park Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board discussed and endorsed the Rockwell Park Stone House Rain Garden project, approved the Kern Park 319 Grant MOU, and received updates on the acquisition of City Cemeteries and Chippanee Golf Course. They approved the Page Park Phase 3 Contract Services, accepted property on Perkins Street to expand the Hoppers-Birge Pond Preserve, set dates for community engagement regarding the ADA Audit and Transition Plan, and discussed park committee roles, preliminary budget priorities, and recurring issues at Federal Hill Green and Bracket Park.
Aug 12, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting addressed public concerns regarding surveillance systems, specifically automated license plate readers, and discussed the city's move from Flock to Axon. Approvals were granted for various consent calendar items, including tax refunds, property referrals, funding acceptance for early childhood collaboration, and an investment manager appointment. Additionally, the council advanced ordinance amendments concerning flood damage prevention and citation enforcement penalties. Real estate matters involving the sale of surplus property were reviewed, and a new Arts and Culture Coordinator position was created. Further, the council appointed several members to various committees, authorized a grant application for outdoor recreation, and awarded a demolition and hazmat removal contract for a school academy renovation project.
