Bristol

Bristol is the second largest municipality in Addison County with about 3,900 residents. The town contains a picturesque village nestled at the base of Hogback Mountain above the New Haven River. The Green Mountains provide a stunning backdrop to the east and the Champlain Valley and Adirondacks are visible to the west. The town hosts a number of festivals and events, including the the longest-running parade in the State of Vermont on the 4th of July.

Bristol’s Town Plan was updated by the Planning Commission and Selectboard in 2020, and passed by voters on Town Meeting Day 2021. The plan documents can be found on the town’s Planning & Zoning webpage.

Municipal Information

Bristol has a dedicated website where they provide news, updates, and announcements directly. Please visit the town website for the most up-to-date information regarding the community.

Program Documents

Transportation

Bristol – Airport Dr. Sidewalk Scoping Study

Final:
September 30, 2022

Transportation

VT116/Lincoln Rd. Planning Study

Posted:
September 27, 2021

Transportation

Airport Road – Main St – VT116-VT17 Intersection Study 2009

Final:
September 1, 2009

Transportation

Downtown Bristol Traffic Study 2003

Final:
February 10, 2003

Transportation

Bristol to Rockydale Bicycle & Pedestrian Feasibility Study 2011

Final:
December 21, 2011

Transportation

Bristol Downtown Road Name Map

Posted:
January 1, 2020

Energy

Town of Bristol Energy Maps – 2017

Posted:
July 16, 2021

Natural Resources

Emerald Ash Borer Inventory: Bristol, Vermont (2021)

Posted:
January 10, 2022

Municipal Planning

Bristol Town Plan Final Draft

Draft:
September 1, 2020

Facts & Figures

For Bristol demographics and other facts & figures, including population, housing, income and energy, please click here. For more information on the history of Bristol, please click here.

Community Contact

Sharon Lucia

Town Clerk

P.O. Box 249
Bristol, VT 05443

P: (802) 453-2410 ext. 5
F: 802-453-5188
E: [email protected]

Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Addison County

ACRPC serves the 21 towns of the Addison Region and provides assistance on a range of community development activities and issues. Browse the communities of Addison County with the map.