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Important Notice (Edit Zoom Info)
Please be advised notice
Present
Meeting Dates (Edit Dates)
Public Service Interviews and Appointments
Bristol Prevention Coalition - Appointment to fill one unexpired term, set to expire January 2027
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 18, 2025
Town Council Meeting Minutes - July 23, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - July 23, 2025
B. Public Hearings
C. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2025-09 - Chapter 22 - Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V - Building Sewers and Connections, Article V11- Industrial Pretreatment Program Article VIII- Industrial User Permit Fee Schedule
Ordinance No. 2025-10 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143 Parking prohibited at all times (Prohibited parking 343-345 Thames Street)
Director of Community Development Williamson re Application for Zoning Map Change of 214 Franklin LLC, for a 26,200 S.F. portion of 214 Franklin Street - R6 zone to REHAB LDP
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Courtney Guertin – for Mollypalooza, 230 Wood Street re – request for One-Day Sunday Dancing and Entertainment License to be held at the Cup Defenders on Sunday, October 12, 2025
Carolyn Almonte, for Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 127 State Street - Request for Bingo License - September 26, 2025
Kevin Amaral for Vigilant Brewing Co. , 44 Ballou Blvd re One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for Octoberfesta Event - September 20, 2025, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Donna M. Falcoa, Benjamin Church Tenants Association, 1014 Hope Street re request for a Bingo License on Fridays bi-monthly September 2025 through August 31, 2026, located in Benjamin Church Community Room
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
6-month review William Mitchell, Bristol Elks Lodge #1860, 1 Constitution Street request modification of Dancing and Entertainment License to include outdoor patio
6-month review Christopher Kerr, Tragmar Ale Works, 87-1 Gooding Avenue - request for Dancing & Entertainment License
F. Petitions - Other
Lisa Heffernan, 1 Siegel Street, Apt. 1 - request for non-residential hardship sticker
Camron Rancourt, Rhode Races & Events Inc. in Partnership with the Bristol 4th of July Committee to hold a Half Marathon on Saturday, June 27, 2026 6:30AM-10:00AM at Independence Park
G. Appointments
Post Retirement Benefits Fund Board of Trustees - (1) three-year term expires August 2028
Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee - three-year term set to expire August 2028
Bristol 250th Commission - Appointment to fill one unexpired term set to expire November 2027
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
(Town Treasurer Carulli) re Hague, Sahady, & Co., P.C. — Presentation of FY 2024 Annual Financial Statements
Adam McGovern, Chairperson of BWRSD - request for use of $2465.00 of Colt Funds for replacement of Colt School Sign
Community Development Director Williamson regarding the Safe Streets for All Plan, in relation to future federal grant funding opportunities to enhance roadway and pedestrian safety.
Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to install inline P28-50 on the corner of Thames and Church Street
Public Notice from CRMC re - David & Valerie McCue, 4 Viking Drive, requires response by August 29, 2025
Public Notice from CRMC re – Gregory & Renata Hayes, 458 Poppasquash Road, required response by August 16, 2025
Copy of Public Notice from CRMC re – Terry & Mary Steelman, 95 West Hampton Road, Philadelphia, PA for 6 Portside Drive requires response by July 24, 2025
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
K. Special Reports
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - April 17, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2025
Bristol Housing Authority meeting minutes May 8, 2025 (amended)
Bristol Housing Authority meeting minutes June 12, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
Tax Assessor Leadem - re - Recommended Abatements & Additions for August 2025
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
Treasurer Carulli Year to Date Budget Report - August 2025
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
Water Pollution Control Facility – Sewer Permits
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Town Clerk Cordeiro - Condolences on behalf of the Town Council to the Family of Michael Smith
Town Administrator Contente - Thomas Pariseault appointment to Post Retirement Benefits Fund Board of Trustees
Town Clerk Cordeiro - Thank you letter to Jessica Almeida for serving on the Bristol 250th Commission
Bid No. 1064 - Pedestrian Improvements, Gooding Avenue Correspondence
Town Clerk Cordeiro - CRMC regarding continuation of public comment period
Executive Director Mushen, East Bay Food Pantry - Thank you for donation
Notification to Abutters, Unity Park, 500 Wood Street - public comments by August 21, 2025
Town Administrator Contente re Bid No. 1044 Town Wide HVAC Repairs & Maintenance
Marny Kindness and Lauren Enjeti, Art Night Bristol Warren - Thank you
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - July 17, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Music & Entertainment Sub Committee - July 31, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting Agenda - August 4, 2025
Public Hearing Notice Unity Park Major Land Development - August 7, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Nomination Sub Committee Meeting - August 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting - August 7, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - July 29, 2025
Division of Statewide Planning State Planning Council - Transportation Advisory Committee Public Notice - August 12, 2025
North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - July 31, 2025
BCWA Special Board of Directors Meeting - August 6, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Wine Tasting Sub Committee - August 12, 2025
Community Development Director Williamson re notification of upcoming Comprehensive Plan public engagement workshops
Bristol Planning Board- Technical Review Committee Meeting- August 20, 2025 at 10:00 am
Bristol Planning Board- Technical Review Committee Meeting- August 20, 2025 at 10:30 am
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee - August 11, 2025
Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - August 14, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting - August 4, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Membership Subcommittee Meeting - August 21, 2025
Technical Review Committee meeting- August 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Technical Review Committee meeting- August 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Technical Review Committee meeting- August 26, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Zoning Board of Review Meeting - September 2, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
William Low, 24 Low Lane - claim for damages
Elisabeth Aguiar, 20 Thompson Avenue - claim for damages
Joseph & Linda Oliveira, 278 Wood Street claim for property damage
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
Notification of option to renew Tupelo Realty, LLC of Court Street parking lot lease
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Adriano Andrade, 1245 Hope Street - request for curb cut on the side of residence (Aaron Avenue)
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
Important Notice (Edit Zoom Info)
Please be advised notice
Present
Meeting Dates (Edit Dates)
Public Service Interviews and Appointments
Bristol Prevention Coalition - Appointment to fill one unexpired term, set to expire January 2027
Motion RE: Consent Agenda
A. Submission of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - June 18, 2025
Town Council Meeting Minutes - July 23, 2025
Town Council Meeting Executive Session Minutes (sealed, council only) - July 23, 2025
B. Public Hearings
C. Ordinances
Ordinance No. 2025-09 - Chapter 22 - Sewers and Sewage Disposal, Article V - Building Sewers and Connections, Article V11- Industrial Pretreatment Program Article VIII- Industrial User Permit Fee Schedule
Ordinance No. 2025-10 Chapter 16 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V Stopping, Standing and Parking, Sec. 16-143 Parking prohibited at all times (Prohibited parking 343-345 Thames Street)
Director of Community Development Williamson re Application for Zoning Map Change of 214 Franklin LLC, for a 26,200 S.F. portion of 214 Franklin Street - R6 zone to REHAB LDP
D. Licensing Board - New Petitions
Courtney Guertin – for Mollypalooza, 230 Wood Street re – request for One-Day Sunday Dancing and Entertainment License to be held at the Cup Defenders on Sunday, October 12, 2025
Carolyn Almonte, for Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 127 State Street - Request for Bingo License - September 26, 2025
Kevin Amaral for Vigilant Brewing Co. , 44 Ballou Blvd re One Day Dancing & Entertainment License for Octoberfesta Event - September 20, 2025, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Donna M. Falcoa, Benjamin Church Tenants Association, 1014 Hope Street re request for a Bingo License on Fridays bi-monthly September 2025 through August 31, 2026, located in Benjamin Church Community Room
E. Licensing Board - Renewals
6-month review William Mitchell, Bristol Elks Lodge #1860, 1 Constitution Street request modification of Dancing and Entertainment License to include outdoor patio
6-month review Christopher Kerr, Tragmar Ale Works, 87-1 Gooding Avenue - request for Dancing & Entertainment License
F. Petitions - Other
Lisa Heffernan, 1 Siegel Street, Apt. 1 - request for non-residential hardship sticker
Camron Rancourt, Rhode Races & Events Inc. in Partnership with the Bristol 4th of July Committee to hold a Half Marathon on Saturday, June 27, 2026 6:30AM-10:00AM at Independence Park
G. Appointments
Post Retirement Benefits Fund Board of Trustees - (1) three-year term expires August 2028
Bristol Harbor Advisory Committee - three-year term set to expire August 2028
Bristol 250th Commission - Appointment to fill one unexpired term set to expire November 2027
H. Old Business
I. Other New Business Requiring Town Council Action
(Town Treasurer Carulli) re Hague, Sahady, & Co., P.C. — Presentation of FY 2024 Annual Financial Statements
Adam McGovern, Chairperson of BWRSD - request for use of $2465.00 of Colt Funds for replacement of Colt School Sign
Community Development Director Williamson regarding the Safe Streets for All Plan, in relation to future federal grant funding opportunities to enhance roadway and pedestrian safety.
Narragansett Electric and Verizon request to install inline P28-50 on the corner of Thames and Church Street
Public Notice from CRMC re - David & Valerie McCue, 4 Viking Drive, requires response by August 29, 2025
Public Notice from CRMC re – Gregory & Renata Hayes, 458 Poppasquash Road, required response by August 16, 2025
Copy of Public Notice from CRMC re – Terry & Mary Steelman, 95 West Hampton Road, Philadelphia, PA for 6 Portside Drive requires response by July 24, 2025
Citizens Public Forum
J. Bills & Expenditures
K. Special Reports
L. Town Solicitor
M. Executive Sessions
Consent Agenda Items
(CA) AA. Submission of Minutes - Boards and Commissions
Zoning Board of Review Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2025
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - April 17, 2025
Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2025
Bristol Housing Authority meeting minutes May 8, 2025 (amended)
Bristol Housing Authority meeting minutes June 12, 2025
(CA) BB. Budget Adjustments
Tax Assessor Leadem - re - Recommended Abatements & Additions for August 2025
(CA) CC. Financial Reports
Treasurer Carulli Year to Date Budget Report - August 2025
(CA) DD. Proclamations, Resolutions & Citations
(CA) EE. Utility Petitions
Water Pollution Control Facility – Sewer Permits
(CA) FF. City & Town Resolutions Not Previously Considered
(CA) GG. Distributions/Communications
Town Clerk Cordeiro - Condolences on behalf of the Town Council to the Family of Michael Smith
Town Administrator Contente - Thomas Pariseault appointment to Post Retirement Benefits Fund Board of Trustees
Town Clerk Cordeiro - Thank you letter to Jessica Almeida for serving on the Bristol 250th Commission
Bid No. 1064 - Pedestrian Improvements, Gooding Avenue Correspondence
Town Clerk Cordeiro - CRMC regarding continuation of public comment period
Executive Director Mushen, East Bay Food Pantry - Thank you for donation
Notification to Abutters, Unity Park, 500 Wood Street - public comments by August 21, 2025
Town Administrator Contente re Bid No. 1044 Town Wide HVAC Repairs & Maintenance
Marny Kindness and Lauren Enjeti, Art Night Bristol Warren - Thank you
(CA) HH. Distributions/Notice of Meetings
Rogers Free Library Board of Trustees Meeting - July 17, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Music & Entertainment Sub Committee - July 31, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting Agenda - August 4, 2025
Public Hearing Notice Unity Park Major Land Development - August 7, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Nomination Sub Committee Meeting - August 12, 2025
Planning Board Meeting - August 7, 2025
Planning Board Technical Review Committee Meeting - July 29, 2025
Division of Statewide Planning State Planning Council - Transportation Advisory Committee Public Notice - August 12, 2025
North and East Burial Grounds Commission Meeting - July 31, 2025
BCWA Special Board of Directors Meeting - August 6, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee Wine Tasting Sub Committee - August 12, 2025
Community Development Director Williamson re notification of upcoming Comprehensive Plan public engagement workshops
Bristol Planning Board- Technical Review Committee Meeting- August 20, 2025 at 10:00 am
Bristol Planning Board- Technical Review Committee Meeting- August 20, 2025 at 10:30 am
Bristol Christmas Festival Committee - August 11, 2025
Bristol Housing Authority Meeting - August 14, 2025
Harbor Commission Meeting - August 4, 2025
Bristol Fourth of July Committee, Membership Subcommittee Meeting - August 21, 2025
Technical Review Committee meeting- August 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Technical Review Committee meeting- August 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Technical Review Committee meeting- August 26, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Zoning Board of Review Meeting - September 2, 2025
(CA) II. Claims (Referrals)
William Low, 24 Low Lane - claim for damages
Elisabeth Aguiar, 20 Thompson Avenue - claim for damages
Joseph & Linda Oliveira, 278 Wood Street claim for property damage
(CA) JJ. Miscellaneous Items Requiring Council Approval
Notification of option to renew Tupelo Realty, LLC of Court Street parking lot lease
(CA) KK. Curb cut petitions
Adriano Andrade, 1245 Hope Street - request for curb cut on the side of residence (Aaron Avenue)
Adjourned + Posting Notice (Edit this!)
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