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Bristol, Connecticut
Government
City Hall: 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010
Main Phone: (860) 584-6250
Annual Budget: Approximately $270 million
(City and Board of Education)
Fiscal Year: July 1 – June 30
Municipal Elections: Held every two years in November of odd-numbered years.
Boards & Commissions: City Council, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Planning Commission, and Zoning Commission.
Community Profile
Population: Approximately 60,800
County: Hartford County
ZIP Codes: 06010, 06011
Median Household Income: Approximately $73,000
Public Safety & Healthcare
Hospital: Bristol Hospital
Address: 41 Brewster Street, Bristol, CT 06010
Main Phone: (860) 585-3000
Emergency Department: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency Medical Services: Bristol Hospital EMS and the Bristol Fire Department.
Education
School District: Bristol Public Schools
Student Enrollment: Approximately 8,000 students
Parks & Community Services
Major Parks: Rockwell Park, Page Park, and Brackett Park
Libraries: Bristol Public Library and Manross Memorial Library
Senior Center: Bristol Senior Center
Chamber of Commerce: Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce
Utilities & Transportation
Electric Service: Eversource
Natural Gas: Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG)
Water Service: Bristol Water Department
Major State Routes: Routes 6, 72, and 229
Public Transportation: CTtransit bus service
Economy
Major Employers: Bristol Hospital, ESPN, City of Bristol, Farmer-Boy Ltd., and Lake Compounce
Annual Events
Bristol Mum Festival
Lake Compounce Seasonal Events
Municipal Contacts
Mayor's Office: (860) 584-6100
Town Clerk: (860) 584-6200
Registrar of Voters: (860) 584-6165
Legislative Districts
Connecticut State Senate: 31st Senate District
Connecticut State House: Bristol is represented by multiple State House districts.
U.S. Congressional District: 1st Congressional District
This information is provided as a community resource by Waterbury News Network and is intended for general reference. Residents should contact the City of Bristol or the appropriate agency for the most current information.