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Bristol voters to weigh 8.5% rise in town spending
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (93+ words) Jan 29, 2026 | News The Bristol selectboard on Monday approved a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal for the town that reflects around $4,134,346 in total expenses, an increase of 8.51% over the current year. Elizabeth Gleich, a native Minnesotan and associate pastor of the Congregational…...
Daniel R. Coolidge, 67, of Bristol
3+ mon, 7+ hour ago (256+ words) Oct 29, 2025 | Obituaries BRISTOL " Daniel R Coolidge, 67, passed away peacefully after a short battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. Born Jan. 6, 1958, in Montpelier Vt., Daniel was the son of Gladys Freeman and Warren Coolidge. He was raised by Mildred Freeman…...
SRA William K. Doe, 44, formerly of Bristol
3+ mon, 7+ hour ago (323+ words) Oct 29, 2025 | Obituaries AURORA, Colo. " SRA William K. Doe passed peacefully in his home in Aurora, Colo., June 10, 2025. Bill, an Air Force veteran and crew chief on an F-16 in Germany and Turkey with a promising future, struggled and fought a long battle…...
Dive into social justice issues at new Bristol book club
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (72+ words) Oct 16, 2025 | News A new book group in Bristol will offer a space to read and discuss social justice issues. Otter Creek Audubon Society is offering Environmental Education Grants to Addison County e " (read more) "Finding Hope Within" showcases work from…...
Community input sought on future of Bristol-area schools
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (85+ words) Oct 9, 2025 | News The Mount Abraham Unified School District is looking to hear from community members about the future of education delivery in the district that could result in school closings. Students at Bristol Elementary School welcomed a special guest to…...
Bristol Police Log: Bristol man arrested for violating conditions of release
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (72+ words) Oct 9, 2025 | Crime Bristol police on Sept. 23 arrested Christopher Roy, 31, of Bristol for violation of conditions of release. Vermont State Police reported criminal citations in three incidents in Addison County in t " (read more) Brian Dolan, 60, of Vergennes, was charged with…...
Sandra Nelson-Booth, 80, of Bristol
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (253+ words) Aug 27, 2025 | Obituaries BRISTOL " Sandra Nelson-Booth of Bristol passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born July 13, 1945, the daughter of Robert L. and Catherine M. (Barrows) Adams of Vergennes. Sandy was a graduate…...
Michael Scott Poirier, 53, of New Haven
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (275+ words) Aug 27, 2025 | Obituaries NEW HAVEN " Michael Scott Poirier, 53, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025, in New Haven, Vt., surrounded by his family. Born on Nov. 12, 1971, in Burlington, Vt., Michael lived a life rooted in love for family and the great outdoors. A devoted…...
Bristol Police log: multiple crashes on Main Street
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (74+ words) Aug 21, 2025 | Crime Bristol police have dealt with a couple of motor vehicle crashes in recent weeks." Middlebury police investigated a break-in at the A&W restaurant and pursued the suspect. Between Aug. 10 and 16, deputies completed patrols in multiple towns, stopped…...
Middlebury asks residents to cut water use; Bristol bans burns
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (322+ words) Aug 14, 2025 | News After a long spell without any substantial rain, people in Middlebury are being asked to conserve water, and Bristol's fire warden told residents to stop doing elective burns. In the shire town, Middlebury officials on Thursday announce that…...