Town of Bristol, Vermont

🚧 BRISTOL WEST WATER PROJECT

Maple Street: Water Work Moves South Toward West Street Next Week

Crews are finishing water service line installation on the north side of Maple Street this week. Beginning next week (August 17 to 21), Munson will work south on Maple Street toward West Street to complete the remaining service line installations and prepare for the final system tie ins.

🔧 FINAL TIE INS

The last major step on this phase is connecting the new water main into the existing system. Four tie in locations remain: Elm at North Street, Taylor at Pine Street, Maple at Pine Street, and Maple at West Street. We will have a clearer picture of the tie in schedule after next week’s coordination between the contractor, our water operator, and the engineer.

Tie in work will cause short term disruptions, which may include temporary water shutoffs, precautionary boil water notices for affected properties, and full street closures at the intersections being worked on. Affected residents will receive advance notice before any shutoff or closure. No tie in dates are being announced yet, and we will not schedule this work without giving neighbors time to prepare.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE MEANTIME

🕖 Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

🚗 Traffic: Crews use a rolling work zone that moves along the street. Expect short delays and follow all flagger and signage directions.

🚧 Access: Residents should expect to enter and exit from one end of the street or the other during service line work. Road closed signage will be posted.

📦 Right of way: Please remove personal items (vehicles, planters, hoses, basketball hoops) from the road right of way ahead of the crew.

🛣️ PAVING

Final paving happens after the tie ins are complete and the new system has passed testing. Streets remain on temporary trench patch until then, and the town will announce the paving schedule once that work is finished.

Questions or concerns can be directed to Greg Faust, Town Administrator, at TownAdmin@BristolVT.org 💧

🚧 BRISTOL WEST WATER PROJECT

Construction continues this week with watermain installation on Maple Street. Crews began work Thursday, June 4, and expect to be on Maple Street for most of this week.

CURRENT WORK AREA

Maple Street: Crews are installing the watermain working southward from Pine Street. The Town expects work to reach Pleasant Street by mid-week as an estimate, with construction continuing south from there. Munson may continue the watermain all the way to West Street.

PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED

Taylor Avenue: Watermain is installed. A small crew will return later for tie-ins, saddles, and service connections.

Elm Street: Watermain is installed except for the eastern 200 feet near North Street. Munson will return to complete that section later in the project.

TRAFFIC CONTROL THIS WEEK

Maple Street will be closed to through traffic block by block during active construction.

Traffic control personnel will be stationed on both ends of the street to assist local residents getting in and out.

Please follow all flagger directions and use alternate routes if you are not local traffic.

WHAT TO EXPECT

🕖 Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

🚗 Driveway access: Maintained for Maple Street residents whenever possible, with minor delays as crews pass each property.

Questions or concerns can be directed to Greg Faust, Town Administrator, at TownAdmin@BristolVT.org.

Thank you for your continued patience as we improve Bristol’s water infrastructure. 💧

WHEN	Wednesday, May 6, 2026   |   6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE	Bristol Town Hall, 1 South Street, Bristol, VT 05443
WHO	All Bristol residents and water customers are welcome
CONTACT	Town Office: (802) 453-2410  |  townadmin@bristolvt.org
ZOOM LINK	Zoom Link  |  Meeting ID: 865 1024 2164  |  Passcode: 300454

What Is Happening?

The Town of Bristol has begun replacing aging water lines in the Bristol West area. This project will upgrade the underground pipes that deliver drinking water to homes and businesses on the west side of town. The work is being performed by Munson Earth Moving Corporation under the direction of the Town and its engineering firm, VTM Engineering.

Construction is underway. Residents in the project area will see activity on local streets over the coming months.

Why Does This Matter to You?

Old water lines can fail, reduce water pressure, and affect water quality. Replacing them now protects your drinking water and reduces the risk of unexpected service interruptions. This investment in Bristol’s water system is designed to serve the community reliably for decades to come.

What Will Be Covered at the Meeting?

Town staff and project partners will walk you through:

•  Where construction is happening and which streets are affected

•  The phasing plan — what gets done, and in what order

•  What to expect as a resident during active construction

•  How the project is being paid for

•  Your questions, answered on the spot

Who Will Be at the Meeting?

The meeting will be led by Greg Faust, Town Administrator. Joining him will be Steve Palmer, P.E. of VTM Engineering (engineer of record), Darin Revard of Munson Earth Moving (contractor), and Jill Marsano of VTUMS (water and wastewater operator). The full project team will be available to answer your questions.

This meeting is open to all residents. No registration required. Questions are welcome.

If you need accommodations to participate, please contact the Town Office at (802) 453-2410.

The Bristol Police Department is accepting applications for full and part-time police officers. We are a community-oriented agency serving the citizens in the Police District and broader community.   The Town of Bristol offers a competitive wage and benefits package and is a member of the New England Police Benevolent Association.

Minimum requirements: candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass an extensive background check and polygraph check.  A job description and application are available at the links below, by email to Bruce.Nason@vermont.gov, or at the Bristol Police Department.

Preference will be given to currently Vermont-certified police officers with a level IIE or III certification or equivalent.

Submit applications to:

Bruce Nason, Chief of Police
Bristol Police Department
72 Munsill Ave
Bristol, VT 05443
Email: Bruce.Nason@vermont.gov  

Applications will be accepted on a continual basis.   Position(s) will remain open until the selection of successful candidate(s).

LINKS
Bristol_Police_Officer_Job_Description
Bristol_Police_Department Application and Personal_History_Questionnaire

The Town of Bristol is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, gender identity, or familial status.