It will not take you long to realize what makes Bristol such an extraordinary community. Eclectic shops and delectable restaurants, water views from almost everywhere, parks and recreation areas with open space to enjoy, museums and a rich history are just a few examples of the treasures that you can find here in Bristol. Bristol is known as the most patriotic town in America and with good reason. Host to the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation, Bristol has celebrated its independence since 1785 with a parade that rivals any other. Our parade route is lined with historic homes that are meticulously kept and our flag waves proudly everywhere one looks. Our main street is adorned year round with a red, white and blue center stripe, a testament to the place that patriotism holds in our hearts.

Town Hall Address:

10 Court Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Established: 1680
Incorporated in: 1776
Web site: Bristol

Census info:
Area: 10.1 square miles
Population: 22,469 (2000 U.S. Census)
Density: 2,222 people per mile
Housing units: 8,705
Median Age: 38.2
Percent of population 65 years and older: 17.5%
Percent of population under 19 years old: 25.7%
Residential real estate tax rate: $16.85 per $1000

Harbormaster:

Phone: (401) 253-1700
Fax: (401) 253-1706
Winter Hours: Approximately November 1st - May 14th (weather dependent) Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer Hours: Approximately May 15th-October 31st (weather dependent) Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Town council:

Typically meets every 3 weeks on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Police Department:

Phone: (401) 253-6900
Police Fax Number: (401) 253-1540
Address: 395 Metacom Avenue

Fire:
Phone: (401) 253-6912
Address: P.O. Box 775

Bristol-Warren Regional School Department

151 State Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Phone: 401-253-4000
Fax: 401-253-1740
Web site: Bristol Warren Regional School District

Schools:

Byfield Elementary School
Address: 200 High Street
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Phone Number: (401) 254-5993

Guiteras Elementary School
Address: 35 Washington Street
School Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Phone Number: (401) 254- 5932

Reynolds Elementary School
Address: 235 High Street

Rockwell Elementary School
Address: 1225 Hope Street
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Phone Number: (401) 254- 5930

Hugh Cole Elementary School
Address: 50 Asylum Road
Phone Number: (401) 245- 1460

Kickemuit Middle School
Address: 225 Child Street
School Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
Phone Number: (401) 245- 2010

Mt. Hope High School
Email:
Address: 225 Child Street
Phone Number: (401) 245- 2010

School committee:

6 members from Bristol, 3 members from Warren, elected every two years

Things to do:

Town Beach & Sports Complex
Town Common
Rockwell Park
Independence Park
Veteran’s Memorial Park
Cedarcrest Park
Coelho Park
Sowams Playground
Wally Beach
Frieman’s Memorial Park
Manny Sousa Park
Thomas Park
Union St. Beach (Green Grass)
Colt State Park
Audubon Society

Library:

Phone: (401) 253-6948
Fax Number: (401) 253-5270
Address: Temporarily located at the Gooding Avenue Plaza (the former Video Zone)
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Department of water:
Phone: (401) 253-8877

Public Works:
Phone: (401) 253-4100

General Information:

Trash should be on curb by 7:00 am on your pickup day
Objects in one container must not exceed 50 lbs.
Saw dust must be taken to the Transfer Station
Bricks, gravel, rocks, or dead animals are not accepted
Refrigerators and Air condidtioners are not accepted at Transfer Station, only special pick up sites
Needles and syringes must be placed in covered containers, broken, and thrown out with rubbish, not recyclables. Special disdposal arrangements available.
Rubbish collection schedule: http://www.bristolri.us

Phone: (401) 253-4834