Form of government: elected selectboard

Name and title of highest elected official: Douglas Corkins, chairman of the Selectboard

Size of 2001-2002 fiscal year municipal budget: $409,169

Police emergency: 911

Fire emergency: 911

Ambulance: 911 or 453-2401 (Bristol Rescue Squad)

Nearest hospital: Porter Hospital, 75 South Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Tel: (802) 388-4701

Library: Lawrence Memorial Library, North Street. Tel: 453-2366

Bristol is 45 minutes by car from the Burlington International Airport and is served by two major roads: Vermont Route 116 and Vermont Route 17.

Bus service: none

Nearest rail service: Amtrak, Essex Junction.

UTILITIES

Electric: Central Vermont Public Service Corp.

Water: Private wells. Also, Bristol Water Department serves the village area.

Natural gas: none

Cable: Adelphia Cable

Recycling: Residents may use private haulers or take recyclables to the Bristol Landfill, Pine Street. The town provides a horse and wagon curbside service in the village only.

Trash Disposal: Residents may use private haulers or take recyclables to the Bristol Landfill, Pine Street. The town provides a horse and wagon curbside service in the village only.