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Council approves car show permits, carnival, appointments and updates beach fees
Summary
On routine business the council approved a British car‑show permit package, a Fourth‑of‑July carnival permit, several board and commission appointments, and updated beach parking and season‑pass fees to reflect tax changes and simplify pricing.
Bristol — The Town Council approved multiple routine permits and appointments during its Jan. 28 meeting.
Explore Bristol’s British Motorcars car show at Independence Park received approvals for a one‑day dancing and entertainment license, a mobile‑food permit and an alcohol permit for June 12, 2026. The council also approved use of the town common for the Fourth of July carnival (June 19–July 4) and referred stage/sound contract bids for the July 4 concert series to the July 4 committee for review.
The council reappointed Steve Saracina as tree warden and approved multiple board and commission appointments, including library trustee and special constable positions, with thank‑you letters to outgoing members where appropriate.
Parks & Recreation proposed changes to beach parking fees to reflect a new sales‑tax requirement for daily parking; the council adopted updated fees and adjusted resident season‑pass pricing to simplify transactions.
What’s next: Staff will prepare contract terms and bring procurement recommendations and fee schedule updates to the clerk’s office and the council as required.
