PRELIMINARY Revaluation Assessment Letters are in the mail! Report included below. »
The Assessing Company of Commerford Nieder Perkins, LLC (CNP) has completed an update of all property values for the...
South Main Street Construction - Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10 »
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2026 Town Budget »
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Upcoming Events
Town Projects
Sewer Project Updates:
The Central Street Pump Station and Forced Main project is moving forward.
The site plans for the project are available here: Central Street Pump Station and Forced Main project
The latest schedule which is based on current progress is listed below as a summary of the key dates and subject to change:
Pump Station - Central Street
- Excavation – 8/25/25 to 9/15/2025
- Foundation – 9/29/2025 to 10/31/2025
- CMU Walls & Roof – 11/3/2025 to 12/2/2025
- Electrical – 12/3/2025 to 2/9/2026
- Yard Piping – 10/27/2025 to 10/31/2025
- Process Piping – 12/3/2025 to 12/16/2025
- HVAC - 12/17/2025 to 1/12/2026
- SCADA – 2/10/2026 to 3/2/2026
- Generator – 4/20/2026 to 5/1/2026
- Startup – 3/3/2026 to 4/13/2026
- Demo Old PS – 4-14/2026 to 4/27/2026
Force Main - Central Street, Merrimack Street, Summer Street
- Fuse Pipe – 10/6/2025 to 10/17/2025
- Test Pits – 10/6/2025 to 10/7/2025
- Excavate Boring Pits – 10/8/2025 to 11/4/2025
- Directional Drill – 10/13/2025 to 10/31/2025
- Open Cut – 10/7/2025 to 11/10/2025
- Temp FM – 11/4/2025 to 11/11/2025
More info and photos of the process will be available here as the project gets underway.
Public Safety Building
The Public Safety Building was completed in 2024, with an official Grand Opening in July. Information, documents, and photos of the construction process are available HERE
Fiber Project
Phases 1 & 2 of a high-speed fiber optic network are complete, which has provided 28 miles of coverage in town. Phase 3 will be complete by end of week 8/25/23 and adds additional coverage for the Town. For more information about the project can be located - HERE. The system will be lit up on fiber and wireless in different states and will bring more high-speed broadband to homes, businesses, schools and municipal buildings.
230 Kilowatt Solar Array
In summer 2022 the Town of Bristol completed the final testing and commissioning of a 230 Kilowatt solar energy system adjacent to the town’s Waste Water Treatment Facility. The solar array was designed to provide 90% of the energy required to operate the Bristol Waste Water Treatment Facility.
The solar array is owned, operated, and financed by Barrington Power. A long-term contract signed by the Town of Bristol will purchase all of the power the solar array can produce. The size of the solar array was specifically designed to match the energy consumption of the Waste Water Treatment Facility to maximize the cost savings. Benefits of the project include:
● Lowering the cost of electricity to power the Bristol Waste Water Treatment Facility by providing sufficient capacity to fully operate the facility on sunny days
● The elimination of unexpected electricity rate hikes that make annual town budgets difficult to manage
● The movement away from dependence on fossil fuels for the production of electricity, and its associated price volatility
● A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming
Community Gardens
A new use for a space that had been ignored for many years in Kelley Park. Garden plots available to grow your own veggies! To provide better access to fresh food and provide new and exciting opportunities for families, the Town of Bristol in partnership with Lakes Region Board of REALTORS, the Pasquaney Garden Club, Minot-Sleeper Library, and Bristol Sustainability Committee has provided several raised garden beds at the north end of Kelley Park to local families at no charge beginning in spring 2021. This new initiative will bring healthy, fresh food to families and will repurpose a portion of Kelley Park.
Mill Stream Park, Bristol Falls Park & The Pemi Trail
Improvements made to Mill Stream Park and the walking/bicycling path make this a rustic must-stop on any trip to the lake. The park Includes the bike path, a picnic area along the river, and historical artifacts.
Bristol Falls Park is a beautiful pocket park on the cascading Newfound River, situated on the site of the old Mica building and completed in July 2020. The park serves as a gateway to the nearby Pemi Trail, a walking and bicycling trail along the Newfound and Pemigewasset Rivers that mostly follows the old railroad bed that served the Bristol Branch; the handicapped-accessible path begins just a few steps from downtown's Central Square and featurs a convenient parking lot. The first phase was completed in 2020 and future phases of 2.5 additional miles along the Pemi are planned for 2022 and beyond. Further reading on the town's ongoing Parks and Trails Expansion projects can be found here.
Cummings Beach
Improvements completed in 2020 to improve the beach and seating areas.
Town Office Building
This former doctor’s office was rehabbed into the new Town Office in 2020, which now serves as a modern facility for residents and visitors to complete Town business.
The Word is OUT - Preliminary Revaluation Assessments are in the mail
Some IMPORTANT information for you to realize is the purpose of the revaluation. This is NOT a new process. This process by NH State law is required to happen at minimum every 5 years or if necessary, sooner. The intent of the revaluation is to keep property assessments as close to market value (what someone would pay for your property) as possible. We’ve all seen or read what has been happening in the real estate market. For example, a modest 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch style home that may have previously been assessed for $200K, is now selling for $350K and up. Land values have also dramatically increased. Prior to this revaluation, the town’s equalization ratio was 50.8%. Meaning we were assessed at 50% of market value. What we currently do not know is what the 2025 Tax Rate will be. This rate will be set by the Department of Revenue sometime next month. The amount of money that is raised is set at town meeting and will not change because of the revaluation.
Preliminary Value List
To view the preliminary value list in excel format - https://www.bristolnh.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif2866/f/news/2025_preliminary_value_list_0.xlsx. Or visit Assessing Department and look up individual property cards under the Avitar tab.
PRELIMINARY Revaluation Assessment Letters are in the mail!
Posted on: October 2, 2025
The Assessing Company of Commerford Nieder Perkins, LLC (CNP) has completed an update of all property values for the 2025 tax year. These updated assessments are based on real estate market activity over the past several years and are intended to reflect each property's estimated market value as of April 1, 2025.
You will receive a notice of your new assessment by mail in the coming days.
This revaluation process helps ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the property tax burden by aligning assessed values with current market conditions. The last town-wide revaluation was conducted in 2021. Since then, the real estate market—particularly residential—has continued to experience significant appreciation.
In 2024, the average sales-to-assessment ratio was 50.8%, meaning most properties were assessed at only about 50% of their actual sale prices. This update is intended to bring property assessments in line with current market values.
KEEP IN MIND the 2025 TAX Rate has not yet been set and we will not know what it is until we receive it from the Department of Revenue late November. DO NOT USE the 2024 TAX Rate to determine your property taxes.
If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss the 2025 assessed value, please call CNP between Monday, October 6th and Friday, October 10th, 603-410-6444 between the hours of 9am to 4pm to schedule a phone appointment . Please remember that the individuals answering the phones will be scheduling appointments and will not be able to answer questions about your property. Your appointment may be conducted in person or on the telephone at your preference. The appointments will be available Tuesday, October 14th, and Saturday, October 18th. *You must call ahead of time (Oct 6th-10th) to schedule a phone appointment.
A Sample Preliminary Letter can be viewed below
2025 Revaluation Update (9/30/25)
It’s that time again! As we’ve previously shared, Bristol is conducting its property revaluation this year, and we want to keep you in the loop about what’s going on, why it’s important, and what it means for you.
What is a revaluation?
Every few years, towns across New Hampshire are required by state law to update property values to make sure they reflect current market conditions. Think of it as “hitting refresh” so that property assessments stay fair and accurate.
Why are we doing it now?
Property values can change a lot over time — sometimes faster than we expect! A revaluation helps balance the tax base so that everyone pays their fair share. It doesn’t increase the total amount the town collects in property taxes—it just redistributes the tax pie based on updated property values.
What work has been happening?
- Data collection: Our assessing team has been reviewing properties across town.
- Value updates: Property assessments will be adjusted to reflect today’s market.
- Notifications: You’ll receive a notice in the mail within the next few weeks with your new assessed value.
- Informal hearings: If you have questions or disagree with your new value, you’ll have the opportunity to talk with the assessors.
A quick myth-buster
A higher assessed value doesn’t automatically mean higher taxes! Your tax bill depends on the tax rate, which is set later in the year, we won’t have it at the time of the new assessments being given. Some property owners will see increases, some decreases, and some little to no change—it all depends on how your property’s value compares to others in town.
Why this matters
Revaluations keep things fair. When assessments are up-to-date, the tax burden is spread more evenly, and that builds trust in how we fund our schools, roads, and community services.
Questions?
We’re here to help! Visit bristolnh.gov or call 603-744-3354.
2025 Revaluation Update (9/10/25)
The sales analysis portion of the project is nearly complete. It is anticipated that assessment letters will be prepared and mailed to taxpayers in October. This will give property owners time to review the new values and ask any questions during the informal hearing process in late October.
Understanding the Math, Dispelling the Myths - New Hampshire Municipal Assocition
Property Tax & Revaluation - What It Means For You (Video)
Tentative Outline of Upcoming Work for Townwide Reassessment/Update of Values
Reval Frequently Asked Questions
