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Bristol Democrats Raise Funds in Support of Tapply-Thompson Community Center
BRISTOL — The newly formed Bristol Town Democratic Committee recently held a fund- raiser that raised $750 in sup- port of the Tapply-Thompson Community Center (TTCC), a longstanding recreational and community resource serving Bristol and the surrounding area.
On Friday, committee mem- bers delivered the proceeds of the fundraiser to Les Dion, Recreation Director of the Tap- ply-Thompson Community Center.
Karen Bemis, Chair of the Bristol Town Democratic Com- mittee, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to support the center’s work.
“We are very pleased to sup-
port this outstanding program in our town and proud of the staff who dedicate their time and ef- fort to making Bristol a strong and inclusive community for peo- ple of all ages,” Bemis said. “The Tapply-Thompson Community Center provides opportunities that not all towns are fortunate to have, and we are happy to help advance its mission of inclusion and community engagement.”
Les Dion welcomed the con- tribution and emphasized its importance to ongoing program- ming.
“We are grateful for the sup- port of organizations like the Bristol Town Democratic Com- mittee,” Dion said. “Contribu- tions such as this help ensure that
our programs continue to ex- pand their positive impact on the Town of Bristol and the neigh- boring communities we serve.”
About the Tapply-Thompson Community Center
The Tapply-Thompson Com- munity Center has served the Bristol community since 1946, when Reverend A. B. Thomp- son, then pastor of the United Methodist Church in Bristol, en- visioned a community recreation and support center. His son, Richard “Wink” Tapply, and Wink’s wife Ruth Tapply were instrumental in building com- munity support and establishing policies that ensured programs were accessible to all children, regardless of ability to pay.
Over the decades many of the programs including Santa’s Village and children’s summer activities have continued as val- ued annual traditions. Today, the TTCC offers a wide range of recreational, educational, and community programs and re- mains an essential social and rec- reational resource for residents of Bristol and the surrounding region.
About the Bristol Town Democratic Committee
The Bristol Town Democratic Committee was formed in 2024
by local residents interested in strengthening civic engagement and addressing issues affecting the Town of Bristol and New Hampshire more broadly. The committee focuses on commu- nity concerns such as local af- fordability, public education, energy costs, housing, and access to healthcare.
The committee is open to all Bristol residents who share these interests. Those interested in be- coming involved are encouraged to contact the committee at bris- tolnhdemocrats@gmail.com.
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Bristol Town Elections & Town Meeting Information
VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The polls will be open from 8am to 7pm for the Elec- tion of Officers (all Open Posi- tions on the ballot) and Zoning Amendments (as proposed by the Planning Board). Voting will take place at the Newfound Regional High School in the Gymnasium - 150 Newfound Road.
TOWN MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:00 am, and will concern Articles 12 through 25. The full Warrant is available on the Town Website. Town Meeting will take place at the Newfound Regional High School in the Auditorium - 150 Newfound Road.
CANDIDATES
2 Selectmen for 3 years SCOTT SANSCHAGRIN
1 Moderator for 2 years ROBERT GLASSETT
1 Town Clerk/Tax Collector for 3 years
CHERYL HERBERT
1 Treasurer for 3 years
KATHLEEN HASKELL
1 Trustee of the Trust Fund for 3 years
PAUL REGAN
1 Supervisor of the Checklist for 6 years
MARTHA HULSMAN
1 Supervisor of the Checklist for 4 years
RAYMAH SIMPSON
1 Cemetery Trustee for 3 years MELISSA GREENWOOD
2 Budget Committee Members for 3 years
MARC E BOURASSA DANIEL KENNEY
3 Trustees of the Minot Sleeper Library for 3 years
BRENDA BUCHANAN
ELIZABETH MILLER
SHARYN ORVIS
RAYMAH SIMPSON
CANDIDATES FORUM
A Candidates Forum will be held on Saturday, March 7, at 1:00 pm at the Marian Center, 17 West Shore Rd.
For the most up-to-date in- formation available regarding Elections & Town Meeting, please refer to the Town Website.
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