Bristol to engage youth in civic life

Bristol to engage youth in civic life

BRISTOL — A new partnership between the town of Bristol and the local school district’s Expanded Learning Program aims to promote a sense of belonging and civic engagement among local youth. This fall the Expanded Learning Program, or ELP, will begin offering civic internships for high school students to get involved with municipal entities, such as the town office or the Bristol Fire Department. ELP will collaborate with Mount Abraham Union Hig…