1st Quarter—2015
February—March and April, 2015
It’s a Bridgeville Thing—Read Over It!
Bridgeville Borough
425 Bower Hill Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-221-6012
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Borough Manager
Lori Collins
Administrative Office
Staff
Sheryl Valentino
Lynette Mankey
Public Works
Bill Bott
Chuck Maceil
Ed Ahrndt
Bill Phillips
Barry Woodhall
Greg Allott
Police Department
Chief Chad King
Sergeant Gary James
Sergeant William Young
Ptl. Roger Itzel
Ptl. Chris Manolakos
Ptl. Matt Haley
Ptl. David Bujakowski
Ptl. Jarrod Rider
Ptl. William Johnson
Ptl. Roman Williams
Ptl. Collin Griffith
Secretary Mary Poole
Borough Council M eets on the 2nd
Monday of each month. Workshop
meetings are held at 6:00 p.m.; Agenda
meetings are at 6:30 and Voting meeting
at 7:00 p.m.
Parking Authority M eetings are held
at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each
month.
Planning Commission M eetings are
held at 7:00 p.m. on the last Monday of
the month with these exceptions: May
18th, and November/December meeting is
combined on December 7th. Contact the
Borough for confirmation of these
meetings.
Zoning Hearing Board M eetings are
held as needed. Contact for Borough Office
at (412) 221-6012 X-10 for specific
meetings.
PUBLIC NOTICE
BRIDGEVILLE BOROUGH
Residents of Bridgeville
Borough interested in
consideration for volunteer
appointment to the
Borough’s Civil Service
Commission, Zoning Hearing
Board, Parking Authority or
Planning Commission may
submit letters of interest by
February 4, 2015 to Lori
Collins, Borough Manager,
425 Bower Hill Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017.
Lori Collins
Borough Manager
Elected Officials
Members of Council:
Michael Tolmer
Bruce Ghelarducci
Nino Petrocelli
Jason Sarasnick
William Colussy
William Henderson
Neil Lyons
Mayor:
Pasquale B. DeBlasio
Real Estate Tax
Collector:
Anne Marie Parisi
Bridgeville Borough Park Rental
Information:
2015 Park Permits may be obtained at
the Borough Building on the dates as
follows:
Residents beginning March 2, 2015
Non-Residents beginning March 16
Rates
Resident
NonResident
Chartiers
$65
$83
Cook School
$50
$65
McLaughlin
$65
$83
Business Rate
$75
$150
Triangle Park Gazebo $25
$30
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Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department
Bridgeville Volunteer Fire
Department
2015 Lenten Fish
Fry Dates:
Friday, February 20
Friday, March 6
Friday, March 20
Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)
Bridgeville Volunteer
Fire Department
370 Commercial Street
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Eat in or
Take Out Only *
Call 412-221-1711
to order Take Out
(*Sorry, No delivery
this year)
The BVFD and the Ladies
Auxiliary are always looking
for new members.
For more information
about joining please
contact the BVFD at
412-221-1711. Leave a
message and someone will
get back to you.
Bingo
Bingo
Bingo
Every Monday night.
Doors open at 5.
Early Birds start at
6:45. Regular games
start at 7:00 p.m.
BVFD Cash Bash
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Doors open at 6 pm
drawing starts at 7 pm
A chance to win $500 every 15 minutes
Grand prize $5,000 drawn at 11 pm
Tickets $25
Tickets go fast
Call 412-221-1711 for more information or to order
your tickets now!
Visit our re-designed webpage, it includes a calendar of events: www.bridgevillevfd.com
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Bridgeville Area Historical Society
Kathleen Banks Building
441 Station Street
PO Box 652
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-221-4052 phone
[email protected] (e-mail)
The BAHS is open
Tuesday through Friday
from 10 am until 2 pm
(Saturdays by appointment call the
BAHS # 412-221-4052 or Mary Weise 412-221-5651)
All Programs are open to the public
Location: The Chartiers Room of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department on Commercial Street
Programs: (REMINDER: Jan and Feb are held on Sunday afternoon at 1:30)
1:30 p.m. — Sunday February 22, 2015 Speaker — Dr. John Aupperle — “The Dead and
Those About to Die (Normandy Invasion)”
7:30 p.m. — Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Speaker — Brian O’Neill of the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Pittsburgh: the Paris of Appalachia”
7:30 p.m. — Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Speaker — John Oyler
7:30 p.m. — Tuesday, May 26 Speaker — Tim Neff, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial — “A
Footlocker Presentation — WWII”
The BAHS needs your help. In their efforts to document the on-going history of Bridgeville they need current
photographs to help record our town. All you need is a camera, some time, and be talented enough to take photos
around town.
They are seeking pictures of every current building on Washington Avenue from the
intersection of Washington Avenue and Chartiers Street to the intersection of Washington
Avenue and Station Street. They are also looking for photos of every current building on
Station Street, Railroad Street and Baldwin Street (one of the original commercial ways
through Bridgeville.) The photographs, either paper or digital, can be dropped off at the
History Center or sent via e-mail to: [email protected].
But wait! That’s only half of the project — they are looking for volunteers to match up the
buildings — old photos to new photos! In addition to taking new photos they are also
seeking old photos of Bridgeville.
To get involved call 412-221-4052, or better yet — stop in! The hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm.
The BAHS welcomes any ideas or constructive suggestions to help keep history alive in the Bridgeville Area!
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Chartiers Valley School District
Events
February 4
Coffee and Conversation
High School Digital Media Center | 7:30 am
March 4
Coffee & Conversation
High School Digital Media Center | 7:30 am
February 4
High School Parent Scheduling Meeting (for parents of current 8th grade students)
Middle School cafeteria | 6 pm
March 4-7
High School Musical
High School Auditorium | 7:30 pm
February 5
High School Parent Scheduling Breakfast (for
parents of current 9th-11th grade students)
High School cafeteria | 7:15 am
February 6
Thespian Society Cabaret
High School Auditorium | 7 pm
February 12
Middle School 5th Grade Parent Orientation
High School Auditorium | 6 pm
February 20
Community and Counselor Connection
High School Digital Media Center | 8 am
February 26
Financial Aid Completion Night
Middle School Computer Lab | 7 pm
March 14
High School Chorus Bunny Breakfast
High School cafeteria 9 am – 1pm
March 26
High School Chorus Concert
High School Auditorium | 7 pm
April 2-6
Spring Recess – No School
April 8
Coffee & Conversation
High School Digital Media Center | 7:30 am
April 16 & April 17
Kindergarten Concerts
Primary School | 2 pm
April 16-18
Middle School Musical
High School Auditorium | 7:30 pm
March 2
Financial Planning for College (for parents students in K-12)
High School LGI | 6:30 pm
April 21
Middle School Band Concert
High School Auditorium | 7 pm
March 3
Intermediate School Art Show
Intermediate School | 6 pm
April 22
High School & Middle School Orchestra Concert
High School Auditorium | 7 pm
March 3 & March 5
Kindergarten Registration
Primary School | 6-8 pm
April 23
High School Jazz & Concert Band Concerts
High School Auditorium | 7 pm
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Community Events:
April 4th Egg Hunts for our children to enjoy:
Bridgeville Borough along with the Bridgeville Fire
Department and Ladies Axillary will hold the Bridgeville
Borough Easter Egg Hunt:
When:
Saturday, April 4th
Time:
11:00 a.m.
Where:
Chartiers Park.
This is a free community event—fun times for the children.
Be sure to bring a container to hold all the eggs that the
children will find! For more information or any questions,
contact the Borough Office at 412-221-6012.
The Grace Community Church Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday April 4th, from
1pm-3pm at Grace Community Church 56 Prestley Rd. (Collier Township).
Over 700 people attended last year. This is a free community event and will feature 7,500 candy filled
Easter eggs, inflatables, a local fire truck, a mascot (to be named later), face painting, and free prize
giveaways.
Fun for all and all are welcome to attend!
For questions, please call the church at (412) 221-9000, or send an email to:
[email protected] or visit our website at gracechurchpgh.org
Community Outreach Center has moved!
One of the ways our church serves our local community is through the Community
Outreach Center located at Grace Community Church on Prestley Rd. The
Community Outreach Center is open every first and third Saturday of each month
from 9am to 12pm. We provide food boxes, winter coats, diapers, personal
hygiene supplies, emergency supplies and much more.
Some advantages to this move are that it is handicapped accessible, there is more space, and we can
use more of our donated dollars for food, etc., rather than rent.
If clients need, but cannot find a ride to the new location on either the first or second Outreach Days, call
the church (412-221-9000) so that other arrangements can be made to serve you.
If you are interested in supporting the Community Outreach Center please contact our church office at
412-221-9000 or visit our website at http://www.bridgevilleoutreach.org/.
Directions to the New Outreach Center:
Heading west on Washington Ave, make a left on Prestley Rd.
at the third traffic light (after the train trestle, get in the left lane).
Go to top of hill. As you go down the other side, you will see Cavanaugh Landscaping
on the right, Grace Community Church sign on the left.
Turn left before the Grace sign, go up long driveway (cannot see church from road).
Park in the parking lot straight ahead.
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Weekly Programs for Kids at the Bridgeville Public Library
Toddler Time Wednesdays, January 21 – May 13, 10:00 am
Storytime for toddlers 2-3 years old with an attentive adult. Enjoy
stories, songs and finger plays followed by free play time. Registration is
required.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays, January 1 5 – May 14, 1:00 pm
Fridays, January 16 – May 15, 10:00 am
Storytime for preschoolers 4-5 years old. Join us for stories, songs and crafts. Registration is
required.
Babies and Books Fridays, January 1 6 – May 15, 11:00 am
Storytime/Play Group for newborns to 24 months with an adult in attendance. Short stories,
songs and finger plays lead into free play time with board books and toys for you and your child
to enjoy. Registration is required.
Kids Programs
American Girl Book Club First Thursday of each month, February 5 – May 7, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Girls in 2nd-5th grades are invited to join us for a book club based on the American Girl books.
We’ll meet once a month for crafts, games and activities based on the book we’ve read. Books
are on hold each month at the library.
Dolls are welcome! Registration is required.
Lego Club Second Thursday of each month, February 1 2 – May 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids ages 7 – 12 are invited to join us for Lego Club! We’ll supply the Legos and theme each
month, you bring the imagination! Registration is required
Puppy Tales Saturday, February 7, 1 1 : 00 am – 12:00 pm
Puppy Tales is back! Kids in grades 1-5 can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with our new
canine friend Tilly. Ideal for kids who would like to practice their reading fluency, or who just
love dogs! Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Registration is required.
Winter Reading Program Sunday, February 1 – Saturday, February 28, Mystery Party on
Friday, March 6 at 6:00 pm
February is for Mystery Lovers at the BPL! Kids in grades K – 5 can keep track of how much
they read during the month of February to earn an invitation to our Mystery Party! Stop by the
library anytime during the month of February to pick up a Reading Log and additional
information.
Spring Celebration Friday, March 20
Celebrate the first day of spring at the Bridgeville Public Library! We’ll have a special Spring
Themed Storytime at 10:00 with stories, games and crafts for toddlers & preschoolers and
their families. If you can’t make Storytime, stop by the library to for crafts and activities
throughout the day!
Chartiers Valley Battle of the Books!
Students in 4th & 5th grades are invited to form their teams, read the books and prepare to
battle in May at our 4th Annual CVIS Battle of the Books! This year we are pleased to offer our
2nd Annual CVMS Battle of the Books for 6th, 7th & 8th graders at the Middle School as well!
Sponsored in collaboration with Scott Township Library, CVIS and CVMS, the competitions will
be held on Tuesday, May 5th. For more information stop by the library for an information
packet, check out our website, or call Karen Verduci at 412-221-3737.
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Bridgeville Public Library
505 McMillen Street
Phone 412-221-3737
Website:
bridgevillelibrary.org
Library Hours:
Sunday — CLOSED
Monday, Wednesday, Friday &
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm
Bridgeville young adult programs:
Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:30 pm
Teen book club: East by Edith Pattou
Saturday, February 21st from 1-5 pm
Teen board game day
Wednesday, February 25th
6:30 pm at the Bridgeville Panera
18-30ish YA book club: book TBA
Tuesday, March 3rd at 3:30 pm
Teen book club: Wildwood Dancing by Juliet
Marillier
Saturday, March 21st from 2-5 pm
Blackout poetry teen event
Wednesday, March 25th
6:30 pm at the Bridgeville Panera
18-30ish YA book club: book TBA
Call the library at 412-221-3737 to register.
Please consider serving on our Board:
BPL Open Mic and Craft Beer Swap.
Bridgeville Public Library Board
meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on
the 3rd Tuesday of each month in
the library community room. They
are open to the public.
You can make a difference! Won’t you
please consider bringing your skills and
talents to our board of trustees and
advisory board? Contact Becky Wisbon,
Board President, for more information
at [email protected].
Open Mic is family friendly and open
to all ages. Participants in the Craft
Beer Swap MUST BE 21 or
over.
Join us on the following
Sundays 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm:
02/08
02/22
03/08
03/22
04/05
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Life Span PA has a Community Center located in Bridgeville. They are a Non-Profit
organization serving the seniors in Bridgeville as well as southwestern Allegheny County. The
LifeSpan Community Services Program of LifeSpan offers many an opportunity for both social and
recreational activities at senior community centers.
SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED,
BAKED, BOUGHT, DELIVERED OR SPREAD THE WORD!!
LifeSpan’s Fifth Annual “Sweet Holiday Wishes” Cookie
Campaign brought in 570 dozen cookies (6,840 cookies)!!!
Cookies were delivered to LifeSpan’s HDM/MOW Participants
on December 22, 2014.
Bridgeville Center
601 McMillen Street
412-221-1566
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays)
Feb. 2nd Identity Theft Seminar at 10 AM.
Valentine’s Party Feb. 13th.
March 11th – Dr. Hess, the foot Doctor will be at the center.
We are also offering some Senior Travel for all seniors. Call Courtney at 412-831-7111 for more
information. Check out the website at: www.lifespanpa.org
May 31st to June 6th—New Orleans 7 days/6 nights $800 (per person, double occupancy).
Includes 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, including a dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking. Tour
includes the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, the French Quarter, Riverwalk, Jackson
Brewery, National WWII Museum and Mardi Gras World. $100.00 deposit to hold your seat.
Balance due by April 10th.
October 19th to 22nd—Asheville, NC & The Biltmore Estate - 4 days/3 nights $500 (per person/
double occupancy). Includes 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, including a cookout in the Meadows. An
evening of entertainment, tour of Chimney Rock Park, Blue Ridge Mountain Opry, guided tour of
Asheville, Grove Arcade, Folk Art Center, Botanical Gardens of Asheville and the Biltmore Estate—
Winery and Gardens. $100.00 deposit to hold your seat. Balance due by September 4th.
BRIDGEVILLE FARMERS
MARKET
VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED
Rewarding, easy to do and not a lot
of time involved…..
Contact LIZ @ 412-720-5142
or
Bridgeville Borough
412-221-6012
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Register your email address at the BAA website to be updated through our
email notification program
WWW.BRIDGEVILLEBALL.COM
[email protected]
Mission Statement:
To help the youth of the community become better individuals and
better citizens through organized athletics. To embody the discipline of
teamwork, the ideals of good sportsmanship and respect for authority in
an atmosphere of safe, wholesome community participation.
2015 Officers/Directors
Mike Mincin, President
Gil Taylor, V. Pres.
Jim Lindow, Treasurer
Stacy Waffensmith,
Secretary
Directors
Mike Czarnecki
Dave Giehll
Colleen Marches
Chris Miller
Rob Mongelli
Clint Prosperi
Michelle Rutkowski
Mark Zimmerman
Commissioner
Joe Verduci
SUPER BINGO
BAA Fundraiser
March 15, 2015
THE CHARTIERS
ROOM
AT THE BRIDGEVILLE
VOUNTEER FIRE DEPT
Admission: $25.00
Includes: 12 cards, 20
Regular, 3 Specials and
One $1,000 Jackpot
For additional Tickets
please contact
Clint Prosperi
724-747-4854
[email protected]
2015 Baseball & Softball Registration
January 10th
January 17th
10am-1pm
6pm-8pm
Category
Ages
Pre T-Ball / T-Ball
3&4 / 5&6
Girls Slow Pitch Softball
7-8 / 9-10
Girls Fast Pitch Softball
9-12
Girls Fast Pitch Softball
13-15
Boys Baseball
7-8 / 9-12
Boys Baseball
13-14
Boys Baseball
15-16
Boys Baseball
16-17
January 22nd
10am-1pm
Registration*
$30.00
$50.00
$50.00
$75.00
$50.00
$75.00
$90.00
$125.00
*Does not include mandatory BAA membership fee per household ($5) and Bingo Ticket ($25) per child
Any questions or to make arrangements to drop off your
registration form (available on our website), please contact
the BAA at [email protected]
Mike Mincin at (412) 953-3148 or Gil Taylor at (412) 508-6168
or mail to BAA, PO Box 91, Bridgeville PA 15017
2015 Sponsors Needed!
The Bridgeville Athletic Association is looking for the generosity of local
companies to sponsor boys and girls baseball and softball teams for the 2015
season. Your help is greatly needed. All of our benefactors receive a subscription
of our newsletter “Play Ball” to keep you informed of our activities. In addition to the
acknowledgement in the newsletter, each Sponsor will also receive
advertising at any of our fundraising activities and on our website. More information
about the different types of sponsorship is also available on our website.
Remember, even if you cannot sponsor a team or place an advertising sign down at
Chartiers Park, we would be grateful for any Non-profit 501(c)3 tax deductible
donation you could give to help keep the BAA a vital part of our community.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the possible sponsorship opportunities, please do not hesitate to call me at 412-576-0940.
—Joe Verduci, Sponsorship Committee Chair
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Composting by Nancy J. Alauzen
Several years ago I conducted an informal survey among coworkers, family and friends and asked “Do You
Compost?” When the answer was “yes”, I wanted to find out more.
According to the EPA (United Stated Environmental Protection Agency) website people compost for various
reasons:
1. It’s earth friendly – food scraps and yard waste make up 20-30% of the waste
stream. Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills.
2. It benefits your yard –Adding compost to our clay like soil benefits our flower
and vegetable gardens!
3. It is easy – you can start with just leaves and grass and then work your way
toward composting your food scraps.
4. It saves money – adding compost to your garden can reduce or eliminate the
need to buy chemical fertilizers or compost.
The family and friends I talked with reiterated the above benefits. My cousin indicated the most rewarding
outcome is the quality of soil he has for his vegetable and flower gardens. A friend discussed the great
benefits compost has for the clay like soil in our area. While one person I talked with didn’t compost, she
shares her compostable items with a friend who does. The friend, in turn, shares her garden bounty!
Another interesting fact about composting according to Nancy Martin, Environmental Educator at
Pennsylvania Resources Council, Inc. is that as a soil conditioner, finished compost, in addition to breaking
up the clay subsoil, provides nutrients to the soil for uptake by the plants, helps with drainage and moisture
retention while also contributing to healthier plants that are better able to resist disease.
Are you interested in learning more? Check out the Composting Class scheduled for April 28th! Please see
below. Hope to see you all there. Happy composting!
It’s Spring and Time to Compost!!
Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden,
leaves, and yard scraps? Would you like natural,
home-made compost for your lawns and
gardens? Expand your recycling efforts to
include kitchen scraps and yard debris.
You receive a composting bin at class!
This PA Resources Council workshop thoroughly covers the importance and benefits of composting,
the process, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance, and ways of using finished compost.
Participants will receive an Earth Machine Compost Bin with attendance. This bin, approved across
the state as an ideal bin for urban and suburban areas, has an eighty-gallon capacity.
Cost $50 single/ $55 couple and includes one compost bin
Where: Bridgeville Borough Building
When:
April 28th @ 7:00 – 8:30 PM
For more info or to register go to: www.prc.org or 412-488-7490 X 226
or call Nancy Martin at 412-488-7490 X 247
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The deadline for the 2nd Quarter “It’s a Bridgeville Thing—Read Over It!” newsletter covering the
months of May, June and July, is April 6, 2015. Information from non-profit organizations may be sent
via e-mail to both addresses:
[email protected] and [email protected]
Please type “Newsletter” in subject line. Information may also be mailed or taken to the Bridgeville
Borough Building, 425 Bower Hill Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
For complete details regarding specifications for non-profit organization inclusion in this newsletter,
please contact the Borough office during business hours.
Deb Colosimo
Newsletter Creator
Just a bit of Information — More Bridgeville registered voters DONOT vote than do.
Remember to exercise your RIGHT to vote in the Primary Election on May 19, 2015.
Statistics from the Allegheny County Elections Department:
2014 Primary Election
2014 General Election
District
Registered Voters
# who Voted
District
Registered Voters
# who Voted
1
2
3
4
TOTAL
737
832
775
954
3298
110
91
114
136
451
1
2
3
4
TOTAL
746
840
788
952
3326
315
292
333
426
1366
Attention all LANDLORDS:
April 30th and October 31st are important deadlines for you:
“Every owner of rental dwelling units shall submit updated Tenant listings on
or before April 30th and October 31st of each calendar year.”
Forms are available on-line or at the Borough office. (see Ordinance 705, 2/17/1981;
as amended by Ordinance 724, 5/4/1982; and by Ordinance 830, 2/13/1995)
Save the Date:
Bridgeville Day on the Avenue: Saturday, June 20, 2015
Call the Borough to find out planning meeting dates and how you can help keep this tradition alive!
Help American Legion Post 54 - New members are always welcome to the
American Legion Post 54 – let’s work to keep this organization in Bridgeville.
For membership requirements, including social members, and dues information
call the American Legion Post 54 Commander Tom Hughan at 412-221-2922.
Also a reminder that the hall is available to rent.
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Bridgeville’s Military Banner Program
Bridgeville has always taken great pride in the men
and women who have served our country in its
times of need. Now we’d like to take this
opportunity to invite you to help us honor your
friends and family who have served our great
country.
The Military Banner Program salutes the brave men and women who are currently
serving and those who have served in the military by creating and displaying a 24” x
18” military banner to be exhibited between Memorial
Day and Veterans’ Day for years to come.
For application and more information please visit
http://www.bridgevilleboro.com
Make Check $50. Payable to: Bridgeville Borough
Deliver to: Parking Authority 304 Hickman St., Suite 2
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4404
Oops! You overstayed your welcome at a Bridgeville parking
meter -- now what?
NEW! You can now pay that "pesky ticket" on-line at the
Parking Authority page at www.bridgevilleboro.com
Meter’s operate Monday through Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Bridgeville Borough
425 Bower Hill Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-221-6012
Website: www.bridgevilleboro.com
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