News Archives - Town of Bridgton, Maine

For Sale – Request for Bids – 2011 Crown Vic

The Town of Bridgton is seeking bids for the sale of a 2011 Ford Crown Vic located at 31 Willett Rd, Bridgton, Maine 04009. Sealed proposals must be received by the Town Office no later September 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM, at which time all bids shall be opened. The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon those proposals that meet and are in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton.

Inquiries should be directed to Jim Kidder, Public Works Director at 207-647-2326.

Download bid package below.

2011 Ford Crown Vic – Bid to Purchase Package

Bid Request – Bridgton Community Center Roof

Town of Bridgton, Maine

Bridgton Community Center Roof Replacement

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals are being accepted for the Town of Bridgton, Bridgton Community Center Project (the “Project”), which consists of obtaining competitive bids from responsible and responsive Contractors for the replacement of the roof in accordance with furnished documents and specifications.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on August 31, 2017 9:00 AM at the Bridgton Community Center 15 Depot Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 to examine the work site. Attendance at this meeting by the Contractor or the Contractor’s qualified representative is a mandatory prerequisite for the acceptance of a bid from that Contractor.

Complete written bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked, “Town of Bridgton, Bridgton Community Center Roof” to:

Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant, 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 not later than 3:00 PM Friday September 8, 2017, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Contract bid documents, including plans and specifications, are available via download below or by e-mail request to Brenda Day (bday@bridgtonmaine.org).

Bid Request – 2018 Police Cruiser

See Bid Package below:

Press Herald: Investments in Public Transportation Strengthen the Region

Great piece by the Portland Press Herald on the growing public transportation network throughout the Southern Maine region, including a mention of Bridgton’s own Lakes Region Explorer. Read the full article here: http://www.pressherald.com/2017/08/19/maine-voices-new-investments-in-public-transportation-strengthen-the-region/

WMTW News 8: visit Bridgton, one of Maine’s hidden gems

WMTW News 8’s Jim Keithley and Photojournalist Diana Scannell visited Bridgton and deemed it one of Maine’s ‘Hidden Gems.’

View the full story here: http://www.wmtw.com/article/visit-bridgton-one-of-maine-s-hidden-gems/10198233

Bridgton Receives Dividend from Maine Municipal Association

Municipal officials are pleased to announce that the Town of Bridgton has received a $6,134 dividend check from the Maine Municipal Association as a result of its good loss experience and loss prevention programs.

Highland Lake Water Lowering Notification

Starting on October 1, 2017, Highland Lake’s water level will be lowered temporarily so lakefront property owners can perform dock repairs, place rip rap, clean the exposed lake bottom along the shoreline, and perform other waterfront improvements.

Lakefront property owners should take actions necessary to protect their personal property. This includes, but is not limited to, adjusting pontoon retaining lines and properly securing or removing boats, canoes and kayaks.

Owners planning improvements to their docks or shorelines are advised to consult D.E.P and Robert Baker, Code Enforcement Officer for allowed improvements or permits required prior to doing so.

If you have any questions regarding which improvements require approval, contact Robert Baker at ceo@bridgtonmaine.org or call (207) 803-9952.

Press Release: Household Characteristic Survey to Inform Wastewater Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BRIDGTON, Maine — August 4, 2017 — The Town of Bridgton is preparing to expand the capacity and upgrade its existing wastewater collection, treatment and treated effluent infrastructure, and is conducting a household characteristic survey to inform the process.

The existing sewer collection system will be expanded throughout the Downtown area and the Portland Road (Route 302) corridor. The project description and report is available to review at the town office. It includes a description of why the Town needs this infrastructure project, a discussion of potential technology, the location of current and future infrastructure and the potential users to be served.

The many critical reasons needs for this project include increasing demand, age and deteriorating condition of the existing infrastructure, impacts to surface water bodies and regulatory violations. The current system requires investment to meet the needs of the Bridgton community and to provide proper treatment of wastewater. The existing pump stations are old and need upgrades to equipment and electrical systems. The project will fix known deficiencies in piping including sags, offset joints and breaks. Finally, the presence of poor soils in the area has made the use of private septic systems challenging, as they have historically experienced non-compliance. Under this project, private septic systems will not be required for users who connect to the sewer.

The Town officials, Woodard & Curran engineers and RCAP Solutions are working together with USDA Rural Development and Maine DEP to identify funding solutions. A household survey will help in understanding the best approach to funding the project, and ensure that we represent all potential residential users’ financial circumstances adequately. Therefore, we are surveying all potential residential users to have a more accurate determination of household income. This data will be evaluated only to determine if the project qualifies for federal financial assistance which is based on the median household income of the entire service area. Your voluntary and full participation will greatly assist the town in ensuring the projects’ affordability for everyone.

Under the guidance of RCAP Solutions, Jamie McFaul will be conducting the survey. This information will be complied by Arthur Astarita Maine State Lead for RCAP Solutions, the northeast affiliate of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (www.rcapsolutions.org). All information will be held in strictly confidence by RCAP Solutions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Art at 232.3388 or Jamie at 517.7020.