NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INVITATION TO BID
WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM UPGRADES

The Town of Bridgton, Maine, will receive separate sealed Bids for the expansion of their existing sanitary wastewater collection system throughout the downtown area and along Route 302. The work consists of installation and testing of collection system gravity and force main piping, manhole structures and lateral connections. A nonmandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Owner’s office, 3 Chase St, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME, Attention: Robert Peabody, Jr. at 10:00 am, on Thursday, August 6, 2020. A virtual option to attend will also be available. Bids will be received until 10:00 am, local time on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Owner’s office.

Electronic copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at no cost from the Issuing Office, Woodard & Curran, starting on Monday, July 27, 2020. If required, paper copies of the Contract Documents are available from the Issuing Office for a fee. Contact Laurie Regemann at 207-558-3765 or via email at lregemann@woodardcurran.com to obtain a copy of the Contract Documents and receive a virtual pre-bid meeting invitation.

REMINDER!!  The Town Clerk’s Office will be open until 7:00p.m. today, Thursday, July 9, 2020, for the purpose of accepting voter registration, absentee balloting, and other election related issues.  No other town business will be conducted during this time.

FIREWORKS SAFETY NOTICE

The following recommendations for safe firework use are provided by the Office of State Fire Marshal and the Maine Forest Service

• A person may use consumer fireworks only on that persons property or on the property of a person who has consented to that use of fireworks on that property.
• Consumer fireworks may be used between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. except on the following dates when they may be used between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. the following day:
  • July 4^th
  • December 31^st , and
  • The weekends immediately before and after July 4^th and December 31^st
    
• Users, and those in possession of consumer fireworks, must be 21 years of age.
• Set off fireworks outdoors in a clear area, away from houses, dry leaves, or grass and other flammable materials.
• Keep a bucket of water nearby for emergencies, do not handle fireworks that fail to go off. Use a long- handled shovel to scoop up the firework and immerse it in the bucket of water.
• Do not try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.
• Be sure other people and children are out of range before lighting fireworks.
• Never light fireworks in a container, especially a glass or metal container.
• Keep unused fireworks away from firing areas.
• Always use fireworks according to the manufacturer’s directions and guidelines.
• Always use eye, ear, and hand personal protective equipment.
• Observe all local laws and ordinances.
• Never have any portion of your body directly over a firework while lighting.
• When use of fireworks is done, continue to watch the area of use to be sure that all fireworks debris is out and not smoldering or hot.
• Search any forested area adjacent to and downwind of the ignition site looking for hot or smoldering debris. Scan the forest canopy, as well as the ground. If a wildfire occurs as a result of negligence, then you may be responsible for fire suppression costs.
• In case of emergency, dial 911.

For more information regarding firework use in the Town of Bridgton, please see the Consumer Fireworks Ordinance

PUBLIC NOTICE

Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Sergeant Timothy “T.J.” Reese will assume the position of Acting Police Chief for the Town of Bridgton until the appointment and confirmation of a permanent Police Chief has been made.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Bridgton Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 for staff administration of the Election.  We appreciate your patience and understanding.  Other staff members will be monitoring calls and emails and responding accordingly.  A full list of staff and department phone numbers can be found on-line at www.bridgtonmaine.org.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town Office will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in recognition of Independence Day.  Regular office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

The Town Clerk’s Office will be open additional office hours as listed below for the purpose of accepting voter registration, absentee balloting, and other election related issues.

Tuesday, June 23rd; 4PM until 6PM

Thursday, June 25th; 4PM until 6PM

Saturday, June 27th; 8AM until noon

Tuesday, July 7th; 4PM until 6PM

Thursday, July 9th; 4PM until 7PM

No other town business will be conducted during this time.

Also, the Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 for staff administration of the Election.  We appreciate your patience and understanding.

LEGAL

INVITATION TO BID

The Town of Bridgton is accepting bids from contractors to furnish materials and replace one septic system in Bridgton. A portion of the work will be funded by the DEP Small Community Grant Program and the work will be subject to special requirements of the DEP. The replacement will be awarded by one total bid contract.

Bid Documents may be obtained at the Bridgton Municipal building from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday or by clicking here.  A pre-bid meeting to inspect the site will be conducted on July 1^st, 2020 at 9:00 am.

Bidders must have a minimum 3 years’ experience in septic system installation. (Or pre-qualify at the Town of Bridgton prior to bidding).

Sealed bids marked “Town of Bridgton Septic System Bids” must be submitted at the municipal building by 4:00 pm by July 10^th, 2020, at which time they will be opened. The town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For more information please look on the Town of Bridgton website or call Code Enforcement Officer Brenda Day at 803-9963.

https://bridgtonmaine.org/documents/open-bridgton/

Visit the Town Office for a hard copy of the executive Summary or contact Linda LaCroix, Community Development Director 207-803-9956 LLaCroix@bridgtonmaine.org for the full report including the survey and statistical data.

Economic and Market Analysis Summary click here.

Economic and Market Analysis Full Report click here.

• An animated video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTcUTMTRI3E&feature=youtu.be explaining the absentee voting process in Maine;
• A video message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH4VuHk0mk0&feature=emb_logo featuring Secretary Dunlap discussing the upcoming election; and
• Easy-to-see graphic links on the homepage of the Department of the Secretary of State website https://www.maine.gov/sos/ , quickly connecting voters with the online Absentee Ballot Request service and the printable voter registration card.

https://bridgtonmaine.org/documents/select-board-public-hearing-notice-and-agenda-june-10-2020/

July 14, 2020 Amendments to Bridgton Ordinances to Allow and Regulate Certain Marijuana Establishments click here

July 14, 2020 Housekeeping Amendments to the Bridgton Land Use Ordinance to Clarify Dimensional Requirements click here

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Government of Cumberland County, Maine

Contact: Travis Kennedy  |  207-619-2663

May 26, 2020

Cumberland County EMA Seeks Public Participation in Hazard Mitigation Survey

Survey will guide Agency in planning response to local emergencies

PORTLAND — The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is seeking public participation in a Hazard Mitigation Survey.  The purpose of the Five Year Hazard Mitigation Plan is for each municipality to review its priorities for reducing the severity or seriousness of a hazard, and to look for ways the County can assist the communities.

Mitigation planning improves the speed of recovery and redevelopment efforts; it helps the region to qualify for additional grant funding in both the pre- and post-disaster environment; and it is an important component in complying with federal and state requirements for local hazard mitigation plans.

Cumberland County has not experienced as many severe disasters as other parts of the country have, but the region does face the potential for natural disasters to occur. The Hazard Mitigation plan addresses these natural hazards, such as flooding and wind storms. Other hazards, such as technological hazards (chemical release), human-caused hazards (terrorism), or public health emergencies (pandemics) are addressed in other plans.

As Cumberland County EMA completes the Hazard Mitigation Plan’s five-year update, the Agency is asking for feedback from County residents.  Residents of Cumberland County know the local hazards best, so EMA is asking to hear directly from them. The Agency has developed a brief survey for residents, business owners, and community partners to share what concerns them the most about potential disasters. The survey can be found at http://cumberlandcounty.org/hazardmitigation.

Survey responses will be accepted until June 30, 2020 at 4pm. Answers will help the Planning Committee prioritize the community’s concerns and questions about the Hazard Mitigation Plan, guide discussions during the revision process, and direct future outreach and education programs.

For more information regarding Hazard Mitigation, please visit the CCEMA’s website.