News

PRESS RELEASE

March 16, 2020

RE: COVID-19 Update

The Town of Bridgton is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will make additional decisions as the situation warrants.  The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended Social Distancing to help mitigate the spread of this highly contagious virus. Our goal is to provide essential services while also protecting our employees and residents. We apologize for any inconvenience, but reducing the risk of exposure will help avoid a full shut down. When in doubt, please call first – our priority is keeping our employees and community both safe and informed.

Updates will be provided via our web-site https://bridgtonmaine.org/ and FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/bridgtontown/.  This situation is ongoing, and subject to change pending additional information and updates.

Board and Committee Meetings are being held as scheduled.  Any changes in schedule will be posted on our web-site and FaceBook pages.  More information on events scheduling may be found:  https://bridgtonmaine.org/events/

The Bridgton Town Office will be open regular hours, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m., until further notice. At this time, in-office services will be limited to one customer at a time. Please note – many services are supported on-line, such as licensing, permitting, vital records, and payments. Clerks are available by phone to answer questions and assist citizens with on-line services wherever possible.  Please visit https://bridgtonmaine.org/town-clerk/ or call 207-647-8786 for more information.

A secure drop box is located at the main entrance of the Town Office.  Hard copies of applications and permits will be available in the lobby of the Town Office. Remember – when in doubt, please call first!

The Code Enforcement Officer is available by appointment only. Forms and applications are available on-line: https://bridgtonmaine.org/code-enforcement/. Please call in advance with questions and to make an appointment: Brenda Day, 207-803-9963 or bday@bridgtonmaine.org.

The Community Development Director is available by appointment only. Contact Linda LaCroix at 207-803-9956 or by email: LLaCroix@bridgtonmaine.org.

Effective Tuesday, March 17^th, General Assistance applications will be processed by phone only, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.  For more information on the application process and program requirements, please visit: https://bridgtonmaine.org/seek-assistance/ or call 207-647-8786.

Bridgton Recreation Department and Old Town Hall – the Town Hall will be closed and all programs are cancelled effective March 17^th through March 31^st. Program cancelations include ALL Town Hall Gym facility programs. At this time spring sports programs including pre-season baseball, softball, and lacrosse and current after-school programs have all been suspended until further notice with the intent to still have spring programming and a sports season.

The Recreation Department will still accept registrations for all spring and summer program.  Please visit https://bridgtonmaine.org/bridgton-recreation/ for on-line registration.  For additional questions, please contact Gary Colello, Recreation Director, 207-647-1126 or by email: gcolello@bridgtonmaine.org.

Bridgton Public Safety is asking the public to report concerns via phone, 207-647-8814 when possible. Regular office hours are being maintained until further notice – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.  For more information: https://bridgtonmaine.org/police/

Bridgton Public Services, 31 Willet Road, will remain open regular hours, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.  Please contact David Madsen with questions or concerns at 207-647-1127 or by email: dmadsen@bridgotnmaine.org.

The Transfer Station, 118 Sandy Creek Road, will remain open regular hours, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Staff will be implementing measures to limit potential exposure. Out of an abundance of caution, Transfer Station staff have been directed not to help unload vehicles.  Any questions should be directed to David Madsen, Public Services Director, 207-647-1127 or by email: dmadsen@bridgtonmaine.org.

Town Staff are available and actively responding to calls and emails. A full list of staff and department phone numbers can be found on-line at: https://bridgtonmaine.org/staff-directory/

The public is encouraged to subscribe to our e-mail alert system for up to date information on services and closures, by visiting our web-site:  https://bridgtonmaine.org/#contact.

211 Maine provides free, confidential information and referral services, by phone, text or email.

• Dial 211 (or 1-866-811-5695)
• Text your ZIP code to 898-211
• Email info@211maine.org
• 211 is TTY and Video Relay accessible if calling from Maine
• Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/coronavirus

Additional COVID-19 information, updated daily, is available from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCov/

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml

If you have questions, please contact Robert A. Peabody, Jr. at 207-647-8786 or by email: rpeabody@bridgtonmaine.org

Liston E. Eastman
Chairman, Board of Selectmen

Robert A. Peabody
Town Manager

BMV mobile unit visits suspended to minimize potential for virus exposure

March 13, 2020
Secretary of State

Contact: Kristen Muszynski, 207-626-8404/ 207-441-7638

AUGUSTA – Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap is suspending visits from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Mobile Units until further notice, to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Maine.

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) sends its mobile units to 19 locations across the State, in areas that are a significant distance away from one of the 13 BMV branches. These mobile units set up in municipal and community buildings 1-3 times per month to provide BMV services.

Effective Monday, March 16, these visits will be suspended until further notice.

“As the COVID-19 virus threatens to spread across our State, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is doing its part for prevention by suspending mobile unit operations, which will reduce the possibility of transporting the virus from a mobile unit site to one of branches,” said Secretary Dunlap. While we recognize that this presents a significant inconvenience for many Mainers, our priority is to keep our employees and customers safe, and this is a simple step we can take toward that goal.

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap encourages all Mainers to use the BMV’s online services or visit a branch office to conduct transactions during this time. All Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices continue to be open to the public during regular business hours.

The offices of AAA can also process some BMV transactions such as issuance of State ID Cards and Class C, non-CDL driver’s license renewals and replacements (duplicates) that do not require such changes as a name change; a new photograph; or a change in restrictions and/or endorsements on a driver’s license. A list of all affected mobile units, BMV branch offices and AAA offices is available on the BMV website at https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations/index.html .

The Department of the Secretary of State is promoting adherence to the Centers for Disease Control recommendations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, both internally for employees, and for the general public who visit our offices. These include:

• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.

Those who are unable to conduct their transactions online and have concerns about visiting a branch in person should call the BMV Main Office at 207-624-9000.

LINK TO MAINE.GOV PRESS RELEASE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INVITATION TO BID

LOWER MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION

**UPDATE**

Bid deadline has been extended

Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Owner’s Office

The Town of Bridgton, ME will receive separate sealed Bids for the construction of Lower Main Street Reconstruction. The Project consists of reclamation and reconstruction of approximately 2500 linear feet of paved roadway which includes, but is not limited to, storm drainage improvements, construction of new sidewalk, installation of granite and bituminous curbing, paving, construction of bike lanes, streetscape amenities, installation of street lights with buried electrical conduit, and landscaping and all materials equipment, services and construction inherent to the Project; and the installation of approximately 3,150 linear feet of new water main, all associated connection pipes and appurtenances necessary to fully replace the existing cast and ductile iron water main sections within the project site, new valve and hydrant installations, as well as new services to be installed and connected to existing customer service pipes within the right of way.  Bids will be received from a single prime Contract.  Bids shall be on a lump sum price and unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the “Owner’s Office,” 3 Chase St, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME, Attention: Robert A. Peabody, Jr., at 1:00PM Wednesday, March 4th. Bids will be received until 2:00PM local time on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at the Owner’s Office. The Contract Documents may be examined at the Owner’s Office starting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

The Contract Documents may be examined, and electronic copies may be obtained at the Issuing Office, Milone & MacBroom, Inc., 121 Middle Street, Suite 201, Portland, ME 04101 on or after 4:00PM on February 24, 2020.  Contact Michael F. Zarba at 207-888-0129 or via email at mzarba@mminc.com for inquiries regarding this project, including obtaining a copy of the Contract Documents.

The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18 in the Downstairs Meeting Room, 10 Iredale Street entrance of the Municipal Building in Bridgton, to hear public comment on proposed amendments to the Land Use Ordinance.

Proposed amendments can be reviewed at the Town Office. Go here for the meeting agenda.

Please direct any questions to Linda LaCroix, Community Development Director.

The Public Hearing is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2020 @ 5pm.

Dog registrations can be obtained and renewed in person at any time here at the Town Offices. You can also obtain or renew your dog’s registration online via the State of Maine dog licensing service — this service is only available from Oct. 15 to Jan. 31.  After January 31st, licenses must be obtained in person.

Either way, you will need to have the following items on hand:

– Credit Card (or cash/check, if registering/renewing in person)
– License/Tag number (Renewal only)
– State of Maine Rabies certificate
– Veterinarian’s name and phone number
– Spay or Neuter Certificate (if your dog has been “fixed”)

2020 Licensing fees are as follows:

$11.00 Male/Female
$6.00 Neutered/Spayed
$30.00 Nuisance Dog
$100.00 Dangerous Dog
$42.00 Kennel
$1.00 Replacement Licenses

Kindly be advised that a late fee will be imposed after January 31st, 2020:
$25.00 Male/Female; $70.00 Nuisance Dogs; $150.00 Dangerous Dogs

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: https://www1.maine.gov/online/dog_license/faq.html