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Notice of Community Development Grant Fund Availability – DEADLINE EXTENDED

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Notice of Community Development Grant Fund Availability

Call for Applications

Please be advised the Town of Bridgton is soliciting applications for the TOWN OF BRIDGTON MAINE & CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CDBG PROGRAM for FFY 2020/2021. Applications are due January 20, 2020 on or before 4:00 PM. Applications shall fall under the following types of projects/programs: Public Service, Public Infrastructure/Facility, Housing, Downtown Revitalization, or Economic Development. Applications must meet one of 2 national objectives: serving those with low/moderate income or for the elimination of slum and blight. Applications will be reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Community Development Committee for a recommendation and then forwarded to the Select Board for approval. It is not known as of this writing the amount of funds the town will receive. Applications are available in the Municipal Office at 3 Chase Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009, or on the town’s website: www.bridgtonmaine.org. Applicants are required to attend one MANDATORY “workshop” with Community Development staff to review requirements and project eligibility on Wednesday December 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM.

Other questions may be directed to Linda LaCroix, Community Development Director, or Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant at the town office (207-647-8786.)

For Public Service applications please click here.

For Infrastructure applications please click here.

PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline has been extended to January 29, 2020 on or before 4:00 PM

January 22, 2020 in Community Development Block Grants, Public Notices

Maine Small Community Grant -Wastewater Infrastructure

Residential and Commercial owners in Bridgton may qualify for a grant program to replace failing septic systems that are polluting a waterbody or causing a public nuisance. Residential owners that have a federal taxable income from the previous year of $40,000 or less are encouraged to apply. Commercial Establishments with a Federal Gross Profit under $100,000 may be eligible for assistance.

If you are interested or have questions, please contact:

Kari Downs, Administrative Assistant-Town of Bridgton @ 803-9952 or kdowns@bridgtonmaine.org .

The deadline to apply is Monday, January 27, 2020.

January 9, 2020 in Code Enforcement, News, Public Notices

Holiday Recycling

‘Tis the season for wrapping paper, packaging, wreaths and trees.  Do you know where it all goes?  

Holiday trees, garlands, and wreaths – free of tinsel please! – may be disposed of at the Public Works Garage on Willett Rd.  For your convenience there is an area marked near the sand box at the east/lower entrance of the parking lot.

Please remember that wrapping paper IS recyclable, but bubble wrap and styrofoam packaging is NOT.

For more recycling tips please visit EcoMaine

Town of Bridgton Transfer Station is open T’s and S’s = Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7:00AM – 5:00PM.  For more information, please visit https://bridgtonmaine.org/trash-recycling/ or call 207-647-8276.

December 26, 2019 in Public Announcements, Public Notices, Public Works

PUBLIC MEETING – BRIDGTON STREETSCAPE AND SEWER

PUBLIC MEETING
BRIDGTON STREETSCAPE AND SEWER

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
4:30PM – 6:00PM
DOWNSTAIRS MEETING ROOM, MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, 10 IREDALE STREET ENTRANCE

The Town of Bridgton and project engineers, HEB Engineers and Woodard & Curran invite the public to provide feedback on the fall construction season, with the goal of improving construction and public relations next spring when work resumes.

Light refreshments will be served.

November 15, 2019 in Project Updates, Public Notices

NOTICE TO PERSON(S) PLOWING DRIVEWAYS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF BRIDGTON, MAINE

Warning is hereby given that no person or persons shall plow, shovel or otherwise deposit snow, or cause the same to be done, into the limits of any traveled public way within the Town of Bridgton.

It is permissible to plow the snow bank left by the street plow directly in front of a driveway to each side of the driveway onto the snow bank.

Pursuant to MRSA 17A, Section 505, “Placing Obstructions on a Traveled Road” and MRSA 29A Section 2396 “Snow, a person may not place and allow to remain on a public way snow or slush that has not accumulated there naturally”. Persons in violation of these laws shall be subject to legal action.

November 12, 2019 in Public Notices, Public Works

Overnight Parking

REMINDER: From November 15, 2019 – April 15, 2020 no vehicle shall be parked on any public street or way from 11:00p.m. to 7:00a.m. as per MRSA 29A Section 2068-2069 and the Bridgton Traffic Ordinance adopted January 10, 1995 and amended August 27, 1996 and October 25, 2005. A town-wide parking ban may be called for with notification. Vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense.

November 8, 2019 in Public Notices, Public Works

Town of Bridgton Employee

It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our longtime employee, Code Enforcement Officer Robert (Robbie) Baker, on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  We will all miss him more than words can express. He was not just our co-worker but our good friend as well.  The Town sends our deepest condolences to Robbie’s family and friends.

November 8, 2019 in Public Notices

Office Closing

Due to unexpected circumstances, the Town Office is closed at 1:30 p.m. for the day Thursday November 7, 2019.

The office will be re-open for normal business hours on Friday November 8, 2019.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

November 7, 2019 in Public Notices

Streetscape Public Notice – October 28, 2019

Construction Update for Monday, October 28, 2019

No significant updates for Monday. Concrete for the new sidewalks continues to be installed along the north side of the road.

Concrete sidewalk construction will continue on a daily basis (excluding weekends) for as long as the weather cooperates. Ramps are being installed from the road, over the sidewalks, up to the front entrances of buildings so folks can access their buildings while the concrete is being installed.

There may be brief closures of driveways during concrete sidewalk construction and because some of the driveway aprons need to be rebuilt to ADA standards. The contractor will work to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible. If any business or property owners have trouble accessing their buildings, please let us know so we can do whatever we can to address your concerns.

Colin Dinsmore, PE
HEB Engineers, Inc

October 30, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Project Updates, Public Notices

Request for Bids-Ice Rink Project Phase II

Town of Bridgton, Maine

ICE RINK PROJECT PHASE II

REQUEST FOR BIDS

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2019 9:00a.m.

BIDS DUE:  3:00 PM, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Sealed Bids are being accepted for the Town of Bridgton, Ice Rink Project Phase II (the “Project”), which consists of obtaining competitive BIDS from responsible:

Complete written BIDS shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked, “Town of Bridgton, Ice Rink Project Phase II” to:

Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant

3 Chase Street

Bridgton, ME 04009

not later than 3:00 PM Friday, November 14, 2019.

Except as provided herein, the Town shall award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible proposal.  To be considered responsive, proposal must provide enough information with their Bids to constitute a definite, firm, unqualified, and unconditional offer.

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

 

October 29, 2019 in Public Notices

Main Street Lamp Posts

Main Street Lamp Posts

The Bridgton Public Works department is selling individual lamp posts for $200 “as is where is”

Interested individuals must pay in advance at the Town Office, 3 Chase Street. The office is open Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM.

Receipt for payment must be shown at the Public Works Garage, 31 Willet Road, at the time of pick up.

To coordinate pick up, please contact David Madsen, Public Services Director at 207-647-2326. The garage is open Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM. Please note, due to the size and weight of the lamp posts, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to provide an appropriate vehicle/trailer to transport.

For more information, please contact Jerusha Murray, Executive Secretary at 207-803-9972 or by email jmurray@bridgtonmaine.org.

October 25, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Public Notices, Public Works

Streetscape Public Notice – October 23, 2019

Construction Update for Wednesday, October 23, 2019

No significant updates for Wednesday. Concrete for the new sidewalks continues to be installed along the north side of the road.

Concrete sidewalk construction will continue on a daily basis (excluding weekends) for as long as the weather cooperates. Ramps are being installed from the road, over the sidewalks, up to the front entrances of buildings so folks can access their buildings while the concrete is being installed.

There may be brief closures of driveways during concrete sidewalk construction and because some of the driveway aprons need to be rebuilt to ADA standards. The contractor will work to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible. If any business or property owners have trouble accessing their buildings, please let us know so we can do whatever we can to address your concerns.

Colin Dinsmore, PE
HEB Engineers, Inc

October 24, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Project Updates, Public Notices

Streetscape Public Notice – October 22, 2019

Construction Update for Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Concrete for the new sidewalks continues to be installed throughout the project along the north side of the road. Another construction crew is preparing the last few areas of sidewalk, getting them ready to place concrete and installing curbs.

Concrete sidewalk construction will continue on a daily basis (excluding weekends) for as long as the weather cooperates. Ramps are being installed from the road, over the sidewalks, up to the front entrances of buildings so folks can access their buildings while the concrete is being installed.

There may be brief closures of driveways during concrete sidewalk construction and because some of the driveway aprons need to be rebuilt to ADA standards. The contractor will work to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible. If any business or property owners have trouble accessing their buildings, please let us know so we can do whatever we can to address your concerns.

Colin Dinsmore, PE
HEB Engineers, Inc

October 23, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Project Updates, Public Notices

Streetscape Public Notice – October 18, 2019

Construction Update for Friday, October 18, 2019

Concrete for the new sidewalks has been installed at a few locations including in front of the Chalmers and NAHGA buildings, as well as on the hill past Reny’s. Concrete sidewalk construction will continue on a daily basis (excluding weekends) for as long as the weather cooperates.

There may be brief closures of driveways during concrete sidewalk construction and because some of the driveway aprons need to be rebuilt to ADA standards. The contractor will work to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible. If any business or property owners have trouble accessing their buildings, please let us know so we can do whatever we can to address your concerns.

Colin Dinsmore, PE
HEB Engineers, Inc

October 18, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Project Updates, Public Notices

Streetscape Public Notice – October 17, 2019

Construction Update for Thursday, October 17, 2019

The contractor has been preparing to start installing the concrete sidewalks.  Concrete for the new sidewalks will begin on Friday in front of the Chalmers and NAHGA buildings. Concrete sidewalk construction will continue on a daily basis (excluding weekends) for as long as the weather cooperates.

There may be brief closures of driveways during concrete sidewalk construction and because some of the driveway aprons need to be rebuilt to ADA standards. The contractor will work to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible. If any business or property owners have trouble accessing their buildings, please let us know so we can do whatever we can to address your concerns.

Colin Dinsmore, PE
HEB Engineers, Inc

October 18, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Project Updates, Public Notices

Streetscape Public Notice – October 16, 2019

Construction Update for Wednesday, October 16, 2019

No significant updates for Wednesday.

The contractor has been installing light pole bases, fine grading and preparing to start installing the concrete sidewalks.  Concrete for the new sidewalks is anticipated to begin on Friday, pending cooperative weather.

There may be brief closures of driveways as some of the driveway aprons need to be rebuilt to ADA standards but the contractor will work to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible. If any business or property owners have trouble accessing their buildings, please let us know so we can do whatever we can to address your concerns.

Colin Dinsmore, PE
HEB Engineers, Inc

October 17, 2019 in Main Street Project Updates, Project Updates, Public Notices