The Board of Selectmen’s meeting has been cancelled for January 23, 2018 due to inclement weather. The meeting has been rescheduled to January 31, 2018 4:oo p.m for workshop and 5:00 p.m for regular meeting.
If you are in need of a warming shelter please contact 207-647-8814 or ema@bridgtonmaine.org.
Due to inclement weather the Town Office will be closing at 2:00 p.m Friday December 22, 2017
The Planning Board Public Hearing for December 12, 2017 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A new Public Hearing will be scheduled for January 9, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. for B & B Cultivation, LLC
The Board of Selectmen meeting has been postponed from Tuesday December 12, 2017 to December 19, 2017
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO FILE A WASTE DISCHARGE LICENSE AMENDMENT
The Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:00p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Downstairs Meeting Room located at 10 Iredale Street in Bridgton, Maine to take both written and oral comments regarding the Town’s intent to file with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (“MDEP”) an application to renew its waste discharge license.
The Town in compliance with 38MRSA has notified the abutters of the proposed public hearing and filing.
A copy of the application will be made available for public inspection at the Town Office during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. The Town intends on submitting the application to MDEP the week of December 2, 2017.
Robert A. Peabody Jr.
Town Manager
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 2018. Applications are due January 22, 2018 on or before 4 PM. Applications are for Public Service. Applications must be for programs 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. There will be two opportunities to attend a workshop:
Tuesday December 12, 2017 at 10 A.M. OR Thursday December 14, 2017 at 10 A.M. Other questions may be directed to Audrey Knight, Community Development Director, or Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant at the town office (207-647-8786.) For Public Service Program Application click here.
The Town of Bridgton is seeking financial reimbursement from the Federal Government for the recent storm event. To assist us in this process, please send photos of downed trees on Bridgton public roads to Todd Perreault, EMA Director, at ema@bridgtonmaine.org AND don’t forget to include the street location of your photo. Thank you
Pondicherry Park is projected to draw 32,488 visits this year.
Yet, not everyone can enjoy a stroll through the intown 66-acre park because of their lack of full mobility — either due to being confined to a wheelchair or needing to use crutches.
Tom Perkins wants to create access for all.
Perkins, who is executive director of Loon Echo Land Trust, approached Bridgton selectmen Tuesday night regarding a proposal to upgrade 4,800 feet of forested trail, running alongside Stevens and Mill Brooks, enabling those with mobility issues a chance to enjoy the park.
Read the entire article here: http://www.bridgton.com/stroll-through-pondicherry-park-for-all/
On Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:00p.m. members of the Board of Selectmen will be at the Bridgton Memorial School located on Depot Street, Bridgton, Maine. Although there may be a quorum no official business will be conducted.
Just a reminder to all citizens to make sure your house has proper identification so that emergency services can locate your home in the event of an emergency. Numbers shall be displayed on a post, fence, wall, mail box, or on some structure at the property line adjacent to the walk or access drive to the residence or structure. The numbers displayed shall be no less than four (4) inches in height. The numbers displayed shall be of contrasting color to the building.
Remember: They can’t help you, if they can’t
find you.
PRE-BID MEETING: 9:00 AM, Thursday, October 19, 2017
SEALED BIDS DUE: 3:00 PM, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Sealed proposals are being accepted for the Town of Bridgton Survey and Reconstruction Drawings for Lower Main Street (the “Project”), which consists of obtaining competitive bids from responsible and responsive Contractors to conduct a right-of-way survey, and produce design and shovel-ready reconstruction drawings for a roughly 1-mile segment of Lower Main Street. Right-of-way design will include sidewalks, storm drains, shade trees, sewer line stubs to side streets, and consideration of CMP pole relocation.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 19, 2017 9:00 AM at the Town Office 3 Chase St, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009.
Complete written bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes plainly marked, “Lower Main Street Project” to: Brenda Day, Administrative Assistant 3 Chase Street Bridgton, ME 04009 no later than 3:00 PM Thursday October 26, 2017, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract bid documents, including plans and specifications, are available on the Town website(https://bridgtonmaine.org) or by e-mail request to Brenda Day (bday@bridgtonmaine.org).
Update to the Request for Bids on a 2018 Police Cruiser – this contract has been awarded to Quirk Ford of Augusta.
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).
See Bid Package below:
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
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.
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.
