– Parking Ban –
Main Street & Highland Road Parking Lot
** 10 p.m. 12/05/2024 – 6:00 a.m. 12/06/2024 **
Vehicles may be towed at the owner’s expense.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Public Services Department – Town of Bridgton
The Town of Bridgton, Maine has recently contracted with John E. O’Donnell & Associates of New Gloucester, Maine to complete the Bridgton Revaluation Program. The Town of Bridgton is implementing the program to ensure that all property is assessed fairly. Starting Tuesday, December 3, 2024 and continuing over the next year, representatives of the company will visit improved property in Bridgton.
Company representatives will carry a letter of authorization from the Bridgton Town Manager. The program will recognize changes in real estate values since Bridgton’s last revaluation in 2016.
Property owners will have an opportunity to meet with representatives of O’Donnell & Associates before the new assessments are finalized next summer.
Holiday Business Hours
The Town Office, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th for our Annual Holiday Party.
The Town Office, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closing at 12:30 on Tuesday, December 24th and will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
The Town Office and Public Works will be closed on Wendesday, January 1st for the New Year.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!
The Town of Bridgton is now accepting funding requests for programs and services for our upcoming fiscal year from social service agencies or one lead agency acting on behalf of a collaborative partnership. Applicants are required to meet the specific criteria and priorities as described in the Appropriation Guidelines to potentially secure town funding. All proposals are welcome; however, first consideration will be given to those programs already funded and have demonstrated services that positively impact Bridgton residents. Preference will be given to innovative, collaborative projects responding to the towns identified priorities.
All requests should be sent (mail or email) to:
Town of Bridgton
Attn: Jenna Domer, Deputy Finance Director
3 Chase Street, Suite 1
Bridgton, ME 04009
Email: jdomer@bridgtonmaine.org
PUBLIC NOTICE
Cemeteries Notification
Please be advised that we have begun the process of cleaning up our cemetery grounds in preparation for the winter season.
As we ask annually, please make sure that all of your baskets, pots and flowers are removed from all town-maintained cemeteries.
If you have not already done so, please make sure these are removed by December 1st.
Thank you for your cooperation.
David Madsen
Public Services Director
Town of Bridgton
The Bridgton Town Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 27th and Thursday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The Bridgton Transfer Station and Public Works Department will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The Bridgton Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, November 30th.
Please be advised the Town of Bridgton is soliciting applications for the TOWN OF BRIDGTON AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM for fiscal year 2026. Applications will be released on the Town of Bridgton website on November 5, 2024. 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 two national objectives: serving those with low to moderate income or for the elimination of slum and blight. Applications will be reviewed by staff and forwarded to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) for a recommendation, and then forwarded to the Selectboard for approval.
Applications are due January 6, 2025 before 4:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to attend a public workshop with CDAC and staff to review requirements and project eligibility. The workshop will take place December 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Any questions may be directed to Haley Richardson, Deputy Community Development Director for the Town of Bridgton via email to hrichardson@bridgtonmaine.org or by calling (207)-803-9960.
Public Services CDBG Application 2025-2026
Public Services CDBG BUDGET 2025-26
Public Facilities and Infrastructure CDBG Application 2025-2026
The Municipal office will be closed today Tuesday, November 5th for staff administration of the election. We will resume regular business hours on Wednesday, November 6th.
If you are looking to vote, please proceed to the election location at the Old Town Hall at 26 N. High Street, Bridgton.
Departments Available by Appointment:
Deputy Town Manager- Georgiann Fleck- 207-803-9959
Code Enforcement Officer- Brenda Day- 207-803-9963
Community Development – Nicole McKeith – 207-803-9956
Finance – Laurie Allen – 207-803-9964
Fire Chief- Glen Garland- 207-803-9955
Police Chief – Phil Jones- 207-803-9976
Public Services- Mariah Hawkins- 207-803-9999
Recreation Director Gary Colello 207-803-9960
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
In observence of Veterans Day the Town of Bridgton Municipal Office & Public Works will be closed on Monday, November 11th.
Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall
26 North High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009
Fore more information about this election please visit our election page.
The Town Office will be open from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. on Thursday October 31st for voter registration and election specific business only. This will be the last day that absentee ballots will be available.
Town of Bridgton
Investment Advisory Committee
Are you passionate about the future of our community? Do you have a keen interest in finance, investments, and economic growth? If so, the Town of Bridgton invites you to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm by joining the Investment Advisory Committee!
The Town of Bridgton is seeking to fill a vacancy on our Investment Advisory Committee. The Investment Advisory Committee plays a crucial role in advising local government on investment strategies that drive sustainable growth and economic development in our community. We seek individuals with diverse perspectives, committed to transparency, and fiscal responsibility to ensure informed decision-making and robust financial planning.
Interested individuals should submit a Committee Application to Ashley Albrecht, Town Clerk at:
3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009 or email to aalbrecht@bridgtonmaine.org.
The Town Office will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
PAVING OF WINN ROAD, NORTH ROAD, SWAMP ROAD & PLUMMERS LANDING WILL COMMENCE 9/5/2024 *TENTATIVELY*
The Town Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in recognition of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INVITATION TO BID
Wildwood Road Culvert Replacement Project
Sealed Bid Proposals Due by 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Town of Bridgton will be accepting Sealed Bids for the Wildwood Road Culvert Replacement Project. Work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of a 60” reinforced concrete culvert with a 7’ high (interior) by 16’ wide (interior) reinforced concrete box culvert with wing walls, installation of curbing, guardrail installation, and all other site stabilization and restoration inherent to the work. All in-water must be completed by October 1, 2024, and the project must reach substantial completion by November 1, 2024. An alternative bid price is also requested for a Spring 2025 installation, please see bidding documents for more information.
Perspective Bidders may review the complete bid package at the Town of Bridgton Municipal Office, Monday through Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, online at the link above, or requests for bid documents can be made via email to Hannah Schulz, EI at hschulz@woodardcurran.com. Any questions or concerns regarding the project shall also be directed to Hannah Schulz.
Sealed Bids shall be submitted to:
Town of Bridgton
Attn: Nikki Hodgkins – “Wildwood Road Culvert Replacement”
3 Chase Street, Suite 1
Bridgton, ME 04009
The Town of Bridgton is seeking dedicated and knowledgeable individuals to serve as members of the Mooring – Harbor Master Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee.
This newly established Ad Hoc Committee will play a crucial role in reviewing Mooring and Harbor Master Ordinances’ of neighboring towns, including meetings with harbormasters, town staff, lakefront home owners’ associations, the public, and other key stakeholders. Members will also be tasked with reviewing the administrative Bridgton Mooring and Harbor Master Ordinance drafted February 15, 2024, and will recommend changes that will ensure the ordinance meets the needs of our community, protects our waterways, and supports sustainable use of our harbor resources.
The committee shall act as an advisory committee and resource to the Select Board with the mission of developing a final draft ordinance for the Board’s review on or before December 31, 2024.
The committee shall consist of no more than seven (7) members and shall be comprised of one (1) representative from the Lakes Environmental Association, two (2) representatives from different lakefront home owners’ associations, and four (4) representatives from the general public.
For additional information about the committee please see the Town of Bridgton Mooring – Harbor Master Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee Charge, Mission, and Authority.
The Town of Bridgton has been notified by the Maine Center for Diseas Control and Prevention that a crow from the Town of Bridgton has tested positive for West Nile Virus along with 5 other birds througout Maine. Please see the below education materials about West Nile Virus, Mosquito Bite Protection, and other illnesses transmitted through mosquito bites.
West Nile Virus – Fact Sheet Repellent – Fact Sheet Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) – Fact Sheet Jamestown Canyon Virus – Fact Sheet
TOWN OF BRIDGTON
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS
Land Use Ordinance
The Planning Board for the Town of Bridgton will hold a public hearing on August 1, 2024 at 5pm, on a proposed amendments to the Town of Bridgton Land Use Ordinance, pursuant to 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4352. The proposed amendments pertain to landscaping, and buffering requirements and sidewalks.
The public hearing draft of the proposed amendments is available (CLICK HERE) and at the Town offices. The public hearing agenda will be posted on the Town website. Please direct any questions to Deputy Community Development Director, Haley Richardson, at hrichardson@bridgtonmaine.org or (207) 803-9960.
Holiday Business Hours
The Town Office, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th for our Annual Holiday Party.
The Town Office, Public Works, and the Transfer Station will be closing at 12:30 on Tuesday, December 24th and will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
The Town Office and Public Works will be closed on Wendesday, January 1st for the New Year.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!
