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 17th, 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 17th through March 31st. 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