In August, we explained why traffic in Bridgeville is the worst, and we looked at one possible solution that would radically revamp Route 50 and Washington Avenue near the South Fayette border. Among other changes, the plan for the south end of town would add a slew of new right- and left-turn only lanes and widen the… [Read More]
Archives for October 2015
Should Bridgeville Stop Outsourcing Trash Collection?
For most of borough council, Waste Management made an offer too good to refuse. Not only was the Texas-based trash hauler the low bidder among the the firms vying for Bridgeville’s next garbage collection contract, which begins in 2016, but Waste Management actually submitted a price lower than what the borough currently pays to… Waste Management. After a… [Read More]
The Fire Chief Isn’t Happy That The Same Basements Keep Flooding On Baldwin Street
During a recent rainstorm, Bridgeville Volunteer firefighters spent five hours pumping water out of basements on Baldwin Street. When the next storm comes, the same volunteer firefighters will likely be back at the same houses—the ones that don’t have backflow preventers or, in some cases, sump pumps. It’s getting old, according to fire chief Bill… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – Oct. 12, 2015
Bridgeville borough council’s agenda looked light this month, which wasn’t the worst problem to have when council’s meeting night was competing against a Steelers game for viewers. The football comparison held up when council committed a false start by beginning its workshop meeting without the necessary number of councilmembers present. Council quickly realized the mistake… [Read More]
Curbside Leaf Pick-Up Starts Today
Beginning today, Bridgeville residents can sweep leaves into a pile at the curb for the borough to collect. The leaf clean-up service continues until the first week of December, weather permitting, and follows the current street sweeping schedule. The borough has a copy of the schedule online here. Beginning in November, the public works department will collect tree trimmings and… [Read More]
There Might Be A Church For Sale On Dewey Avenue Soon
After nearly 100 years, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church will be saying goodbye to Bridgeville. This spring, the parish plans to move into a new church building at 3230 Washington Pike, near Portman Farms and Giant Eagle in South Fayette. St. George has been in Bridgeville since about 1920. Its first quarter-century was spent in… [Read More]