Bridgeville Borough Councilman William Colussy died Friday morning at St. Clair Hospital. He was 75 years old. A mechanic and owner of H. Colussy Garage, Colussy was elected to borough council in 2009, where he headed the public works committee. From his obituary at Legacy.com: He was dedicated to the good of his community and… [Read More]
Archives for May 2016
Veterans’ Benefits Claims Assistance Available On Memorial Day
On Monday, May 30, during the Bridgeville Memorial Day Parade, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will sponsor the Pennsylvania Mobile Veterans Outreach Van, hosted by State Rep. Jason Ortitay. The van will be parked at the American Legion on Station Street. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pennsylvania Mobile Outreach Van serves… [Read More]
PennDoT: McLaughlin Run Road Construction Begins Tomorrow
Via PennDOT: PennDOT is announcing work to improve McLaughlin Run Road (Route 3004) in Bridgeville Borough and Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County, will begin Tuesday, May 24 weather permitting. Crews from A. Folino Construction will conduct milling and paving, drainage improvements, base repairs, guide rail updates and line painting activities on McLaughlin Run Road… [Read More]
Chartiers Valley Awards $78 Million In Construction Bids
Chartiers Valley School Board approved $78 million in construction bids last week to begin upgrading its middle school and high school facilities. The Tribune-Review’s Jim Spezialetti has more details about where the money is going and how much the entire project will eventually cost. To frame that price tag another way: $78 million is about what the… [Read More]
[UPDATED] Will Washington Avenue Construction Be Finished Sooner Than Expected?
Just a few weeks ago, it looked like Washington Avenue was going to be a construction zone for most of this summer. PennDOT was projecting that asphalt work could last until the middle of July and that concrete work could take place on weekends into early August. But judging by the progress made thus far, could the road be finished sooner?… [Read More]
It’s Official: Joe Szpara Wins Dem Primary, Faces Ortitay in November
It’s official—political newcomer Joe Szpara has defeated former State Rep. Jesse White in the Pennsylvania District 46 Democratic primary. In November, Szpara will face the incumbent, Republican State Rep. Jason Ortitay. The 46th district represents parts of Allegheny and Washington counties, including Bridgeville. Szpara, of Collier, posted this on Facebook yesterday: On election night, Szpara… [Read More]
Does Anybody Want To Take Over The Bridgeville Farmers Market?
It looks like there won’t be a Bridgeville Farmers Market this summer. But if anybody has ideas to make the market viable in the future, they’re welcome to take over as manager. From the May-June-July borough newsletter: BRIDGEVILLE FARMERS MARKET SEEKING NEW MANAGEMENT Thank you for all of your patronage to the Bridgeville Farmers Market… [Read More]
Junior Firefighter Program Is Back at Bridgeville VFD
The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department has reinstated its junior firefighter program for boys and girls. For more information, call the fire department at 412-221-1711. via Bridgeville Borough Newsletter
Safety Is ‘Top Priority’ At Railroad That Still Hasn’t Fixed This Terrible Sidewalk In Bridgeville
The front page of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway’s website says that community safety is a “top priority” at the company. But Bridgeville officials are ready to give up trying to convince the company to fix a potentially hazardous stretch of sidewalk the railroad owns along Washington Avenue. Now, Bridgeville may just pay to repair the sidewalk and send a bill… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – May 9, 2016
UPDATED –May 2016 Special Meeting Minutes –May 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes MAY 9, 2016 REGULAR MEETING The meeting is opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for the sick, handicapped, departed and military personnel of the community. Please remain standing. ROLL CALL VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES MINUTES A motion… [Read More]