Archives for November 2016

The Railyard Grill & Taproom is holding its grand opening tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 26, beginning at 11 a.m. The Railroad Street restaurant, which quietly opened its doors in early October, features dozens of craft beers on tap and a menu that includes sandwiches, stone-oven pizzas, and a poutine and that’s received some enthusiastic online reviews…. [Read More]

Bridgeville police are trying to identify the man pictured above in connection with an attempted robbery at the Gulf Gas / 7-11 store on Railroad Street yesterday morning. The robber reportedly gestured as though he had a firearm, but but did not display one. An employee told WPXI that: He says, ‘Give me all your money, bro,… [Read More]

The Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department VFD is selling luminaria kits that will light up sidewalks and front yards throughout the borough this holiday season. For $25, you get a set of 16, including bags, sand, and candles. The department is taking orders through Dec 8. Orders will be available for pick-up at the fire hall on Saturday,… [Read More]

State Senator Guy Reschenthaler will recognize and honor the Vietnam Veterans of Pennsylvania’s 37th Senatorial District for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States with a special Commemorative Ceremony on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bridgeville firehall’s Chartiers Room. A special Vietnam Veterans’ lapel pin has been produced… [Read More]

VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAME AND ADDRESS No Visitors 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET REVIEW Manager Collins proceeded to review the proposed 2018 Budget-All funds. See Attached. ACT 172 LOCAL TAX CREDIT – VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS A discussion regarding Act 172 which allows municipalities to grant tax credits on Earned Income or Property Taxes to active volunteer firefighters. The… [Read More]

Bridgeville’s curbside leaf pick-up and brush grinder programs will continue through the first week of December, following the street sweeper schedule. If you’re not sure which day pick-up takes place on your street, you can look it up here. Leaves should be swept into a pile near the curb for the borough to collect. Logs… [Read More]

A credit card data harvesting operation that police discovered nearly three weeks ago at area GetGo stores may still be yielding new victims. Some 40-50 people have filed police reports with South Fayette police in the past few days, according to a Bridgeville Area News report: WPXI-TV report: [South Fayette’s police chief] believes that at least some, but… [Read More]

Updated: November 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes November 2016 Workshop Meeting Minutes ROLL CALL VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES  MINUTES A motion of the Borough Council regarding the minutes of the October 10, 2016 regular meeting as submitted. CALENDAR YEAR 2017 BUDGET WORKSHOP ADVERTISEMENT A motion of the Borough Council confirming the advertisement of the… [Read More]

Tuesday’s election may be bringing big change to Washington, D.C., but otherwise, Bridgeville residents will be represented by many of the same folks as previously. Incumbent State Representative Jason Ortitay (R-46) defeated Democratic challenger Joe Szpara. Incumbent State Senator Guy Reschenthaler (R-37) defeated Democratic challenger Ed Eichenlaub. Republican Tim Murphy remains your U.S. Congressman, and… [Read More]

For the past three years, Jack Ghelarducci has been delivering commemorative banners to local military veterans and their families as part of the Bridgeville Parking Authority’s troop banner program (those are the same banners that hang from borough lightposts throughout the summer). When it was time for Jack—son of Jeff and Angela Ghelarducci—to choose an Eagle… [Read More]