Bridgeville’s proposed 2018 budget, which based on a real estate tax hike, is now available for public review (see below). Borough council will take a vote on the budget and the increased tax rates at its Dec. 11, 2017 meeting at 7 p.m. at the municipal building. Under the new plan, Bridgeville would increase its… [Read More]
Archives for November 2017
Council Is Probably Going To Raise Taxes, But May Also Introduce Tax Relief
It seems inevitable that Bridgeville property owners will be paying higher real estate taxes in 2018. The borough is facing a $150,000 budget shortfall, tax revenues have been stagnant for the past few years, and the borough has to help pay for some expensive, but much-needed infrastructure projects, like sewer repairs and traffic improvements. A… [Read More]
Mayor: After $172,000 Road Repair Bill, Bridgeville Should Consider Hiring A New Engineer
After a road repair project took two years to complete and cost nearly $100,000 more the original estimate, Bridgeville Mayor Pat DeBlasio said it might be time for the borough look for a new engineering firm. For years, Bridgeville has relied on The Gateway Engineers, a 60-year-old firm that has been involved in some of… [Read More]
Mayor: Combat Speeding Drivers By Expanding Cook School Park
A few weeks ago, a hit-and-run driver slammed his vehicle into a parked car belonging to Ridge Road resident Joel Lakus This is the third time one of Lakus’ cars have been hit while parked in front of his house. “This is getting old,” Lakus told council earlier this week. He asked the borough to… [Read More]
Security Cams Coming to Chartiers Park After Vandals Destroy Scoreboard
A few weeks ago, somebody pried open the scoreboard at Chartiers Park and ripped out the electronic components. Now, the Bridgeville Athletic Association hopes to have security cameras installed to prevent this from happening again — or at least identifying the thief/vandal next time. “Somebody can in, bent the whole thing and took all the… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – Nov 13, 2017
VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES Joel Lakus Bridgeville, PA 15017 Mr. Lakus stated 3 weeks ago, his car was hit and almost demolished in front of his house. This is the third time that his vehicle has been hit. Traffic comes up his street way too fast. He stated that the speed limit needs… [Read More]
Copeland Wins Mayoral Race, Republicans Keep Majority on Borough Council
Democrat Betty Copeland won the Bridgeville mayoral race Tuesday night, defeating incumbent Pat DeBlasio by 31 votes, according to unofficial, but complete results. In the borough council race, Republicans Bruce Ghelarducci and Joe Verduci will remain on council for four-year terms, as will Democrat William Henderson. Republican Virginia “BJ” Bott-Schneider was also elected to a… [Read More]
A Quick Guide To Voting in Bridgeville Today
Today is Election Day, and the clock is ticking for you to get out and vote. But where do I vote? The County Elections Department has a polling place finder that will tell you. Am I even registered to vote? You can double check using the PA voter registration status page. Do I need to… [Read More]
It Doesn’t Matter Which Party You Vote For On Tuesday
One of the odd things about local elections is that candidates rely heavily on a two things—their last names and their party affiliation. That’s unfortunate because at the local level, knowing whether someone is a Democrat or a Republican tells you exactly nothing about how that person will address your community’s problems. There’s no official… [Read More]
Vote DeBlasio for Mayor of Bridgeville
I have lived in Bridgeville for all of my 54 years, and my family’s accounting/CPA firm is right in the heart of our business district. But as Mayor of Bridgeville, I’m not running on my biography—I’m running on my accomplishments: Traffic During my first term as Mayor, Bridgeville has started to make progress in our… [Read More]