How much is it worth to you to have Bridgeville’s public works department fixing roads or the Bridgeville Police Department handling public safety? Would you care if the Bridgeville sold the borough building and began sharing office space with Collier or South Fayette? What if all of that meant lower taxes for you? Borough… [Read More]
Archives for December 2017
The Historical Society’s White House Christmas Tree Is On Display Throughout the Holiday Season
The next time you’re in Bridgeville’s business district, stop into the Bridgeville Area Historical Society to see one of the more unique local Christmas trees on display. The Historical Society’s tree is decorated with 30-plus years of official White House Christmas ornaments. The tin ornaments depict notable moments in American presidential history, including Lincoln’s official… [Read More]
A Quick Guide To Bridgeville’s New Tax Rates, Tax Credit, and Homestead Exemption
The final Bridgeville borough council meeting of 2017 was eventful in terms of taxes. In less than an hour, council created altered how it taxes real estate, set new land and building rates, created a homestead exemption, introduced a firefighter tax credit. Council also decided not to raise the sewage rate it charges residents (though… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – Dec. 11, 2017
ROLL CALL VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES Joel Lakus – 918 Ridge Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 Mr. Lakus stated that he would like to be re-appointed to the Vacancy Board. He also stated that he would like Chartiers Park to be renamed to Ed Schneider Park. Mr. Schneider donated the land, cultivated it… [Read More]
Here’s Where (Some Of) Your Tax Money Is Going in 2018
Facing a $146,000 budget shortfall, it seems likely that borough council will approve a real estate tax increase for 2018. That vote may on happen at the Monday, Dec. 11 council meeting at 7 p.m. The budget that council is considering would raise the tax on land to 10 mills and the tax on… [Read More]
Council Renames Locust Alley to Honor Eagle Scouts
The backstreet between Gregg Avenue and Chestnut Street, one known as Locust Alley, has been renamed to Eagle Way, in honor of the six Eagle Scouts who grew up nearby. Borough council voted 6-0 last month to make the name change official. Neil Lyons was not present. The name change came after Adam Kenerwell pointed… [Read More]
This Year’s Winter Blast Was Picture Perfect
Bridgeville residents couldn’t have asked for a better night for this year’s Winter Blast holiday season kickoff. Friday night was cool and clear and event was picture perfect, from the Christmas tree lighting to the visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus. Even the ice sculpter was doing some particularly intricate work with with his… [Read More]
Bridgeville Historical Society: The U.S. Brig Niagara
During this Nov. 28, 2017 Bridgeville Historical Society presentation, Edd Hale, a volunteer crew member on the USS Niagara, discusses the ship’s colorful history, including its role in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812.