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It’s a Bridgeville Thing—Read Over It!
1st Quarter—2016
February—March and April, 2016
425 Bower Hill Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 412-221-6012
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Washington Avenue Waterline Replacement, Sanitary Sewer Repair and Street Resurfacing
Pennsylvania American Water Company Mainline Replacement is anticipated to start the first week of
February.
Approximately 3,100 linear feet of pipe between
Chartiers Street and St. Clair Street is being replaced.
The section from Chartiers Street to Bower Hill Road is to
be completed first per PennDOT. The second section will
be from Bower Hill Road to the point near St. Clair Street.
The proposed location of the new main line is in the right
lane of Washington Avenue when traveling from
Chartiers Street towards St. Clair Street. The contractor
for Pennsylvania American Water Company is Casper
Colosimo and Sons. PennDOT is requiring this work to be
done first so that Lane Construction, who is under
contract with PennDOT, can complete their resurfacing
work.
The Sanitary Sewer repair has been placed out for bid
with the awarding of the contract to be made at the
February 8th Council Meeting. The contract for sanitary sewer repair work will specify that the repair work is
to be started in early March and completed by April 15, 2015.
All work will be done at night from 8 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. with the completion of both the waterline and sanitary
sewer being accomplished by May 1, 2016.
Borough Council Meets on the 2nd Monday of
each month. Agenda meetings are at 6:30 and
Voting meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Parking Authority Meetings are held at 7:30
p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Planning Commission Meetings are held at 7:00
p.m. on the last Monday of the month with
these exceptions: May 23rd, and November/
December meeting is combined on December
5th. Contact the Borough for confirmation of
these meetings.
Zoning Hearing Board Meetings are held as
needed. Contact for Borough Office at
(412) 221-6012 X-10 for specific meetings.
Bridgeville Borough Park Rental
Information:
2016 Park Permits may be obtained at the
Borough Building on the dates as follows:
Residents beginning March 1, 2016
Non-Residents beginning March 15, 2016
Rates
Resident Non-Resident
Chartiers
$65
$83
Cook School
$50
$65
McLaughlin
$65
$83
Business Rate
$75
$150
Triangle Park Gazebo $25
$30
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BVFD formally established in 1916 . . .
celebrating 100 years!
Bridgeville Volunteer Fire
Department
2016 Lenten Fish
Fry Dates:
Friday, February 12
Friday, February 26
Friday, March 11
Friday, March 25 (Good Friday)
Bridgeville Volunteer
Fire Department
370 Commercial St
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Eat in or
Take Out Only *
Call 412-221-1711 to
order Take Out
(*Sorry, No delivery)
Bridgeville Borough along with the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department
and Ladies Axillary will hold the Annual Bridgeville Borough Easter Egg
Hunt:
When: Saturday, March 26th
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Chartiers Park.
This is a free community event—fun times for the children. Be sure to bring
a container to hold all the eggs that the children will find! For more
information or any questions, contact the Borough Office at 412-221-6012.
BVFD Cash Bash Saturday, May 7, 2016
Doors open at 6 pm drawing starts at 7 pm
Tickets donation $25—they go fast
Call 412-221-1711 for more information or to
order your tickets now!
The BVFD and the Ladies
Auxiliary are always
looking for new
members.
For more information
about joining please
contact the BVFD at
412-221-1711. Leave a
message and someone
will get back to you.
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Bridgeville Area Historical Society
Kathleen Banks Building
441 Station Street
PO Box 652
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-221-4052 phone
[email protected] (e-mail)
The BAHS is open
Tuesday through Friday
from 10 am until 2 pm
(Saturdays by appointment call the
BAHS # 412-221-4052 or
BAHS President, Mary Weise 412-221-5651)
All Programs are open to the public
Location: The Chartiers Room of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department on Commercial Street
Programs: (REMINDER: Jan and Feb are held on Sunday afternoon at 1:30)
Sunday, February 28, 2016 —1:30 p.m. Ken Kobus, author of “City of Steel” will present a program of
how Pittsburgh became the world steel-making center.
7:30 p.m. — Tuesday, March 29, 2016—the Painting Art of Jack Puglisi
7:30 p.m. — Tuesday, April 25, 2016 Author Presentation and Signing, Melanie Linn
Gutowski "Pittsburgh's Mansions" a pictorial history, explores the stately homes of the area's
prominent residents from the 1830's through the 1920s. The book's author will highlight several
mansions from the book, answer your questions and sign copies.
Up coming events:
March or April—we will dedicate the Lena Carrozza Memorial Bench, made possible from
the many memorial donations received in her honor. Take a moment to rest a spell on
this lovely bench at the Kathleen Banks Building placed in honor of our Lena who gave
so much time and effort to Bridgeville and the BAHS. She is surely missed by many!
Celebrations to look forward to:
March, 2016, we celebrate 5 years of ownership of our Kathleen Banks Building.
August, 2016 will commemorate our 15th Anniversary. The BAHS was formed as an
outcome of the 2001 Bridgeville Centennial Celebration.
Flea Market—Rummage Sale—watch for news of this fund raising event to
be held in May by the BAHS. Keep us in mind when purging useful items from
your home. Give us a call for more details about drop off times and sale
location. Thanks for helping to “Keep History Alive in the Bridgeville Area”.
HELP WANTED: To get involved call 412-221-4052, or better yet — stop in! The hours are
Tuesday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm. The BAHS welcomes any ideas or constructive
suggestions to help keep history alive in the Bridgeville Area!
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Chartiers Valley School District
Events
February 3, 2016
9th Grade Scheduling
MS Cafeteria
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
March 2, 2016
PS PTG Meeting
PS Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
February 3, 2016
PS PTG Meeting
PS Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
March 2,3,4,5, 2016
HS Musical—Les Miserable
HS Auditorium
7:30 p.m.
February 4, 2016
National College Fair
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
March 8, 2016
Kindergarten Registration
PS New Gym
All Day
February 5, 2016
Thespian Cabaret
HS Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
March 10, 2016
Kindergarten Registration
PS New Gym
All Day
February 11, 2016
5th Grade Parent Orientation
MS Auditorium
6:00 p.m.
March 10, 2016
MS PTG Meeting
Library
6:00 p.m.
February 15, 2016
President’s Day-No School
March 16, 2016
NHS Induction
HS Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
February 18, 2016
IS PTG Meeting
IS Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
February 22, 2016
NJHS Parent Meeting
6:00 p.m.
February 25, 2016
FAFSA Financial Aid Mtg.
MS Computer Lab
6:30 p.m.
March 17, 2016
IS PTG Meeting
IS Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
March 22, 2016
IS Art Show
IS Art Rooms/Hallways
6:00 p.m./8:00 p.m.
March 23-28, 2016
Spring Recess
April 4, 2016
No Students
April 6, 2016
PS PTG Meeting
PS Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
April 7,8,9, 2016
MS Musical – Peter Pan
Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
April 15, 2016
No School-Prom
April 21, 2016
HS Spring Chorus
Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
April 21, 2016
IS PTG Mtg.
IS Cafeteria
7:00 p.m.
April 26, 2016
HS Spring Band Concert
Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
April 27, 2016
MS Spring Band Concert
Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
April 28, 2016
HS/MS Spring Orchestra
Auditorium
7:00 p.m.
The deadline for the 2nd Quarter—2016 “It’s a Bridgeville Thing—Read Over It!”
newsletter covering the months of May, June and July, is April 4, 2016.
Information from non-profit organizations may be sent via e-mail to both
addresses:
[email protected] AND [email protected]
Please type “Newsletter” in subject line. Information may also be mailed or taken to the Bridgeville Borough
Building, 425 Bower Hill Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
For complete details regarding specifications for non-profit organization inclusion in this newsletter, please
contact the Borough office during business hours.
Deb Colosimo
Newsletter Creator
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Community Events:
Upcoming Events:
February 7 - Annual Super Bowl Soup & Chili Cook-off
$5 entry fee. Please contact American Legion for details.
March 12 - St Patrick’s Party from 6pm to ? Main Course will
be provided by the Post, but side order food donations would
be appreciated.
Help American Legion Post 54 - 325 Station Street - New
members are always welcome to the American Legion Post 54 – let’s work to keep this
organization in Bridgeville.
For membership requirements, including social members, and dues information call the
American Legion Post 54 at 412-221-2922.
Also a reminder that the hall, which holds 70, is a great place to hold your next event.
For details and cost, contact the Legion.
Holy Child Parish Fish Fry will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 10th and will continue each
Friday during Lent through Good Friday, March 25.
The Luncheon Menu will be served from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM each day and the
Dinner Menu will be served from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the school building.
Special Note: Our delicious "Beer Batter" fish will only be served on 2
Fridays —February 19th and March 18th. Please come and join us.
Save the Date
The Bridgeville Public Library's
TASTE OF THE TOWN
The Chartiers Room
Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department
370 Commercial Street
Saturday, April 9, 2016
6:00 pm - 10:00
$50.00 per person
Cuisine by the Area's Best Restaurants
Music, Chinese Auction, 50/50
For tickets and questions, contact
the Library at 412-221-3737
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Weekly Programs for Kids ages 0 – 5 at the Bridgeville Public Library
Toddler Time Wednesdays, January 1 3 – May 18, 10:00 am
Storytime for toddlers 2-3 years old with an attentive adult. Enjoy stories, songs
and finger plays followed by free play time. Registration is required.
Preschool Storytime Thursdays, January 1 4 – May 19, 10:00 am or 1:00 pm
Storytime for preschoolers 4-5 years old. Join us for stories, songs and crafts.
Registration is required.
Babies and Books Fridays, January 1 5 – May 20, 11:00 am
Storytime/Play Group for newborns to 24 months with an adult in attendance. Short stories, songs and finger plays
lead into free play time with board books and toys for you and your child to enjoy. Registration is required.
Preschool Art Class Fridays, January 22 – February 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Art class for kids ages 3 – 6 introducing basic art concepts and materials led by a local art instructor. Parental
supervision for younger children appreciated, registration is required. Class size is limited.
Monthly Kids Programs
American Girl Book Club First Thursday of each month, February 4 – May 5, 6:30 – 7:30pm
Girls in 2nd-5th grades are invited to join us for a book club based on the American Girl books. We’ll meet once a
month for crafts, games and activities based on the book we’ve read. Books are on hold each month at the library.
Dolls are welcome! Registration is required.
Lego Club Second Thursday of each month, January 21 – May 19, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids ages 7 – 12 are invited to join us for Lego Club! We’ll supply the Legos and theme each month, you bring the
imagination! Registration is required
Puppy Tales Saturday, February 1 3, March 1 2, 1 1 : 00 am – 12:00 pm
Puppy Tales is back! Kids in grades 1-5 can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with our new canine friend Tilly.
Ideal for kids who would like to practice their reading fluency, or who just love dogs! Bring your own book or
choose one of ours. Registration is required.
Special Programs
Preschool & Daycare Open House
Saturday, January 23, 1 1 : 00 am – 1:00 pm
Families with young children are invited to stop by this informal open house to learn more about local and
alternative Preschool and Daycare facilities. Sponsored by the Bridgeville & South Fayette Libraries, registration
is requested but not required. Call the library for more details or information on participating facilities.
Winter Reading Program
Monday, February 1 – Saturday, February 27,
Celebration on Monday, February 1 , 7: 00 – 8:00 pm
Leap into a good book! Kids in grades K – 5 can keep track of how much they read during the month of February to
earn an invitation to our Winter Reading Party with a Leap Year theme! Stop by the library anytime during the
month of February to pick up a Reading Log and additional information.
Craft Days
Saturday, February 13th, 10:00 – 4:00
Saturday, March 19th, 10:00 – 4:00
Stop by the library for crafts to make & take on these Saturdays! In February we’ll have valentine crafts and in
March we’ll have crafts for the arrival of Spring. Crafts are suitable for elementary children or younger children
with adult assistance. No registration is required.
American Girl Celebration
Saturday, April 23, time to be determined
Girls in grades 2 – 5 and an adult are invited to celebrate all things American Girl! We’ll have crafts, games &
refreshments. Registrations is required, more details to follow.
Chartiers Valley Battle of the Books!
Students in 4th & 5th grades are invited to form their teams, read the books and prepare to battle in May at our 5 th
Annual CVIS Battle of the Books! This year we are pleased to offer our 3 rd Annual CVMS Battle of the Books for
6th, 7th & 8th graders at the Middle School as well! Sponsored in collaboration with Scott Township Library, CVIS
and CVMS, the competitions will be held on Tuesday, May 17th. For more information stop by the library for an
information packet, check out our website, or call Karen Verduci at 412-221-3737.
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Bridgeville Public
Library
505 McMillen Street
Phone 412-221-3737
Website:
bridgevillelibrary.org
Teen Programs
Harry Potter Book Night
Thursday, February 4 from 6-8 pm
Teen Gaming
Fourth Friday of every month from 3-5 pm
at the Bridgeville Library
February 26
Teen Writing Club
March 25
Second Saturday of every month from 3-5 pm
April 22
at Carnegie Coffee Company
132 E. Main St.
Teen Tech Week
Carnegie, PA 15106
March 6-12
February 13
March 12
April 9
Just bring a notebook and pen and come
ready to write. Feel free to bring your own
writing to share as well, but no outside
writing is required.
Teen Book Club
Third Friday of every month at 3:30 pm
at the Bridgeville Library
Books available for checkout at the library.
Learn about
robotics,
simple coding, graphic design, and more!
More information coming soon to the library’s
website at bridgevillelibrary.org/teens.
Blackout Poetry
Saturday, April 2 from 2-4 pm
Come celebrate National Poetry Month with
us by making ‘blackout poetry,’ poems made
by blacking out words in a text until you’re
left with the ones you want in your poem. All
materials provided.
February 19: Lumberjanes
March 18: Challenger Deep
April 15: The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy
Library Hours:
Monday through Thursday 10-8
Friday and Saturday 10-5
Sunday — CLOSED
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ake a lasting memory at the Bridgeville Public Library by purchasing a personalized brick paver to be installed on the
library grounds. Businesses, clubs and individuals can support our community library by purchasing an engraved brick.
Brick Pavers may be engraved in remembrance of a loved one or in honor of someone special in your life today,
such as a grandchild, a teacher, perhaps the person who instilled the love of reading in you. Celebrate a birthday, graduation,
anniversary or other special event with a lasting tribute.
Single Brick (4”x8”): $75
Up to 3 lines of 20 characters each line
Double Brick (8”x8”): $150
Up to 6 lines of 20 characters each line
Please visit the Bridgeville Public Library to pick up an order form to have your
brick inscribed. While you visit, please take a look at the engraved bricks that
are already installed as a border along the patio of the library.
All brick orders must be prepaid, and orders for the next installation must be received by BPL by June 25th, 2016.
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Pick up is on Wednesdays
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday—garbage pick up will be Thursday, June 2, 2016.
EXCEPT for the following
two HOLIDAYS: Due to the Labor Day Holiday, garbage pick up will be Thursday, September 8, 2016
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PRC WEST Backyard Composting Workshop
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The Chartiers Room
@ Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Dept.
PRC WEST Backyard Composting Workshop sponsored by Bridgeville Borough will be held in the
Chartiers Room of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department. (*as of
1/24/16 their website has the incorrect location—it is NOT at the
Borough Building.)
This PA Resources Council workshop thoroughly covers the
importance and benefits of composting, the process, setting up a
compost pile, proper maintenance, and ways of using finished
compost.
Participants will receive a FreeGarden EARTH compost bin with
attendance. This bin is an ideal bin for urban and suburban areas and
has an 82-gallon capacity. www.prc.org/programs
Cost: $70 single/ $75 couple and includes one compost bin.
For more info or to register go to: www.prc.org or 412-488-7490 X 226
or call Nancy Martin at 412-488-7490 X 247
There have been recent reports in the news that the IRS has been calling individuals and telling
them they owe back taxes and must pay immediately or face serious consequences. The IRS
will not call and demand payment over the phone. The real IRS will
contact you with written correspondence to your mailing address
should there be an issue with your taxes.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS do not
give them any information.
Contact the Attorney General IRS Scam Hotline at 1-800-366-4484 to
report the call you have received.
The Official Borough website is www.bridgevilleboro.com. It is the only webpage administered
by the official Borough webmaster and information is supplied and approved by Borough
administration and officials. Any other webpage is not sanctioned by the Borough of Bridgeville.
At the present time the Borough of Bridgeville does not administer a Face Book page. Plans to
create an official Bridgeville Borough Face Book page are in the planning stages. Any Face Book
page that now exists is not authorized by, nor is information supplied by Borough Administration.
Its content is not approved or monitored by the officials of the Borough of Bridgeville.
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Register your email address at the BAA website to be
updated through our email notification program
WWW.BRIDGEVILLEBALL.COM
[email protected]
Mission Statement:
To help the youth of the community become better individuals and
better citizens through organized athletics. To embody the discipline of
teamwork, the ideals of good sportsmanship and respect for authority
in an atmosphere of safe, wholesome community participation.
2016 BAA Officers:
Mike Mincin,
President
Gil Taylor,
Vice President
Jim Lindow,
Treasurer
Michele Rutkowski,
Secretary
Joe Verduci,
Commissioner
President Emeritus
2016 BAA Directors:
Colleen Marches
Mike Czarnecki
Dave Giehll
2016 Sponsors Needed!
The Bridgeville Athletic Association is looking for the generosity of local
companies to sponsor boys and girls baseball and softball teams for
the 2016 season. Your help is greatly needed. All of our benefactors
receive a subscription of our newsletter “Play Ball” each to keep you
informed of our activities. In addition to the acknowledgement in the
newsletter, each Sponsor will also receive advertising at any of our
fundraising activities and on our website. More information about the
different types of sponsorship is also available on our website.
Remember, even if you cannot sponsor a team or place an advertising
sign down at Chartiers Park, we would be grateful for any Non-profit
501(c)3 tax deductible donation you could give to help keep the
BAA a vital part of our community. If you have any questions or would
like to discuss the possible sponsorship opportunities, please do not
hesitate to call me at 412-576-0940.
Joe Verduci. Sponsorship Committee
Mark Zimmerman
Chris Miller
Wendi Duffill
SUPER BINGO
BAA Fundraiser
March 13, 2016
THE CHARTIERS ROOM
AT THE BRIDGEVILLE
VOUNTEER FIRE DEPT
Admission: $25.00
Includes: 12 cards,
20 Regular, 3 Specials
and One $1,000 Jackpot
Walk-ins Welcome!
For additional Tickets
please contact
[email protected]
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LifeSpan Meals on Wheels/Home Delivered Meals Program
Looking for drivers for the Bridgeville/Carnegie/Imperial
area. Twenty-five hours per week (Monday, Wednesday &
Friday) 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Pay is $9.00/hour.
Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license and current auto
insurance.
Criminal Clearance Check required. Call 412-464-1300 x133 to apply, or for more information.
Seniors in the Bridgeville area are encouraged to attend the LifeSpan Chartiers Center located at 300
Lincoln Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106.
The Chartiers Center welcomes everyone to join in activities such as Line Dancing,
Canasta/Euchre, Bridge, Pinochle, cooking classes, holiday socials, Book Club, Flu Clinics,
Health & Wellness programs, etc. This center also has a Senior Fitness Center equipped with
state-of-the art fitness equipment.
The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Lunch is served daily at 11:30
am with reservations required the day before.
Please do not hesitate to call the Chartiers Center at (412) 276-5056 for further
information. Remember you can use Access or OPT as a means to get to the Chartiers Center.
Bridgeville’s Military Banner Program
Bridgeville has always taken great pride in
the men and women who have served our
country in its times of need. Now we’d like
to take this opportunity to invite you to
help us honor your friends and family who
have served our great country. For those
who have asked, your honoree did / does
not have to reside in Bridgeville.
The Military Banner Program salutes the brave men and women who are
currently serving and those who have served in the military by creating and
displaying a 24” x 18” military banner to be exhibited between Memorial Day
and Veterans’ Day for years to come.
For application, or more information please visit
www.bridgevilleboro.com
Make Check $50. Payable to: Bridgeville Borough
Deliver to: Parking Authority 304
Hickman St., Suite 2
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 221-4404
To find the location of your banner when
displayed check our website:
www.troopbanners.com/bridgeville/
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Bridgeville Borough
425 Bower Hill Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
412-221-6012
Official Borough Website: www.bridgevilleboro.com
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Primary Election Day
The following are part of Bridgeville's Code of Ordinances and adopted to maintain a safe community for
all residents:
Property owners/residents with sidewalks in front of their property are responsible for keeping
them clear of ice and snow and clearing them within 12 hours of a snowfall. Snow is not
permitted to be shoveled from the sidewalk into the street.
Owners of dogs and cats must restrain their pets and not allow them
to run loose.
Repair and replacement of curbs and sidewalks are the responsibility
of the property owners.
Cars not in running condition and/or without a valid inspection
sticker or registration are not permitted on residential property for
more than 30 days.
All residents of Bridgeville are required to be good neighbors and not allow activities on their
property to generate excessive noise, accumulate trash or allow yards to be unkempt. Borough
code requires regular maintenance of your property.
Attention all LANDLORDS:
April 30th and October 31st are important deadlines for you:
“Every owner of rental dwelling units shall submit updated Tenant listings on or
before April 30th and October 31st of each calendar year.”
Forms are available on-line or at the Borough office. (see Ordinance 705, 2/17/1981; as
amended by Ordinance 724, 5/4/1982; and by Ordinance 830, 2/13/1995)
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