NOW HIRING – MULTIPLE POSITIONS!
TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE
HELP WANTED-MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The Town of Bridgeville is now hiring for FIVE full-time positions.
- Clerk (Administrative Department)
- Financial Manager (Administrative Department)
- Maintenance Operator (Public Works)
- Police Officer (Police Department)
- Police Officer (Police Department)
The ideal applicants must be able to multi-task, carry out oral and written instructions, be self-motivated, and be strong team players. Salary is dependent upon experience and includes a competitive benefits package. Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass drug screening and background checks. The Town of Bridgeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications and job descriptions with the expected skills and abilities are posted online at bridgeville.delaware.gov – or can be found by clicking here https://bridgeville.delaware.gov/employment/ Submissions should be sent to the attention of Town Manager Bethany DeBussy, Town of Bridgeville, 101 N. Main St., Bridgeville, DE 19933, or emailed to townofbridgeville@gmail.com. Submissions for the Police Department should follow the instructions within the Police Department job posting. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Come join our team at a rapidly growing town in Sussex County!
Upcoming Fundraisers!
Join us for our upcoming fundraisers to benefit our K-9 Unit!
On May 5th we will be at the Kiwanis Chicken BBQ selling platters for $12. There will also be bake sale items available.
To help celebrate Police Week, we will be hosting a Stepping Stone Paint Night Fundraiser on May 14th, at the Bridgeville Public Library, 6-9pm. You can reserve your stepping stone here: https://forms.gle/ArGb2AiN1tc1GXxP9
If you are unable to attend either event but would still like to make a donation, you can do so in person at the PD or Town Hall, or online here (reference number is your last name): https://secure.municipay.com/payapp/public/ECSale.html?siteId=65jee9jy2p&urlKey=baacb7306184bf598b01018963fb36fc&deptId=65jee9jy2p Please make checks payable to Bridgeville Police Department with K-9 listed in the memo.
Nature Conservancy – Controlled Burning Scheduled for March-April 2024
The Nature Conservancy is planning prescribed burns at the Middleford North Preserve (a few miles north of Seaford) and Pemberton Forest Preserve (east of Ellendale) this spring. The smoke from these burns may be visible from Bridgeville, and we want people to be aware that these are planned and controlled burns for habitat and grassland management.
Please read the attached notices provided by the Nature Conservancy.
Any questions can be directed to The Nature Conservancy Office – contact information is provided on the flyers below.
Public Notice – Pemberton Forest Preserve at Ponders Tract (Ellendale)
Public Notice – Middleford North Preserve at Hurley Tract (North of Seaford)
Did you Receive a Comprehensive Plan Survey? Read this post!
Our page has gone live for our Comprehensive Plan Update Surveys. There are two surveys currently available – one for residents and one for non-residents or those who attend events in Bridgeville. However, you are welcome to complete either survey!
Paper surveys were recently mailed out to all properties within the 19933 zip code – thanks to the grant and collaboration with Healthy Communities Delaware. In case you didn’t receive one, this is the letter that was sent, along with a paper copy of the survey and a return envelope. Comp Plan Survey Letter
Please visit our Comprehensive Plan Update Page here to complete your survey and read more about our efforts in this update process – https://bridgeville.delaware.gov/information-plans-maps/2023-comprehensive-plan-update-page/
The more data received, the better for the planning process. This is the last outreach effort we will make before drafting our update, so we appreciate your time and efforts in helping to shape the future of the Town of Bridgeville!
Now Hiring – Financial Manager
We are hiring! For more information – see our employment opportunities section. The position will remain open until filled – get your application in today!
Bridgeville PD 2023 Angel Tree
Would you like to help a family in your community this holiday season? This year, the Bridgeville Police Department will be hosting an Angel Tree! You might notice the officers wearing longer beards than normal; that’s because they are participating in “No Shave Winter!” They will be donating money towards our Angel Tree fund to be able to have longer facial hair while in uniform this winter. The funds will be used to buy gifts for this year’s adopted family.
How can you help? Starting November 20th, you can pick a tag from our Christmas Tree in the Police Department lobby for donation suggestions. New, unwrapped gifts can be returned to the PD by December 18th with the angel tag attached. If you do not wish to buy a gift but would still like to participate, we will accept monetary donations for wrapping paper and extra gifts for the family.
Get Ready for the 31st Annual Apple Scrapple Festival!
This weekend is our 31st Annual Apple Scrapple Festival in downtown Bridgeville – For all things Apple Scrapple related – check out their website here – https://www.applescrapple.com/
You can find schedules, information on featured events, and maps. At the bottom of the page is an interactive MapHub map that shows you the festival layout, as well as the designated parking areas.
PLEASE NOTE that parking has changed for this year’s festival –
Parking As many of you know, the large lot on the south side of town near Heritage Shores is now being developed, so we have had to make some changes. We want first to thank the Heritage Shores developer Allen & Rocks/Brookfield, Murtaza family business, and Kenny Brothers Produce for their many years of support for allowing us to park in their fields. This year, we have north and west parking lots. The north lot is located on Adams Road, off Newton Road (Thank you, Newton Farms and future Bosch Berries!), and the handicapped lot is the same: Woodbridge Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. The west lot is located at 8100 Seashore Highway (thank you, AMP Electric), and the west handicapped lot is located at 7046 Seashore Highway (thank you, Lifeway Church of God)!
The website and the map at the bottom of the web page have been updated. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself, and please remember that we want to park you as quickly and safely as possible. Please be considerate and know we are working hard to make this an enjoyable festival experience.
If you a local resident living in the area of the festival and in need of an alley pass – please contact the Bridgeville Public Library. https://www.bridgevillelibrary.com/
Directions & Parking Lots
Friday
On Friday night, the streets are open for parking. Friday night is the Food Court, Carnival, Little Miss Apple Scrapple & Kids Apple Toss, Sponsorship Row, and Friday Night Entertainment only.
Saturday
Directions & Parking Lots
On Saturday, DELDOT and Fire Police will direct traffic to the parking lots. Free bus shuttle service is available on Saturday only. A point-of-reference address to assist with GPS directions is 101 North Main Street Bridgeville, Delaware for the Bridgeville Town Hall. All vehicle traffic must follow the direction of the traffic control representatives once they reach the Bridgeville area.
From the North
(Dover, DE,Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA) – Take Sussex Highway or US Route 1 South to/from Dover, DE. Exit to Sussex Highway/Route 13 South near Dover and follow Sussex Highway/Route 13 South to Newton Road/Bypass. Follow the DELDOT/Apple Scrapple parking signage. All signage and personnel will direct you to the parking areas. Two separate locations are located on Adams Road/Church Street; one for main parking (fields) and one for handicapped parking at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. Handicapped placards need to be visible.
From the South
(Seaford, DE- Salisbury, MD and the eastern shore of Virginia) – Take Sussex Highway/Route 13 North to Bridgeville. Follow the Apple Scrapple parking signage. All signage and personnel will direct you to the parking areas. Two separate locations are located on Adams Road/Church Street; one for main parking (fields) and one for handicapped parking at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. You will remain on Sussex Highway and turn left onto Newton Road/Bypass or enter Bridgeville and be routed to the parking lots. Handicapped placards need to be visible.
From the East
(Resort area beaches) – In Georgetown, DE, take Seashore Highway West toward Bridgeville. At the intersection of Sussex Highway/Routes 13 & Seashore Highway/404, stay straight into the town of Bridgeville or turn right onto Sussex Highway, follow to Newton Road/Bypass and follow the Apple Scrapple parking signage. All signage and personnel will direct you to the parking areas. Two separate locations are located on Adams Road/Church Street; one for main parking (fields) and one for handicapped parking at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. Handicapped placards need to be visible.
From the West
(Denton, MD-Baltimore, MD-Washington, DC) – Take 50 East to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Follow 50 East until you see signs for 404 East at Wye Mills. Turn left onto 404 East. Stay on this route, crossing the Delaware/Maryland line. Seashore Highway/404 East will take you to Bridgeville where you can follow the Apple Scrapple parking signage. All signage and personnel will direct you to the parking areas. Two separate fields are available. Regular parking is located at 8100 Seashore Highway and handicapped parking is available at 7046 Seashore Highway. Handicapped placards need to be visible.
From Federalsburg Highway
From Federalsburg Highway you will be routed onto Seashore Highway and parking will be at the two separate lots: Regular parking is located at 8100 Seashore Highway and handicapped parking is available at 7046 Seashore Highway. Handicapped placards need to be visible.
Street Lights Added Some other recent changes that you may have noticed: we did a safety walkthrough of Downtown with Delmarva Power and had some street lights added to help the darker areas
around the festival and other events near the fire hall (like Halloween!). Two new lights were added on Delaware Ave, some improvements on S. Cannon near Delaware Ave., and lighting was added near the old Police Station on Market Street, where the port-a-potties are usually located. The lights are also LED, which will be the kickoff to a percentage of lights converted to LED each year. We will focus on the S. Cannon and Delaware intersection and radiate outwards from there.
Yard Sale Info and Test Run During the Town Wide Yard Sale on October 7, 2023, the Apple Scrapple Committee held a test run for the upcoming Apple Scrapple Festival in the Bridgeville Public Library Parking Lot. This year, the committee will have its own food booth and sell unique Apple and Scrapple-specific items – including Scrapple Fries, Scrapple and Gouda Egg Rolls, an Apple Walking Cake, and an Apple Bread Pudding. We tested the Scrapple fries and egg rolls on Saturday –they were a hit! So don’t miss an opportunity to stop by their booth at the food court this weekend!
Schedule at The Parker Group Entertainment Bandstand
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023
| 4:00 PM | FESTIVAL OPENS: Opening Ceremony, Little Miss,Food Court,
Carnival, & Entertainment Stage only! |
| 6:00 PM | OPENING CEREMONY |
| 6:15 – 8:15P | Little Miss Apple Scrapple Pageant |
| 8:30 – 10 PM | FRIDAY NIGHT STREET DANCE featuring Raising Cain |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023
| 9:00 AM | FESTIVAL OPENS with Full Array of Crafters and Vendors |
| 9:00 AM | DJ’s John & Bob will keep you entertained and informed during the festival! |
| 9:15-9:45 AM | LIFEWAY WORSHIP |
| 10:30AM – 11:30AM | SHANE BEARD |
| 12PM – 1:30PM | BEST KEPT SOUL |
| 2:00 – 2:45 PM | MAYORAL SCRAPPLE SLING |
| 3:00 – 4:30 PM | CHARLIE AND THE COOLTONES |
| 5:00 – 6:30 PM | DJ MIX |
| 7:15-9:00 PM | JOVON NEWMAN |
17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Please join us for our 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament!
Follow this link to our event page, which has the event flyer, invitation letter, and tournament registration forms. 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Event Link
The tournament will take place on October 13, 2023, at the Heritage Shores Clubhouse and is our kickoff event before the 31st Apple Scrapple Festival on October 13 and October 14, 2023.
We hope you’ll sign up for an exciting day on the golf course, and remember, all proceeds for the event benefit Bridgeville community organizations, such as the Kiwanis Club of Bridgeville and Bridgeville Greater Area Lions Club! Can’t make the event? You can also make a general donation to support the event or even sponsor a tee sign and get some advertising for your business or organization!
For any questions about the event, please contact Town Hall at (302) 337-7135 or by email at townofbridgeville@gmail.com.
We hope to see you there!
Comprehensive Plan Update Surveys Available!
Our page has gone live for our Comprehensive Plan Update Surveys. There are two surveys currently available – one for residents of the town and one for non-residents or those who attend events in Bridgeville. However, you are welcome to complete either survey!
Paper surveys were recently mailed out to all properties within the 19933 zip code – thanks to the grant and collaboration with Healthy Communities Delaware. In case you didn’t receive one, this is the letter that was sent, along with a paper copy of the survey and a return envelope. Comp Plan Survey Letter
Please visit our Comprehensive Plan Update Page here to complete your survey and read more about our efforts in this update process – https://bridgeville.delaware.gov/information-plans-maps/2023-comprehensive-plan-update-page/
The more data received, the better for the planning process. This is the last outreach effort we will make before drafting our update, so we appreciate your time and efforts in helping to shape the future of the Town of Bridgeville!