Welcome to Bridgeville, Delaware
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9th, 2014Welcome. It is our goal to provide you, the citizens of Bridgeville, with the information you need to make you more familiar with your city and the services provided by us. The Town is located in Sussex County in the southwestern part of Delaware. Bridgeville is located on U.S. 13, approximately 30 miles south of Dover, the capital of Delaware. Bridgeville is also 26 miles north of Salisbury, Maryland, the biggest shopping area south of Dover on the Delmarva Peninsula. The population of Bridgeville is approximately 2,568. The Town logo, posted at all entrances, is “If you lived here, you would be home now.” Bridgeville is one of the oldest surviving communities in western Sussex County. Long before Sussex County was subdivided into hundreds, a community in the 1680′s began to develop along the small waterway known as Bridge Branch. A bridge was built across the stream, and it served […]
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Property Taxes Due – September 30, 2025
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 30th, 2025Reminder: Property Taxes are due today, September 30, 2025. Your property tax account can be viewed online any time at https://bridgevillede.taxandrevenue.opengov.com/ You can either create an account or simply use the search feature at the top to look up your property and/or double-check if payment has been received from your mortgage company. Payments can be made online, in person at Town Hall, or left in the drop box. Please contact Town Hall for any questions or concerns.
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New Page – What’s Going There?
Date Posted: Friday, September 5th, 2025Have you ever found yourself asking – “What is going there?!” when you see construction around Town? Well, we are building a page for that! At the menu at the top of the website, navigate to “Info” and then “What’s Going There” What’s Going There? On this page, we will post approved/active projects, along with maps, links to past meetings and plan sets, and any other helpful information we can provide. While the information pertaining to plans and projects is always posted and kept on our meeting pages, this will give you direct references in one convenient place. See something in Town that isn’t on the page? Contact us and ask, we may be able to add it!
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Apple Scrapple Festival Resident Updates
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 5th, 2025ALL RESIDENTS IN THE FESTIVAL AREA WILL NEED A PASS! PLEASE REVIEW THE MAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. On October 10th & 11th the Apple Scrapple Committee will be hosting the 33rd Annual Apple Scrapple Festival; there are several changes to this year’s festival that will affect residents. Traffic patterns have been updated and will include more street closures. Due to the number of vendors and other activities along the streets listed below, there will be NO PARKING permitted in front of residences as noted: *FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 (8:00AM) THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 (8:00AM) DELAWARE AVENUE (ALL BLOCKS) WALNUT STREET (ALL BLOCKS) SOUTH CANNON STREET (MARKET ST. TO CEDAR ST.) LAWS STREET (MARKET ST. TO EDGEWOOD ST.) WILLIAMS STREET (MARKET ST. TO WALNUT ST.) RAILROAD AVENUE (MARKET ST. TO SUSSEX AVENUE EXT.) ADDITIONAL STREET CLOSURES INCLUDE: […]
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Public Notice: Peddling and Soliciting Permit for Royalty Renewables
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025Public Notice: Royalty Renewables has obtained a peddling and soliciting permit from the Town to conduct door-to-door sales within Town limits. Royalty Renewables is affiliated with Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC. Please always remember that door-to-door solicitation is illegal without obtaining the proper permitting from the Town, and solicitors may be reported or checked on at any time by calling or emailing Town Hall at (302) 337-7135 or townofbridgeville@gmail.com. Please note that the Town does not endorse any specific company/business. Below is the information that will be shared from Royalty Renewables: Everyone on Delmarva Power is now eligible to receive free solar credits! No money in, free cancellation, no subscription fees or hidden charges applied. These credits save anyone who signs up at least 10% a month on every bill for a guaranteed 10 years moving forward. This is made possible through the Community Solar Bill passed through Delaware […]
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Our New Utility Billing Software is FINALLY here!
Date Posted: Friday, April 11th, 2025After several months of hard work and three years of water meter upgrades, our new software is FINALLY here! With this upgrade, you will see a new look to your bills and have access to a customer portal that will enable you to view, print, and pay your bills online. Through the customer portal, you can sign up for E-billing and autopay, view your bills, and view your usage history. Once you have received your first new bill, you will be able to register your account or use the quick pay feature by visiting https://bridgeville.authoritypay.com. Your new bill will provide you with the necessary information to register, such as your new account number and CID number on the top right corner. You can also find the portal link by going to our website and clicking on “Pay Online” and then “Water Payments.” Once you are registered, you can set […]
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Notice of Commission Quorum at Social Event – Kiwanis Dinner – Monday, February 3, 2025
Date Posted: Monday, February 3rd, 2025Public Notice – Quorum Present
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Notice of 2025 Municipal Election – Solicitation of Candidates
Date Posted: Friday, January 10th, 2025THE 2025 ELECTION HAS BEEN CANCELED. 2025 Election Cancellation Notice NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION MARCH 1, 2025 CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE – JANUARY 31, 2025 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 19, 2025 The Bridgeville Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Bridgeville Public Library, 600 S. Cannon Street, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The Bridgeville Commissioners have established five Election Voting Districts for Municipal Elections. This year, Districts 1 and 4 residents will each vote for a candidate from their district to represent them on the Commission. All districts are for full two-year terms. Please note that the Town underwent Redistricting in 2022, and the districts have changed. If you are uncertain of your district, a voting district map is available for review at Bridgeville Town Hall and online at Bridgeville.delaware.gov. The Town is currently soliciting […]
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NOW HIRING – MULTIPLE POSITIONS!
Date Posted: Monday, August 26th, 2024TOWN 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 […]
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Upcoming Fundraisers!
Date Posted: Thursday, April 25th, 2024Join 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.
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Nature Conservancy – Controlled Burning Scheduled for March-April 2024
Date Posted: Friday, March 8th, 2024The 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) Prescribed Fire FAQ
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