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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Winter Storm Infographics – January 23, 2026
Date Posted: Friday, January 23rd, 2026WINTER STORM UPDATES We are now looking at precipitation starting around midnight on Saturday, and continuing through to Monday. What is uncertain is the timing of the shift from snow to ice, then back to snow – including when that lovely precipitation sandwich will occur and what the impacts will be. Either way, we are expecting significant snowfall in the hours leading up to any changes in whatever form the water chooses to take, and that is how we are preparing. Now for some friendly reminders and tips – In the event that the state declares a level 2 state of emergency and implements driving restrictions – PLEASE HONOR THIS – emergency services need to prioritize clearing roads, not pulling vehicles out of ditches and snow drifts. Please remember this and prepare in adva nce. Stay home. Try to relax. Read a book. Sip some hot chocolate […]
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Bridgeville Branch Tax Ditch Meeting
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 6th, 2026There will be a meeting of the Bridgeville Branch Tax Ditch Program on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Bridgeville Public Library. The Bridgeville Branch Tax Ditch also has a vacancy and is seeking interested persons to serve on the board. Officers must be a landowner on the Bridgeville Branch Tax Ditch. Appointments will be held at this annual meeting. For more information on the Tax Ditch Program, please visit DNREC’s website here – https://dnrec.delaware.gov/watershe…/drainage/tax-ditches/ We have also shared their Agenda on our website here – https://bridgeville.delaware.gov/…/bridgeville-branch…/ Please note that the Town of Bridgeville participates in the Tax Ditch Program, but does not oversee the program. If you have a question or concern about the tax ditch, please attend the meeting or contact DNREC at the numbers provided on their website.
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Construction and Limited Access to Town Hall – 10/20/25-11/3/25
Date Posted: Friday, October 17th, 2025**THE PARKING LOT IS NOW OPEN!** Starting Monday, October 20, 2025, and lasting until the first week of November, there will be no parking lot or sidewalk access to Town Hall. The next part of the park phase requires the redevelopment of the entrances from S. Main Street and the resurfacing of the parking lot. Town Hall will still be open and operating, but in-person access can only be achieved from the North Side of the building. Please be safe while using crosswalks in this area. A temporary drop box for payments, applications, etc. has been installed to the left of the entrance of the Police Station at 105 S. Main Street (Yellow Star). This drop box is secured and monitored by a security camera, with checks performed multiple times per day. Please do not ever place cash in a drop box. The entrance to the […]
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Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of Delaware
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025We are partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware to host a Mobile Pantry event for those who may be in need. Items provided may include nonperishables, fresh produce, dairy, beverages and other refrigerated and frozen items, as well as personal products when available. Simply bring proof of Delaware residency, register on-site, and we will fill your car! Event begins at 1:00 and ends once food is distributed. The line will begin at the entrance to Ball Park Lane – to the right of the Bridgeville Public Library.
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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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