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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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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Did you Receive a Comprehensive Plan Survey? Read this post!
Date Posted: Thursday, February 8th, 2024Our 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 […]
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Now Hiring – Financial Manager
Date Posted: Friday, February 2nd, 2024We are hiring! For more information – see our employment opportunities section. The position will remain open until filled – get your application in today!
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Bridgeville PD 2023 Angel Tree
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023Would 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 […]
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Get Ready for the 31st Annual Apple Scrapple Festival!
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10th, 2023This 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 […]
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