Concerns about carcinogens used on some synthetic turf fields have Chartiers Valley officials debating whether to replace the high school stadium surface. Last week, CV’s Board of Education watched an ESPN report about cancer cases among soccer players who competed on fields that use material from recycled tires to provide cushioning and support. It’s called crumb rubber—the little black granules that get kicked… [Read More]
Archives for February 2016
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Bridgeville’s Recycling Rules?
Did you ace it? Congrats! Didn’t do so well? Here’s a rundown of Bridgeville’s recycling rules via the borough website. Photo by Johannes Jansson/norden.org/CC BY 2.5dk
Why We Think Bridgeville Is The Coolest Suburb In Western PA
The latest issue of Pittsburgh Magazine attempts to predict which neighborhoods in the city proper are going to be “hot” in a few years. In other words, the areas that are most likely to be full of new restaurants, unique retail stores, and infused with a sense of community pride. Reading the story, it’s hard not to notice that Bridgeville meets or exceeds… [Read More]
Why Winter Means Faster EMS Response Times For Bridgeville
For many people, winter driving means slow, tedious treks on icy roads. But for SouthBridge EMS, this winter has actually brought faster call response times. The reason: construction season is finally over. During December and January, it took the ambulance service an average of 7 minutes to arrive to at “lights and sirens” emergency calls, SouthBridge operations manager Dan Miller told Bridgeville… [Read More]
Council Awards Contract For Washington Avenue Sewer Repairs [UPDATED]
As overnight construction along Washington Avenue continues, the borough is lining up the remaining elements of this multi-part project, which is expected to end before May. The lane closings that you’ve been seeing on weeknights after 8 p.m. are the result of a $500,000 water main replacement undertaken by Pennsylvania-America Water. Given that crews are already digging up the… [Read More]
Last Year In Crime: A Quick Recap
A error in the Bridgeville Police Department’s reporting system prevented the agency from accurately tabulating the number of drug arrests made in 2015. But police chief Chad King didn’t need the final tally to know that drugs were a leading cause of arrest in Bridgeville last year. “[Drug arrests] were probably the highest amount of arrests… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – Feb. 8, 2016
February 8 Borough Council Voting Meeting The meeting is opened with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence for the sick, handicapped, departed and military personnel of the community. Please remain standing. ROLL CALL VISITORS, PLEASE STATE NAMES AND ADDRESSES MINUTES A motion of the Borough Council regarding the minutes of the December… [Read More]
Expect Traffic Delays On Washington Ave. At Night — Water Main Replacement Has Begun
A water main replacement could cause some nighttime traffic delays on Washington Avenue in Bridgeville for the next few months. The project begins this week and could last through May 1, according the Bridgeville Police Department. Work will take place from 8 p.m to 6 a.m. Monday evenings through Friday mornings. The current work schedule looks… [Read More]