UPDATE: Szpara won. It looks like the race to be the Democratic State Representative nominee in District 46 could come down to the absentee ballots. Right now, Collier Township’s Joe Szpara holds a slim lead over Cecil Township’s Jesse White (who represented the 46th district for four terms until losing his seat in 2014). In a… [Read More]
Archives for April 2016
Washington Avenue Resurfacing Begins Soon
The construction that shut down parts of Washington Avenue during the past few months is about to enter its final phase, though there’s no firm date yet on when the entire project will be finished. PennDOT contractors are expected to begin resurfacing the road soon—possibly as soon as this week, weather permitting. Resurfacing will take place… [Read More]
Water Company Collects $40,000 In Overdue Bills In Bridgeville
Since last month, Pennsylvania-American Water Company has collected approximately $40,000 in delinquent water and sewage bills from Bridgeville customers. That’s good news, considering that as of March, Bridgeville’s water customers owed more than $80,000 in overdue bills. But is that good enough? In March, the borough asked the water company to begin collections action against any account… [Read More]
Lane Restrictions Planned For I-79 Near Bridgeville Friday
PennDOT plans lane restrictions for southbound I-79 tomorrow between the Route 50/Bridgeville (Exit 54) interchange and the Allegheny County Rest Area. The lane restrictions are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. At least one southbound lane will remain open at all times. The interchanges and the rest area will remain open.
CV Students Need Old Electronics For Science Projects
Chartiers Valley Middle School students are looking for old electronic toys and other devices to use in science lessons about circuitry. Students deconstruct the devices, learn how they work, and convert them to other uses, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Old toys and electronics can be dropped off at the Chartiers Middle School office through early May…. [Read More]
Summer Road Paving Program Will Cost A Little Less Than Estimated
Bridgeville’s 2016 summer road paving program will cost a little less than officials originally anticipated. Last week, borough council awarded the job to Alex E. Paris Contracting at a cost of $191,280. That’s about $7,000 less than the borough’s estimate. The streets included in the 2016 paving program are: Harding Street from Lesnett Road to… [Read More]
Bridgeville House ‘Destroyed’ By 1 Million Gallons Of Water
A Bridgeville home is left virtually ruined after it was drenched with enough water to fill the Settler’s Cabin wave pool. The house had been left unattended for several months because the owner is in a senior facility. Just recently, the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call at the house. “We found out that from January… [Read More]
Bridgeville Borough Council – April 11, 2016
UPDATED: –April 2016 Regular Meeting Minutes APRIL 11, 2016 BOROUGH COUNCIL 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… [Read More]
CV Teachers Keep Racking Up Awards
Chartiers Valley teachers have been racking up awards lately: High school history teacher Bob Rodrigues continues to earn national and statewide recognition for the work he does Middle school science teacher Robin Whitaker recently received an honorable mention from the 2016 Carnegie Science Awards Middle school literature teacher Niki Ciaramella was named an Advisor of the Year… [Read More]