Welcome to the Borough of Bridgeport! Through this site we invite you to view the History of Bridgeport through books, videos and photos that recount the development of our small town. Our Directory provides contact information for our borough's departments, elected officials and public services This website also contains Minutes from recent borough Council Meetings and information on new borough Ordinances. Finally, this site contains contact information for various public Departments such as Public Health, Public Works, Public Safety, and Parks and Recreation.


Sewer Rate Study

The new Sewer Rate is now available for viewing HERE.

At the August public meeting, the Borough Council approved a sewer rate adjustment for all businesses and residents. The rate increase will take affect with the billing cycle in late October and customers will begin payment of the new rates in March 2013.

For more details, please see the press release HERE.

The adopted Resolution 2012-017 can be found HERE.

Should you have any questions, call 610-272-1811.

 


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SEPTA Rail Tie Replacement

In July, SEPTA will initiate a 4 month project involving the replacement of rail ties on the Bridgeport Viaduct. The project necessitates the closing of the viaduct. On weekdays, SEPTA will provide bus service between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Station in both directions.

The buses will use DeKalb Street, 8th Street, Merion Street, and 5th Street. Regular train service will run between Bridgeport Station and 69th Street Station. On weekends, SEPTA will provide buses between Norristown and either Gulph Mills Station or Hughes Park Station. In Bridgeport, these buses will use temporary bus stations set up on DeKalb Street. Regular train service will run between 69th Street and either Hughes Park or Gulph Mills.


Officer Cunnane Honored

Bridgeport Police Officer Jerry Cunnane was honored at a recent borough council meeting by the West Norriton Board of Commissioners for his heroic efforts while assisting with a fire in Norristown this past January. Bridgeport Borough congratulates Officer Cunnane for his selfless efforts.

Read more about Officer Cunnane at the Times Herald website.


2013 Bridgeport Police Memorial




The 2013 Bridgeport Police Memorial was a fitting tribute to those who have fallen in the line of duty. Numerous law enforecement officers were on hand to pay tribute.

The Police Memorial concluded with a solemn mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

For more details about the 2013 Bridgeport Police Memorial, please visit: The Times Herald


Bridgeport Park & Recreation Summer 2013 Program

Come join the fun at the top of Bridgeport this summer. Games, sports play, arts & crafts, story time, guest presentations, specials lunches and more will be available this summer through the Bridgeport Park & Recreation Summer 2013 program.

The Cost is $300 per child for residents; $400 per child for non-residents. A $25 late fee will be added for registrations after June 8, 2013.

For more details, call the park at 610-272-5405.

For registration details, download the flier HERE.


Bridgeport Little League

Should anyone need information about the Bridgeport Little League, please visit their website at: www.bridgeportlittleleague.org

If anyone has any direct questions or needs additional information, please contact:
tedpruskowski@gmail.com or call 484-390-3160.


Montogomery County Preparedness Guide

Montgomery County has posted an Emergency Preparedness Guide, which provides information that you covered in the event of an emergency.

The guide can be downloaded HERE.


Natural Gas Reliability and Safety

PECO has provided several natural gas reliability and safety tips, such as how you can help:

  • Recognize potential hazards
  • Preventing pipeline damage
  • Responding promptly when you suspect a gas leak.

For more tips, please download the list of precautions HERE


Good Will Fire Company: On the Road to 100 Years

The Good Will Fire Company will be celebrating 100 years of dedicated service to the residents of Bridgeport in 2015! Work has already begun on this joyous milestone, but we could use some help. We are asking all current and past members as well as the general public who may have a bit of our company history, whether it be photos and documents or just plain old stories, to share them with the 100th Anniversary Research Committee. Every bit of help with this daunting task will be greatly appreciated.

You can contact us by phone at 610-275-1849 or email at goodwillfc@yahoo.com; be sure to leave your name and contact information.


Lafayette Ambulance Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Lafayette Ambulance and Rescue Squad provides advanced life support to Upper Merion Township and the Borough of Bridgeport and responded to nearly 3000 emergencies in 2011. For 50 years, the members of Lafayette Ambulance have responded to render aid to everyone who resides, works or visits our area in their time of need. Your donation to their annual fund drive is crucial to the success of the organization.

You can donate to Lafayette in one of two ways - online at www.medic317.org or just complete the form, located HERE and mail it in with your donation.

Thank you for your support!


U.S. 202 Redesignation

In 2007, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation coordinated with federal and state agencies to obtain the approval to relocate the existing U.S. 202 route designation to the new U.S. 202 Parkway from just south of PA 63 (Welsh Road) to the PA 611 Interchange in Montogomery and Bucks counties. As shown on the U.S. 202 Redesignation Overview map, which can be found HERE, the existing streets signed today as U.S. 202 between Route 63 and Route 611 will revert back to their local street names only as shown on the colored road segments. 

If you have any questions or comments, please submit them through the U.S. Parkway website - www.us202-700.com

Contact Info

Contact us at:
610-272-1811
(Phone)
610-292-8236 (Fax)

 


Mailing Address
Borough of Bridgeport
P.O. Box 148
Bridgeport, PA 19405

Street Address
Borough of Bridgeport - Borough Hall
63 W. 4th Street
Bridgeport, PA 19405

Borough Hall Business Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM


Council Meetings
Bridgeport Borough Council meetings are held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at the Borough Hall.

First Monthly Meeting: Workshop Meeting
Second Monthly Meeting: Business Meeting Council meetings begin at 7:30 PM

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