IT’ S A BRIDGEVILLE THING—READ OVER IT!
Bridgeville Borough - 425 Bower Hill Road—Bridgeville, PA 15017 412-221-6012 3rd Quarter—August— Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm September—October 2016
Leaf Clean Up will begin during the week of October 10th until the first week of December, weather permitting. Leaf pick up will follow the street sweeper schedule. For a complete listing please visit our official website www.bridgevilleboro.com or call the Borough office for more information.
Sweep your leaves in a pile at the curb for the sweeper to pickup. Remember to be cautious about running vehicles nearby as this can pose a fire hazard.
Brush Grinder program runs in November following the street sweeper schedule. Trimmings and limbs will be accepted and are to be placed at the curb for pick up. Logs must be no larger than 12 inches in diameter. All brush material must be free and clear of roots and dirt as this is a safety hazard for our public workmen.
Bridgeville Borough Council Members and Mayor
Seated: Councilman Joe Colosimo; Council VP Bruce Ghelarducci; Council President Mike Tolmer; Councilman Bill Henderson Standing: Councilman Neil Lyons; Councilman Bert Cherry; Councilman Joe Verduci; Mayor Pasquale B. DeBlasio
*Bert Cherry was appointed by Council to fill the vacancy created due to the untimely passing of Councilman William Colussy.
Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department 370 Commercial Street Emergency call 9-1-1
In 1916, the BVFD began. We are celebrating 100 years of protecting our community!
Fire Department Events:
Fire Department Open House— *note the change in date* Come check us out! Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 1:00 to 4:00pm
Gun Bash—Chartiers Room—Saturday, September 10, 2016. BVFD and Southwest Chamber of Commerce. Tickets $25 includes food and beverage. Doors open at 5; drawings every 15 minutes beginning at 6 and ending at 10.
Mega Bingo—Sunday, October 2, 2016— Time to be determined. Watch for news!
For more details and information please call Ray Costain at 412-266-1043 or the Fire Department and leave a message at 412-221-1711
The Chartiers Room is available for – Weddings, Showers, Memorials, Luncheons, Fund Raisers, Graduations, Birthdays and Awards Banquets, etc. Dates are filling up fast!
To arrange a tour or for information about renting The Chartiers Room, “Bridgeville’s Best Kept Secret” for your next event - big or small, give our Events Coordinator, Ray Costain a call at (412) 266-1043 or e-mail him at [email protected] Bridgeville Area Historical Society
Programs—all are open to the public—we love a full house! These programs will be held on the last Tuesday of the month* at 7:30 p.m. in the Chartiers Room of the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department on Commercial Street. (January and February meetings are held on Sunday afternoons at 1:30) *No meetings in August or December. Kathleen Banks Building September – SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 441 Station Street Todd DePastino' - " The American Way of Voting: PO Box 652 A Wild History." Stories of some wild elections and Bridgeville, PA 15017
voting practices from the American past, including stolen, 412-221-4052 phone disputed and inconclusive presidential elections. E-MAIL Address: October –OCTOBER 25, 2016 [email protected] Kathryn Miller Haines, Associate Director of the University of Pittsburgh's Center for American Music—"STEPHEN The BAHS is open FOSTER AND THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL. There Tuesday through Friday will be memorabilia for sale. from 10 am until 2 pm (Saturdays by appointment call the BAHS # November—NOVEMBER 29, 2016 412-221-4052 Curtis Copeland, Jr. Will honor his father’s Korean War or Mary Weise Experience — Curtis Copeland, Sr. - A Favorite Son of 412-221-5651) Bridgeville (this program was originally scheduled for June and was rescheduled due to the passing of Curtis VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Copeland, Sr. on May 15, 2016.) PLEASE HELP!
The Bridgeville Borough and the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department will co-host a Halloween Parade for the children of Bridgeville. Please call Sheryl at the Borough 412-221-6012 to volunteer for the benefit of our children.
Date: Saturday, October 29th. Line up starting at Goodwill Manor at 10 am—parade starts at 11 am. Help and donations are always welcomed and very much needed.
NEW THIS YEAR—PET COSTUME JUDGING! Pets must be on leash and safe/behave well around children.
Trick or Treat will be held, Monday, October 31st from 6-8 p.m. We want everyone to have a safe and fun-filled Halloween! Please drive carefully!
Ordinances for your review and compliance:
Open Fires and Burning E-Code—Bridgeville Borough Code is now online. See Official Borough §503. Exceptions. website www.bridgevilleboro.com click on E-Code bottom right corner of home page. Subject to the following exceptions: 1. Open fires may be set in the performance of an official duty of any public officer if the fire is necessary for: A. The prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by other means; or B. The protection of public health. 2. Open fires may be conducted solely for the purpose of noncommercial preparation of food for human consumption, light, recreation, camping, or provision of warmth for outside workers. FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION 7-16 12/12/2005 3. Notwithstanding the foregoing exceptions in Subsection (2), the exceptions shall be further restricted as follows: A. Such burning shall contribute only a negligible amount of air contaminants and shall not create any hazardous or other objectionable condition. B. No burning shall be conducted on "ozone action" days as declared by Borough or Allegheny County officials. C. Only dry, clean wood products or other clean-burning fuels shall be burned; no building materials. D. Only smokeless fuels, if any, shall be used to start a fire. E. The material being burned shall be no larger than three (3) feet in diameter and shall be enclosed by a stone or block ring. F. No such burning is allowed within ten (10) feet of any street, sidewalk, structure, inhabited area, property line, utility or overhanging structure. G. All burning shall take place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
§ 401—Animal Noise a Nuisance [Ord. 848, 12/19/1996, §1 It shall be illegal within the Borough of Bridgeville for any person or persons to own, possess or control any animal which makes any noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of 30 minutes or makes such noise intermittently for one hour or more to the disturbance of any person any time of the day or night regardless of whether the animal is physically situated in or upon private property, said noise being a nuisance; provided, that at the time the animal is making such noise no person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal is situated nor is there any other legitimate cause which justifiably provoked the animal.
§ 402—Penalties: Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision hereof shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $600 and in default of payment, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.
§ 27-1001—Performance Standards § 27-1001.3—Noise No operation or activity shall cause or create noise in excess of the sound levels prescribed below A. Conservation and Residential Districts: At no point beyond the boundary of any lot within the C, R-1 or R-2 Districts shall the exterior noise level resulting from any use or activity located on such lot exceed a maximum of 60 dBA for more than four hours during any twenty-four-hour equivalent period. (see full ordinance for Paragraphs C-D) E. The following uses or activities shall be exempted from the noise regulations: (1) Noises emanating from construction or maintenance activities between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm. (2) Noises caused by safety signals, warning devices and other emergency-related activities or uses. (3) Noises emanating from public or private recreational uses between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Residents in Allegheny County may qualify for a "free" Carbon Monoxide Detector. The Allegheny Health Department manages a "Lead Paint and Healthy Homes" program covering 11 counties in Southwestern PA. Customers must be within 300% of the federal poverty level to participate in the program, which includes a free home inspection for lead paint, carbon monoxide, radon and other hazards. Visit www.achd.net/lead/ index. or program details, or you can call the Allegheny County Health Department at 412-352-4048.
PENNSYLVANIA RESOURCES COUNCIL
Hard to Recycle Collection Events (computers, electronics, batteries, tires, etc.)— According to their website—TVs are being accepted at this time with fees charged. Please check their website for a complete listing of items or call for updates to this notice.
Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm:
August 20 - Century III Mall—3075 Clairton Road, West Mifflin, PA 15123
October 1 - The Mall at Robinson 100 Robinson Centre Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205
“The Pennsylvania Resources Council provides residents of the commonwealth with numerous options to conveniently and cost-effectively dispose of a wide variety of materials,” according to PRC Regional Director Justin Stockdale. “Since details vary for each of these opportunities, we encourage individuals to visit our website at www.prc.org or call PRC at 412-488-7452 for complete details.”
Household Chemical Collections (paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, battiers, aerosol cans, automotive fluid, etc.):
Saturday, September 17th, 9 am - 1 pm —Allegheny County South Park Wave Pool Parking Lot—Fees charged
For questions, directions or a detailed list of items and fees, visit us on the web or www.prc.org 412-488-7490 x236
News from the Bridgeville Athletic Association: First Ron Schott Memorial Softball Tournament to be Held September 24, 2016 at Chartiers Park.
The tournament is part of an all-day memorial celebration and family picnic to honor Ron Schott, a Bridgeville resident who passed away in 2014 from a heart attack. Net proceeds will be used to support high school scholarships and purchase a defibrillator for the fields. After Ron passed away, family members and friends wanted to create a way to honor and celebrate someone who made a difference throughout the community. With the softball tournament as the centerpiece, we hope to have an event that will make a difference too.
Activities include food and drinks for sale, a Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, and games such as corn hole and bocce. The softball tournament will begin at 8am and continue throughout the day on the large field at Chartiers Park.
In April 2017, the committee will award the first Ron Schott Memorial Scholarships. These two scholarships will be awarded to Chartiers Valley High School seniors, one for a lacrosse player and one for a swim team member who will pursue further education at a trade school or university. Recipients will be chosen based on academic record school and community activities, and an essay describing their passion for helping others.
For more information on the event or the scholarships, please contact Tim Wesley at 412-996-8798. Chartiers Valley School District Dates to Remember:
August 17 6:30 pm September 21 6 pm – 7:30 pm High School Freshman Orientation Primary School Kindergarten Open House Cafeteria September 27 6:30 pm August 18 6:30 pm School Board Action Meeting High School Freshman Orientation District Assembly Room Cafeteria September 28 3 pm -9 pm August 22 High School Homecoming Carnival Middle School Orientations Stadium Lot 3 pm - 7th & 8th Grade New Students 6 pm – 6th Grade September 30 7 pm Homecoming Game August 23 Primary School Orientations October 1 7 pm 8:30 am – 10:30 am – Kindergarten High School Homecoming Dance 11 am – 12:30 pm Kindergarten Auditorium 5 pm – ESL 6 pm – 1st & 2nd Grade New Students October 6 6 pm – 7:30 pm Primary School Grade 2 Open House August 23 6:30 pm School Board Action Meeting October 11 6 pm – 7:30 pm District Assembly Room Primary School Grade 1 Open House
August 24 October 11 6:30 pm Intermediate School Orientations School Board Workshop Meeting 1-1:30 pm – ESL District Assembly Room 1:30 pm - 3rd Grade and New Students October 25 6:30 pm August 25 School Board Action Meeting First Day for all students District Assembly Room
September 1 6:30 pm – 9 pm October 26 7 pm Middle School Open House Barrage Concert Intermediate School Auditorium September 5 Labor Day – No School October 31 September 6 6 pm – 7:30 pm Act 80 ½ Day for Students (am) Primary School Grade 2 Curriculum Night Middle School Turkey Trot (8 am)
September 8 6:30 pm – 9 pm November 1 High School Open House Act 80 2 hour delay for all students
September 13 6 pm – 7:30 pm November 8 6:30 pm Primary School Grade 1 Curriculum Night School Board Workshop Meeting District Assembly Room September 13 6:30 pm School Board Workshop Meeting Check out the website: District Assembly Room www,cvsd.net September 15 6 pm – 9 pm Intermediate School Open House Go Colts! Bridgeville Public Library 505 McMillen Street Hours - Monday - Please visit bridgevillelibrary.org Thursday 10-8 or call the library at 412-221-3737 for ongoing updates Friday and
Saturday 10-5 Upcoming Adult Programs
Baby 4-1-1, Tips and Tricks for First-Time Parents Hosted by Pediatric Alliance P.C., St. Clair Division Wednesday August 3rd, 6:30 p.m.
New and expectant moms and dads can come meet the pediatrician and go over baby basics. This class will cover information from what to expect in the hospital, common concerns and questions, how to manage a crying child, to other useful hints to help you prepare and enjoy the new addition to your family. The class is free and provides an opportunity to meet our physicians and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Expectant parents receive a complimentary gift for attending.
Author Kathleen Tessaro Wednesday, September 21st, 7:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion with author Kathleen Tessaro. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kathleen attended the University of Pittsburgh before entering the drama program of Carnegie Mellon University. In the middle of her sophomore year, she went to study in London for three months and stayed for the next twenty-three years. Kathleen's novels include: Elegance, Innocence, The Flirt, The Debutante, The Perfume Collector, and most recently, Rare Objects. She returned to Pittsburgh in 2009, where she now lives with her husband and son.
The Clemente Museum Guest Speaker Tuesday, October 4th—- Time TBD The Clemente Museum is housed in historic Engine House 25 in Lawrenceville, showcasing the world’s largest exhibited collection of baseball artifacts, works of art, literature, photographs, memorabilia, and related materials which focus on Roberto Clemente, his teammates, his personal life, and his humanitarian causes. Join us for a presentation featuring one of the museum tour guides and a small selection of artifacts.
Fourth Annual Chuck Falletta Memorial Dog Walk Date TBD The Bridgeville Public Library is excited to once again host the Chuck Falletta Memorial Dog Walk. This fun, family event features raffles, face paint, and, of course, DOGS! All proceeds benefit the Bridgeville Public Library.
Author Rebecca Drake - Wednesday, November 16th - Time TBD Join us for a discussion with Author Rebecca Drake. Rebecca’s novels include Don’t Be Afraid, The Next Killing, The Dead Place, and Only Ever You.
The Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st from 10 am to 5 pm at the library. Prices are reasonable and all proceeds are used to make the library better than it already is. If you wish to donate books, you can drop them off at the library. Please no reference books or text books. For more information visit friendsofbpl.org or contact the library at (412) 221-3737.
Saturday, November 5th from 10 to 12 the Friends of the Bridgeville Public Library will host Tim Sweet from Pittsburgh Antiques. He will appraise items for the public at a cost of $5 per item, limit 3 per person. Please register beforehand at the library or on the library web site under the Friends link.
August Events for Children at the Bridgeville Public Library
Science in the Summer – August 1 – August 4, 10:00 am & 11:30 am Kids entering second – sixth grades can attend this four day science camp led by a teacher from the Carnegie Science Center! Generously sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, this year’s topic is Physical Science. Registration is required.
Chess Camp – August 8 – August 12, Beginners @ 10:00 am, Experienced Players @ 11:00 am Kids in kindergarten – sixth grade are invited to join our summer Chess Camp! Led by experienced instructor Eric Berthoud, each session will consist of ½ hour of strategic instruction and ½ hour of play. Registration is required.
CV Elementary Book Stop – Date & Time To Be Determined The CV Book Stop will be distributing free books for kids to enjoy before they head back to school! Check with Miss Karen for the exact time and location of the Book Stop in Bridgeville!
Fall Events for Children at the Bridgeville Public Library
Toddler Time – Wednesdays @ 10:00 am, September 14 – December 14 Storytime for toddlers 2-3 years old with an attentive adult. Enjoy stories, songs and finger plays followed by free play time. Registration is required.
Preschool Storytime – Thursdays @ 10:00 am or 1:00 pm, September 15 – December 15 Storytime for preschoolers 4-5 years old. Join us for stories, songs and crafts. Registration is required.
Babies & Books – Fridays @ 11:00 am, September 16 – December 16 Storytime/Play Group for newborns to 24 months with an adult in attendance. Short stories, songs and finger plays lead into free play time with board books and toys for you and your child to enjoy. Registration is required.
American Girl Book Club – 1st Thursday of each month, September 1 – May 4, 6:30 pm Girls in 2nd-5th grade are invited to join us for a book club based on the American Girl books. We’ll meet once a month for crafts, games and activities based on the book we’ve read. Books are on hold each month at the library. Dolls are welcome! Registration is required.
Young Readers Book Club – 2nd Thursday of each month, September 8 – May 11, 6:30 pm Kids in grades 3 – 6 are invited to join us for a book club just for them! Read great books and join us for fun activities each month. Registration is required.
Lego Club – 3rd Thursday of each month, September 15 – May 18, 6:30 pm Kids ages 7 – 12 are invited to join us for Lego Club! We’ll supply the Legos and theme each month, you bring the imagination! Registration is required.
Puppy Tales – Saturdays, September 10 & October 8 at 11:00 am Kids in grades K-5 can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with Tilly, a therapy dog who loves a good story. Ideal for kids who need extra reading practice, or kids who just love dogs! Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Registration is required.
Halloween Storytime – Monday, October 31, 10:00 am Families are invited to join us for a special storytime celebrating Halloween! Wear your costumes and enjoy a slightly spooky snack as we listen to tales of the season. Registration is required. Community Events:
Berean Fellowship Church offers VBS All children ages 4-12 are welcome! Gideon’s Raging River Adventure. Drama, Crafts, Activities and lunch daily. August 1-4 9am–12pm
Berean Fellowship Church – 300 Rockfield Circle – Pittsburgh (Scott Twp), PA 15243
This is a FREE event!
Berean Fellowship Church offers an outstanding Vacation Bible School for ages 4-12. This unique VBS has varied activities including small group lessons and crafts, large group instruction, puppets and a field day full of fun. God’s love is shared and lunch is provided. Parents are encouraged to attend our weekly Thursday service which is devoted to imparting what was learned during the VBS program. Everything is FREE! All material is written in house by our published author Stephanie Moder. Not a box event.
Register at BereanFellowship.org or call 412-220-4673 ——————————————————————————————————————————————- Watch for our December event: All aboard for the Christmas Ark Adventure! Sail away with Noah and his wife as we travel back in time to hear the animals tell their story of the birth of Jesus. Hear eyewitness accounts from the shepherd's sheep, the Magi's camel, Joseph's donkey and a gentle dove. Experience the joy of a live Nativity scene, make a Christmas necklace, decorate Christmas cookies and sip hot cocoa as we discover the heart of Christmas! Family fun for all ages. Admission is free. The length of the adventure is approximately 30 minutes. Tours start every 10 minutes.
Date: December 9, 2016 Times: 6-8 PM Date: December 10, 2016 2-4 & 6-8 PM
Where: Berean Fellowship Church 300 Rockfield Circle, PGH – 15243
FREE ADMISSION – 30 Minute Tours For more information, please visit us @www.BereanFellowship.org or call 412-220-HOPE
Holy Child Community Events:
Sunday, September 11, 2016—7:00 p.m. sharp! Holy Child Church, 212 Station Street. The Holy Child Knights of Columbus supported by local Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Teams, local and State Police, the US Military, American Legion, VFW, the Boy Scouts of America and the Fourth Degree Color Corps from the Fr. Denys Baron Assembly will hold their annual ceremony in remembrance of the attack on our nation on September 11, 2001.
Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the Sunset Room at the Fairview Fire Hall, 3326 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. The Holy Child Christian Mothers and Guild will present the 54th Annual Fall Luncheon, Fashion Show and Chinese Auction. Please make your reservations before September 22, 2016, by calling Jean Romano at 412-221-3060. Ticket prices are $25.00 for adults, $15.00 for juniors (age 13 and over), and $12.00 for children. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be offered, and we have a new lunch menu! We hope you will be part of it.
November 5, 2016— Holy Child Knights of Columbus Council will have their Comedy Night in The Chartiers Room at the Bridgeville Fire Hall. The doors will open at 6:00 PM. The cost is $30/person; $55/couple which includes entertainment, buffet dinner, beer and mixers, Chinese auction, 50/50 and other activities.
For more info contact Holy Child Parish at 412 221-5213 or e-mail [email protected] The Bridgeville Area Food Bank is operated out of Bethany Presbyterian Church. The food bank distributes groceries to needy families within the Chartiers Valley and South Fayette School District communities. The Bridgeville Area Food Bank distributes food on the third Saturday of every month from 9:30 AM until noon from Room 159.
A yearly Christmas toy drive is also conducted for Food Bank Recipient families.
The food bank accepts donations of non-perishable food items only. Food items past the expiration date cannot be used. Food donations can be dropped off at Bethany Presbyterian Church on the third Saturday of the month in the morning or during the week Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the receptionist’s desk. The following list of suggested food items are the most needed and distributed at the food bank. Tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, evaporated milk, pork & beans, mac & cheese, cereal, tea bags and jello.
Monetary donations are always welcome. Checks made payable to “The Bridgeville Area Food Bank” mailed to (or dropped off at) the Bethany Church office 740 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017.
To volunteer your time or for more information regarding donations or distributions please email the church office [email protected] or call at (412) 221-5132.
Bridgeville-South Fayette Rotary Club 10th Annual Chili Cook-off will be held, Sunday, October 2, 2016, noon—4 pm. at Fairview Park. Website: www.bridgeville-sfrotary.org
Save the Date: October 28-30, 2016 St. George Orthodox Church Mediterranean Food Festival 412-221-2277 stgeorgebridgeville.org
It’s a Bridgeville Thing—Read Over It! is published quarterly and distributed to all homes and businesses within the Borough of Bridgeville via U.S. Mail. It is also available on the Borough website (www.bridgevilleboro.com), at the Borough Building, at the Bridgeville Public Library, and at the Bridgeville Area Historical Society.
October 6, 2016 is the 4th quarter issue deadline for submission by non-profit organizations of information about events and activities open to all. A reminder that no business or for-profit organization information can be included in this newsletter.
The fourth quarter of 2016 will cover the months of November and December, 2016 and January, 2017. All non- profit organization information is to be submitted to the Borough Office. You may drop it off or it may be submitted via e-mail to both: [email protected] and [email protected] — please put “Newsletter” in the subject line. For submission requirements, please contact the Borough Office or e-mail [email protected]. Deb Colosimo Newsletter Creator Bridgeville Borough Newsletter PRST STD 425 Bower Hill Road ECR WSS Bridgeville, PA 15017 US POSTAGE PAID 412-221-6012 BRIDGEVILLE PA PERMIT NO 5 Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 General Election (Last day to register to vote in General Election is October 11th call 412-350-4510 for information)
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Borough Offices will be closed for following holidays: September 5—Labor Day November 24-25—Thanksgiving Day
A big thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make Bridgeville Day on the Avenue better than ever! You are appreciated!
Remember the OFFICIAL website for the Borough of Bridgeville is www.bridgevilleboro.com.
From this website you can link to the official websites of the: Bridgeville Police Department; Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department ; Bridgeville Area Historical Society; Bridgeville Athletic Association; Bridgeville Public Library; elected local, and state officials; local places of worship and many other organizations in our area.
Check us out at www.bridgevilleboro.com.
At this time the Borough of Bridgeville does NOT have a Face Book page. Plans are underway to create an official Face Book page in the future. If in doubt about anything you may see or read on other sites, please contact the Borough office at 412-221-6012 for confirmation of details.
Reminder– Garbage pickup the first full week in September will be
Thursday, September 8th—due to the Labor Day Holiday.
It’s the law—Garbage is NOT to be put out before 6 pm the night before.