💧Experience flooding in the region? The Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission wants to hear from you! The CSPDC is working with the Town of Bridgewater and other communities to develop a Regional Flood & Stormwater Resilience Plan. Share your experience with flooding and stormwater issues in Bridgewater and the region. Your input will directly inform... Continue Reading →
Reminder: Public Information Meeting on Midtown Connector
Town staff will host a public information meeting this afternoon, February 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, at Arey Assembly Hall (201 Green Street). The Town is exploring a potential federal grant for the Midtown Connector project that could fund the connector road and other improvements in the Midtown corridor. This will be an informal—and... Continue Reading →
Public Information Meeting on Midtown Connector
Town staff will host a public information meeting next Thursday, February 19 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Arey Assembly Hall (201 Green Street). The Town is exploring a potential federal grant for the Midtown Connector project that could fund the connector road and other improvements in the Midtown corridor. This will be an informal—and... Continue Reading →
The Charter Day Work You Didn’t See
Saturday, of course, was Charter Day. The festivities included presentation of the Town’s ABLE Award at 6:00 p.m. and an engaging presentation by Kevin O’Connor of This Old House at 7:00. Everyone had a wonderful time at the Sipe Center—but elsewhere in Town, we had our hands full. At 6:49 p.m., the Town received its first indication of a water... Continue Reading →
Council Preview: February 2026
The full Council packet for Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting can be downloaded here.
Happy Charter Day!
Happy Charter Day! We have a great celebration planned for this evening to honor our Town’s founding on February 7, 1835: At 6:00 pm we will have program of live music that will culminate with the presentation of our third annual ABLE award. The ABLE Award honors someone who has dedicated much of their life... Continue Reading →
You’re Invited: Big Block of Cheese Day!
This Saturday, February 7, is Charter Day, and we are kicking off the celebration early with our fourth Big Block of Cheese Day on Friday, February 6. "What is Big Block of Cheese Day?" you ask. We're glad you asked! When the Bridgewater Town was first signed by Governor Tazewell on February 7, 1835, Andrew... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Charter Day Events
Join us this upcoming Friday and Saturday, February 6 & 7, as we celebrate Charter Day! Charter Day commemorates the passing of Bridgewater's initial charter as a Town on February 7, 1835. Our annual “Big Block of Cheese Day” (BBCD) will be at the Town Office (201 Green Street) from 12:00 noon until 5:30... Continue Reading →
Council Preview: January 2026
The full Council packet for Tuesday night’s Town Council meeting can be downloaded here.
A Look Back at 2025
From friendly neighbors to hard-working business owners, from generous community volunteers to committed Town staff, we as a Town have worked this past year to make a better life together. So at this turning of the year, we want to take a moment to reflect on what Bridgewater has accomplished over these last twelve months.... Continue Reading →