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Bridgeville honors three departing council members; residents and colleagues offer thanks
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting Bridgeville Borough Council recognized three long‑serving members — William Henderson (22 years), Bruce Garduchi (20 years) and a council member with 10 years of service — and a departing council member delivered a lengthy farewell urging continued momentum.
The Bridgeville Borough Council opened its Dec. 8 meeting by recognizing three departing members for years of service. Certificates were presented honoring Councilman William Henderson for 22 years, Councilman Bruce Garduchi for 20 years and a council member identified in the record for 10 years of service.
Multiple colleagues and residents thanked the honorees. Resident Nicholas Shashelki (734 Maple Street) offered public comment saying he and the community "appreciate the individuals...and the honor of working with you." A planning‑commission representative and other municipal staff praised the leadership and continuity the departing members provided.
A departing council member delivered a longer farewell speech reflecting on 22 years of service, expressing gratitude to family and colleagues and urging the incoming council to "keep the momentum alive" and to support Borough Manager Joe Carr. The departing member said the borough’s projects — from flood mitigation to parks — illustrate what can be achieved when a community works together and cautioned against partisan framing of local achievements.
Council members expressed appreciation and wished the departing members well; the mayor also thanked public works staff for holiday decorations and noted community events scheduled for December.
The borough announced its annual reorganization meeting for Monday, Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m.
