Bridgetown, Nova Scotia -- Pt. 1 of 4

Residents of Bridgetown NS (pop. 1000) respond to 4 questions:
1. What brought/kept you in Bridgetown?
2. What do you see as Bridgetown's greatest strengths?
3. What do you see as Bridgetown's greatest challenges?
4. What can the community do to ensure its sustainable future?
Their answers speak volumes on the deep pleasures of small town living and the rich rewards and future potential of rural entrepreneurship.
A homeagainhomeagain prouction for the Town of Bridgetown, as part of its Integrated Community Sustainability PLanning process.
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Bridgetown's was incorporated in 1897, but has a deep history tracing back to British settlements in the 1700s, an earlier Acadian settlement called Gaudetville, and further back to Mi'kmaq settlements throughout the area.

For more information, please visit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgetown,_Nova_Scotia
http://www.town.bridgetown.ns.ca
Or, for info on what's afoot regionally, visit the Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency homepage:
http://www.annapolisdigby.com

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[alexander76rw]

I heard they are going to close the schools. Sad to say Bridgetown is a ghost town. Has been that way ever since the government closed Britex!!

[Wedigar]

Well, I grew up in Bridgetown, moved away in 2005 though, but will be coming back for a visit soon I hope.

[merryc198]

I am fortunate to live close enough to Bridgetown to be able to visit usually once a month. I miss the community connections and the opportunities we had within walking distance. I love going to town or walking with Tammy:) and my girls when I am home and running into people I've known! For those of you who remain, be so thankful for what you have. Bridgetown is an oasis in the midst of a world of disconnect. Anyone have a job to offer up?!:)

[kspurrwright]

Great to hear everyone say such nice things about our little town. Bill and Marguerite look great.