8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2006

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)

New York	000-18546	11-2934195
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2200 Montauk Highway
Bridgehampton, New York	11932
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(631) 537-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01Other Events.

On March 27, 2006, the Board of Directors of Bridge Bancorp, Inc. declared a dividend for first quarter of 2006 of $0.23 per share, with a record date of April 10, 2006, payable to stockholders on April 24, 2006. The Board of Directors also adopted a stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to 309,000 shares or approximately 5% of Bridge Bancorp, Inc.'s total issued and outstanding common shares.

Attached as an exhibit is the Company's press release dated March 28, 2006 announcing the Board of Directors’ actions.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1Press release titled, “BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND,” dated March 28, 2006.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Bridge Bancorp, Inc.

(Registrant)

By: /s/ Thomas J. Tobin

Thomas J. Tobin

Chief Executive Officer

Dated: March 28, 2006

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1Press release titled, “BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND,” dated March 28, 2006.

EX-99.1 EXHIBIT

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  Contact: Sandra Novick, SVP                  Corporate Secretary                (631) 537-1000, ext. 7263  

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2006 DIVIDEND

(Bridgehampton, NY - March 28, 2006) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ^®/OTCBB:BDGE), the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (“BNB”), announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. The dividend is the same as that paid for the prior quarter. On a year-to-date basis, the dividend has increased 4.6% over last year. The dividend will be payable on April 24, 2006 to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2006. The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.

Additionally, the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program that brings the number of shares authorized for repurchase to 309,000 or approximately 5% of its total issued and outstanding common shares. These shares would be purchased from time to time in the open market or through private purchases, depending on market conditions, availability of stock, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company’s financial performance. The repurchased shares will be used for general corporate purposes.

Founded in 1910, The Bridgehampton National Bank operates retail branches in Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Greenport Village, Hampton Bays, Mattituck, Montauk, Peconic Landing in Greenport, Sag Harbor, Southampton, Southampton Village, Southold and Westhampton Beach.

The Bridgehampton National Bank maintains a policy of community involvement through programs and initiatives that enhance the environment and quality of life on eastern Long Island. BNB continues a rich tradition of involvement in the local community, supporting programs and initiatives that promote local businesses, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.