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):  September 24, 2008

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (See General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 24, 2008, the Registrant announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on October 21, 2008 to shareholders of record as of October 7, 2008.  A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 this Current Report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)   Not Applicable.

(b)   Not Applicable.

(c)   Not Applicable.

(d)   Exhibits.

Exhibit No.                                                      Exhibit

99.1 Press Release dated September 24, 2008

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/ Kevin M. O’Connor

Kevin M. O’Connor

Chief Executive Officer

Dated:  September 25, 2008

EX-99.1 CHARTER

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Howard H. Nolan

Senior Executive Vice President

Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary

631.537.1001 ext.7255

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2008 DIVIDEND

(Bridgehampton, NY – September 24, 2008) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ®:BDGE), the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (the “Bank,” “BNB”), announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share.  The dividend will be payable on October 21, 2008 to shareholders of record as of October 7, 2008.  The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.

“This dividend reflects our strong financial performance and commitment to providing returns to our shareholders,” commented Kevin O’Connor, President and CEO. “Despite the turbulent financial markets and economic uncertainty, we feel confident in our business strategy of conservatively underwriting local loans and maintaining close relationships with our customers,” he added.  The Company was recently identified by Sandler O’Neill & Partners as a Small Capital All Star, one of an elite group of 33 banks and thrifts nationwide, recognized for profitability and financial stability.  “This acknowledgment of strength coupled with the high ratings our Bank has received from various independent rating services, again confirms our belief in our business model and optimism for the future,” added Mr. O’Connor

Bridge Bancorp, Inc. is a one bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and

financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank. Established in 1910, the Bank, with assets of approximately $700 million, operates 14 retail branch locations with a primary market area of eastern Long Island, extending westward into Riverhead Town.  Through this network and electronic delivery channels it provides deposit and loan products and financial services to local businesses, consumers and municipalities. Title insurance services are offered through the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bridge Abstract