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 30, 2010

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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

2200 Montauk Highway Bridgehampton, New York	11932
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (631) 537-1000

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01  Other Events.

On March 30, 2010, the Registrant announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on April 27, 2010 to shareholders of record as of April 13, 2010.  A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to 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 March 30, 2010

 

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:  March 30, 2010

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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 FIRST QUARTER 2010 DIVIDEND

(Bridgehampton, NY –March 30, 2010) Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ^®: BDGE), the holding company for The Bridgehampton National Bank (the “Bank”), announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 27, 2010 to shareholders of record as of April 13, 2010. The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.

Bridge Bancorp, Inc., a New York corporation, is a one bank holding company engaged in commercial banking and financial services through its wholly owned subsidiary, The Bridgehampton National Bank. With assets of nearly $900 million, the Bank operates in markets throughout Suffolk County, New York. Established in 1910 by farmers and merchants, the Bank provides a full range of products and services to businesses, individuals and municipalities. As a true community bank, it has a steadfast commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the markets it serves by supporting programs and initiatives that promote local business, protect the environment, focus on the arts and education, assist with healthcare and social services and reach out to youth.

The Bridgehampton National Bank provides deposit and loan products and financial services through its full service branch network and electronic delivery channels. Title insurance services are offered through the Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bridge Abstract. The Bank currently operates 16 retail branches and plans to open new branches in Center Moriches, Deer Park and Patchogue, New York during 2010.