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):  January 4, 2012

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC.

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

New York	001-34096	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 January 4, 2012 the Registrant announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on January 31, 2012 to shareholders of record as of January 18, 2012.  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  January  4, 2012

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:  January 4, 2012

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) 537-1000, ext. 7255

BRIDGE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2011 DIVIDEND

(Bridgehampton, NY –January 4, 2012)  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 January 31, 2012 to shareholders of record as of January 18, 2012.  The Company continues its trend of uninterrupted dividends.

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 $1.3 billion and a primary market area in Suffolk County, Long Island, operates 20 retail branch locations, including Deer Park, Center Moriches, Patchogue and Shirley. The Bank’s 21st branch in Ronkonkoma, near MacArthur Airport is expected to open during the first half of 2012.

Through the branch network and electronic delivery channels, the Bank provides deposit and loan products and financial services to local businesses, consumers and municipalities. Title insurance services are offered through our subsidiary, Bridge Abstract and investments through Bridge Investment Services.  The Bridgehampton National Bank continues a rich tradition of involvement in the community by supporting programs and initiatives that promote local business, the environment, education, healthcare, social services and the arts.

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