Item 7.01 -Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 28, 2008 Bridge Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that it has declined the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Program ("CPP").

A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.