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NJ FamilyCare Now Provides Insurance Regardless of Immigration Status

BLOOMFIELD, NJ –  Mayor Michael Venezia wants Bloomfield residents to be aware of a recent major change to NJ FamilyCare, which ensures all children will be eligible to apply for health insurance.

 “As of January 1, 20...

Bloomfield Mayor Venezia Urges Residents to Apply for ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program

BLOOMFIELD, NJ –  Mayor Michael Venezia is urging residents to apply for the NJ Division of Taxation’s ANCHOR – Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters – property tax relief program. Go...

Rep. Sherrill’s Office to Host Higher Education Financial Aid Webinar

Parsippany, NJ –– On Tuesday, November 29th, Office of Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is hosting a webinar on the federal financial aid process for parents and students who are currently applying or will be applying to higher ed...

Water Emergency Notification BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED 101022

Emergency Notification- BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN LIFTED Township of Bloomfield Water DepartmentOctober 10, 2022

 The water sampling and testing completed by the Township has confirmed the water is safe to drink and the requirement for boiling ca...

Water Emergency Update 10822

Water Emergency Update 10-8-22 

The Township continues the ongoing coordination with NJDEP (NJ Department of Environmental Protection) and the three water utilities regarding the ongoing water emergency. 

The Township has established two e...

Water Emergency Update 10722-2

Emergency Notification (2)

Township of Bloomfield Water Department

October 7, 2022

The Township continues ongoing coordination with NJDEP representatives and three other water utilities. This unprecedented event has affected three counties and over three hun...

Water Emergency Update 10722

Emergency Notification

Township of Bloomfield Water Department

October 7, 2022

The Township just completed a call with NJDEP along with seven municipalities and three water utilities. This is an unprecedented water emergency involving a seventy-two-inch aque...

Bloomfield to Hold Free Shredding Event for Residents on Saturday, October 8 at Pulaski Park

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield will be conducting a free shredding event for residents on Saturday, October 8 at the Pulaski Park parking lot. Pulaski Park is located at 24 Mount Vernon Avenue and the event will take place between 9...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Hosts Donation Drive for Hurricane Fiona Relief

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is holding a donation drive this Saturday, October 1, at Fire Headquarters to support residents of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic who have been impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane F...

Congratulations Bloomfield Fire Captain Carl Mercado...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Bloomfield Fire Captain Carl Mercado was recently recognized for his professionalism, educational and technical achievements, as well as his community service efforts by attaining the designation of Fire Officer from the distinguished Cen...

Bloomfield Forester Gives Advise to Mayor and Council on the Spotted Laternfly!

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – At the most recent Township Council Meeting, Tom Purtell, Bloomfield’s forester since 2019 gave a brief presentation about the sharp increase in spotted lanternflies in town, advising residents to refer to the New Jers...

Bloomfield NJ Open Discussion on Botanical Gardens

Virtual Information Session

Open Discussion on Bloomfield Botanical Garden

Sept 27^th, 7:00 PM

https://tinyurl.com/Botanical-Garden-Meeting

ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program Applications Arriving via Mail

BLOOMFIELD, NJ –  Mayor Michael Venezia wants Bloomfield residents to be aware that they will soon be receiving mailers from the NJ Division of Taxation with filing information and an application for the 2019 ANCHOR – Affordab...

Township of Bloomfield to Offer Payment Plan to Residential Customers with Unpaid Water Charges

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Please be advised that State law requires the Township of Bloomfield to offer residential customers an installment plan for unpaid water charges that accrued between March 9, 2020, and March 15, 2022. Beginning immediat...

Bloomfield Completes Pot Hole Week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – These days residents in the Township of Bloomfield are in for a much smoother ride when they drive, thanks to the Township’s recently completed “Pothole Week”. The Bloomfield Department of Public Wo...

Bloomfield Announces Application Period for State Rental Assistance Program

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The State of New Jersey Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) will accept applications to be added to the waiting list starting Monday, July 11 at 9:00 AM until Friday, July 22 at 5:00 PM. Applications must be submitted online at: Wa...

JOIN BLOOMFIELD'S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AT BCA’S DINNER UNDER THE STARS!

June 22, 2022 - In recognition of PRIDE month, the Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is teaming up with Bloomfield LGBTQ+ Pride, an advisory committee to the town council, for a PRIDE-themed Dinner Under the Stars event this Friday, June 24th from 6:00 PM ...

Bloomfield Township Celebrates Oakeside Mansion Reopening with Open House Tour

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is excited to announce the grand re-opening and open house tour of Oakeside Mansion on Saturday, June 25, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Township assumed management of the Cultural Asset a year ago and h...

Bloomfield Hosts 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Event

TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Event this Saturday, June 18th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Glenwood Avenue between Washington St and Lackawanna Ave in Bloomfield. The celebrati...

Bloomfield Community Farmer’s Market Begins Tuesday, June 7

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield announced the opening of the Bloomfield Community Farmer's Market with the intention of increasing access to fresh, local produce for Bloomfield residents and surrounding communities. The weekly market will reop...

Bloomfield Township Celebrates Oakeside Mansion Reopening with Open House Tour

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is excited to announce the grand re-opening and open house tour of Oakeside Mansion on Saturday, June 25, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Township assumed management of the Cultural Asset a year ago and had been di...

Bloomfield to Hold Vigil Tomorrow Night to Honor Victims of Texas School Shooting

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is holding a solemn vigil this Thursday evening at the Bloomfield Library to honor the memory of the victims of the recent shooting that took place at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. 

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Bloomfield Township Residents May Qualify For Blue Acres Program

BLOOMFIELD, NJ –  Governor Murphy announced an added $50 Million in funds towards the Blue Acres Program, which buys flood-damaged or flood prone homes at market-price for demolition and turns the land into open air spaces usable for re...

Bloomfield Sees Tremendous Turnout at Spring Town-wide Cleanup

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week…it’s not just your imagination, it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took p...

“Clean & Strong Bloomfield” Initiative to Improve Quality of Life for Residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia, Councilwoman Sarah Cruz and Councilwoman Jenny Mundell are extremely excited to announce a new initiative called “Clean & Strong Bloomfield”, that encourages community engagement by...

Statewide Ban On Single Use Plastic Bags Takes Effect May 4

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Beginning on May 4, retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses in New Jersey can not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags or polystyrene foam food service products in an effort aimed at curbin...

Virtual Second Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30pm

Virtual Second Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 PM

Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow will be present for the meeting

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow will hold a virtual community mee...

Mayor Venezia, Town Council & Bloomfield’s Beautification Committee Announce Town-wide Cleanup 4/30

Mayor Venezia, the Town Council and Bloomfield’s Beautification Committee Announce Town-wide Cleanup for Saturday, April 30

Participants will be provided with all necessary equipment by the Bloomfield DPW. Registration is required by April 22&...

Bloomfield Beautification Committee Plants Experimental Wildflower Garden on Ampere Parkway

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The entrance to Bloomfield at Ampere Parkway is about to become a lot more vibrant with the addition of an experimental wildflower garden made possible by the Bloomfield Beautification Committee. Born out of an idea by committee...

Bloomfield to Host Community Blood Drive Monday, April 25

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township has recently partnered with RWJBarnabas Health to host a blood drive for the community and municipal employees. The blood collected at this drive will be used exclusively at RWJBarnabas Healthcare hospitals...

Single-Use Carryout Bag and Polystyrene Foam State Ban to Go Into Effect May 4

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – On May 4, the statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam takes effect, impacting all stores. The new law will prohibit stores and restaurants from providing these single-use items in an effort to hel...

Bloomfield Fire Department Receives New Truck

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrival of a new piece of apparatus, a 2021 E-One Metro 100 foot ladder truck. The new apparatus has been placed into service. Truck 1 serves the entire township...

Bloomfield to Celebrate Juneteenth on June 18 in Bloomfield Center

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township is asking residents to mark June 18 on their calendars as that is the day that Juneteenth will be celebrated in the Bloomfield Center. The Township has additionally created a Bloomfield Juneteenth Holiday Advisory C...

Virtual Third Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, March 23 at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will join third ward Councilwoman Sarah Cruz for a community meeting on Wednesday, March 23 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom. 

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President Biden Signs Omnibus Package Including Funding for Bloomfield Infrastructure

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As part of the $1.5 trillion spending package signed today by President Biden, Bloomfield will receive critical funding to replace 30 lead service lines along Main Terrace in Bloomfield. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill worked with ...

Councilwoman Mundell, Mayor Venezia Host Virtual 1st Ward Community Meeting on Thurs, March 10 at 7p

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bloomfield First-Ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, March 10 along with Mayor Michael Venezia at 7pm. These meetings serve as a way to meet with residents in an info...

Bloomfield Fire Department Trains 24 as Instructors

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --The Bloomfield Fire Department recently had 24 members trained as fire instructors. This 35 hour course meets the standards in NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. This course will improve the delivery of firefig...

Bloomfield to Honor Women’s History Month with Events and Product Drive

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – During the month of March, Bloomfield will honor Women’s History Month by hosting multiple events as well as the third annual menstrual hygiene product drive. All residents are encouraged to participate in all of the events throu...

Bloomfield Community Farmers Market Seeking Vendors

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Following 2021’s successful first season, the Bloomfield Community Farmers Market is seeking vendors to participate in the expanded market for 2022. The market will be held in the Bloomfield Public Li...

Bloomfield Gives Back for Valentines Day

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – This weekend, as part of the MLK Women’s Health Project, residents got together at the Bloomfield Public Library to make “fancy” gift bags for women at a local domestic violence shelter. 48...

Celebrate Women's History Month by Nominating a Bloomfield Woman to Watch

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – In honor of Women's History Month in March, Councilwomen Cruz, Davis, and Mundell are inviting residents to nominate a Bloomfield Woman to Watch. Nominees must be a current Bloomfield woman resident who has ins...

Bloomfield Ward Maps Change as Part of Redistricting Process

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As part of the once every ten years census, the ward maps have been adjusted to ensure that each ward has equal populations. District 1-12 has been moved to the second ward while district 3-14 has been moved to the firs...

Bloomfield to Hold Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Today at 4pm Via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The community is invited to join Mayor Venezia and the Town Council, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and other distinguished guests for a virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The event will take place today at 4...

Mayor & Councilman Release Statements Against Proposed Chick-fil-A on Garden State Parkway

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Following the announcement that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority planned to allow a new Chick-fil-A restaurant to open at Brookdale South on the Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and openl...

Bloomfield NJ TV Recognized as State Leader and Award Winning Station

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield NJ TV (WBMA-TV) has been recognized by the JAG Awards for its exceptional broadcasting work over the past year. The JAG Awards are annual awards, facilitated by the Jersey Access Group that honors excellence in local ...

Bloomfield Fire Department Trains and Certifies 35 Members in National Fire Academy Class

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --The Bloomfield Fire Department recently had 35 members trained and certified as Incident Safety Officers. This 16 hour course, developed by the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, Maryland, examines the safety officers' role in ...

Bloomfield Community Farmers Market Kicks Off Tuesday, September 21

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield is set to launch its Community Farmers Market on Tuesday, September 21 in the Bloomfield Public Library Courtyard.  The market will run every Tuesday, 3:30-6:30pm, through November 9 and featu...

Bloomfield Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Pickleball and Tennis Courts

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Monday, Bloomfield held a ribbon cutting ceremony for brand new pickleball and tennis courts located at Memorial Park. In total there are now two full sized tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a practice wall at the par...

Bloomfield Community Farmers Market to Open Every Tuesday, 9/21 through 11/9

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield is pleased to announce it will be launching a Community Farmer's Market on Tuesday, September 21 in the Bloomfield Public Library Courtyard.  The market will run every Tuesday, 3:30-6...

BLOOMFIELD TIP411 VIDEO

Help Bloomfield Police Fight Crime ANONYMOUSLY. We partnered with TIP411 to provide a new and innovated crime fighting tool to our community.

Watch our YouTUBE Video: https://youtu.be/tga-GfR5YL0

Bloomfield Firefighters Take Part in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Members of the Bloomfield Fire Department command staff have recently completed a 14 hour training and certification course on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Chief Lou Venezia, Deputy Chief Brian McDade, Capta...

Bloomfield Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Officially Open Lion Gate Park

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Monday morning, Bloomfield Township held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newest natural resource amenity Lion Gate Park, which serves as an active recreational park and environmental restoration. The Lion Gate Park project ...

Bloomfield Police Hold Mental Health and De-Escalation Training for 50 Officers

Bloomfield, NJ -- The Bloomfield Police Department recently conducted mental health and de-escalation training for 50 Police Officers. The training was provided by Cavanaugh & Keenan LLC and focused on 5 main topics: 

1. Overview of M...

Virtual First Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilwoman Mundell will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in additio...

Bloomfield Partners with Rutgers Robert Johnson Wood Medical School for Addiction Presentation

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library along with the Bloomfield Health Department and Bloomfield Municipal Alliance Committee are partnering with Rutgers Robert Johnson Wood Medical School to give an addiction information sessi...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Encourages High Risk Residents to Register to be Vaccinated

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- With COVID-19 cases spiking across the state, Mayor Venezia is urging qualifying residents to register to be vaccinated as quickly as possible. The state is currently in phase 1B of vaccinations which includes anyone 65 years of...

Joseph Tiseo Ramp Park Renovations Completed

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --The renovations of Joseph Tiseo Ramp Park have been completed and the park is officially open to the public. The project was paid for through a Community Development Block Grant and the contract was awarded to American Ramp Company.&n...

Mayor Venezia Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Communication Tools on Township Website

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia is reminding residents that are not currently subscribed to township communication tools to subscribe now. The tools keep residents up to date throughout the year with non-emergency related information. 

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PSE&G Pole Replacement Project on Montgomery St. btw Orchard & Willet St. to be Completed by April 2

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- PSE&G has begun its pole replacement project on Montgomery Street between Orchard and Willet streets. Signs have been posted in areas where parking will not be allowed between 7am and 4pm.

“I understand that for res...

Bloomfield Celebrates Black History Month and Contributions of Residents, Past and Present

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- At last night’s Council meeting, the Mayor and Council recognized a few exceptional residents who’ve given back to the greater-Bloomfield community, in honor of Black History Month. Held in conjunction with t...

Bloomfield’s 6th Annual Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy

Bloomfield’s 6th Annual Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy Collects 1,200 Hygiene Kits at Bloomfield Middle School Saturday Morning

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Saturday morning, the Bloomfield MLK Day of Service Comm...

No Injuries at Washington St. Blaze

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The fire that broke out this morning at 55 Washington St. has been completely extinguished, with no civilians or Firefighters injured. The four alarm fire was reported at 7:48am.

Irvington, East Orange, Montclair, Clifton, Millbu...

Hundreds Present for Swearing-in Ceremony for Mayor Venezia, Councilmembers Davis, Gamble, Rockwell

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia began his third term Friday night, after being sworn-in by Governor Phil Murphy at the newly renovated Council Chambers in Town Hall. Dr. Wartyna Davis began her third Council term, sworn-in by Assemblywoma...

Bloomfield’s Online Street Auction Sees 800 Historic Signs Sold

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield auctioned off street signs last week, with 800 being sold on an online auction hosted by GovDeals. The Township replaced all street signs in town over the past year, and rather than throw away the old ...

BPD Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

(Bloomfield / Essex County, NJ) A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Sunday, September 15, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Bloomfield Police Department’s policies and procedures, manage...

Bloomfield Police Conducting ‘Cops in Crosswalks’ Operation to Crack Down on Unsafe Driving

Bloomfield Police Conducting ‘Cops in Crosswalks’ Operation to Crack Down on Unsafe Driving

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- During the month of September, the Bloomfield Police Department will be cracking down on drivers who do not stop for pedestria...

Berkeley Ave. Curb and Road Repair Project to Begin September 9

Berkeley Ave. Curb and Road Repair Project to Begin September 9

Detour signs will be posted, and Police Officers will be on scene to assist with traffic during 6-7 week project

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Beginning Monday, September 9, contractors will be making repa...

Bloomfield Residents Attend Forum on Lead Exposure Prevention

Bloomfield Residents Attend Forum on Lead Exposure Prevention

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia and the Township Council held a public forum last night in the Civic Center to discuss the findings of recent lead tests in Bloomfield’s water c...

Recycle Coach for Mobile Phones Helps Bloomfield Residents Stay Organized with Curbside Collections

Recycle Coach for Mobile and Android Phones Helps Bloomfield Residents Stay Organized with Curbside Collections and More

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield has partnered with the Recycle Coach App to help residents reduce their ...

Lead Filter Tests Confirm Township-Issued Filters are Functioning Properly, Reducing Lead Levels as

Lead Filter Tests Confirm Township-Issued Filters are Functioning Properly, Reducing Lead Levels as Expected

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Over the past year, the Bloomfield Health Department has been distributing PUR water filters to approximately 3,000 residents. Af...

Mayor Michael Venezia and Town Council will Hold Public Forum on Lead Exposure Prevention

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia and the Township Council will be holding a Public Forum on Monday, August 19 at 6:00pm in the Civic Center at 84 Broad St. to discuss the findings of recent lead tests in Bloomfield’s water connection syst...

Backpacks for Life

The Township of Bloomfield is partnering with Backpacks For Life starting tomorrow until September 11^th to collect donations for our veterans. Backpacks for life is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides a unique and personalized support system to homeles...

Bloomfield Recreation to Hold Four Free Classic Car Shows on Wednesday Nights in August

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will be holding four free classic car shows on Wednesday nights at Universal Technical Institute, 1515 Broad St between 6:00 and 9:00pm in August.

“We are very e...

Township Council Interested in Launching Mural Arts Program for Public Space

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- At Monday night’s Bloomfield Township Council, public art advocate Ralph Andre delivered a presentation about potentially bringing the successful Jersey City Mural Arts Program to Bloomfield.

“Many neighboring towns ha...

Clarification of Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Energy Consulting Services Agreement

Regarding the Township Council's adoption of a resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Energy Consulting Services Agreement with EP&G: this agreement applies to buildings owned and operated by the Township of Bloomfield. This does not affect homeow...

Planning and Zoning Board Meetings

Due to ongoing construction of the council chambers, the Planning and Zoning Board meetings scheduled for August 6th and August 15th will be held at the Civic Center.

Cooling Center to Be Open in Bloomfield During Weekend Heat Wave

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Mayor Michael Venezia has announced the planned opening of a cooling center in town this weekend to help residents stay cool during the anticipated heat wave. On Saturday and Sunday, the Civic Center at 84 Broad St. will be open ...

Mayor Venezia's Back to School Party will Give Away Book Bags to Pre-K through 6th Grade Students

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Saturday, August 25, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council will host their 3rd Annual Back to School Party and book bag giveaway. The afternoon will feature food, games, a DJ playing music, and a book ba...

Bloomfield Health Department Staff Continues Summer Canvassing Throughout Town

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In an effort to better address rodent control issues throughout town, the Bloomfield Health Department has been canvassing neighborhoods, performing an environmental assessment and investigating rodent control. These include pos...

Tonight's Council Meeting Will Be Streamed Live on Facebook

Exciting news: tonight's Bloomfield Council meeting will be livestreamed on the Township of Bloomfield Facebook. 

Link to our page: https://www.facebook.com/bloomfieldtwpnj/

Read on...

Farrand St and Ward St Closed Monday to Through Traffic as Parking Garage Construction Progresses

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The construction of the second Bloomfield Parking Garage which began in April is will continue on Monday, July 1. Through traffic will be closed to Washington Street between Lackawanna Pl. and Farrand St. and closed to Ward St. Left turn...

Bloomfield Health Department Offering Free Lead Testing of Household Items

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In addition to providing free lead testing kits and PUR water filters to all residents upon request, the Bloomfield Department of Health & Human Services is offering Complimentary Lead Testing of Common Household Items and S...

Demolition of Former Getty Gas Station Begins Today

BLOOMFIELD, Nj -- As part of the Township of Bloomfield's plan to create a Township-owned water pumping station, demolition of the old Getty Station at West/East Passaic Ave. began today. Gas lines have already been removed. 

The Township of Bloom...

Health Screenings & Literacy

The Center of Excellence for Latino Health at Clara Maass Medica Center, the Bloomfield Health Department, and the Bloomfield Public Library Presents Health Screenings and Literacy.The events will take place on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. For more inf...

Tonight's Council Meeting at 7:00 pm Moved to Civic Center

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Due to ongoing renovations in the Council Chambers, tonight's regularly scheduled Bloomfield Township Council Regular meeting has been moved to the Civic Center, located at 84 Broad St. It will begin at 7:00 PM. The next Council Regular ...

Bloomfield Recreation's Summer of Fun Offers Outdoor Concerts, Movies, and More Family Fun!

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Parks Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is excited to release their 2019 Summer of Fun Event Listing! Their department has a wide variety of fun-filled family events throughout the summer months that everyone wi...

Town-Wide Revaluations Underway and On Schedule

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The property revaluations taking place in Bloomfield, which began this spring, are well underway, and without incident.

“Approximately 20% of the over 13,000 properties in town have been inspected, which puts us on sche...

Road Rating System

Road Rating System

Veggie Truck Event Cancelled Due to Weather

This afternoon's Veggie Truck event has been cancelled due to the poor weather. However, we still have many events to look forward to. 

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Bloomfield Enters Exciting Partnership with Main Street New Jersey Program

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has recognized the Township of Bloomfield, and specifically Bloomfield Center, as a booming downtown commercial district, and has welcomed Bloomfield into an agreement with the DCA and ...

Shuttle Bus Expands Service Effective Monday in Anticipation of NJ Transit, Amtrak Schedule Change

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- To accommodate Bloomfield commuters, the Bloomfield Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs is adjusting and expanding their shuttle bus service, which nearly one hundred residents rely upon each day.

Track repair ...

Bloomfield Shows Off Its Robust Dining Scene in 1st Ever Food Tour This Saturday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 1^st ever Food Tour presented by the Bloomfield Center Alliance is launching this summer on Saturday, June 22, from 2:00-5:00pm.

This food-filled trek through Bloomfield Center’s business district will include a guided experience with s...

Bloomfield Celebrates Pride Month with Beautiful Banners, and PrideFest Tomorrow at Brookside Park

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In honor of Pride Month, Bloomfield Pride, Bloomfield’s LGBTQ+ Community Group, in collaboration with the Township of Bloomfield has hung banners reading “Celebrate Diversity: Celebrate Pride” with a Bloomfield logo throughout the town. ...

Bloomfield Fire Personnel Receive Comprehensive Health Screenings and Education Materials

 BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Fire Department is taking measures to ensure its personnel are healthy and prepared to remain on the job for many years to come. This year, the Fire Department is participating in the International Assoc...

Tips to Prevent Theft from Vehicles

TIPS TO PREVENT THEFT:

1. Whenever you park your car, take your property with you, including key fobs.

2. Ensure your vehicle is locked, alarmed, and parked in a secure, well lit location.

3. Always keep windows closed when unoccupied.

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Veggie Truck Events

The City Green Veggie Mobile is back! Enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables every other  Tuesday in the Bloomfield Public Library courtyard—90 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003 

The Bloomfield Public Library, Health Dept. & Bloomf...

Public Notice: Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Change

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLANNING & ZONING BOARDS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

Please take notice that the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building located at 1 Municipal Plaza, 2^nd floor, Bloomfield NJ will be under construction starting June 10, 2019 and endi...

Important Voter Information: Three Polling Sites Have Changed for Primary Election

Please be advised that three polling sites have changed for the primary election on Tuesday, June 4th.  Voters have already been notified by postcard sent from the Board of Elections, the front of their ballot which was received two weeks ago, an...

Re-post: 2017 Bloomfield Community Health Survey Results Announced

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services has announced the results of the 2017 Community Health Assessment — a comprehensive data-driven report on the behaviors, needs and concerns of the township’s 48,0...

Bloomfield Township Council Takes Big Step Toward Modernizing Infrastructure

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- During last Monday night’s meeting, the Bloomfield Mayor and Council voted to move forward with a project to completely modernize the Township’s water meter reading structure. The Council unanimously voted to undergo ...

Additional Streets Added to Next Round of Paving

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Two additional streets, State Street and Hyde Road, will be added to the next round of paving that is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd. Residents of this area will by notified between now and Wednesday. 

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Northern New Jersey Victorian Society Commemorates Restoration of the Historic Theodore Ward House

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Last Wednesday, the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the Victorian Society of America gave their annual Historic Preservation award to homeowners Lou and Cynthia Madarakas for their years-long painstaking restoration of 41 Park Place, the ...

Parkway 145 - Montgomery Street Work Zone Shift into Stage 2

On Tuesday, May 28, the Montgomery Street work zone is changing from the north side to the south side of the bridge. The traffic change will be made during normal daytime hours on Tuesday. During this work zone change, the contractor will be moving concre...

Bloomfield Animal Shelter Gets State-of-the-Art Transportation Vehicle

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Animal Shelter and Animal Control Division have obtained a new state-of-the-art vehicle for responding to calls. Using general funds from the Division of Public Safety's budget, the department purchased a brand new 2019 Fo...

HSOB Presents Diners of Essex County

Diners of Essex County

Presented by NJ author Michael C. Gabriele

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 7:30 PM

Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ

FREE & open to the public/ Author's books will be available for purchase

On May 28, the Historical So...

Bloomfield Kicks Off Summer of Fun with Memorial Day Parade

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department is kicking off the Summer of Fun with the Memorial Day parade this Monday, May 27. The parade will march south on Broad Street to the reviewing stand on the Town Green in f...

Bloomfield Police Present Free 'Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs' Event

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Police Department will continue its lineup of child-friendly activities in the community on Saturday, June 8th with a free fishing event for kids. The “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs,” event will take ...

Bloomfield Health Department to Sponsor Blood Drive on May 28

The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services, in conjunction with Vitalant (formerly Community Blood Services), will host a blood drive from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, at the Bloomfield Public Library located at 90 Broad St. Free p...

Bloomfield Parking Utility Installs New Pay Stations

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Parking Utility has completed the installation of new parking pay stations and removed all parking meters in Bloomfield Center. The pay stations will allow parkers to pay 25 cents per 15 minutes of parking by credit or deb...

25 Bloomfield Police Officers Recieve Recognition at Award Ceremony

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- 25
Police officers were honored at a ceremony yesterday in the Bloomfield TownshipCouncil Chambers attended by friends and family, Mayor Michael Venezia, other
elected officials, Director of Public Safety Samuel DeMaio, and ...

DON'T MISS MONDAY'S EPISODE OF HEALTH BEAT

Don’t miss Monday’s episode of Health Beat, the Bloomfield Health Department’s award-winning radio show! Our special guest will be Will Yarzab, who oversees the Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety campaign for the North Jersey Transportation Planning Author...

FAREWELL FOR THE SUMMER

BLOOMFIELD - The Bloomfield Youth Band,
led by Founding Director Patrick Burns, will conclude its 33rd Concert Seasonon Saturday, June 8 at 8 PM in Bloomfield Middle School. The Middle School is
located at 60 Huck Road. Special Guests will be composer...

Big Truck Day and Recycling Event Scheduled for Saturday Morning

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield’s annual Big Truck and Electronics Recycling Day is taking place this Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am-12:00pm at 1350 Broad Street, in the parking lot across from Brookdale Baptist Church. While kids are admiring Bloomf...

Bloomfield's Senior Citizen Prom Draws 160, Including Senator Menendez

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Friday afternoon, over 160 local senior citizens came to the Knights of Columbus building on State Street to enjoy great food, and dancing at the Township’s annual “prom” event. The festivities were organ...

Town Paints Event Happening on the Town Green This Saturday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Town Paints, the annual Bloomfield art exhibition for local artists of all media, ages and skill levels, will take place this Saturday on the Historic Town Green, 84 Broad Street, from 10:00am-1:30pm. At the end of the event, all artists...

NJ Transit Announces Schedule Changes for the Summer Months; Here’s How Bloomfield Commuters Will Be

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- NJ Transit has announced repair work for the summer that will divert Bloomfield commuters’ routes temporarily, with the goal of totally renewing two tracks in New York Penn Station (NYPS). The repair work, which will b...

Newark to Begin Corrosion Control Treatment to Address Lead in Bloomfield’s Water System

 BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Tuesday,
May 7, the City of Newark will implement new water treatment operations at theValley Road Treatment Plant in Montclair. This represents a major commitment
and capital infrastructure investment by the Ci...

Bloomfield Residents Invited to Workout with the Mayor this Saturday at Foley Field

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In an effort to promote public health, and utilize the great open space that exists in Bloomfield, Mayor Michael Venezia has organized a public workout free and open to the public. The free workout will take place Saturday at 2:00pm at F...

Residents Invited to Anonymously Drop off Prescription Drugs on National Take Back Day this Saturday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Bloomfield Police Department is encouraging residents to drop off prescriptiondrugs at police headquarters on Saturday as part of National Take Back Day. A
bin is located inside 1 Municipal Plaza where residents can anon...

Bloomfield Police Department Joins ‘Neighbors’ by Ring to Provide Users with Real-Time, Local Crime

Bloomfield, NJ – The Bloomfield Police Department today announced that it is joining the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide the Bloomfield/Essex County community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors netwo...

Bloomfield Paper Shredding Event Scheduled for Saturday April 27

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Parks are hosting their first paper shredding day of the year on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am - noon at the Board of Education Parking lot, 155 Broad St. (acr...

Bloomfield Celebrates Local Government Week with Town Hall Display and Beautification Project

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield is joining the New Jersey League of Municipalities and numerous towns in celebrating Local Government Week. 

Because local government is the
government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily ...

Bloomfield’s 5th Annual Citizen Police Academy Graduates 41 Civilians from Greater Bloomfield Area

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Bloomfield Police Department concluded its 5^th annual Citizen Police Academy on Tuesday with a special reception and ceremony to thank the participating officers and civilians. What began as a Bloomfield program has now exp...

Business Owners, Entrepreneurs Gather for Women’s History Month!

On Monday, April 1^st, the Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) organized and co-hosted a networking reception for women business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs in honor of Women’s History Month. The affair, held at the Eastern School of Acupunc...

PSEG Roadwork to Resume Today on Several One Block Streets; Small Sections of Larger Roads

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- PSEG’s road
improvements in Bloomfield, which began last summer, will continue, beginningtoday, and lasting through at least the end of next week. 

Repair work for this project includes milling and paving. M...

PSEG Roadwork to Resume Tomorrow on Several One Block Streets; Small Sections of Larger Roads

PSEG’s road improvements in
Bloomfield, which began last summer will continue this week, beginningtomorrow, and lasting through at least the end of next week.

Repair work for this project
includes milling and paving. Milling involves removing...

Bloomfield Installs Nine New Smart Pay Stations

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Township of Bloomfield is moving forward with installing addition smart payparking stations downtown in the coming weeks. This will bring the total number
of pay stations up to 14 in the downtown area. These machines are supplied...

Fifth Community Meeting Added for Residents to Learn About Town-Wide Revalulations

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- As
previously announced last month, the Township of Bloomfield will be conductinga property revaluation in 2019 after being ordered to do so by the Essex County
Board of Taxation. The purpose of the revaluation is to ensure ...

Construction of Farrand Street Garage to Begin Next Week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
construction of the second Bloomfield Parking Garage is set to begin in earlyApril. The project, Lackawanna Station, will bring 174 new residential units
and a new parking garage which will create 314 total parking spaces. In ord...

Bloomfield Fire Department Honored with Patriotic Employer Award

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — During
last night’s Township Council meeting, Fire Chief Louis Venezia was presentedwith the Patriotic Employer award by a representative of the United States
Department of Defense for the Bloomfield Fire Departmen...

Bloomfield Mayor Expresses Support for Marijuana Legalization

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- While
lawmakers in Trenton have been deliberating the fine details of a bill tolegalize recreational marijuana in the Garden State for several months,
Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia is expressing strong support for legaliz...

First Town-wide Property Revaluation Community Meeting This Saturday at 10:00am

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- As
previously announced last month, the Township of Bloomfield will be conductinga property revaluation in 2019 after being ordered to do so by the Essex County
Board of Taxation. The purpose of the revaluation is to ensure ...

Township of Bloomfield Breaks Ground on Lion Gate Municipal Complex

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield held its Groundbreaking Ceremony for the upcoming Lion Gate Municipal Complex project this morning, with distinguished guests from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and county, state and local el...

Bloomfield Celebrates Women’s History Month Throughout March

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In honor of Women’s
History Month, the Bloomfield Mayor and Township Council are partnering with thebusinesses of the Bloomfield Center Alliance, Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Affairs, and the Bloomfield Library t...

Bloomfield Fire Department Hosts FireFighter Functional Fitness Seminar

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield FireFighters have been trained by industry experts in the area of functional fitness over the last few days. The course took place at Bloomfield Fire Headquarters and involved both classroom and hands on training.

The ...

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lion Gate Municipal Complex To Be Held This Friday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of
Bloomfield will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the upcoming Lion GateMunicipal Complex this Friday, March 15 from 10:00-11:00am at 8 Lion Gate
Drive, Bloomfield. The event will feature remarks by Mayor Mich...

Bloomfield Fire Department Now Providing Enhanced Services Responding to Medical Emergencies

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Since
January 1, Bloomfield Firefighters have been joining EMS teams as firstresponders to the scene of medical emergencies called into 911. Bloomfield Fire
Chief Louis Venezia introduced the initiative as a way to ...

Bloomfield to hold Community Meetings this Month on Upcoming Town-wide Tax Revaluation

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Township of Bloomfield will be conducting a property revaluation in 2019 asordered by the Essex County Board of Taxation. The purpose of the program is to
ensure that all residential and commercial properties are fairly ...

Bloomfield Public Library Now Offers Homebound Delivery for Seniors

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Senior
Citizens and those who have trouble leaving their homes will now be able tohave library resources delivered to them, free of charge, through Homebound
Delivery, a new service provided through a partnership with the Bl...

Three Bloomfield Police Lieutenants Promoted to Captain

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Three long-tenured Bloomfield Police Lieutenants were promoted to the rank of Captain Tuesday night at a ceremony where they were joined by their families and dozens of Bloomfield Police personnel. New Captains Anthony Sisco, Ge...

Bloomfield Fire Department Receives $3K Grant for Fire Prevention and Community Education

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield
Fire Department has received a $3,010 fire prevention grant from FM Global, oneof the world’s largest commercial property insurers. The award will be used to
assist with fire prevention activities to...

Mayor & Director of Public Safety Issue Statement on White Nationalist Flyers Found Downtown

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Friday, several Bloomfield
residents reported seeing flyers for a White nationalist group called NewJersey European Heritage Association (NJEHA) downtown. Mayor Michael Venezia
and Director of Public Safety Samuel DeMaio have issu...

Bloomfield Police Department to Swear in Three Captains at Promotion Ceremony

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The
Bloomfield Police Department will host a promotion ceremony this Tuesday,February 26th, from 5:00 - 6:00pm at Township Council Chambers, 1 Municipal
Plaza. During this event, Lieutenants Anthony Sisco, George Ricci and PatsySpat...

Mayor Venezia, Township Officials to Host a Community Meeting on Lead Prevention Monday at 6:00pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --
In an ongoing effort to educate residents about the possible build up of lead inold homes, and ways to reduce exposure, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and
the Township Council are hosting a Community Public Forum on Monday, Februar...

TriEagle Energy Aggregation Program Being Phased Out this Month

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --
Bloomfield residents who have been purchasing their electricity from thirdparty energy provider TriEagle through the Township of Bloomfield’s Government
Energy Aggregation (GEA) program will be automatically returned to the...

Greener Bloomfield Awarded $10,000 Grant to Fund Composting and Food Waste Initiative

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Greener Bloomfield has been awarded a $10,000
grant by Sustainable Jersey to carry out a project entitled "Township ofBloomfield Composting and Food Waste Diversion Initiative." This grant was
funded by the PSEG Foundation, ...

Third Season of Health Beat Radio Show to Air Monday

BLOOMFIELD,
NJ – Health Beat, the Bloomfield Department of Health andHuman Services’ radio show, will enter its third season on Monday, January 28,
featuring an interview with yoga and mindfulness instructor Brendan Gibbons.

The sho...

Bloomfield Federation of Music Receives Grant from Investors Bank to Support 2019 Musical Programs

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Bloomfield Federation of Music turns 75 this year, and intends to ramp up itspublic concerts for the milestone. This year, the Federation has secured
funding from Investors Bank, via the Bloomfield Department of Parks, Recreation...

Fifth Annual Bloomfield Citizen Police Academy Begins Soon; Residents Must Apply by Friday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
highly successful, free yearly Bloomfield Citizen Police Academy will beginTuesday, February 5, and residents are encouraged to apply by this Friday,
January 25.

The Citizen Police Academy wascreated after Director of Public Saf...

Saturday Pre-Storm Notification

Bloomfield, NJ- This is the Township of Bloomfield.  A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through Sunday afternoon. Snow and Ice are expected during this period. The streets will be very hazardous.  So we can better clear and tre...

Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther Kings Legacy with Massive Food Drive, Hygiene Kit Giveaway

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Martin Luther King Day of Service Committee has
been carrying out good works in the civil rights hero’s name for the past fiveyears, particularly gathering food supplies for residents in need, and painting
mu...