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Sixth Annual Bloomfield Citizen Police Academy Begins Soon; Residents Must Apply by January 27

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The free yearly Bloomfield Citizen Police Academy is set to begin next month, with residents being encouraged to apply by January 27. The wildly successful free academy is now open to Verona and East Orange residents in addition to Montc...

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...

Bloomfield Township’s Annual MLK Day Observance Program to take Place Monday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield residents and local officials will hold a celebration of Martin Luther King Day and the Reverend’s legacy on Monday, January 20 at 3:00pm at New Light Baptist Church, 89-91 Dewey St, Bloomfield, NJ. The theme of the ...

Bloomfield Township’s 6th Annual MLK Day of Service Taking Place this Saturday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield volunteers will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Saturday with a day of service taking place Saturday, January 18 from 8:30am-12:30pm at Bloomfield Middle School 60 Huck Rd, Bloomfield, NJ. The eve...

2019 Bloomfield Crime Statistics Shows Significant Crime Reduction

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Police Department saw a significant decrease in both violent and nonviolent crimes in 2019, continuing a positive multi-year trend that shows enforcement and awareness campaigns are working as intended.

The FBI&...

Bloomfield Fire Department Personnel Honored at 2019 Department Awards

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The 2019 Bloomfield Fire Department Awards took place on December 30, with the Mayor and Fire Chief honoring exemplary Firefighters for their work during the year.

EMS Awards went to Deputy Chief Robert Barra, Captains David Duda...

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...

Governor Murphy to Swear-in Mayor Venezia Friday Evening

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The swearing-in ceremony for re-elected Mayor Michael Venezia and Bloomfield Councilmembers Wartyna Davis, Ted Gamble and Rich Rockwell will take place tomorrow Friday, January 3, at 6:30 pm at Township Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaz...

Over 300 Children Receive Gifts as Part of Bloomfield Police Department’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Members of the Bloomfield Police Department made the holidays special for over 300 Bloomfield children from 144 families at this year’s annual toy drive. Each of the children were given a bag full of new toys and gifts at the B...

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 ...

Mayor, Council Join Hundreds in Celebrating the Holiday Season Tree Lighting, Santa Claus and more..

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Last night, Bloomfield residents celebrated the start of the holiday season with the Township’s annual Holiday Tree lighting event, sponsored by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. As usual, familie...

Please come join us Monday, New Date December 16th for our Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Event!

Here is a quick rundown of what will take place on Tuesday, December 10^th at 1 Municipal Plaza.

• 1:30PM – Municipal Plaza to be shut down and Ice Skating Rink Company arrival at set up
• 5PM – Open Ice skating, hot chocolate, cookies, Live ...

Bloomfield’s Online Street Auctions Scheduled to Take Place Next Monday-Friday Morning

Nearly 1,200 Bloomfield Street Signs to be Auctioned Off

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield will be auctioning off street signs to all residents next week. The Township replaced all street signs in town over the past year, and rather tha...

Mayor Venezia’s 4th Annual Turkey Drive Feeds over 500 Families

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Despite rain and wind, over 500 families took home Thanksgiving turkeys and sides on Sunday during Mayor Michael Venezia’s 4th annual Turkey give-away. The baskets contained a turkey, pie, string beans, stuffing, and cranberry ...

Township of Bloomfield Partners with Anthony’s Cheesecake to Collect Clothing and Other Supplies...

Township of Bloomfield Partners with Anthony’s Cheesecake to Collect Clothing and Other Supplies to Help Families Affected by the November 7 Fire

All clothing donations can be dropped off at Fire Headquarters at 375 Franklin Street Bloomfield thi...

Berkeley Avenue Milling and Repaving Postponed Until Next Week Due to Anticipated Freezing Temps...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Repair work to Berkeley Ave. between Franklin St. and Montgomery St. which began in September is nearly complete.

The initial concrete work was completed last week. Due to the freezing temperatures forecasted for this week, milling and pa...

Bloomfield DPW to Halt Street Sweeping During Winter Weather and Asks Residents to Help Alert DPW...

The Township will continue to remove leaves and debris from the streets to limit flooding/ponding in Bloomfield neighborhoods.

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield is announcing that after this week, street sweeping will be suspended for the winter...

1 Police Officer, 1 FireFighter, No Civilians Harmed in Washington St. Fire

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A three alarm fire that broke out on the fourth floor of a Washington St. apartment building at approximately 8:15am has been contained, thanks to the rapid response by the Bloomfield Fire and Police, as well as several neighboring Fire ...

Berkeley Ave. Curb and Road Repair Project to be Completed Next Week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Repair work to Berkeley Ave. between Franklin St. and Montgomery St. which began in September is nearly complete.

The initial concrete work was completed this week, and milling is expected to be completed Wednesday, November 13, ...

Bloomfield Paper Shredding Event Scheduled for Next Saturday November 2

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield and the Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Parks are hosting their second paper shredding day of the year on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am - noon at the Board of Education Parking lot, 155 Broad St. (...

Bloomfield Mayor and Police Director Encourage Residents to Promote Safety ..

Bloomfield Mayor and Police Director Encourage Residents to Promote Safety on National Prescription Take Back Day 2019 on Saturday

Bloomfield residents can drop-off prescription drugs at Borough Hall 

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Saturday, October 26 is Nation...

Bloomfield Police Department's Receives 3-Year Re-accreditation from NJ Association of Chiefs...

Bloomfield Police Department's Receives 3-Year Re-accreditation from NJ Association of Chiefs of Police for Best Practices

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Police Department has received a 3-year re-accreditation from the New Jersey State Associat...

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work Has Been Completed

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work Has Been Completed

Bridge deck replacement and street repaved

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Scheduled maintenance to the Belleville Ave. bridge over the Garden State Parkway which began three weeks ago has been completed, and Belleville Ave....

Bloomfield Fire Department Enters Agreement With the Compliance Engine to Increase Efficiency and...

Bloomfield Fire Department Enters Agreement With the Compliance Engine to Increase Efficiency and Strengthen its Ability to Protect Bloomfield

The agreement will help the department reduce time spent administering fire code requirements as well as increase...

Mayor Venezia and the Township of Bloomfield to host Town-wide Cleanup Day Saturday, Oct. 19

Individuals and groups encouraged to sign up to clean areas of their choosing

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Saturday, October 19, residents, community groups and local businesses of Bloomfield will be participating in a town-wide cleanup. The goal is to bring the c...

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work to Continue Through Next Weekend

Rainy weather caused short delay to New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s project

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Scheduled maintenance to the Belleville Ave. bridge over the Garden State Parkway which began two weeks ago will be completed October 19, according to o...

Bloomfield’s Annual Harvest Fest brings something for everyone!

Bloomfield, NJ – The 27^th annual Harvest Fest celebration is taking place Saturday, October 12^th from 11 AM – 7 PM (rain date is Sunday, October 13^th)! A community tradition, the event will once again bring something for everyone inclu...

Citing Missed Deadlines, Bloomfield Township Severs Contract...

Citing Missed Deadlines, Bloomfield Township Severs Contract with Lion Gate Municipal Complex Contractor

Local Officials Say New Contractor Needed to Complete Project in Timely Manner

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield has severed its agreement wi...

Bloomfield Center food tour is back this fall – with new culinary delights to showcase

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — After a delicious first event in late June, the Bloomfield Center Alliance is presenting a second Food Tour this fall. The tour, featuring a completely new set of Bloomfield’s food destinations, will take place on October 5, 2019 from 2:0...

Millbank Community Garden Opens on N. 17th St

Millbank Community Garden Opens on N. 17th St

Garden inauguration also served as a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- This past Saturday, a new community garden was opened on N. 17th St. at Millbank Park. The opening was atten...

Bloomfield Health Department Staff Continues Canvassing Throughout Town to Educate Residents...

Bloomfield Health Department Staff Continues Canvassing Throughout Town to Educate Residents on Proper Garbage Disposal and Rodent Prevention

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In an effort to better address rodent control issues throughout town, the Bloomfield He...

Nine Residents Appointed to the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee

Nine Residents Appointed to the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- At last night’s Bloomfield Township Council meeting, nine residents were appointed members of the Bloomfield Parks, Recreatio...

Local Boy Scout Troop 22, Bloomfield Township Beautification Project Finished

Local Boy Scout Troop 22, Bloomfield Township Beautification Project Near Morris Greenway Canal Finished

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A beautification project along the Morris Canal Greenway that began in November has been completed, and a commemoration ceremony sche...

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work to Begin Next Friday

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work to Begin Next Friday

Detour signs will be posted and Police Officers will be on scene to assist with traffic during two week project

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Scheduled maintenance to the Belleville Ave. bridge over the Garden State Park...

Mayor's Back To School Message 2019-2020

Dear Bloomfield Parents and Students,

Welcome to the new school year. I am excited for all of our students to continue their education in Bloomfield, which boasts some of the best teachers and the best graduation rates in Essex County.

As a fellow parent, I...

Bloomfield Continues Water Main Cleaning Project to Improve Public Health and Water Purity

Bloomfield Continues Water Main Cleaning Project to Improve Public Health and Water Purity

Township will replace any lead service lines discovered during process

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Township is continuing major improvements to its water flow distri...

Bloomfield Township to Host September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

Bloomfield Township to Host September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

The township will honor the three Bloomfield residents that passed away on 9/11 as well as the thousands of other Americans that lost their lives. 

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Townshi...

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 Fire Department Three Year Strategic Plan Preliminary Meeting Wed, August 28, 6:30pm

Bloomfield Fire Department Three Year Strategic Plan Preliminary Meeting

Wednesday, August 28, 6:30pm

Mayor's Conference Room, Room 205, Law Enforcement Building 1 Municipal Plaza Room 205. Bloomfield, NJ 07003

The purpose of this meeting is to establish the...

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...

Township of Bloomfield Will Test Filters Distributed to Residents to Ensure Safe Drinking Water

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following the announcement by City of Newark officials yesterday that some water filters given to residents to reduce lead levels may not be functioning properly, the Township of Bloomfield is announcing that it will immediately begin a ...

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. 

Read on...

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.

Read on...

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. 

Read on...

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...

Bloomfield Sock Giveaway to Distribute to Homeless Shelters & Faith Based Community Organizations

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --
Bloomfield’s Health and Human Services is hosting its second major sockgiveaway on Wednesday, April 10 at 11:00am at the New Light Baptist Church in
collaboration with Neighbor to Neighbor Network (NTNN) Knock Knock Give a S...

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 Police Capture Repeat Package Thief

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- An arrest
has been made in the investigation of two separate package thefts. In bothinstances, the suspect stole packages from the victims’ porches, first in
February, and then last week. The total amount of procee...

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...

Post Storm Notification

Bloomfield, NJ -Now that the storm has passed, we ask anyone parked in a school or township parking lot to please move all vehicles by 12 noon on Monday.  Any cars left in school or township parking lots will be ticketed and towed.  Garb...

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...

Turnpike Authority to Conduct Community Outreach Today and Tomorrow for Montgomery Street

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- As the start date for the upcoming Montgomery Street bridge repair work approaches, representatives from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority will be conducting in-person outreach to share information about the project today and tomorrow. I...

2018 Holiday Window Competition Winners Announced!

The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) recently announced the winners of its third annual Holiday Window Design Contest. The competition gives local businesses the opportunity to participate in a friendly competition and dress up their windows, col...

Jury Supports Appellate Court Ruling in Bloomfields Favor on Lackawanna Train Station Property Value

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- For almost seven years, the Township of Bloomfield has been in
litigation over the .62 acre plot of land abutting the NJ Transit Station alongLackawanna Place. The former owner has repeatedly demanded more money that
experts and judi...

Bloomfield Public Library Adopts Three-Year Strategic Plan; Announces New Foundation

BLOOMFIELD,
NJ -- The Bloomfield Library Board of Trustees approved a three-yearstrategic plan last night, which will lay the foundation for the BPL’s future
programming. The strategic plan was based on suggestions from members of thepubli...

2018 Bloomfield Crime Statistics Show Crime Way Down

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Bloomfield Police Department saw a significant decrease in both violent andnonviolent crimes in 2018, continuing a positive multi-year trend that shows
enforcement and awareness campaigns are working as intended.

The FBI&rsquo...

Bloomfield Fire Department Begins Four Day Training Seminar

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- 45 members of the Bloomfield Fire Department, including all Captains and Chief Officers, will be participating in a leadership and team building workshop this week. The course, which began today, is by Frank Viscuso, retired Deputy Chief...

Bloomfield Police Capture Package Thief and Accomplice

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A
Belleville woman and a Kearny man have been charged with theft of property forstealing a package from a Newark Avenue porch on Saturday, December 29. The
Bloomfield Police Department cites cooperation from neighbors and theBellev...

Bloomfield Police Department’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive Brings Smiles to Hundreds of Children

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Over
300 Bloomfield children from 125 families came to the Bloomfield MunicipalCourtroom last Thursday to participate in one of the Police Department’s
long-standing traditions, a holiday toy drive. Each of the children rec...

Montgomery Street Bridge Repairs

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is closing the Montgomery Street bridge for repairs beginning later this month and continuing until November, as part of its extensive repair work around the Garden State Parkway between mile 144 and 152. 

NJTA ha...

DWI Checkpoint in Place December 29-30

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Bloomfield Police
Department will be conducting a DWI Sobriety Checkpoint on Bloomfield Ave.beginning in the late evening on Saturday, December 29, lasting until the following
day, in response to statistics demonstrating ...

Man Who Burglarized Same House Three Times this Year Arrested

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A man
has been arrested and confessed to burglarizing the same Harrison St. housethree times this year. 

The suspect, 53-year-old Daniel
Jones, of Bloomfield, was trespassing on the Harrison Street residence Mondaymorning, ...

Bloomfield Township Hosts Economic Development Meeting with Watsessing Ave Station Area Businesses

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Township held a meeting last night in the Council Chambers for Watsessing area business owners to discuss efforts to revitalize the area. The meeting was coordinated by the NJ Chapter of the American Planning Associat...

DWI Sobriety Checkpoints in Effect Week of New Year

BLOOMFIELD, NJ- The Bloomfield Police Department will
be conducting a DWI Sobriety Checkpoint on Bloomfield Ave on December 29, 2018in response to statistics demonstrating a disproportionate number of impaired
driving incidents in the area.

These opera...

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 of Bloomfield Composting and Food Waste DiversionInitiative." This grant was funded by the...

Essex County’s “Night of Conversation” Will Promote Family Discussions Regarding Substance Abuse

BLOOMFIELD — Essex County’s
second annual “Night of Conversation,” a free family event designed to promoteopen and honest discussions about substance abuse, will be held at 7:00pm
Tuesday, December 11, at Bloomfield Middle School, 60 Huck Road.&nb...

New Township Website Meeting and Presentation December 12, 2018

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- At the November 19 Bloomfield Township Council meeting, Information Technology Director Jean-Guy Lauture unveiled a significantly upgraded township website that members of the public will find more accessible and aesthetically pleasing. ...

Bloomfield Police Raise Money for Charity During No Shave November

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Members of the Bloomfield
Police Department participated in No Shave November last month, and donated$1,320 to Stand up to Cancer, last Wednesday, two days before shaving. 

No Shave November is a month-long journey during whic...

Bloomfield Tree Lighting to Take Place Monday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield will host its annual Tree Lighting event this Monday, December
3rd at 6:30 pm at Town Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza. This will be the first tree lighting featuring newly planted Colorado Blue Spruce trees, ...

New Street Signs Purchased for Downtown Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- 720 new
street signs will be installed in Downtown Bloomfield over the next month. Thesigns will go up from the South end of town to Bay Ave. The vendor, Dan Swayze
and Sons, Inc., of Scotch Plains, printed and will install these sig...

Bloomfield Police Department Fully Equipped with Body Cameras

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Bloomfield Police Department has used part of its capital budget to purchaseenough body cameras for every Police Officer in uniform. Over 100 Data911 BX2
body cameras were purchased for the department so officers will no longer h...

Money Magazine Names Bloomfield, NJ Best Place in America for Sports Fans to Retire Right Now

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Money Magazine recently
published it’s “8 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. Right Now” and namedBloomfield the Best place for Sports Fans to retire in. A number of factors
went into their methodology, in...

PUR lead Filters Available to Residents for Free at the Health Department

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- To
address existing concerns about lead build up in home faucets and plumbingfixtures, the Township of Bloomfield has purchased hundreds of PUR water
filters intended for Bloomfield households. The filters have been ordered andwill...

Local Boy Scout Troop 22 Partners with Recreation Department, DPW to Beautify Morris Canal Greenway

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Local Boy Scout Troop 22 was hard at work last week making improvements to the triangular plot of land at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Drive and Liberty Street, a popular destination on the Morris Canal Greenway.

The proje...

Bloomfield Installs “Click to Walk” Tech to Promote Physical Activity

The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with New Jersey Bike and Walk Coalition (NJBWC), will be installing “job clocks” on Saturday, Nov. 17, in anticipation of the January 15 launch of the “Mi...

Bloomfield Police, Fire, EMS Upgrade to State of the Art Radio and Communications Systems

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
entire Bloomfield Police and Fire Departments, and emergency medical servicesare now equipped with state of the art radios and a system interface that can
hold up in the event of an unexpected radio blackout. 

Th...

Bloomfield Police Officers to Patrol Downtown Area Every Saturday on Foot

Last Saturday, the Bloomfield Police Department began a new patrol initiative in the downtown center area to keep residents safe and merchants comfortable.

The new downtown patrol program will take place every Saturday afternoon. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., a ...

Tree Maintenance Work to Be Performed on West Passaic Ave Wednesday through Friday

Beginning Wednesday, PSE&G will be conducting a tree pruning project in Bloomfield that will take place outside of residential and retail properties along West Passaic Ave. These measures will keep the Township’s properties in compliance wit...

Cars Must Be Moved from Farrand Street Lot by Monday, September 17

As construction of a new mixed-use development begins at the abandoned Farrand Street property, residents are being asked to relocate their vehicles to the Glenwood Parking Garage and other surrounding lots. The last day cars can park at the Farrand Stree...