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Bloomfield Health & Human Services (BDHHS) Provides COVID-19 Vaccines to Residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The BDHHS is now offering Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Bloomfield residents. A clinic will be held at the Bloomfield Civics Center, 84 Broad St, Bloomfield, first floor on Wednesday, October 27...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Releases Statement on Bloomfield College

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following the announcement that Bloomfield College, like numerous small, private colleges throughout the country was facing financial difficulties, Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia has released the following statement:

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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 Seeking Qualified Engineer to Conduct Stormwater Mgmnt Study to Combat Future Flooding

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township is seeking a qualified engineering consultant to perform a detailed stormwater management study. This study will include analyzing its existing system, including modeling for future storms and their impacts as well ...

Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission to Host Voter Registration Info Session Oct 6 at 7pm via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission will host a voter registration information session on October 6 at 7pm over Zoom to ensure that residents understand how to vote in this November's election. During the information...

Bloomfield Commuter Shuttle Bus to Resume Service Monday, September 27

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following a 20 month hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bloomfield Commuter Shuttle bus will resume service on Monday, September 27. 

Full service will resume on both the North End Shuttle and South End Shuttle, Monda...

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 to Waive Construction and Zoning Code Permit Fees After Unprecedented Flooding

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Due to the unprecedented flooding caused by Hurricane Ida and the damages experienced by Bloomfield residents, Mayor Venezia and the Town Council will assist residents by waiving Construction and Zoning Code permit fees for the ...

Bloomfield Clearing Streets and Assessing Damage After Unprecedented Storm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township is currently in the process of clearing streets of debris and assessing damage. Last night’s storm dropped an unprecedented amount of rain causing flooding, power outages and road closures. 

“I have...

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 to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Officially Open Lion Gate Park Monday, June 14 at 11am

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Township is set to hold 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 is the cu...

Bloomfield to Celebrate Juneteenth with Two Day Festival

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The African American community has always been a vibrant part of the Bloomfield community. The recent proclamation of the Juneteenth holiday by the township and state, will be celebrated by Bloomfield township which will be host...

Virtual Third Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will join third ward Councilwoman Sarah Cruz for a community meeting on Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom. 

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Bloomfield Police Announces Commencement of New Foot Patrol Community Engagement Initiative

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Monday May 3, the Bloomfield Police Department initiated a new foot patrol community engagement initiative in various commercial areas of the township. The foot patrols are designed for our officers to have positive interacti...

Virtual First Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Thursday, May 20 at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will join first ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell for a community meeting on Thursday, May 20 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom. 

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Bloomfield to Pave Glenwood Ave. from East Orange Border to Lackawanna Place this Thursday & Friday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield is continuing to make infrastructure improvements in town with work to begin on Glenwood Ave. this Thursday. The work will take approximately two days to complete and will include all of Glenwood Ave. from the East Or...

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...

Bloomfield Residents Get 6.46 Tons of Paper Shredded and Recycled During Saturday Shredding Event

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- During Saturday’s township shredding event, residents had 6.46 tons of paper shredded and recycled. The township holds shredding events twice a year in the spring and fall which affords residents the opportunity to get...

Bloomfield Welcomes New Director of Cultural Preservation

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is pleased to welcome Jill Dombrowski to the role of Director of Cultural Preservation. Dombrowski comes to the role with over 15 years of experience in Arts & Cultural P...

Virtual Second Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will join second ward Councilman Nicholas Joanow for a community meeting on Wednesday, May 12 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom. ...

Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission to Host Voter Registration Info Session Today at 7pm via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- With the June 8 primary election just one month away, the Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission will host a voter registration information session this Wednesday at 7pm. The information session will take place virtually over Zoom w...

Bloomfield Public Library to Begin Phased-in Reopening on Monday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library will begin the process of reopening on Monday, May 3 by allowing residents with a library card to access computers for up to 45 minutes with an appointment. Library operations throughout the COVID-1...

Bloomfield Holds Successful Town-Wide Cleanup

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- More than 500 Bloomfield residents came together on Saturday for a day of volunteering to help further beautify the township. Mayor Venezia as well as members of the Town Council participated in the town-wide cleanup of neighbor...

Next Bloomfield Shredding Event to Take Place Saturday, May 8

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will be holding another free shredding event for residents on Saturday, May 8 at the Pulaski Park parking lot. Pulaski Park is located at 24 Mt. Vernon Ave. and the event will take place between 9:00am and 12:00pm r...

Bloomfield Fire and Engineering Departments to Begin Routine Hydrant Flushing This Friday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department will begin routine, mandatory hydrant flushing this Friday. Residents that may be impacted by the hydrant flushing will be notified ahead ...

Bloomfield Public Library, Bloomfield Public Library Foundation Open Seed Library

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library is creating a seed library that is open to all residents. Patrons of the library may choose a seed packet from a catalog and take it home to plant in their home gardens. The seed library is made pos...

Preventing Opioid Misuse/Abuse Among Student Athletes & Adults with Chronic Pain Meeting...

Preventing Opioid Misuse/Abuse Among Student Athletes and Adults with Chronic Pain Meeting to Take Place Virtually April 28 

The event will be hosted by the Bloomfield Municipal Alliance Committee, Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Service...

Bloomfield Dept of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Host Open-Air Art Gallery From April-May

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is holding an open-air gallery that will include art from both professional and amateur local artists. Over 50 local artists submitted various types of art that...

Bloomfield Township to Host Virtual Presentation on Essex-Hudson Greenway Project on April 14 at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will host a virtual presentation on the Essex-Hudson Greenway project on April 14 at 7pm. 

Mayor Venezia and members of the Town Council will be joined by Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill for...

Mayor Venezia, Town Council & Bloomfield’s Beautification Committee Announce Town-wide Cleanup 4/24

Mayor Venezia, the Town Council and Bloomfield’s Beautification Committee Announce Town-wide Cleanup for Saturday, April 24

Participants will be provided with all necessary equipment by the Bloomfield DPW. Registration is required by April 15&...

Women of Bloomfield’s Town Council & Bloomfield Commision on Civil Rights to Host Community Meeting

Women of Bloomfield’s Town Council and Bloomfield Commision on Civil Rights to Host Community Meeting on the Impact of COVID-19 and Women’s Work

The meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, March 31 at 7:30pm

BLOOMFIELD, ...

Mayor Venezia Urges Renters & Landlords Impacted by COVID-19 to Sign up for Rental Assistance

Mayor Venezia Urges Renters and Landlords Impacted by COVID-19 to Sign up for Rental Assistance from the State

Phase two of the Coronavirus Emergency Rental Assistance Program will begin Monday, March 22 at 9am

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Renters a...

Virtual Second Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Second Ward residents are invited to join Mayor Venezia and Second Ward Councilman Joanow for a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm. Both the Mayor and the Councilman will answer questions live during the mee...

Parking Enforcement to Restart Monday, March 22

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will begin enforcing parking regulations again on Monday, March 22. Enforcement will be phased in with warnings and education during the first week. 

“Due to COVID-19, our administration ...

Bloomfield Reminds Business Owners and Landlords to Establish Recycling Program and Submit Recycling

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- According to Municipal Ordinance 491-5 and state law, this is a reminder that all businesses, and institutions are required to recycle. Therefore, as the property owner or owner/operator/manager of a business, instituti...

Bloomfield Dept. of H&HS Hosting Nutrition IG Live Event to Celebrate National Nutrition Month

Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services Hosting Nutrition Instagram Live Event to Celebrate National Nutrition Month

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 24 at 7:15pm 

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Departme...

Bloomfield Public Schools and Bloomfield Public Library Partner for Read Across America Week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Public Schools and the Bloomfield Public Library have partnered together for Read Across America Week. 

This is an annual event in which members of the community typically would go to schools and lib...

Bloomfield Fire Department Among Six Departments to Start Training Members on Officer One Course

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Fire Department is one of six fire departments to begin training members on the 40 hour Officer One course at Bloomfield High School. 

The course is being taught by instructors from the Morris Co...

Bloomfield Partners with Rutgers RJW Medical School for Opioid Overdose Prevention Training

Bloomfield Partners with Rutgers Robert Johnson Wood Medical School for Opioid Overdose Prevention Training March 19 at 2pm

The free training will take place online and all attendees will receive a naloxone nasal spray 

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Township of Bloomfield to Hold Menstrual Hygiene Product Drive Throughout Women’s History Month

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township of Bloomfield is holding a menstrual hygiene product drive throughout the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. Items that will be collected include tampons, pads, panty liners, menstrual cups,...

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 Public Library Partners with Community Food Bank of NJ for SNAP 101 Presentation Feb. 10

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library is partnering with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to give residents a presentation about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The presentation will take place over Zoom on Februa...

Bloomfield Fire Department Installs New Air Purification Systems on All Frontline Apparatus

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Fire Department has purchased and installed new air purification systems on all frontline apparatus as a way to combat COVID-19. The systems were purchased through funding from the CARES Act. 

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Mayor & Council to Hold Virtual Community Meeting/Q&A on Health Equity & the COVID-19 Vaccine 2/3/21

Mayor Venezia and Town Council to Hold Virtual Community Meeting/Q&A on Health Equity and the COVID-19 Vaccine on February 3 at 6:30pm

The Bloomfield Health Department will make a presentation about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and guest spea...

Bloomfield & W. Orange Police Dept. Team Up to Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with Thefts

Bloomfield and West Orange Police Departments Team Up to Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with 40 Tire and Rim Thefts throughout Essex County 

Suspects Wadner Ettienne and Shantau Brown of West Orange were each charged with two counts of theft an...

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...

Councilmembers Mundell, Joanow and Cruz to be Sworn in During Jan. 4 Council Meeting

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following their reelection to the Council, Bloomfield Councilmembers Jenny Mundell, Nicholas Joanow and Sarah Cruz will be sworn in during the January 4 Council meeting at 6:30pm. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill will make remarks d...

Bloomfield to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution on Wed, Dec 23 at 3pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will hold a virtual Town Hall meeting this Wednesday at 3:00pm via Zoom, to inform the public about the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Speakers at the meeting will include Essex County Health Officer Maya Lor...

Bloomfield to Host Weekly COVID-19 Testing Clinics on Wednesdays Beginning December 16

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will be hosting COVID-19 testing events once per week on Wednesdays beginning December 16 for Bloomfield residents as long as there is demand. Testing, which has expanded to accommodate up to 100 people, will take p...

Bloomfield Testing All Municipal Employees for COVID-19 After Returning from Thanksgiving Break

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep municipal employees and the public safe, this week, the township has been testing all municipal employees for COVID-19 after they returned from Thanksgiving break. The township &a...

Bloomfield Public Library Foundation Launching Its First #GivingTuesday Campaign

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library Foundation is launching its first #GivingTuesday campaign this year, to encourage private giving that will ensure the Bloomfield Public Library can address the needs of its growing community. As the...

Bloomfield Center welcomes people to find holiday cheer, holiday gifts close to home

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — After a challenging year for retail business owners and the wider community, the Bloomfield Center Alliance is inviting shoppers to its Bloomfield Center Holiday Hunt, where attendees will find holiday cheer through sho...

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...

Cycle 8 Water Bills to be Delivered This Week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Cycle 8 water bills, which consist primarily of commercial factories and apartments, have been sent out and will be delivered this week. This bill will cover the previous five months, as no bills have been sent since May due to ...

Bloomfield Notified by City of Newark of Cloudy Water; Bloomfield Water Remains Compliant

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield was notified by the city of Newark that on September 20, 25 and 26 there were periods of high turbidity (cloudy) water. The issue was corrected by the city on September 26. 

“We are notifyi...

Bloomfield Taking Proactive Approach to Water Safety

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Water Department has contracted John Garcia Construction Co. to inspect the water lines of approximately 500 residences mainly in the Merkel Street, Foster Street and Ivanhoe Terrace area. The inspection is out of...

Repaving Project on Glenwood Ave to Begin Week of November 9 from Six Points to East Orange Border

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A repavement project will begin the week of November 9 on Glenwood Avenue from Six Points to the East Orange border. The project is being funded through a NJDOT Local Aid grant and Transit Village grant.

“Over...

Bloomfield Police Dept Implements new Training Procedures Aimed at Addressing Bias and Deescalation

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Police Department continues to set the standard for meaningful reforms aimed at strengthening their relationship with the community and holding officers accountable. The department has implemented new training pro...

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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Bloomfield Public Library Launches Tutor.com Program to Help Students Through Virtual Learning

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Just in time for back-to-school, Bloomfield Public Library is announcing the launch of its new Tutor.com program, funded by a generous grant from the Bloomfield Public Library Foundation. Tutor.com connects students to...

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

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township is continuing to take a proactive approach to keep Bloomfield beautiful, environmentally friendly and sustainable. Mayor Venezia and the Town Council in partnership with the Bloomfield Beautification Committee have ...

Bloomfield Fire Department Takes Part in Implicit Bias Training

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Over the course of the last four shifts, Bloomfield Firefighters have each taken part in a 90 minute interactive workshop on implicit bias. The goal of the workshop is to identify their role and responsibility in understanding, ...

Application Portal for Financial Assistance Programs Available through the state’s Economic...

Application Portal for Financial Assistance Programs Available through the state’s Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to Open Friday, April 3 at 9am and will close Friday, April 10 at 9am

The Bloomfield Small Business Task Force is available ...

Bloomfield Mayor Venezia Launches Task Force to Help Small Business Owners...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Launches Task Force to Help Small Business Owners File for Federal Grants/Loans

The Small Business Administration is offering low interest loans to small businesses and the federal government may offer grants which may not ...

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 Purchases New Rescue Pumper Engine, Donates Old Engine to City in the Dominican Republic

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Fire Department has received a new rescue pumper engine for use in Bloomfield emergencies, and in aiding neighboring municipalities. The department will be donating one of its older trucks to La Vega, a 20 square mile muni...

Plastic Bags Stitched Together into Mats by Bloomfield Volunteers & Donated to Homeless Citizens

Plastic Bags Stitched Together into Mats by Bloomfield Volunteers & Donated to Homeless Citizens in Essex County

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Over the last several months, Bloomfield volunteers collected thousands of clean plastic shopping bags and learn...

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 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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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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...