Posted on: May 20, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Applications are now open for Bloomfield students that are in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade for the Municipal Youth Internship Program taking place July 11 - July 23 at the Bloomfield College campus.
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Posted on: May 18, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Governor Murphy announced an added $50 Million in funds towards the Blue Acres Program, which buys flood-damaged or flood prone homes at market-price for demolition and turns the land into open air spaces usable for re...
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Posted on: May 6, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department will begin routine, mandatory hydrant flushing next Monday, May 9. To minimize disruption to residents that may be impacted, notifications...
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Posted on: May 4, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week…it’s not just your imagination, it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took p...
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Posted on: April 27, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia, Councilwoman Sarah Cruz and Councilwoman Jenny Mundell are extremely excited to announce a new initiative called “Clean & Strong Bloomfield”, that encourages community engagement by...
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Posted on: April 26, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Beginning on May 4, retail stores, grocery stores and food service businesses in New Jersey can not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags or polystyrene foam food service products in an effort aimed at curbin...
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
Virtual Second Ward Community Meeting to Take Place Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 PM
Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow will be present for the meeting
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
Mayor Venezia, the Town Council and Bloomfield’s Beautification Committee Announce Town-wide Cleanup for Saturday, April 30
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Posted on: March 29, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The entrance to Bloomfield at Ampere Parkway is about to become a lot more vibrant with the addition of an experimental wildflower garden made possible by the Bloomfield Beautification Committee. Born out of an idea by committee...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township has recently partnered with RWJBarnabas Health to host a blood drive for the community and municipal employees. The blood collected at this drive will be used exclusively at RWJBarnabas Healthcare hospitals...
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Posted on: March 19, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – On May 4, the statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam takes effect, impacting all stores. The new law will prohibit stores and restaurants from providing these single-use items in an effort to hel...
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Posted on: March 18, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrival of a new piece of apparatus, a 2021 E-One Metro 100 foot ladder truck. The new apparatus has been placed into service. Truck 1 serves the entire township...
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Posted on: March 17, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township is asking residents to mark June 18 on their calendars as that is the day that Juneteenth will be celebrated in the Bloomfield Center. The Township has additionally created a Bloomfield Juneteenth Holiday Advisory C...
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Posted on: March 17, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will join third ward Councilwoman Sarah Cruz for a community meeting on Wednesday, March 23 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition to Zoom.
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Posted on: March 15, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As part of the $1.5 trillion spending package signed today by President Biden, Bloomfield will receive critical funding to replace 30 lead service lines along Main Terrace in Bloomfield. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill worked with ...
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Posted on: March 4, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bloomfield First-Ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, March 10 along with Mayor Michael Venezia at 7pm. These meetings serve as a way to meet with residents in an info...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ --The Bloomfield Fire Department recently had 24 members trained as fire instructors. This 35 hour course meets the standards in NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. This course will improve the delivery of firefig...
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Posted on: March 1, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – During the month of March, Bloomfield will honor Women’s History Month by hosting multiple events as well as the third annual menstrual hygiene product drive. All residents are encouraged to participate in all of the events throu...
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Posted on: February 22, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Following 2021’s successful first season, the Bloomfield Community Farmers Market is seeking vendors to participate in the expanded market for 2022. The market will be held in the Bloomfield Public Li...
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Posted on: February 16, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – This weekend, as part of the MLK Women’s Health Project, residents got together at the Bloomfield Public Library to make “fancy” gift bags for women at a local domestic violence shelter. 48...
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Posted on: February 9, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bloomfield PSE&G residents that have fallen behind on their utility bills as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for assistance by going to pseg.com/helpnow. The state moratorium on utiliti...
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Posted on: February 4, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – In honor of Women's History Month in March, Councilwomen Cruz, Davis, and Mundell are inviting residents to nominate a Bloomfield Woman to Watch. Nominees must be a current Bloomfield woman resident who has ins...
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Posted on: January 28, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As a result of the impending snow storm, the Township of Bloomfield is releasing the following information.
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As part of the once every ten years census, the ward maps have been adjusted to ensure that each ward has equal populations. District 1-12 has been moved to the second ward while district 3-14 has been moved to the firs...
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Posted on: January 17, 2022
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The community is invited to join Mayor Venezia and the Town Council, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and other distinguished guests for a virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. The event will take place today at 4...
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Posted on: January 10, 2022
NATAL is a trauma treatment and resiliency training organization that helps wounded warriors and first responders cope with psychological trauma
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Posted on: November 15, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Fire Department continued its efforts to continually train members by participating in a firefighter success workshop over the past week. In their workshop, “10 Biggest Mistakes Firefighters Make With Th...
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Posted on: November 9, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Thursday, November 11 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition t...
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Posted on: November 4, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilwoman Cruz will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Wednesday, November 10 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in addition ...
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Posted on: November 4, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will once again provide turkey’s including other Thanksgiving related food to members of the community in need. The giveaway will take place on Sunday, November 21 in the back parking lot of the Municipal...
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Posted on: November 1, 2021
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 Civic Center, 84 Broad St, Bloomfield, first floor on Wednesday, November 3,...
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Posted on: November 19, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township is once again partnering with the Neighbor to Neighbor Network to help families in need during the holiday season by providing clothes and gift cards. Bloomfield is asking residents that can help to sponsor a family...
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Posted on: October 29, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilwoman Mundell will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Wednesday, November 3 at 7pm. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page in additio...
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Posted on: October 27, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A free shredding event will take place at the Pulaski Park parking lot on Saturday, November 6 between 9am-12pm. The service is only available for Bloomfield residents and proof of residency will be required.
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Posted on: October 25, 2021
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...
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Posted on: October 22, 2021
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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Posted on: October 15, 2021
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 ...
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Posted on: October 1, 2021
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 ...
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Posted on: September 29, 2021
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...
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Posted on: September 27, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following a 20 month hiatus due to COVID-19, the Bloomfield Commuter Shuttle bus will resume service on Monday, September 27.
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Posted on: September 15, 2021
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...
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Posted on: September 14, 2021
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...
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Posted on: September 2, 2021
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.
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Posted on: September 1, 2021
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...
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Posted on: July 6, 2021
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...
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Posted on: June 14, 2021
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 ...
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Posted on: June 9, 2021
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...
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Posted on: June 4, 2021
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...
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Posted on: May 12, 2021
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:
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Posted on: April 5, 2021
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will host a virtual presentation on the Essex-Hudson Greenway project on April 14 at 7pm.
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Posted on: February 25, 2021
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...
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Posted on: February 4, 2021
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...
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Posted on: January 14, 2021
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...
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Posted on: December 30, 2020
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...
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Posted on: December 4, 2020
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...
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Posted on: November 18, 2020
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...
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Posted on: November 4, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 27, 2020
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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Posted on: October 27, 2020
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...
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Posted on: August 31, 2020
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, ...
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Posted on: March 25, 2020
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.
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Posted on: February 25, 2020
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...
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Posted on: January 22, 2020
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
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Posted on: January 22, 2020
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.
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Posted on: January 6, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 22, 2019
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
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Posted on: October 21, 2019
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...
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Posted on: October 8, 2019
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
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Posted on: September 30, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 26, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 25, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 24, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 23, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 18, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 9, 2019
(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...
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Posted on: September 6, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 4, 2019
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
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Posted on: August 23, 2019
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
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Posted on: August 20, 2019
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...
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Posted on: August 20, 2019
Recycle Coach for Mobile and Android Phones Helps Bloomfield Residents Stay Organized with Curbside Collections and More
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Posted on: August 16, 2019
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...
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Posted on: August 16, 2019
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...
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Posted on: August 11, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: August 8, 2019
The Township of Bloomfield is partnering with Backpacks For Life starting tomorrow until September 11th 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...
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Posted on: August 2, 2019
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.
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Posted on: July 25, 2019
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.
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Posted on: July 23, 2019
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...
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Posted on: July 23, 2019
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.
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Posted on: July 17, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: July 17, 2019
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...
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Posted on: July 12, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 28, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 25, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 25, 2019
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.
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Posted on: June 24, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 24, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: June 21, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 19, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The property revaluations taking place in Bloomfield, which began this spring, are well underway, and without incident.
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Posted on: June 18, 2019
This afternoon's Veggie Truck event has been cancelled due to the poor weather. However, we still have many events to look forward to.
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Posted on: June 18, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: June 17, 2019
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.
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Posted on: June 17, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 1st ever Food Tour presented by the Bloomfield Center Alliance is launching this summer on Saturday, June 22, from 2:00-5:00pm.
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Posted on: June 14, 2019
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. ...
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Posted on: June 14, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 12, 2019
TIPS TO PREVENT THEFT:
1. Whenever you park your car, take your property with you, including key fobs.
2. Ensure your vehicle is locked, alarmed, and parked in a secure, well lit location.
3. Always keep windows closed when unoccupied.
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Posted on: June 10, 2019
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
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Posted on: June 5, 2019
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, 2nd floor, Bloomfield NJ will be under construction starting June 10, 2019 and endi...
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Posted on: June 3, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 30, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 30, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: May 28, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Two additional streets, State Street and Hyde Road, will be added to the next round of paving that is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd. Residents of this area will by notified between now and Wednesday.
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Posted on: May 28, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: May 24, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 23, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 23, 2019
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
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Posted on: May 21, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 20, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: May 20, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 17, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 16, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: May 17, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 16, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 13, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 10, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 9, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 6, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 1, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 1, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 25, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 23, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 22, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 8, 2019
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
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Posted on: April 8, 2019
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The
Bloomfield Police Department concluded its 5th 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...
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Posted on: April 8, 2019
On Monday, April 1st, 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...
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Posted on: April 3, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 2, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 2, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 29, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: March 29, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 26, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 20, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 20, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: March 15, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 12, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 12, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: March 11, 2019
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...
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Posted on: March 7, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: March 4, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: March 1, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 28, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 27, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 26, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 25, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 22, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 4, 2019
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...
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Posted on: January 30, 2019
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, ...
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Posted on: January 25, 2019
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...
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Posted on: January 24, 2019
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...
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Posted on: January 24, 2019
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...
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Posted on: January 19, 2019
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...
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Posted on: January 18, 2019
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...
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Posted on: December 27, 2018
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...
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Posted on: December 19, 2018
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, ...
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Posted on: December 13, 2018
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...
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Posted on: December 13, 2018
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...
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Posted on: December 10, 2018
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...
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Posted on: December 5, 2018
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...
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Posted on: December 4, 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. ...
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Posted on: December 3, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 30, 2018
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, ...
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Posted on: November 27, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 26, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 26, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 21, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 19, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 19, 2018
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...
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Posted on: November 19, 2018
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...
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Posted on: August 1, 2018
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 ...
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Posted on: August 1, 2018
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...
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Posted on: August 1, 2018
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...
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