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 Partners with Ridgewood Diagnostic Labs to Offer Daily COVID-19 Testing

Bloomfield Partners with Ridgewood Diagnostic Labs to Offer Daily COVID-19 Testing for all Bloomfield Residents Beginning Thursday

The last testing date at the Municipal lot will be Wednesday, February 10

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township of...

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...

Bloomfield to Host Community Conversation on Policing in Bloomfield this Tuesday at 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will hold a community conversation on policing in Bloomfield this Tuesday at 7pm via Zoom and simulcast on the Township of Bloomfield Facebook page. The event is a follow up to the conversation held with Public Safe...

Bloomfield Health Department Instructs Residents to Download New State COVID-19 App

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, the state has released a new app that will alert residents if they may have been exposed to someone with the virus. The Bloomfield Health Department is advising residents to...

Bloomfield Fire Department Participates in ‘Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters’ Remembrance

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- This past week, the Bloomfield Fire Department participated in ‘Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters’ Remembrance. The Bloomfield Fire Department headquarters were lit up every evening from dusk until dawn, as part...

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 COVID-19 Testing to Take Place Saturday’s Beginning September 19

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and the Township Council have announced additional COVID-19 testing dates for Bloomfield residents. Testing will take place on Saturday’s beginning September 19 and will occur in the municipal parking lot...

Bloomfield Public Library to Resume Fax, Scanning and Photocopying Services This Tuesday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library will once again be offering fax, scanning and photocopying services beginning this Tuesday. These services had temporarily suspended as a result of COVID-19.

“Throughout the COVID-19 crisis...

Bloomfield Public Library Receives $5,000 Incubation Grant from NJ Council for the Humanities

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library has received $5,000 in grant money from the NJ Council for the Humanities. The money will be used to fund events that will encourage Bloomfield residents to vote, learn information about local elect...

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, ...

Bloomfield Cycle One Water Bills to be Sent out This Week

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield residents will be receiving their cycle one water bills in the mail within the next few days. As a result of COVID-19, the cycle one bill will cover a longer billing period than usual which will explain the higher bill that so...

Bloomfield to Hold Next Community Conversation on Race Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00pm via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will hold an additional community conversation on race next Wednesday at 7:00pm via Zoom following last month’s conversation which focused on the social construction of race and its real life implications.

Associate...

Bloomfield Adds Additional Free COVID-19 Testing Date of Thurs, Sept. 3 in the Municipal Parking Lot

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- As Bloomfield officials continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the township, the Bloomfield Health Department is setting up additional free testing for residents. After all of this Thursday’s testing slots filled u...

Bloomfield Recycling Committee Releases Battery Recycling Information for Residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In an effort to help residents understand the rules regarding battery recycling, the Bloomfield Recycling Committee is releasing the following tips:

1. Regular household batteries, ie, alkaline batteries can be placed in with regular solid w...

“Watsessing Walk” from Watsessing Park to the Bloomfield Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 1, 4:30pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- A socially distanced walk from Watsessing Park to the Bloomfield Public Library is set to take place on Tuesday, September 1 at 4:30pm. Everyone that completes the walk will be given a $10.00 voucher from the Bloomfield Health a...

Bloomfield Offering Free COVID-19 Testing August 20 from 3:30pm-6:00pm in Municipal Parking Lot

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township is once again offering free COVID-19 tests for residents on August 20 between 3:30pm and 6:00pm in the Municipal Parking Lot at 1 Municipal Plaza. There will be 50-55 slots available on a first come first serve basi...

Bloomfield Dept of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Completes Renovation of Pulaski Park

Bloomfield Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Completes Renovation of Pulaski Park Tot Lot Playground

The project was funded by a Community Development Block Grant in the amount $347,662.20

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Parks, ...

Next Bloomfield Community Conversation on Race to Take Place Wednesday, August 12 via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following a string of previously successful community conversations on race this summer, the township will hold another one on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00pm via Zoom.

This conversation is going to focus on how to build equity in...

Bloomfield to Conduct Survey to Identify Properties that may be Designated as Local Historic Sites

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In a continued effort to honor and preserve the historic character of Bloomfield, the Mayor, Town Council and Historic Preservation Commission are beginning a survey of historic resources in the township. The survey, which has been contr...

Bloomfield Playgrounds to Reopen Saturday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Eight township playgrounds will reopen on Saturday after being closed as a precaution against COVID-19. The playground equipment will be disinfected every morning though, social distancing and facemasks will still be required.

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Community Conversation “Let’s Talk About Race” to be Held on July 29 at 7:00pm via Zoom

BLOOMFIELD, NJ --  As part of a series of community conversations about race, the township will be holding its next one on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00pm via Zoom.

The “Let’s Talk About Race” discussion will be...

Bloomfield Public Library Extends Free WiFi Coverage to the Town Green

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library has extended its free WiFi coverage to cover outside the library, the State Street lot and the library courtyard. The expanded coverage will allow residents to safely remain connected outdoors so th...

Bloomfield to Hold two Additional Community Conversations on Race on July 15 and July 29 at 7:00pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will be holding two additional community discussions around race on July 15 and 29 at 7:00pm over Zoom. The events will be moderated by Councilwomen Jenny Mundell and Dr. Wartyna Davis.

These conversations will focus...

Bloomfield Launches Six Month Angled Parking Pilot Study

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In an effort to make parking safer and increase the number of available spots, the township has begun an angled parking pilot study. The study will last for six months and if successful, the angled spots will become permanent.

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Bloomfield to Hold Free Shredding Events on August 1 and November 7

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township will be holding two free shredding events over the next several months on August 1 and November 7 at Pulaski Park. Pulaski Park is located at 24 Mt. Vernon Ave. and both events will take place between 9:00am and 12:00pm rain...

Emergency Rental Assistance Available to Bloomfield Residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield residents struggling with paying their rent as a result of COVID-19 can get temporary assistance from the state. Qualifying applicants may be eligible for up to six months of assistance.

“COVID-19 has caused ...

Bloomfield to Close All Municipal Offices Friday in Honor of Juneteenth

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia has ordered all municipal offices closed on Friday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery.

“It is a crucial step for our township to take to ackn...

Bloomfield to Hold Second Community Conversation on Race Wed., June 24 at 7:00pm (POSTPONED)

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia will be hosting the second, in a series of community conversations on race on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00pm on Zoom. (POSTPONED Until July 15th)

This second community conversation will focus on public health ...

Bloomfield Public Library Announces Return of Limited Services

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Public Library is beginning to offer additional services to residents as some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted by Governor Murphy. The library has begun to accept returns of materials via book drop, with boo...

Bloomfield Dept. of Parks, Rec. & Cultural Affairs Releases Important Update on Summer Activities

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Due to COVID-19 the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has been forced to make adjustments to planned activities. Following guidance from CDC and state officials, the department has released the followi...

Bloomfield Municipal Clerk Releases Critical Information about July Primary Election

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- With the deadline to register to vote for the July 7 primary election quickly approaching, Bloomfield Municipal Clerk Louise Palagano is releasing important voting information to residents.

The deadline to register to vote, updat...

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING FOR LACKAWANNA TRANSIT STATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SCHEDULED

BLOOMFIELD, NJ –The first public meeting to discuss the plans to improve the Lackawanna Transit Station and Wayfinding signage around town has been set for Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm and all Bloomfield residents are invited t...

Mayor Venezia and Councilwoman Davis to Host Virtual Community Meeting on Police and Race this Wed

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In the wake of national protests following the tragic death of George Floyd, Mayor Michael Venezia and Councilwoman Dr. Wartyna Davis will host a community meeting on police and race this Wednesday at 7:00pm. This will be the fi...

Bloomfield Purchases Thermal Imaging Camera to Protect Residents and Township Employees

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In an effort to keep residents and township employees safe during the COVID-19 crisis, Bloomfield has purchased a thermal imaging scanner. The scanner will be used to quickly assess a person’s temperature which will he...

Bloomfield Mayor Venezia and Essex County Clerk Durkin to Hold Virtual Voter Info Session

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- In order to prevent any confusion and educate residents about the July primary, Mayor Michael Venezia, Municipal Clerk Louise Palagano and County Clerk Chris Durkin will be holding a virtual voter information session on Wednesda...

Bloomfield Completes First Day of COVID-19 Testing, Releases New Testing Dates

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The first day of free COVID-19 testing in Bloomfield was a great success with practically all available time slots filled up. The township has scheduled six additional testing dates to ensure that any resident that would like to...

Bloomfield Health and Human Services Department Releases Contact Tracing Steps for COVID-19

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Health and Human Services Department has outlined step by step what the contact tracing process entails for residents that test positive for COVID-19. The purpose of contact tracing, is to retrace a person&rsq...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia to Host Virtual Vigil Tonight at 5pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Following the tragic death of George Floyd, Mayor Michael Venezia has announced a virtual vigil for tonight at 5pm.

The event will be open to the public and the Mayor will be joined by the Town Council as well as community faith ...

Free COVID-19 Testing Available to All Bloomfield Residents Beginning June 4

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Health Department is offering free COVID-19 tests to residents starting June 4. Testing will be done on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am-2:00pm at varying locations. 

“As the state and our township ...

Mayor Michael Venezia and Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. to Host Virtual Town Hall this Thursday

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia and Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. to Host Virtual Town Hall this Thursday

Congressman Payne will provide an update on what he is doing to help his constituents during the COVID-19 crisis

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfie...

Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission to Hold Virtual Voter Info Session for Residents on May 27, 7pm

Bloomfield Civil Rights Commission to Hold Virtual Voter Information Session for Residents on Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00pm

The session will serve to educate the public of important dates and the registration process 

 BLOOMFIELD, NJ --&...

Bloomfield Dept. of Health & Human Services Offering a Variety of Services to Help Residents...

Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services Offering a Variety of Services to Help Residents get through COVID-19 Crisis

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Health and Human Services Department is offering a number of critical services to resi...

Bloomfield Municipal Clerk's Office Releases Important Reminders for Pet Owners

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Municipal Clerk’s Office has released crucial information for pet owners in the township to keep track of. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, the Clerk’s office has continued to prioritize the safety...

Bloomfield Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Announces Free Virtual Programming Series

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs is offering a free virtual programming series available to all residents beginning Friday, May 22. The series will allow residents to participate in a wide variety of ...

Bloomfield Makes Accommodations for Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Establishments Allowed..

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia has announced that starting Monday at 6:00am, non-essential retail businesses will be allowed to open and the Township will designate areas for curbside pickup in order to assist local businesses...

Bloomfield Municipal Building to Reopen on Monday for Drop Off Only

 BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- As the state gradually starts the process of reopening, the Township of Bloomfield has begun making accommodations for businesses and residents to drop off documents at the municipal building beginning Monday, May, 18. Non-esse...

Bloomfield to Restart Parking Meter and Permit Enforcement and Street Sweeping on June 1

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield will restart parking meter and permit enforcement as well as street sweeping on June 1. Meter/permit enforcement, as well as street sweeping had been suspended as a result of COVID-19 in March. Residents that have been utilizi...

Bloomfield to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25 Beginning at 9:30am

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- On Monday, May 25, Bloomfield will hold a Memorial Day Wreath Dedication Ceremony starting at the Civic Center at 9:30am and ending at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. The event will be closed to the public due to COVID-19 and...

Bloomfield Cancels May 9 Shredding Event as Result of COVID-19

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield DPW has made the decision to cancel the previously scheduled May 9 shredding event. The decision was made in order to protect Bloomfield Township employees and the public from possible exposure to COVID-19. The ev...

Bloomfield Municipal Park UPDATE!

The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department announces that our municipal park system will remain open for passive recreation only.  Park visitors should continue to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while v...

Bloomfield Township Taxes Due on Friday, May 1

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Township taxes are due on Friday, May 1, with residents being encouraged to send their taxes by mail to 1 Municipal Plaza Bloomfield, NJ 07003 or via the township website. Since the Municipal Building is closed, residents that...

Bloomfield Police & Fire Departments Helping Kids Celebrate Birthdays in Spite of Stay at Home Order

Bloomfield Police and Fire Departments Helping Kids Celebrate their Birthdays in Spite of Stay at Home Order

Members of the Police and Fire Departments have been visiting houses of children who are celebrating birthdays while they are forced to stay at hom...

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 ...

Township of Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Park Maintenance to Begin Sweeping Majority...

Township of Bloomfield Department of Public Works and Park Maintenance to Begin Sweeping Majority of Posted Streets between April 6-9

The township is asking residents to move their cars from posted areas if they are able to do so. 

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Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Urges Residents to Complete Census...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Urges Residents to Complete Census as Census Bureau Makes Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19

The census can be filled out online, by phone, by mail or in person

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezi...

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 Allowing Residents to Park in all School Lots Effective Immediately

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia has announced

today that township residents may now park in all Bloomfield Public Schools parking lots until the state of emergency is lifted and schools reopen. Many residents are required to stay home ma...

Two Bloomfield Residents Have Died Due to Covid-19/Coronavirus

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Two Bloomfield residents have died after contracting Coid-19/Coronavirus. These are the first two deaths in Bloomfield from the virus which has now infected 16 total residents.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the fami...

Garbage and Recycling update!

Dear Residents,

As a township, we are doing everything in our power to keep residents safe and continue to deliver the best services even during a time of crisis. We are in constant contact with our waste and recycling provider to make sure that all reside...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Encourages Residents to Shelter in Place...

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Encourages Residents to Shelter in Place in Effort to Stop the Spread of the Covid-19/Coronavirus

Mayor Venezia is asking that residents only leave their homes for essential reasons including grocery shopping or going to wo...

Bloomfield Health Department Notified of a Positive Case of COVID-19/Coronavirus by a Comcast Tech

Bloomfield Health Department Notified of a Positive Case of COVID-19/Coronavirus by a Comcast Technician Who Works in Bloomfield

The Bloomfield Health Department is working closely with Comcast to contact all customers who were serviced by the technician f...

Bloomfield Waste and Recycling Provider Suburban Disposal to Temporarily Shift Pick Up Schedule...

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The township’s waste and recycling provider Suburban Disposal has announced that they will be shifting their pick up schedule in an effort to minimize the potential of large groups of their employees. As a result of th...

Street Sign Pick up Postponed Indefinitely

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Street sign pick up has been postponed indefinitely as a result of the Covid-19/Coronavirus pandemic. Winning bidders should still submit payment for the signs to GovDeals.com and make sure that they have their buyer’s...

Bloomfield Suspending Alternate Side Parking Rules Through the End of March

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield is suspending alternate side parking rules through March 31 to accommodate residents working from home or staying home as a result of school closures. Decisions regarding enforcement after March 31 wil...

Bloomfield March 16 Council Meeting to be Closed to General Public in Effort to Prevent...

Bloomfield March 16 Council Meeting to be Closed to General Public in Effort to Prevent the Possible Spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus 

The Council Meeting will be streamed live on Channel 35, (Comcast), Channel 30 (Verizon), YouTube or Facebook ...

Mayor and Council Conference Meeting March 16, 2020 (Update)

Due to the current state of emergency and public health emergency declared by Governor Murphy and in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the March 16, 2020 Township Council Meeting will be closed to the general public. Monday’s Town...

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...

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work Has Been Completed

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work Has Been Completed

Bridge deck replacement and street repaved

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bloomfield’s Annual Harvest Fest brings something for everyone!

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

Citing Missed Deadlines, Bloomfield Township Severs Contract...

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

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

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

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

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

Millbank Community Garden Opens on N. 17th St

Millbank Community Garden Opens on N. 17th St

Garden inauguration also served as a celebration of Hispanic Heritage month

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Boy Scout Troop 22, Bloomfield Township Beautification Project Finished

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

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

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work to Begin Next Friday

Belleville Ave. Bridge Work to Begin Next Friday

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

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

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

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

Township will replace any lead service lines discovered during process

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

BPD Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bloomfield Fire Department Three Year Strategic Plan Preliminary Meeting

Wednesday, August 28, 6:30pm

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

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

Bloomfield Residents Attend Forum on Lead Exposure Prevention

Bloomfield Residents Attend Forum on Lead Exposure Prevention

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Backpacks for Life

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

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

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

“We are very e...

Township Council Interested in Launching Mural Arts Program for Public Space

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

“Many neighboring towns ha...

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

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

Planning and Zoning Board Meetings

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

Cooling Center to Be Open in Bloomfield During Weekend Heat Wave

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

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

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

Bloomfield Health Department Staff Continues Summer Canvassing Throughout Town

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

Tonight's Council Meeting Will Be Streamed Live on Facebook

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

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

Read on...

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

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

Bloomfield Health Department Offering Free Lead Testing of Household Items

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

Demolition of Former Getty Gas Station Begins Today

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

The Township of Bloom...

Health Screenings & Literacy

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

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

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

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

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

Town-Wide Revaluations Underway and On Schedule

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

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

Road Rating System

Road Rating System

Veggie Truck Event Cancelled Due to Weather

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

Read on...

Bloomfield Enters Exciting Partnership with Main Street New Jersey Program

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

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

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

Track repair ...

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

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

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

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

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

Bloomfield Fire Personnel Receive Comprehensive Health Screenings and Education Materials

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

Tips to Prevent Theft from Vehicles

TIPS TO PREVENT THEFT:

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

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

3. Always keep windows closed when unoccupied.

Read on...

Veggie Truck Events

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

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

Public Notice: Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Change

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLANNING & ZONING BOARDS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

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

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

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

Re-post: 2017 Bloomfield Community Health Survey Results Announced

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

Bloomfield Township Council Takes Big Step Toward Modernizing Infrastructure

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

Additional Streets Added to Next Round of Paving

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

Read on...

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

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

Parkway 145 - Montgomery Street Work Zone Shift into Stage 2

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

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

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

HSOB Presents Diners of Essex County

Diners of Essex County

Presented by NJ author Michael C. Gabriele

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 @ 7:30 PM

Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ

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

On May 28, the Historical So...

Bloomfield Kicks Off Summer of Fun with Memorial Day Parade

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

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

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

Bloomfield Health Department to Sponsor Blood Drive on May 28

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

Bloomfield Parking Utility Installs New Pay Stations

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

25 Bloomfield Police Officers Recieve Recognition at Award Ceremony

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

DON'T MISS MONDAY'S EPISODE OF HEALTH BEAT

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

FAREWELL FOR THE SUMMER

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

Big Truck Day and Recycling Event Scheduled for Saturday Morning

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

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

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

Town Paints Event Happening on the Town Green This Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bloomfield Paper Shredding Event Scheduled for Saturday April 27

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bloomfield Installs Nine New Smart Pay Stations

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

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

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

Construction of Farrand Street Garage to Begin Next Week

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

Bloomfield Fire Department Honored with Patriotic Employer Award

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

Bloomfield Police Capture Repeat Package Thief

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

Bloomfield Mayor Expresses Support for Marijuana Legalization

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

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

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

Township of Bloomfield Breaks Ground on Lion Gate Municipal Complex

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

Bloomfield Celebrates Women’s History Month Throughout March

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

Bloomfield Fire Department Hosts FireFighter Functional Fitness Seminar

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

The ...

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

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

Bloomfield Fire Department Now Providing Enhanced Services Responding to Medical Emergencies

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

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

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

Bloomfield Public Library Now Offers Homebound Delivery for Seniors

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

Three Bloomfield Police Lieutenants Promoted to Captain

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

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

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

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

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

Bloomfield Police Department to Swear in Three Captains at Promotion Ceremony

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

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

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

TriEagle Energy Aggregation Program Being Phased Out this Month

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

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

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

Third Season of Health Beat Radio Show to Air Monday

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

The sho...

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

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

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

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

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

Post Storm Notification

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

Saturday Pre-Storm Notification

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

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

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

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

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

2018 Holiday Window Competition Winners Announced!

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

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

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

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

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

2018 Bloomfield Crime Statistics Show Crime Way Down

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

The FBI&rsquo...

Bloomfield Fire Department Begins Four Day Training Seminar

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

Bloomfield Police Capture Package Thief and Accomplice

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

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

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

Montgomery Street Bridge Repairs

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

NJTA ha...

DWI Checkpoint in Place December 29-30

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

Man Who Burglarized Same House Three Times this Year Arrested

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

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

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

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

DWI Sobriety Checkpoints in Effect Week of New Year

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

These opera...

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

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

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

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

New Township Website Meeting and Presentation December 12, 2018

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

Bloomfield Police Raise Money for Charity During No Shave November

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

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

Bloomfield Tree Lighting to Take Place Monday

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

New Street Signs Purchased for Downtown Bloomfield

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

Bloomfield Police Department Fully Equipped with Body Cameras

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The proje...

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

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

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

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

Th...

Bloomfield Police Officers to Patrol Downtown Area Every Saturday on Foot

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

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

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

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

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

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

Garbage and Recycling update!

Dear Residents,

As a township, we are doing everything in our power to keep residents safe and continue to deliver the best services even during a time of crisis. We are in constant contact with our waste and recycling provider to make sure that all reside...