TOWNSHIP
DIRECTORY-- DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES
BUILDING
PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
First
Floor, Room 105, (973) 680-4053, (973) 680-4054; Fax (973) 680-1652
MISSION
STATEMENT:
This Department
administers all construction within the Township. The Department
issues permits for residential, commercial and industrial construction
and certificates of approval and occupancy. It conducts building,
electric and plumbing subcode inspections in order to determine
that all work is completed in accordance with the State Uniform
Construction Code and all applicable prior approvals. All
subcode officials are licensed by the State of New Jersey as Class
1, which is the highest rating offered by the State. The Department
is self-supporting through fees generated from permits and certificates.
The Department
also administers the local Zoning Ordinance. Issues pertaining
to property use, setbacks, lot coverage and other local ordinances
are administered and inspected by the zoning officer.
The Department
also administers and inspects for Certificates of Continued Occupancy
for all property sales in the Township.
All inspections
may be scheduled by calling the Department between 8:30 a.m. and
4:30 p.m.
This
Department oversees:
- the
issuance of building permits for home improvements and certificates
of occupancy
- the
scheduling of construction inspections and zoning inspections
- the
reporting of all construction data to the State and enforcing
the NJ State Housing Code and residential structure habitability
- Obtaining
a building permit assures that the contractor is licensed and
completes the work according to code
This department administers all construction within the Township.
The department issues permits for residential, commercial and industrial
construction and certificates of approval and occupancy. It
conducts building, electric and plumbing subcode inspections in
order to determine that all work is completed in accordance with
the State Uniform Construction Code and all applicatble prior approvals.
All subcode officials are licensed by the State of New Jersey as
Class 1, which is the highest rating offered by the State. The Department is self-supporting through fees generated from permits
and certificates.
The
Department also administers the local Zoning Ordinance. Issues
pertaining to property use, setbacks, lot coverage and other local
ordinances are administered and inspected by the Zoning Officer.
The
Department also administers and inspects for Certificates of Continued
Occupancy for all property sales in the Township.
All
inspections may be scheduled by calling the Department between 8:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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CHIEF
OF POLICE
Police
Annex, Second Floor, (973) 680-4149; Fax (973) 743-6041
This
Office is responsible for:
- overseeing
the 133-member police force
- responding
to all calls and emergencies
- maintaining
the ambulance service located in the lower level of the Municipal
Building across from nursing
- covering
the 5-mile Parkway under the Township of Bloomfield
- providing
crime prevention through community education
- providing
security for local businesses
- providing
speakers with the ability to im,part information on a variety
of issues
- maintaining
the bicycle patrol
- overseeing
the Bias Unit by investigating all bias incidents and working
with Internal Affairs
- working
cooperatively with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Narcotics
Squad
- working
cooperatively with the Essex County & Union County Auto Theft
Program
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CONGRESSMAN
PASCRELL’S OFFICE
Second
Floor, Room 200A, (973) 680-1361
Congressman
Bill Pascrell, Jr., who represents the 8th Congressional District,
has an office in the Municipal Building. His office hours are Monday
and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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ENGINEERING
Second
Floor, Room 203, (973) 680-4009; Fax 973-748-3520
This
Department is responsible for administering the Department of Public
Works, which includes maintenance of streets, sewers, shade trees,
street sweeping, sanitation, recycling, potable water, and street
lights. This Department is responsible for supervising all construction
work, the paving of curbs and sidewalks, utility construction, and
town lighting that is not under the County’s jurisdiction.
This
Department also administers the Plant a Tree Program. Residents
can contact the office and complete an application to have a tree
planted curbside.
Department of Public Works
Public Works is located at 230 Grove Street. (973) 680-4127;Fax-(973) 680-4163
The Department of Public Works provides services for all residents throughout the year.
This office is responsible for:
Street maintenance; sweeping; pot hole repairs
Vegetative refuse colection; bagged leaves, branches, grass & brush.
Sewer maintenance; Water maintenance; Snow removal
Recycling
is also under the auspices of this Department. Recycling services
are curbside; however, additional materials are accepted for recycling
at this location on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Questions
regarding recycling and garbage pick-up can be directed to this department.
FOR
INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT RECYCLING SCHEDULE AND A LIST OF ACCEPTABLE
MATERIALS, PLEASE CONSULT THE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT SECTION OF THIS
WEB SITE UNDER INFORMATION ON THE MAIN PAGE.
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FINANCE
First
Floor, Room 110, (973) 680-4038; Fax (973) 680-4046
This
Office is responsible for:
- overseeing
the collection of tax and water payments (see above).
- paying
Township bills
- processing
purchase orders
- maintaining
a check and balance system for Township monies
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INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Second
Floor, Room 209, (973) 680-4670; Fax (973) 680-0134
This
Department is responsible for directing the Township`s planning,
development and implementation of all information technologies.
The Director serves as the Chief Information Officer under the direction
of the Township Administrator and provides advice and guidance to
the Township`s Mayor and Council in procuring resources, developing
and implementing system standards and information access.
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LAW
DEPARTMENT
Police
Annex, Second Floor, (973) 680-4066; Fax (973) 680-9726
This
Department is responsible for handling all litigation claims and
workers compensation claims. In addition, this Department is in
charge of writing resolutions and ordinances and addressing all
related legal issues or problems.
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MAYOR’S
OFFICE
Police
Annex 2nd Fl. (973) 680-4080; Fax (973) 680-4040
This
Office is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Mayor
such as Township meetings and other related meetings, in addition
to scheduling marriage ceremonies.
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PERSONNEL
2nd
Fl. Rm. 211, (973) 680-4005 General Information; Fax (973) 680-0134
The
Personnel Department is responsible for the overall administration
of personnel policies and employee benefits. In addition, this Department
is responsible for maintaining employee applications. Interested
applicants should apply via the Internet at www.state.nj.us/personnel.
The
Personnel Office works closely with the New Jersey Department of
Personnel and makes available applications and notices of upcoming
Law Enforcement (Police) and Fire Fighter entrance examinations.
In addition, the Personnel Office, as a courtesy to businesses in
the area, will post job opportunities for individuals seeking employment. The Personnel Office has also introduced individuals seeking employment
to the NJDOP web page, many of whom do not realize that the page
exists.
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TAX
ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
1st
Fl. Rm. 108, (973) 680-4021; Fax (973) 680-4046
This
Office is responsible for:
- assessing
all properties in town
- distributing
and reviewing applications for tax discounts for Senior Citizens,
Disabled, and Veterans
- providing
information regarding ownership, assessments, and sales
- maintaining
information on property lot size, square footage and appraisals
- maintaining
sales information.
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TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE
2nd
Fl. Rm. 214, (973) 680-4006; Fax (973) 680-0048
This
Office is responsible for overseeing all departments within the
Municipality and reports directly to the Mayor and Town Council.
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YOUTH
AID BUREAU
Police
Annex 2nd Fl. (973) 680-4075; Fax (973) 680-4071
This
Bureau is responsible for handling all criminal offenses that involve
juveniles, as well as the investigation of child abuse and neglect
allegations working in concert with DYFS.
This
office provides:
- short
term crisis counseling
- the
DARE program
- the
GED program
- the
Community Service Program
- Christmas
Toy Drive
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