Get answers to your boating questions!
Learn the importance of being NASBLA Certified
Our 2025 Class and Exam schedules are now available for Byram Twp / Stanhope, Sussex County
Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate with Boat Safe US!
Whether in-person or on-line – Take your boat safety course and be ready for boating season!
Our 2025 Class and Exam schedules are now available for Clifton, Passaic County
Do you care about how – and where – things are built in your town? Catch up on the basics of planning and zoning with The Jersey Bee.
Want to help battle hunger in the Bloomfield area? Organizers are still seeking donations.
Learn how share events, op-eds and community announcements on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!
U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who represents the state’s 11th congressional district, has released a list of 25 people who are “NJ-11 Heroes.”
Are you an older adult looking to connect with your peers? The Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center may have what you seek.
BPD Chief: “Their efforts not only keep Bloomfield safe but also strengthen the bonds of trust and respect with our residents.”
Learn how share events, op-eds and other community announcements on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!
The Essex County Board of County Commissioners honors local community members and groups through its Veterans Day commemoration.
On the Water Nov to May?– Wear a Life Jacket!
The Essex County commissioners are spotlighting community leaders for Italian Heritage Month, including NJ Assemblyman Michael Venezia.
Essex County had its fair share of “intrepid aeronauts” trying to get airborne in the early 1900s. Learn about some of them on Oct. 22.
NJ Boaters! Fall is still a great time to be out on the water!
“We look forward to continuing our efforts to create a greener, more sustainable community for our residents.”
A tenacious youth from Bloomfield who is in treatment for leukemia was the guest of honor at a Rutgers Scarlet Knights football game.
Bloomfield residents can drop off unwanted electronic waste for recycling. Meanwhile, kids can pretend to drive some big trucks.
What is a float plan and do you need one? Learn what you need to do to boat safely in New Jersey
The accreditation places the BFD in the company of just a few hundred other departments.
A renovation project at Irvington Park has crossed the finish line, and it is good news for local tennis and pickleball players.
Join the Fun! Get your NJ Boat Safety Certificate with Boat Safe US!
Deshon Johnson was killed by a bus more than a decade ago in Essex County. His mother has a stirring plea: Remember the good days, too.
“We wish you all a healthy and safe career with the BFD!”
Wanna go boating? How to get your required boat safety certificate
Whether in-person versus online – Take your boat safety course and be ready for boating season!
Things you can prepare now to save time this summer
Each year, Bloomfield High School parents volunteer to organize a drug and alcohol-free Project Graduation event for graduating seniors.
Patch and T-Mobile are teaming up to give graduation shout-outs to some outstanding local students. Meet one from Bloomfield.
Learn how create events, classifieds and articles on Patch Bloomfield. It's easier than you think!
Learn about what you need to do to boat legally in New Jersey
“We were shocked, outraged and deeply saddened to see the news of Harvey Weinstein’s conviction reversal.”
Need to get rid of some unwanted prescription medicine? Here’s how to do it safely if you live in Essex County, safety officials say.
“Our goal is to provide a safe and inclusive space where people of all abilities can experience the joys of yoga and cultivate mindfulness.”
Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.
Jane Califf got hooked on activism when her mother brought her to “Ban the Bomb” rallies as a teen. Here’s what she’s been up to since then.