Bloomfield Closes Town Offices To Honor Juneteenth

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield is closing its township offices on Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, which is short for June 19th, is a 155-year-old commemoration that celebrates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States.

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In observation of the day, all municipal offices in Bloomfield will be closed on Friday, town officials said.

Mayor Michael Venezia said his administration and the Township Council are “constantly looking for ways to make our community a more inclusive environment.”

“It is a crucial step for our township to take to acknowledge this important day in American history,” Venezia said. “We would like to use this day to reflect on the past and consider what we can do to make our society more fair and just for all people.”

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