Bloomfield Releases New Polling Locations For 2 Wards

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield officials have released new polling locations for two wards of voters after the state’s recent redistricting process forced changes.

For residents in Ward 2-District 12, their polling location will be at Demarest School, 465 Broughton Avenue. For residents in Ward 1-District 12, their polling location will be at the Library Theatre (Children’s Library), 90 Broad Street.

According to municipal officials, registered voters in these two districts will be receiving notification by postcard from the Essex County Board of Elections making them aware of their new district and new polling location prior to the June 7 primary election.

The Bloomfield Town Council has approved the new locations.

“As a result of the once every decade census, there have been changes made to the composition of some of our wards,” Mayor Michael Venezia said.

“These changes mean that for some residents, polling locations and council representatives may be different for you,” Venezia said. “Please be aware of these changes so that you are prepared to vote in the next election.”

• Read More: Redistricting In Bloomfield: See Local Changes For Voters (Map)

The council members who represent the affected wards also issued statements about the new polling locations:

Councilwoman Jenny Mundell – “For residents in Ward 1 District 12, your polling location will now be at our Children’s Library. It is important that everyone keep an eye out for their sample ballot and that you know where you can cast your ballot. If you have any questions, please reach out to either our Municipal Clerk’s Office or myself.”

Councilman Nicholas Joanow – “As changes to our ward maps have been completed, some residents will now have new polling locations to go along with this change. For residents in Ward 2 District 12, this change means that you will be voting at Demarest School if you choose to vote in person.”

“Polling locations are always in writing on the front of everyone’s sample ballot,” Bloomfield town officials said.

“If there is a question of where any voter is to vote in Bloomfield, the Municipal Clerk’s Office is always readily available to answer that question and give the voter the information they are requesting at 973-680-4015 during regular business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,” officials added.

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