Hundreds Of Bloomfield Residents Unite For Town-Wide ‘Cleanup Day’

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The fall weather was perfect this past weekend for the participants of the Bloomfield Fall Town-Wide Cleanup, who rolled up their sleeves and spent Saturday morning picking up litter and other debris throughout the township. More than 425 residents participated in the event, cleaning up and beautifying over 28 locations.

“This great event would not have been possible without the tremendous help of all of those that participated, as well as support from the Bloomfield Beautification Committee, the Department of Public Works, and the Division of Public Safety, all of whom deserve a sincere note of gratitude,” Mayor Michael Venezia said of the event.

Organized by the Bloomfield Beautification Committee and with support from the Bloomfield Department of Public Works (DPW) and Division of Public Safety, the town-wide cleanup day is a twice-yearly event that encourages residents to actively participate in the upkeep of their neighborhoods and think about the small ways they can make a difference year-round. Participants chose their own location and the Bloomfield DPW dropped off and picked up gloves, garbage pickers, bags, rakes, and shovels for the participants to use.

“We had a wonderful turnout today with lots of schools, neighborhood groups, and individuals participating,” said Susan Moseson, chair of the Bloomfield Beautification Committee. “With the support of our DPW and Police Department, Bloomfield streets, business areas, parks and yards were once again cleaned up by passionate residents. A special thank you to Jenny Mundell, Town Council liaison to the Beautification Committee, as well as township staff members Kim Beese and Jason Wiles for their help in organizing this event, and of course a huge thank you to everyone who participated. Bloomfield continues to be a town that cares and comes together for a common cause!”

Councilwoman Mundell emphasized the cooperative approach to this initiative.

"When we started this project just a few years ago, we had less than 40 residents participating. Now we have more than 400 residents actively engaged in cleanup projects throughout town, including individuals, adults, children, school groups and community organizations,” said Mundell, council liaison to the Beautification Committee. “This is what makes Bloomfield special. Here we take ownership of our community and we’ve seen over time the impact of these activities; areas this cleanup has focused on have less litter visible on a regular basis and residents have been more inclined to report issues, which the township administration, in turn, addresses. When we all work together, we make this community better. I cannot thank all of the participants, the committee, my colleagues on the council, the division of public safety, the department of public works, and the township administration enough for their efforts.”

The next town-wide cleanup event is scheduled for the spring of 2023. Residents interested in joining the Bloomfield Beautification Committee can contact Councilwoman Mundell at jmundell@bloomfieldtwpnj.com. Residents can also report any quality of life issues they observe directly to the township as part of the new "Clean and Strong Bloomfield" program. To report an issue, visit the program website and complete the form at: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/1472/Report-an-issue.

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