Bloomfield Public Library Partners With Community Food Bank Of NJ For SNAP 101 Presentation Feb. 10

The presentation will take place over Zoom on February 10 at 4:00pm.

Where To Get COVID Vaccines In Essex County: See Local Updates

There are several places to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County. See the updated list – and find out if you qualify for a shot.

Bloomfield Township: Mayor & Council To Hold Virtual Community Meeting/Q&A On Health Equity & The COVID-19 Vaccine 2/3/21

Mayor Venezia and Town Council to Hold Virtual Community Meeting/Q&A on Health Equity and the COVID-19 Vaccine on February 3 at 6:30pm.

Bloomfield Fire Department Installs New Air Purification Systems On All Frontline Apparatus

The systems were purchased through funding from the CARES Act.

Essex County’s COVID Cases Remain In 'Red Zone:' See Town Updates

The coronavirus continues to take a toll on Essex County, according to updated state data. See how your town or city is doing.

Bloomfield & W. Orange Police Dept. Team Up To Arrest Two Suspects In Connection With Thefts

Bloomfield and West Orange Police Departments Team Up to Arrest Two Suspects in Connection with 40 Tire and Rim Thefts.

Bloomfield Parks, Rec. Committee Meeting Goes Virtual On Thursday

The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Advisory Committee will hold its Jan. 21 meeting remotely via Zoom.

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia Encourages High Risk Residents To Register To Be Vaccinated

COVID-19 cases spiking across the state, Mayor Venezia is urging qualifying residents to register to be vaccinated as quickly as possible.

Essex County Prison Task Force To Hold Public Hearing

The Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force will host a virtual public hearing on addiction treatment and MAT practices.

Bloomfield Mayor Says Get COVID-19 Vaccine If You Qualify

Bloomfield Mayor: “The vaccine is safe and is free of charge whether you have health insurance or not.”

$770M Proposed Budget In Essex County Would Mean Small Tax Hike

The 2021 budget includes $104 million of "new, recurring revenue" that could help soften the blow of future tax increases, officials said.

How Bloomfield Residents Can Get COVID-19 Vaccinations (UPDATED)

There are several places Bloomfield residents can get their shots. Here’s where – and who qualifies.

Essex County Weekly COVID Cases Up 5 Percent: See Town Updates

The coronavirus continues to take a heavy toll on Essex County. See updated case and death totals for each town and city.

New Year, New Leadership For Essex County Commissioner Board

The Essex County board formerly known as the “freeholders” kicked off 2021 by electing a new president and vice president.

Rep. Payne Of NJ On Capitol 'Assault:' A Sad, Sad Day For America

"People need to be held responsible for [this] national tragedy," U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr. said.

Watch Bloomfield Council Members Sworn In After Re-Election

Jenny Mundell, Nicholas Joanow and Sarah Cruz were sworn in. Several prominent NJ officials offered their congratulations.

3 Bloomfield Council Members Prepare For Post-Election Terms

Bloomfield town council members Jenny Mundell, Nicholas Joanow and Sarah Cruz each ran unopposed in 2020.

Looking To 2021 In Essex County: Coronavirus, Schools, Business

Enough with 2020. Here are three things to ponder as Essex County greets a new year.

Sheila Venable Is First Black Woman To Lead Essex County Courts

The largest court vicinage in NJ will soon have a history-making new assignment judge: Sheila Venable. See her impressive credentials here.

Special Meeting In Bloomfield: New Ordinance, Water, Bills

Action is expected to be taken on multiple items during a virtual meeting of the Bloomfield town council on Tuesday.

Bloomfield To Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting On COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Town Hall meeting this Wednesday at 3:00pm via Zoom, to inform the public about the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bloomfield Adjusts Trash, Recycling Collection During Holiday

Here's when garbage and recycling will be collected in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield To Host Weekly COVID-19 Testing Clinics On Wednesdays Beginning December 16

Any residents that wish to be tested may register online for an appointment at http://www.mywellnessexpress.com/.

Bloomfield Holding Weekly Coronavirus Test Events For Residents

The COVID-19 testing events will last “as long as there is demand,” Bloomfield officials said.

Bloomfield Officials Give COVID Update: Vaccine, Contact Tracing

Bloomfield continues its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Officials said a vaccine will be distributed on a county/regional level.

NJ Congressman: 11 Things I Won't Miss When Trump Leaves Office

“No more governing by tweet.” Here are some other things Rep. Donald Payne Jr. says he won’t miss when President Trump leaves office.

Bloomfield Testing All Municipal Employees For COVID-19 After Returning From Thanksgiving Break

The township partnered with Clara Maass Medical Center to ensure that every employee is tested this week and results come back quickly.

Bloomfield Tests Town Workers For Coronavirus After Thanksgiving

With the help of Clara Maass hospital, Bloomfield tested all of its municipal employees after they returned from their holiday breaks.

Bloomfield Public Library Foundation Launching Its First #GivingTuesday Campaign

"Any donations to the library are greatly appreciated and will be put to good use by our terrific staff.”

Coronavirus Cases Rise In Bloomfield Over Thanksgiving Week

Here’s how many COVID-19 cases Bloomfield saw during the holiday.

Public Hearing On Addiction Treatment At Essex County Prison

The public hearing will discuss addiction treatment and Medication-Assisted Treatment practices at the Essex County Correctional Facility.

Bloomfield 2020 Election Results: School Board, Council Winners

Bloomfield voters elected members of the board of education and township council. See certified results here.

Bloomfield Center Welcomes People To Find Holiday Cheer, Holiday Gifts Close To Home

The Bloomfield Center Alliance is inviting shoppers to its Bloomfield Center Holiday Hunt.

Bloomfield Township's Joseph Tiseo Ramp Park Renovations Completed

The renovations of Joseph Tiseo Ramp Park have been completed and the park is officially open to the public.

Bloomfield Notified By City Of Newark Of Cloudy Water; Bloomfield Water Remains Compliant

Bloomfield purchases its water from the City of Newark already treated and does not perform any treatment to the incoming water.

Bloomfield School Board Race Comes Down To Wire: Election Results

UPDATED: Unofficial results show a tight race for the Bloomfield Board of Education. Town Council candidates ran unopposed.

Cloudy Water In Bloomfield? Here’s What Happened, Officials Say

Newark issued an advisory about “high turbidity” that also affects Bloomfield. The issue has no harmful health effects, officials said.

Essex County Prison Task Force Meeting: Mental Health, Addiction

The Essex County Correctional Facility Civilian Task Force will host a virtual public hearing on Nov. 12.

Bloomfield Taking Proactive Approach To Water Safety: Officials

The Bloomfield Water Department has contracted John Garcia Construction Co. to inspect the water lines of approximately 500 residences.

Bloomfield School Board, Town Council: 2020 Election Results

UPDATED: Unofficial results show a tight race for the Bloomfield Board of Education. Town Council candidates ran unopposed.