In an effort to find the mandated program, schools districts have been awarded some grant money -- but not much.
Partially in response to comments made by former Township Administrator Yoshi Manale before leaving his post last week, Councilman Nick Joanow sent Patch the following letter.
This opinion editorial was submitted by Bloomfield resident Mark Remollino.
Township Administrator Yoshi Manale stepped down from from his position Monday, citing differences of vision and policy with township officials.
Mayor McCarthy will answer questions and listen to residents' concerns about the Bloomfield Town Center.
Tell us which businesses YOU think should be part of the new town development.
Instead of a high-end gourmet store,Township Attorney Joe Baumann said a Foodtown supermarket may soon be part of the new Town Center.
Hamilton argued an outside review would halt construction of long-awaited project and cost the township additional money.
After AvalonBay presentation, Council members try to delay vote on town redevelopment while concerned residents protest parking garage funding.
The following opinion editorial was submitted by Bloomfield resident Russell Mollica.
This opinion editorial was submitted by Bloomfield resident Sue Ann Penna, in response to a presentation by AvalonBay Communities at the June 18 township council meeting.
The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting the town and Essex County.
At the Bloomfield Town Hall Meeting Tuesday night, a panel of law makers and public education experts warned that the governor's proposed cuts will boomerang on taxpayers, lowering property values and negatively impacting schoolchildren.
Christie blamed state Assembly Leader Louis Greenwald and Assembly Democrats for standing in the way of his tax cuts at the June 12 meeting in Haddonfield.
At Monday's town council meeting, Parking Authority Attorney Joe Baumann presented a proposal to revitalize Bloomfield Center, calling it an “awesome moment for Bloomfield."
Don't miss an important Town Hall and Panel Discussion on the state of NJ Education and its impact on Bloomfield schools.
Aimed at lowering the risk of skin cancer, the measure would bar anyone under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Currently minors aged 14-17 can use them with parental consent.
Despite her third-place finish, Gill delivered a rousing speech at her Montclair campaign headquarters on Tuesday night.
Congressional races throughout Essex County had few surprises.
The township council voted unanimously in favor of adopting the budget, which will cost taxpayers an average of $190 more per year.
Changes are afoot as the primary election gets under way on Tuesday.
New Jersey's First Lady presented a 500-book donation and received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from ASAH.
Tuesday night's meeting covered a variety of topics
At the May 29 meeting, Mayor McCarthy and Councilman Joanow spar over Lion Gate, Mayor's Charity Ball
A diverse field is seeking Payne's 10th Congressional District seat in the upcoming Democratic primary election June 5
Barring further obstacles, Mayor McCarthy says the building of the Bloomfield Center Transit Village can begin right away
Wreath-laying ceremony held Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Newark
New Jersey Assembly to vote on bill requiring automatic defibrillators in schools.
Local business owners and residents share their thoughts on the Transit Village and the prospect of township revitalization
The swearing-in ceremony was the highlight of the May 21 Bloomfield Township Council meeting.
Bloomfield resident and environmental activist Ted Glick will document his experiences in his 5-day, 300 mile ride to raise awareness of the climate crisis
On May 21, high school students will tour Bloomfield Municipal Court, the Law Enforcement Building and Fire Department headquarters
Election registration offices in Newark close at 9 p.m.
Viewpoint, an educational TV show to be broadcasted nationally, may soon feature Bloomfield as "a town on the rebound."
The Lion Gate property, formerly owned by developer John DeSimone, will be preserved by the township in its natural state
About half approve of job president is doing
New Jersey Arts Education Census Project surveys nearly all schools to compare arts education offerings.
The Women’s Fund of New Jersey, dedicated to helping under-served populations and changing public policy, held its annual fundraiser May 4 at the BMW of Bloomfield
Councilman Nicholas Joanow penned this letter to the New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency, requesting the Bloomfield Township Council's support
The Democratic 9th Congressional district crossed swords in a debate at Bergen Community College.