Bloomfield Mayor Wins NJ Assembly Seat, AP Says: 'I'm Truly Grateful'

Bloomfield hasn’t had representation in the New Jersey Assembly since 2001. That may be about to change.

Bloomfield School Board Election: Parry, Greene, Dudley In The Lead

Six candidates competed for three seats on the Bloomfield Board of Education. See the latest results for the 2023 election here.

2023 Essex County Election Results: Commissioners, Surrogate (UPDATED)

See the latest election results for the Essex County Board of Commissioners and the Essex County Surrogate’s Office.

Bloomfield Town Council Meeting Will Go Remote For Nov. 13

The upcoming meeting of the Bloomfield Township Council will take place remotely, municipal officials announced Tuesday.

Bloomfield Election: Who Is On The Ballot In 2023?

Bloomfield voters will get to cast ballots in local, county and state Legislature races. See a list of candidates here.

Bloomfield 2023 Election Guide: See Candidates, Learn How To Vote

Here's what you need to know about voting in the 2023 general election if you live in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Town Council Discusses Solar Energy, Lion Gate (VIDEO)

Watch the video for the latest meeting of the Bloomfield Town Council, including a “feasibility study” regarding solar energy projects.

Bloomfield 2023 Election: NJ Voter Registration Deadline Nears

The voter registration deadline for the 2023 general election is Oct. 17. See some helpful links here.

2023 Election Updates In Bloomfield: Polling Places, Voter Info Event

Are you planning to vote in person for the 2023 general election in Bloomfield? Time for a quick update, officials say.

Watch Bloomfield Zoning Board Meeting: Sept. 7

The Bloomfield Zoning Board of Adjustment gathered remotely for their bi-monthly meeting on Thursday.

Bloomfield 2023 Election: Early In-Person Voting At Community Center

Want to get out the vote in Bloomfield for the 2023 general election? Here’s when and where early in-person voting will take place.

Lion Gate Lighting Update: Bloomfield Council Approves Contract

A big step has been taken in an attempt to bring lights to Lion Gate Park. Could a daily shutoff time help to make peace with the neighbors?

Homelessness In Bloomfield: Results From 2023 ‘Point In Time Count’

Bloomfield has the fourth-highest number of people experiencing homelessness in Essex County, an annual study says.

Lights At Lion Gate: Debate Over Athletic Field Lighting In Bloomfield

A proposal to install field lighting at an urban wetland/park in Bloomfield has some residents up in arms.

Bloomfield Rolls Out New Water Meter Portal; Rate Hike Kicks In

There’s a new way to manage your water use in Bloomfield. A fee hike for water usage begins this week.

Price Of Water Is Going Up In Bloomfield; Council Approves Rate Hike

It’s the first time in more than a decade that prices have gone up for water usage in Bloomfield, the town’s mayor said.

Bloomfield Will Delay Sending Estimated Tax Bills (Here’s Why)

Tax bills will be mailed no later than July 24, Bloomfield township officials said.

Around Bloomfield: Wildfires + Election + Guns + Protests + Taxes

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

Bloomfield Voter Guide For 2023 Primary Election: See Candidates

Bloomfield Voter Guide: Here’s what you need to know if you want to vote in the primary election on Tuesday.

Change In Polling Location For Bloomfield Primary Election 2023

A polling site in Bloomfield will be relocated due to an “unforeseen change,” officials said.

Bloomfield Council OKs Town Budget At Sparsely Attended Meeting

No speakers showed up for public comment at this year's municipal budget hearing in Bloomfield.

Stormwater Management Plan Update In Bloomfield: WATCH

Consultants offered an update about the municipal stormwater management plan to the Bloomfield Town Council.

Around Bloomfield: Student Walkout + Town Budgets + Nurses Rally

Check out some of our top stories this week in Bloomfield and Essex County.

Family Claims Bloomfield Police Raided Wrong Home In Lawsuit: Report

Former Bloomfield residents are alleging that police had the wrong address when they broke down their door and detained them.

Bloomfield Homeowners May Face Tax Increase Under Town Budget

The proposed budget would mean a tax hike for Bloomfield homeowners. Here are the early numbers.

Bloomfield Has A New Top Cop; Ricci Takes Reins Of BPD

George Ricci is the 14th police chief in Bloomfield Police Department history.

Bloomfield 2023 Primary Election: Candidates, Races, Voter Info Event

The primary election is getting closer, and Bloomfield voters will have several candidates to choose from on their ballots. See the list.

Town Council Approves Budget For Bloomfield Center Alliance

The Bloomfield Town Council is expected to introduce the 2023 municipal budget at their next meeting.

Major Renovations Coming For Aging Bloomfield Library

Although the building needs serious renovations, there is no danger to residents or employees, Bloomfield officials said.

Cruz, Venezia Host 3rd Ward Meeting In Bloomfield (VIDEO)

Councilwoman Sarah Cruz and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a community meeting for Third Ward residents. Watch it here.

Bloomfield Mayor Throws Hat Into Ring For NJ Assembly: 2023 Election

Michael Venezia is running for a seat in the NJ Assembly in District 34 (Bloomfield, Glen Ridge, Nutley, Belleville, East Orange, Orange).

Sewerage Commission Awards Bloomfield $2K In Rebates

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission awarded Bloomfield $2,061 as part of its Municipal Rebate Incentive Program.

3 Cannabis Applications On Agenda For Bloomfield Planning Board

The Bloomfield Planning Board will have marijuana on their minds on Tuesday evening, according to their meeting agenda.

Joanow, Venezia Hold 2nd Ward Meeting In Bloomfield (VIDEO)

Councilman Nicholas Joanow and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a community meeting for residents of the Second Ward.

Watch Bloomfield Zoning Board Meeting: Feb. 23

The Bloomfield Zoning Board of Adjustment gathered for a meeting on Thursday to discuss several pending applications.

Public Invited To 2nd Ward Meeting In Bloomfield

Councilman Nicholas Joanow and Mayor Michael Venezia will host a community meeting for residents of the Second Ward on Feb. 28.

Watch 1st Ward Meeting In Bloomfield: Water, Street Paving, Events

VIDEO: Councilwoman Jenny Mundell and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a community meeting in the First Ward of Bloomfield.

Work Begins At Vassar Field, Clarks Pond South In Bloomfield

Construction work has begun on two Green Acres-funded projects, with a goal of finishing before baseball and softball opening day.

Watch Bloomfield Planning, Zoning Board Meetings: Feb. 7, Feb. 9

VIDEOS: The Bloomfield planning and zoning boards gathered at separate meetings last week. Catch up here.

NJ Muslim Group Stands With ‘Firebombed’ Bloomfield Synagogue

Other groups that have decried the attack on Temple Ner Tamid include the New Jersey GOP, which called it “reprehensible.”