Plan For Fast Food Restaurants Near Bloomfield School Sees Pushback

A proposal to put Wendy’s and Taco Bell restaurants across the street from an elementary school in Bloomfield is on the table.

Bloomfield To Hold Virtual 2nd Ward Community Meeting: April 13

Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow will hold a virtual community meeting for Second Ward residents on April 13.

Bloomfield Beautification Committee Plants Wildflower Garden

The entrance to Bloomfield at Ampere Parkway is about to become a lot more vibrant.

Bloomfield To Host Community Blood Drive On April 25

The township has partnered with RWJBarnabas Health to host a blood drive.

Bloomfield To Celebrate 2022 Juneteenth In Bloomfield Center

Bloomfield Township is asking residents to mark June 18 on their calendars.

Bloomfield 3rd Ward Virtual Meeting Slated For March 23

Third Ward Councilwoman Sarah Cruz and Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia will hold a virtual community meeting on March 23.

Federal Omnibus Bill Has Money For Pipe Project In Bloomfield

President Biden has signed a $1.5 trillion spending bill. It contains $255,000 for a crucial water infrastructure project in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Lights Town Hall In Colors Of Ukraine Flag

“Powerful!” one person said of the display in Bloomfield.

Sewerage Commission Awards Bloomfield $13K In Rebates

The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission awarded rebates to towns in its service area as part of its Municipal Rebate Incentive Program.

1st Ward Meeting In Bloomfield With Mundell, Venezia

Bloomfield First Ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell will host a virtual community meeting with Mayor Michael Venezia on March 10.

Bloomfield Resident Fears For Her Family In Ukraine

“We are worried and feel helpless … our relatives have absolutely nowhere to go.”

Bloomfield Releases New Polling Locations For 2 Wards

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

Rep. Sherrill, Payne To Hold Town Hall For Essex County Residents

Mikie Sherrill and Donald Payne Jr. will be joined by county and local officials in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Taking 75 Applications For Housing Choice Voucher List

Want to get on the waiting list for Bloomfield’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program? Here’s what you need to know.

Property Taxes In Bloomfield: See The 'Average' Homeowner's Bill

It's no secret property taxes are high in New Jersey. Here’s how much Bloomfield homeowners are paying.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Releases Information Regarding Impending Snow Storm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As a result of the impending snow storm, the Township of Bloomfield is releasing the following information.

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

Every 10 years, the congressional map shifts in New Jersey. It causes changes for voters throughout the state, including Bloomfield.

Bloomfield Council Meeting Will Be Virtual Due To Coronavirus

"In an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the meeting of the Bloomfield Council on Jan. 24 will be closed to the general public."

Bloomfield Township: Virtual MLK Day Celebration Today At 4 P.M. Via Zoom

Please join Mayor Venezia and the Town Council, along with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and Dr. Khalila Brown-Dean, Associate Provost an ...

Bloomfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Essex County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Fire Department Takes Part In NATAL Resilience Training

NATAL is a trauma treatment and resiliency training organization that helps wounded warriors and first responders cope with psychologica ...

NJ Redistricting Will Impact Future Elections In Bloomfield

Who will represent Bloomfield in Congress for the next 10 years? Here’s how “redistricting” will affect the township.

NJ Tackles 3 Hot-Button Policing Issues With New Directives

New Jersey’s attorney general has rolled out statewide policies dealing with no-knock warrants, filming cops and diversity in hiring.

Menendez Urges Biden To Nix Student Loan Debt As Deadline Looms

Sen. Menendez: An emergency deferment period is expiring. And soon, people across New Jersey will be walloped by payments they can’t afford.

Bloomfield-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Figures

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

NJ 'Rocking Chair Rebels' Arrested At Climate Change Protest

When faced with blocking a busy road or staying silent about climate change, which is the "lesser of two evils?" a Bloomfield senior asks.

Assemblyman Wants NJ To Spend An Extra $5M On Horse Racing Prizes

Ralph Caputo: “Horse racing is reemerging in New Jersey and reestablishing its pre-pandemic success.”

Bloomfield To Hold Public Budget Hearings: See The Schedule

Bloomfield officials will hold public hearings for departments including police/fire, finance, DPW, municipal court and admin/mayor/council.

Bloomfield-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Essex County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield And Neighbor To Neighbor Network Partner To Help Families During The Holiday Season

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township is once again partnering with the Neighbor to Neighbor Network to help families in need during the holida ...

Every NJ House Democrat Votes ‘Yes’ For Build Back Better Act

New Jersey’s Republican Congress members voted “no” on the massive spending plan, which would also restore much of the SALT deduction.

Foreclosed Homes Should Go To Families, Not Flippers: NJ Lawmaker

New Jersey Assemblywoman: “Black and Brown wealth is hemorrhaging through the loss of foreclosed property.”

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Fire Department Members Participate In Firefighter Success Workshop

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Fire Department continued its efforts to continually train members by participating in a firefighter su ...

Here’s What NJ Will Get From $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

Every single one of New Jersey’s Congress members voted for the landmark funding bill. President Biden signed it Monday.

NJ Will Turn Old Railway Into Huge 'Greenway' For Hiking, Biking

New Jersey will be creating its first new state park in 15 years, and it’s good news for fans of the long-awaited Essex-Hudson Greenway.

Bloomfield Township: Virtual Second Ward Community Meeting To Take Place Thursday, November 11 At 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Thursday, Novemb ...

Bloomfield Township: Virtual Third Ward Community Meeting To Take Place Wednesday, November 10 At 7pm

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia and Councilwoman Cruz will hold a virtual community meeting for First Ward residents on Wednesday, Novem ...

Bloomfield Township: Mayor Venezia's Annual Turkey Giveaway To Take Place Sunday, November 21

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Venezia will once again provide turkey's including other Thanksgiving related food to members of the community i ...

Bloomfield School Board 2021 Election: See Unofficial Results

With 35 of 35 districts reported, here's who is leading the race for Bloomfield Board of Education, according to unofficial results.

Bloomfield Township: Bloomfield Health & Human Services Providing COVID-19 Vaccines To Residents On Wed At Civic Center

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The BDHHS is now offering Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to Bloomfield residents. A clinic w ...