BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A Bloomfield resident who is a professional cake baker and decorator is a contestant on the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship,” which is currently airing. In a March 18 interview, Jaleesa Mason said she had made it to the fourth week of competition, which was televised this past Monday, March 21, but, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam will take effect May 4, impacting all stores. The new law will prohibit stores and restaurants from providing these single-use items in an effort to help the environment. “In a short period of time, businesses and consumers in Bloomfield and across the state […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Fire Department recently announced the arrival of a new piece of apparatus, a 2021 E-ONE Metro 100-foot ladder truck. The new apparatus has been placed into service. Truck 1 serves the entire township and rides out of fire headquarters. “This new apparatus will greatly help our department serve its citizens, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Township is asking residents to mark June 18 on their calendars as that is the day Juneteenth will be celebrated in Bloomfield Center. The township has additionally created a Bloomfield Juneteenth Holiday Advisory Committee, led by Councilwoman Sarah Cruz. “Juneteenth is an important holiday in which we celebrate the emancipation of […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer organization of businesses and professional people working together to enhance the growth and prosperity of the business community, formally installed its 2022 new president, executive board and trustees on March 4 at The Chandelier in Belleville. The SECC represents businesses in Bloomfield, Glen […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — As part of the $1.5 trillion spending package signed March 15 by President Joe Biden, Bloomfield will receive critical funding to replace 30 lead service lines along Main Terrace in Bloomfield. U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill worked with Mayor Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council to ensure this funding was included in […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Take note if you drink and drive, because the Bloomfield Police Department has a top DUI cop in its ranks. Officer Joseph Condito III has recently been recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for making the most Essex County DUI arrests in 2020. According to BPD Patrol Division Capt. Gary Peters, Condito […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Middle School students celebrated National Pi Day on Monday, March 14, in the usual fashion: by giving teachers and Principal Alla Vayda-Manzo, above, whipped cream pies in the face. Students paid 50 cents for the chance, with proceeds funding a spring field trip. As every BMS student knows, pi is a […]
BELLEVILLE, NJ — Bloomfield College President Marcheta P. Evans received the Excellence in Education Award from the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce at its awards banquet on March 4 at The Chandelier in Belleville. “I want to thank the Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce for this recognition of my life’s work thus far. I am […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In culmination of Black History Month, Carteret Elementary School in Bloomfield held its first Wax Museum Day on Tuesday, March 1. Although Black History Month was celebrated during February, better late than never, especially since Bloomfield elementary school wax museum presentations have become an anticipated fixture on the school calendar for any […]