The Bloomfield Neighbor-to-Neighbor Network is looking for a collective group of 75 individuals, groups, organizations — whatever — to provide a little comfort to 75 Bloomfield families in need during this holiday season. The network is working with the Bloomfield Department of Human Services to accomplish this. “We’ve done this for the past couple of […]
The Church on the Green will have an illuminated labyrinth walk Friday, Dec. 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Occurring on the first day of Advent, as Christians begin their spiritual preparation for Christmas, the walk is intended as a way for people to center themselves in preparation for a busy holiday season. The labyrinth […]
Oak View Elementary School has recently elected a student council. What is perhaps remarkable is that it is the only student council presently in a Bloomfield elementary school. Linda Lo, the first-year principal, said she wanted to build on the school’s high standards by giving her students a voice and set having a student council […]
The second annual resource fair for veterans, sponsored by the Bloomfield Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, was held in the main lobby of the high school on Saturday, Nov. 18. It was an opportunity for veterans and family members to learn about benefits available to those who have served in the armed forces. […]
With the holiday season upon us, gift shopping can be fun—or stressful. Finding the perfect gifts for loved ones might be a challenge but Essex County offers much when it comes to gifts that are unique, original, and thoughtful. And you’ll feel great supporting local businesses. The following are a few shopping ideas: Saturday, Nov. […]
Bloomfield residents observed Veterans Day on Saturday morning, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., its traditional day and hour. There was the march of veterans, police and fire department officers, from Town Hall to the War Memorial, on the Green. The weather was pleasant and mild. Councilman Nick Joanow, representing the township, walked the short route […]
Everyday is Veterans’ Day for Michael Perrone, weather permitting. Perrone, the president of the Belleville Historical Society and a mason whose family owns Perrone Mason Contractors in Bloomfield, has for more than 20 years been painstakingly cleaning, throughout northern Jersey, the soiled gravestones and memorials of veterans killed in action. He does this because he […]
Kasey Dudley, Stephanie Parry and Nadeisha Greene appear to have won reelection to the Bloomfield Board of Education. Six people ran for the three available seats on the board. Numbers were not official but Parry was leading the vote with 2,342, Greene was second with 2,386 and Dudley was third at 2,347. Following those three […]
Six candidates are on the ballot for the Bloomfield Board of Education elections this Tuesday, Nov. 7. All were contacted for an interview by this newspaper; four responded. Three incumbents are seeking reelection and are on the Students Parents Community slate. The three challengers are on the Putting Children First slate. The board is composed […]
The ninth annual Spirit Run, a 5K run/walk benefiting the Mount Olivet Cemetery of Sacred Heart Church parish was held Saturday morning, Oct. 28. The race has a nice Bloomfield hometown feel because of the course and location and the relatively short distance which attracts a modest number of entries. Runners start on Park Place, […]