BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department, began routine, mandatory hydrant flushing on Monday, May 9. To minimize disruption to residents that may be impacted, notifications about which hydrants will be flushed will be made ahead of time via the township cable channel, Channel 35; the township website; […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On National College Decision Day, May 1, Bloomfield High School seniors were ecstatic to show off where they intend to study next year. Principal Chris Jennings said the Class of 2022 has overcome many obstacles “on their way to distinguishing themselves as one of the top academic classes in recent history, as […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week, it’s not just your imagination — it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took part in the spring cleanup event on April 30 at more than 40 locations throughout the town. “I am always proud […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township of Bloomfield will conduct a free shredding event for residents on Saturday, May 14, at the Pulaski Park parking lot, 24 Mount Vernon Ave. in Bloomfield, from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. “One of the main functions of government is to provide essential services that protect residents and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — As schools across the nation regain their cadence with the return to in-person learning and the reduction in mandates, the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation celebrates its 2022 list of Best Communities for Music Education. Now in its 23rd year, the 2022 program has recognized 738 school districts across 44 […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In the Bloomfield Gifted and Talented Program for elementary school students, lunchtime can also be an opportunity for nourishment of the mind for students who excel beyond the standard core curriculum. According to Paul Alban, a fifth-grade teacher at Brookdale Elementary School and the district coordinator for the Gifted and Talented Program, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Chorale, one of the oldest community choruses in New Jersey, returns to a full concert program on Saturday, June 4, with its “With Grateful Hearts and Voices – Alleluia” concert at 3 p.m. at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad St. in Bloomfield. Selections of classical pieces, […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The remains of a soldier from Bloomfield killed during World War II will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on May 13. Graveside services for Army Sgt. Larry S. Wassil will be performed by Everly-Wheatley Funerals and Cremation of Alexandria, Va., preceding the interment. A Bloomfield native, Wassil was assigned to Company […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Public Library is participating in the NJHealthConnect@Your Library program, which was created in order to address health inequities within New Jersey by providing an iPad that comes preloaded with one-click access to N.J. crisis lines, New Jersey’s COVID-19 Info Hub and the teen-targeted site “Positive Youth,” which offers resources on combating […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Essex County, which was founded in 1966 to assist the families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, will hold its 56th annual Valor Awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. in Belleville. The cocktail reception […]