Planting trees in Brookdale Park in Bloomfield and Montclair

Planting trees in Brookdale Park in Bloomfield and Montclair

BLOOMFIELD / MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Brookdale Park Conservancy has partnered with the NJ Tree Foundation to plant 21 oak and dogwood trees in Brookdale Park, which is located in Bloomfield and Montclair. At the planting are, from left, Essex County Environmental Center Director Tara Casella, conservancy Vice Chairperson Sarah Paulsen, conservancy Trustee Sarah Olson, […]

Former Homeland Security secretary to speak to Oranges & Maplewood NAACP

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Jeh Charles Johnson, who served as secretary of Homeland Security during the Obama administration, will deliver the keynote address at the 109th annual Oranges & Maplewood NAACP Freedom Fund Gala on Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m. at Cedar Hill Country Club, 100 Walnut St. in Livingston. To purchase tickets or become […]

Montclair State and Bloomfield College announce efforts to forge permanent relationship

Montclair State and Bloomfield College announce efforts to forge permanent relationship

BLOOMFIELD / MONTCLAIR, NJ — On March 23, Montclair State University’s board of trustees authorized the university to provide financial support to Bloomfield College, if needed, to ensure the college can remain open through the 2022-23 academic year while the two institutions work toward their goal of establishing a permanent relationship. As New Jersey’s only […]

Bloomfield baker competes on Food Network show

Bloomfield baker competes on Food Network show

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, […]

Single-use carryout bag and polystyrene foam state ban to go into effect May 4

Single-use carryout bag and polystyrene foam state ban to go into effect May 4

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 Fire Department receives new truck

Bloomfield Fire Department receives new truck

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 to celebrate Juneteenth on June 18 in Bloomfield Center

Bloomfield to celebrate Juneteenth on June 18 in Bloomfield Center

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 […]

Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce installs 2022 slate of officers

Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce installs 2022 slate of officers

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 […]

Biden signs omnibus package including funding for Bloomfield infrastructure

Biden signs omnibus package including funding for Bloomfield infrastructure

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 […]

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