BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Administrators in the Bloomfield School District addressed sustainability in the schools at the July 20 Board of Education meeting, after residents wrote in to the public comment portion of the meeting to ask about green initiatives. Solar panels were mentioned several times, with Assistant Superintendent Joe Fleres saying that, in order to […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — To help one of the business sectors in the state hit the hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdown, the state’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund shelled out more than $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and caterers that sustained financial losses during the pandemic. The fund was established as part of the […]
NEWARK, NJ — CASA for Children of Essex County — a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home and the opportunity to thrive — will host a back-to-school supply drive for children and youth in the child […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges announced in July the awardees of nearly $30 million in federal funding that will be distributed to New Jersey institutions of higher education to support the core priorities of the “State Plan for Higher Education” and address the impacts of COVID-19 […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 2020-2021 school year was a tough one for students and educators all over the country, but it ended with at least one bright spot in Bloomfield: Superintendent of Schools Sal Goncalves was named the Essex County Superintendent of the Year, in recognition of his leadership, communication, professionalism and community involvement by […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — A group of young Archdiocese of Newark parishioners volunteered to assist with maintenance projects at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield on July 24. Their efforts were part of “Days in the Diocese,” a new summer program presented by the archdiocese’s Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry; the program offers one-day service […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to address lead exposure in New Jersey and its harmful effects on public health and child development by signing a package of bills aimed at protecting New Jersey’s families from lead poisoning. Murphy signed the package on July 22 in Bloomfield. The legislation, which will require […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Members of Girl Scout Troop 20340 of Bloomfield gathered recently to taste-test cookies from both Girl Scout cookie bakeries. The Bloomfield troop sells cookies made at Little Brownie Bakers, located in Louisville, Ky., but got to try the cookies made at ABC Bakers, located in Brownsburg, Ind. The girls voted on taste, […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Oratorio Society of New Jersey recently elected new board of trustees members. The board consists of four officers and eight trustees, who are responsible for managing all business aspects of the community choir based in Montclair. Peter Braley, of Montclair, was elected president, replacing Susan Ladov, also of Montclair, who had […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Universal Technical Institute in Bloomfield is putting some of its top instructors to work as it recently bega training students in its Welding Technology Training Program. Students enrolled in the 36-week program will benefit from the expertise of instructors such as Cesar Cordero, who will teach the hard and soft skills needed […]