Bloomfield Fire, Engineering departments to begin routine hydrant flushing

Bloomfield Fire, Engineering departments to begin routine hydrant flushing

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 sees tremendous turnout at spring townwide cleanup

Bloomfield sees tremendous turnout at spring townwide cleanup

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 to hold free shredding event for residents

Bloomfield to hold free shredding event for residents

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 […]

‘Clean & Strong Bloomfield’ initiative to improve quality of life for residents

‘Clean & Strong Bloomfield’ initiative to improve quality of life for residents

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia, Councilwoman Sarah Cruz and Councilwoman Jenny Mundell announced a new initiative called “Clean & Strong Bloomfield,” that encourages community engagement by soliciting feedback from residents as well as town employees about quality-of-life issues, suspected criminal activity, infrastructure or roadway issues, or any situation that detracts from a safe […]

One dead in Bloomfield triple shooting

One dead in Bloomfield triple shooting

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Bloomfield Police Chief Samuel DeMaio announced in an April 11 press release that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force and the Bloomfield Police Department are investigating a triple shooting that resulted in one death. On Sunday, April 10, Christian Lisaldes Perez, […]

Bloomfield to host community blood drive Monday, April 25

Bloomfield to host community blood drive Monday, April 25

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The township of Bloomfield has recently partnered with RWJBarnabas Health to host a blood drive for the community and municipal employees. The blood collected at this drive will be used exclusively at RWJBarnabas Healthcare hospitals with at least 50 percent of the products going to Clara Maass Medical Center. The blood drive […]

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 […]

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 […]