BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The 18.4 acres of open space on Lion Gate Drive in Bloomfield officially became a park on June 14, as officials cut the ribbon while standing at the center of the new turf soccer field on land that was once an industrial glass factory. In addition to the field, Lion Gate Park […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The recent proclamation of the Juneteenth holiday by the township of Bloomfield and state of New Jersey will be celebrated by the township, which will host its first Juneteenth festival. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the United States. “As we work to heal the […]
BLOOMFIELD / EAST ORANGE, NJ – The expansion of the all-access playground has been completed and the renovation of the rubberized walking track has started in Watsessing Park. “We are continually looking for ways to improve our recreation facilities to ensure they meet the needs of the community. Adding new equipment to the all-access playground […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — On Monday, May 3, the Bloomfield Police Department initiated a new foot patrol community engagement initiative in various commercial areas of the township. The foot patrols are designed for officers to have positive interactions with members of the business community, as well as the pedestrians and customers that are patronizing these areas. […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services is once again partnering with the National Council of Jewish Women for a back-to-school distribution. Eligible students will receive a backpack, school supplies, sneakers, a coat and more. “Every year, we partner with the NCJW for a back-to-school distribution to ensure that Bloomfield kids […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — During Bloomfield’s shredding event on May 8, residents had 6.46 tons of paper shredded and recycled. The township holds shredding events twice a year, in the spring and fall, which affords residents the opportunity to get rid of confidential papers in a safe way at no cost to them. “Once again, our […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia will join 1st Ward Councilwoman Jenny Mundell for a community meeting on Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be broadcast live on the township Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bloomfieldtwpnj, in addition to Zoom. “Please join us for our second community meeting of the month if you […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Cleaning workers held a rally at the Broadacres Office Park in Bloomfield on May 4 to protest treatment by their employer, Planned Companies, and the new owners of the complex, ERCT Capital Group. Represented by the 32BJ Service Employees International Union, the workers are asking that their full health benefits and $16.10-per-hour […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The Bloomfield Public Library has begun the process of reopening by allowing residents with a library card to access computers for up to 45 minutes with an appointment. Library operations throughout the COVID-19 health crisis have been adjusted to ensure the safety of patrons and library staff. Masks will be required of […]
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of people spread out across Bloomfield on April 24 armed with rakes and garbage bags to participate in the townwide cleanup, picking up trash and other debris in every park in town, plus a few other locations. The 500 volunteers in 70 different places included Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, […]