TOP LOCAL News
By MIKE LAMBERTI
November 17, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield College of Montclair State University men's basketball team opened its season in a new conference with a pair of victories, on the weekend of Nov. 15 and 16, in Buffalo, NY.Head coach Gerald Holmes' team will play its home opener, on Nov. 19, when the Bears welcome ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Reminder: The DPW Recycling Center at 230 Grove Street now has expanded hours for recycling drop-off:Monday – Friday: 12 PM – 3 PMSaturday: 9 AM – 1 PMWe’ve added weekdays to make recycling more convenient for residents.Questions or want to know what items we accept? View our ...
The Bloomfield Police Department’s Youth Aid Unit is once again reaching out to the community with its annual Toy Drive, offering support to local families in need during the holiday season. Bloomfield residents who could use assistance this year are encouraged to register by December 5th.To sign ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield High School proudly recognizes Senior Soccer Captain Henry Chicoma as the BHS Athlete of the Month for November. A dedicated Scholar-Athlete boasting a 3.5 GPA, Henry has played a pivotal role in leading the Boys Soccer team to an impressive record of 13-6-4 this ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – Earlier this month, longtime Bloomfield resident Lisa A. Sahulka was named the Executive Director of the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC). A nonprofit, NJCIC provides grants and uses public funding to support accurate and trustworthy local news to improve civic ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
The Bloomfield High School marching band turned in another excellent season, both in competitions and playing at Bloomfield High football games this fall."We had a great performance at the ACC Championships (on Nov. 1, in Hershey Pa) in Group 1 Open Class," said Natalie Kerr, the Director of Bands ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--In an inspiring collaboration aimed at addressing both food insecurity and environmental sustainability, the Bloomfield School District and Table to Table have launched a groundbreaking food rescue initiative. This partnership, the first of its kind in the district, focuses on ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The 2025 boys soccer season was a big success at Bloomfield High.Head coach Mike Aiello was very pleased with the team's record of 13-6-4, as well as a win in the NJSIAA tourney for the first time in 13 years."We had a tremendous season," said Aiello. "We won our first state game ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Accepting a teaching role at Bloomfield High School in 2016 wasn’t Shamshadeen Mayers first experience with the Bloomfield School District. As a student at Bloomfield High School, he hoped his future teaching career would bring him back to the town he grew up in.“I’ve lived in ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In a unanimous vote that underscores the Township’s commitment to sustainability and community well-being, the Bloomfield Council has officially adopted a resolution supporting participation in the Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program. This move marks ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Essex County Watsessing Park is getting greener, thanks to a new tree planting effort by the Friends of Watsessing Park Conservancy (https://www.friendsofwatsessing.org). The group recently planted 20 new trees in the 69-acre county park which straddles the Bloomfield/East Orange ...
With 12 hard earned victories, it’s a sure bet that the Bloomfield High School girls soccer program enjoyed their share of memorable moments on the pitch this recently concluded season.“It was great to beat Glen Ridge for the first time in 15 years,’’ Bloomfield head coach Jon Aliaga said. “We have ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield High football coach Mike Carter always finds good in his players, and their work ethic.But he doesn't throw compliments around that freely. So, when Carter recently said that senior captain and quarterback Jeremy Tejada is one of the best all-around athletes he's ever ...
One-time Bloomfield High football standout players Naz Jackson and Johnny Nichol are now playing collegiate football at William Paterson University, in Wayne, and doing a good job.For Bloomfield's head football coach, Mike Carter, their performance on the field also matches hard work in the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- At its most recent meeting, the Bloomfield Town Council voted 7–0 to adopt a resolution authorizing the transfer of key redevelopment agreements from Royal Urban Renewal, LLC to IVC Royal Urban Renewal, LLC. The resolution confirms that the Royal Urban Renewal project has been ...
It was an exciting, winning, unifying and ultimately constructive and productive season for the Bloomfield High School girls volleyball program.The Bengals competed with pride, skill and determination in both victory and defeat.“I would have to say that our matchup against Bridgewater-Raritan (a ...
The athletic program at Bloomfield College has a new look for the 2025-2026 season.Among the teams competing for the Bears this year were the men's soccer program, which just completed its campaign this fall. Led by head coach Giovanni Soto, the Bears played very competitively, and finished with a ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--When Bloomfield High football coach Mike Carter named the three captains for the 2025 season, he felt very confident in the work ethic of the young men.Included in that group was senior Shane Fernandez, a talented two-way lineman.Fernandez was joined by senior classmates Tyler ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The town council received an update on the township’s master plan and its implementation at a public council meeting on Tuesday night from Paul Grygiel of Phillips Preiss Grygiel Leheny Keller LLC, the Township’s consulting planner. The master plan, which can be found on the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- if you are traveling through Bloomfield today, November 11th, be advised that Broad Street will be closed between 10 AM and noon. The closure will be the result of a Veterans Day parade in town. The closure will take place on Broad Street between Bay Avenue and Pitt Street. If ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- A lucky Bloomfield lottery player found themselves $50,000.00 richer after scratching off a NJ Lottery ticket The winning ticket was sold at Krauszers on 117 Bloomfield Avenue in Bloomfield. The winner played the $50,000 Jumbo Bucks scratch off game. Out of 50 grand prizes, 26 ...
Get ready for a festive celebration in Bloomfield! On Saturday, November 29 (or Sunday, November 30, if weather necessitates), Santa Claus will take center stage in an exciting 18-mile Parade of Cars, organized by the Bloomfield Cruisers. The parade will kick off at 10 AM from the Universal ...
Like his fellow co-captains for the Bloomfield High football team, Tyler Frantantoni takes a lot of pride in that the 2025 Bengals enjoyed its best season in eight years.A senior lineman, Tyler has been the epitome of consistency since he broke into the starting lineup three years ago.And now, as ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield's newest mural has been completed. The new mural, titled “Look, Don’t Become a Cloud,” was created by Global Art Muralist Eirini Linardaki, is located on the Broad Street train trestle by the Maple Street intersection.According to the Township, Linardaki’s design ...
Having its best season in a decade, the Bloomfield High girls' volleyball team defeated Memorial High, of West New York, in a NJSIAA quarterfinal matchup on Nov. 5, on Bloomfield's home floor.The Bengals will take an 18-7 mark into the North 1, Group 4 semifinal, on Nov. 7, when head coach Louis ...
The Bloomfield High boys and girls' soccer teams each had first-round, NJSIAA, North 1, Group 4 playoff games, at Foley Field, on Nov. 4.Both games went past regulation time. The girls played to a scoreless tie after regulation and two overtimes against Morristown, but the Bengals were defeated in ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Dorothy Patricia Carter has called Bloomfield home for over 90 years. She and her husband, the late Robert, raised six children, three girls and three boys.According to her son, Mike Carter, the fifth of six children born to Dorothy and Robert, his mom now has 26 grandchildren and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Assemblyman Michael Venezia, who was elected in 2014 as the youngest mayor in the history of Bloomfield before serving until early 2024, has handily won his reelection bid for New Jersey State Assembly, representing the 34th District. Venezia ran alongside Carmen Morales, who also ...