TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF
July 19, 2025
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Exciting news for the Township of Bloomfield! We are getting our very first microforest, which will start growing in late 2025 on the south side of town. This amazing project is possible because of the smart decisions made by our leaders, who found special funding to help create ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--If you're looking for something to fill your late Saturday afternoon, Six Points Pub is holding their five-year anniversary celebration until 8 p.m. The event is open to all and includes food, drink and live music. Come to the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Washington Street to join ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Daniel Bitecola, owner and funeral director of Halpin-Bitecola Funeral & Cremation Service LLC has completed the Northeast Funeral Service Partnership Certified Employer Course. After a 6-month course that included sessions covering topics such as Effective Communication and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- If you've driven past Bloomfield High School, you've surely noticed “Big Red”, the purple beech tree that has graced the northeast corner of BHS for over a century. Unfortunately, the large tree is dying, and the decision has been made to cut the hulking tree down for safety ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ --As part of the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, Mayor Jenny Mundell is seeking your feedback to make sure that Bloomfield is offering programs that best suit the needs of the residents. This is an opportunity to participate in shaping the future of the program. On Sunday, June 1st, at ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Department of Public Works in conjunction with aquatic specialists from Solitude Lake Management, has monitored and improved the water quality in Bloomfield's Halcyon Park pond. According top the DPW, on July 15, 2025, Solitude Lake Management technicians were onsite ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ --The New Jersey Department of Education (Department)has announced the awarding of two grants totaling nearly $3.75 million to support local school districts and charter schools as they implement initiatives to improve literacy in the early grades.“The BRIDGE and FOCUS Grants will ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – As the Atlantic hurricane season ramps up, Bloomfield is reinforcing its emergency readiness with a strong emphasis on flood response. The Bloomfield Fire Department recently concluded intensive Swiftwater Rescue Training for 25 team members—21 certified at the Technician level and ...
ROSELAND, NJ-- On June 20, at about 4:12 pm at the intersection of Livington Avenue and Prudential Drive. An NJ Transit bus driven by 40-year-old Djimmy Evra of Orange was traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran through a red light and slammed into a marked police car.The heavily damaged ...
STAFFORD - Get Ready for the 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival! Join the Shillelaghs on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day packed with Irish culture, music, food, and family fun!Presented by Patriot Financial and Ocean Family Dental, this ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ – Clara Maass Medical Center’s signature food and wine tasting event, A Tasteful Experience, will be held at Nanina’s In The Park in Belleville, N.J., on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This exciting evening will feature sensational food, wine and spirits from ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Bloomfield and most of northern New Jersey from 2 p.m. Monday, July 14 through the evening. Numerous showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are likely for the region this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of more than ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The year's National Night Out has been announced. The Bloomfield Police and Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs proudly present the annual celebration, being held on Tuesday, August 5th at Vassar Field. National Night Out is a fun, free event filled with music, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The New York Cosmos are making a comeback—and this time, they’re calling Paterson home.The iconic American soccer club, once the gold standard of the sport in the United States, will return to competitive play in March 2026 as a new member of USL League One. Their new base will be ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield-Glen Ridge Little League had 2 teams advance to sectionals after winning their divisions for the first time since 2009. The 8U and 13U teams both won their respective division brackets. The 13U team unfortunately lost to Teaneck after a 3-game series. The 8U team ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield seniors and residents with disabilities who are seeking help with their 2024 Property Tax Relief Application can get help in town. On Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., anyone needing filing assistance can come to the Civic Center, 84 Broad Street, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Tuition for in-state Rutgers undergraduate students will rise 5%, and out-of-state students will see a 6% increase in their tuition bills.Additionally, mandatory student fees will increase 5% for all students.The hikes were unveiled Tuesday as the Rutgers Board of Governors voted to ...
Join us on Wednesday, July 30th, from 10am to 4pm for Clara Maass Medical Center's Blood Drive! Every 1 pint of blood can save up to 3 lives. Your donations can help patients during traumatic events such as car and home accidents, childbirth, cancer care, and mass casualty events. To make an ...
NEWARK - More than 50 32BJ SEIU airport workers rallied outside Terminal C at Newark Liberty International Airport on Thursday, ahead of the busy July 4 travel weekend, to protest United Airlines’ plan to gut labor standards for 600 contracted cabin cleaners and lift truck drivers. One worker held ...
Juliet Howell of Bloomfield was named to Rhodes College's Spring 2025 Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled in at least 16 credits of academic work and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.70 or better. Those students who choose to take a course under the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield has issued a weather alert for Tuesday, 7/8 between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. There is a strong possibility of severe thunderstorms with lightning and 50 mph winds.All residents are advised to secure all outdoor items and stay inside during the ...
Several Bloomfield residents competed with dedication in collegiate athletics this recently concluded outdoor season. Let’s take a look at some of their many achievements. This is the second installation:Andre Dean, Brandon Piacenza and Evan Freid, all graduates of Bloomfield High School were on ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield is seeking a hands-on, full-time Director of Finance/CFO to manage a combined budget of approximately $100 million.Applicants should have four (4) years of experience in municipal finance or fiscal management, one (1) year of which shall have been in a ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Township of Bloomfield's Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Spectacular will take place tonight, Friday, July 4th, at Foley Field. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will feature a DJ, food vendors, blow-up amusements, and face painting. Opening ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Carlos Pomares has been a voice for Bloomfield since entering the council in 2013, but has been an advocate for public history and culture long before that. Pomares is Bloomfield’s District 5 Commissioner, but his work in government started with an interest in history.Pomares' ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield has been allocated $2 million in direct appropriations from the New Jersey State Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy last night. This funding is the result of a strong collaboration between Mayor Jenny Mundell and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed a record $58.8 billion fiscal year 2026 budget into law late Monday night.“This budget exemplifies our dedication to fiscal responsibility, affordability, and opportunity for all New Jerseyans," Murphy's office said in a news release early Tuesday morning.The ...
Several Bloomfield residents competed proudly in collegiate sports this recently concluded outdoor season. Let’s take a look at some of their many achievements. This is the first installation:Angel Cruz-Fletcher was on the roster as a freshman sprinter for the Caldwell University (New Jersey) ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Division announced their Summer of Fun lineup for the upcoming summer.The Summer of Fun program is a lineup of events hosted by the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department for Bloomfield residents to enjoy ...
The library will be closed on Friday, July 4th. The library’s regular hours are: Monday - Tuesday: 9am - 8pm Wednesday: 7am - 8pm (Main Building) 9am - 8pm (Children’s Building)Thursday: 9am - 6pm Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pmThe BPLis beating the heat this ...