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By TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025 - BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The inclusion of Bloomfield on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s newly released list of so-called “sanctuary jurisdictions” is both misleading and disappointing. We are a Fair and Welcoming Community, and we follow all federal and state laws, including the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield, in partnership with Bloomfield Pride and local organizations, is proud to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month this June with a vibrant series of community events. “Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to equality ...
The library will be closed on Friday, June 20th. The library’s regular hours are:Monday-Tuesday: 9am–8pmWednesday: 7am–8pm (Main Building), 9am–8pm (Children’s Building)Thursday: 9am–6pmFriday & Saturday: 9am–5pm Summer is almost here! The Children’s Department has so much fun to offer this ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Bloomfield Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Local #32 proudly endorses Mayor Jenny Mundell and her running mates—First Ward Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, Councilwoman at-Large Monica Charris Tabares, Councilman at-Large Widney Polynice, and at-large council candidate Jill ...
Bloomfield, NJ - The Bloomfield softball team received the No. 10 seed in the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Softball Tournament. The Bengals will take on No. 7 seed West Orange in the First Round.The seeds and match-ups are as follows: No. 1 seed Morris Knolls vs No. 16 seed HackensackNo. 2 seed ...
BLOOMFIELD , NJ - The Bloomfield boys volleyball team is the No. 3 seed in the NJSIAA Boys North Jersey, Group 4 Volleyball Tournament. The Bengals will face the 14 seed West Orange in Bloomfield on Thursday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m. The seeds and match-ups are as follows:No. 1 seed Elizabeth vs No. 16 ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Danielle Molinari, a 51-year-old resident of Bloomfield, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to conspiracy and unlawful distribution of opioids, specifically oxycodone. U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced that between February 2019 and March 2023, Molinari conspired to obtain ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--During the Monday 5/19 Council Meeting, Mayor Jenny Mundell and the Town Council were proud to honor three groups of Bloomfield student athletes who have shown immense talent, teamwork, and determination this season. The first of the three groups was the Demarest School 6th Grade ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield held their annual Memorial Day Parade this morning. With the weather cooperating, crowds lined Broad Street to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.The parade kicked off at Broad & Warren Streets and marched south past the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Jenny Mundell became Bloomfield’s first female mayor in 2024 and is on the ballot again for Bloomfield’s 2025 Mayoral Election. Primary Election Day is June 10 with early voting open from June 3-8. Mundell began her career with the Bloomfield Township Council in 2017 and served as ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Memorial weekend has arrived, and the fish are in Long Beach Island waters for the boats and captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association. Now that the weather is cooperating, look for some serious fishing. Fish in the area include striped bass, black sea bass, ...
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver appeared before federal Magistrate Judge Stacey Adams on Wednesday afternoon after being charged with assaulting a Homeland Security Investigations agent outside an immigrant detention center in Newark about 10 days ago. McIver was allowed to appear virtually from ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ–Five Democratic candidates are running for three Council At-Large seats in the 2025 Primary Election. Early voting is open from June 3rd to 8th, and Election Day is June 10th. Current At-Large members Monica Charris Tabares and Widney Polynice are running with Bloomfield Mayor Jenny ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ– The Primary Election is June 10th, and two democratic candidates are running for Bloomfield’s First Ward seat. Early voting is open from June 3-8, and the Primary Election is June 10. Bloomfield’s current First Ward Council member is Democrat Rosalee Gonzalez, who is running ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM) marked a major milestone Tuesday with a celebratory ribbon-cutting to open its 60th Annual Spring Conference at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City.The Spring Conference is NJCM’s premier event, bringing together local ...
Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Essex County Sheriff Amir Jones announced a successful joint law enforcement operation aimed at reducing violent crime ahead of summer. Running from February 14 to April 30, 2025, the operation led to the arrest of 56 individuals, including 14 gang members, ...
Montclair State University has named a new Police Chief. After an extensive search, Deputy Chief Tim Fox as the new Chief of Police effective 7/1. In addition to Police Chief, Fox will also assume the role of Associate Vice President of the University.Fox, who was raised in Bloomfield until 9th ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Juneteenth Advisory Committee would like you to join them for "Boots on the Ground" — a high-energy dance fitness fundraiser featuring Zumba and line dancing!The instructors for the event will be Councilwoman Sarah Cruz & DJ Honest D. It will take place at ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The New Jersey Transit strike is set to end with regular weekday train service resuming with the start of the service day on Tuesday, May 20.Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri today announced the tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of ...
PATERSON, NJ - Two major landmarks at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park will soon bear the name of the late U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., under legislation that passed the House this week with bipartisan support.Rep. Nellie Pou, who now represents Pascrell’s former district, led the ...
NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Bloomfield is committed to improving public health by joining the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC), a statewide initiative aimed at promoting wellness and enhancing residents' quality of life. Mayor Jenny Mundell and the Town Council will introduce a resolution to join during the ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Fire Department Locals 19 and 219 have endorsed Team Mundell. This endorsement is for Mayor Jenny Mundell as well as her running mates: First Ward Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, Councilwoman at-Large Monica CharrisTabares, Councilman at-Large Widney Polynice, and ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Bloomfield is gearing up for one of its tastiest events of the season- the Bloomfield Food Truck & Music Festival happening this Friday, May 16th. This vibrant festival, hosted by Just Jersey Fest and Saint Thomas the Apostle School, combines gourmet eats, live music, local ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - May 14, 2025 - The Township of Bloomfield is advising residents to prepare for the possibility of rail service shutdown due to a potential NJ TRANSIT strike, which could begin as early as the morning of Friday, May 16, 2025. A work stoppage would likely result in significant ...
Sharpe James, a controversial Democratic New Jersey politician who led Newark for 20 years as mayor, died today at 89 after a series of illnesses.James served as the city's 37th mayor from 1986 to 2006 after succeeding former Newark mayor Kenneth Gibson. He went on to fill the unexpired senatorial ...
Not just every once in a while, but indeed on a consistent basis this spring the Bloomfield High School baseball program faces very tough opponents on the field.Helping the Bengals keep their composure and focus, while remaining fiercely determined to succeed are the team captains Kevin Obiedzinski ...
ADELPHI, MD--Christa Bernales Decarvalho of Bloomfield, earned a(n) Doctor of Business Administration from University of Maryland Global Campus in winter 2025.Decarvalho was one of nearly 900 students who earned degrees from UMGC in the winter 2025 term.University of Maryland Global Campus was ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ– Steven Jenkins was not new to Bloomfield when he began working at Bloomfield High School in 1994. Jenkins hadn’t planned to become a teacher, the now athletic director said. He went to school for business and worked in the industry for some time before realizing that his passions ...
Newark, NJ - In a city where history and hope often intersect, Essex County College unveiled its newly renovated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library and Learning Center on Thursday, transforming the campus’s academic heart into a symbol of progress, equity, and innovation.The 16,000-square-foot ...