Bloomfield NJ Government

Bloomfield Mayor and B.C.A. Director participate on Governor panel

By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF
April 12, 2018
Montclair, N.J-- Governor Phil Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver today announced plans to restore funding for two of the Department of Community Affairs’(DCA) innovative neighborhood ...

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Appellate Court Rules in Bloomfield’s Favor on Lackawanna Train Station Property Value

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- An appellate court panel of three judges has overturned a previous decision from 2016 on the value of a property containing the historic Lackawanna Train Station that the Township ...

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Bloomfield to Continue Efforts to Improve Water System with Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- This Spring, the township of Bloomfield will continue its water improvement efforts by cleaning and lining about three quarters of a mile of 12-inch diameter water main along ...

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Bloomfield Bond Rating Upgraded to Aa2 by Moody's

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Moody's Investors Service has officially upgraded the Township of Bloomfield's bond rating to Aa2, one of the highest ratings available. The rating upgrade is the ...

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Bloomfield Receives $104K Grant for Homelessness Prevention

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services has received a $104,000 grant from the Essex County Social Services and Homelessness Prevention program.

This grant funding ...

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Important Notices Before Wednesday’s Expected Nor’easter

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield’s Department of Public Works and Parks, Department of Recreation, Department of Health and Human Services and others met with the Mayor and ...

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PSE&G to Begin Lengthy Repairs to Bloomfield Gas Mains on Monday

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Public Service Enterprise Group (PSE&G) will begin extensive work replacing gas mains throughout Bloomfield on March 5th. The repairs, part of PSE&G’s Gas ...

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Bloomfield Honors Late Councilwoman Dunigan with Resolution

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The life of former Councilwoman Margaret "Peggy" Dunigan was honored at the February 26th Town Council meeting where a Resolution celebrating the life and ...

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Bloomfield Mayor Venezia Joins Mayors of other Earned Sick Day Towns to Call for Statewide Action

NEWARK, NJ - Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia joined the mayors of Jersey City, Montclair, Newark, Passaic, Morristown, and Plainfield, to call for statewide legislative action to extend ...

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NJ Governor Signs Executive Order to Fly Flags at Half-Staff to Recognize Parkland Florida Victims

New Jersey Governor Phillip D. Murphy signed Executive Order No.1 on Monday ordering the flag of the United States of America and the Flag of the State of New Jersey to be flown at half-staff to ...

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Conversation with Bloomfield Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow February 20

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Residents of Bloomfield will be able to meet with Mayor Venezia and Councilman Joanow Tuesday February 20 in the second of a series of ward conversations. The event ...

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Bloomfield Receives $20,000 Grant to Increase Services for Individuals with Disabilities

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Township of Bloomfield has received a $20,000 Recreational Opportunities For Individuals with Disabilities (ROID) grant from the New Jersey Department of Community ...

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Bloomfield Mayor Venezia schedules Conversations with Ward Council Members in February

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - Residents of Bloomfield will be able to meet with each of the ward council members in a series of conversations throughout the township in February. Mayor Michael Venezia will ...

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Rich Rockwell Sworn-In as Council Member

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Mayor Michael Venezia and the Township Council welcomed a new colleague as longtime resident, zoning board member and community leader Rich Rockwell was sworn in as a Council member ...

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Bloomfield Health and Human Services Employees Maya Lordo and Lindsey Prewitt Named the ADAPT Coalition Members of the Year

CEDAR GROVE, NJ -- Wednesday evening, Health Educators Maya Lordo and Lindsey Prewitt were recognized as Coalition Members of the Year by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) for their ...

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Rich Rockwell Selected to Fill Vacant Council Seat

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- When Bloomfield Councilman Carlos Pomares was elected to serve on the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders in this past November's election, it created a situation where a ...

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Mundell, Joanow and Cruz Sworn-In to Bloomfield Council

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- Township Council members Jenny Mundell, Nicholas Joanow and Sarah Cruz were officially sworn-in to office last night at a ceremony held at a packed Council chamber with family, ...

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Bloomfield Mayor Venezia issues update of snow removal during the blizzard

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - As DPW crews continue to clear the more than 90 miles of street surfaces (not including county roads), and police units continue to patrol the streets to make sure everyone in ...

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2017 Bloomfield Crime Statistics Show Crime Down

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Bloomfield Police Department’s year-end crime statistics assessment found a decrease in crimes committed last year as compared to 2016, almost across the ...

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Bloomfield Tax Collector’s Office to Open Saturday, December 30 for Residents to Pre-Pay 2018 Taxes

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield Tax Collector’s Office will open on Saturday, December 30 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, to provide residents a final opportunity to pre-pay their ...

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Essex County Executive DiVincenzo Releases Statement about Federal Tax Reform and NJ Interest Arbitration Cap

NEWARK, NJ - Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. issued a statement today regarding Federal Tax Bill Reform and New Jersey Interest Arbitration Cap. The statement ...

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Peggy O'Boyle Dunigan, Civic Leader in Essex County, Passes Away

BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Longtime resident and former Councilwoman Peggy O'Boyle Dunigan passed away today. Dunigan was a widely respected Councilwoman from 2002-2007 and again ...

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Bloomfield Township Named to League of Municipalities and Department of Community Affairs’ 2017 Annual Innovation in Governance Awards

BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- The Township of Bloomfield has received commendation by the New Jersey League of Municipalities and New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and was awarded honorable mention in ...

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Rep. Payne, Jr., Calls for Modernization of the Federal Gas Tax

WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a recent Wall Street Journal analysis, 51 percent of I-95 in Essex County, New Jersey, has substandard pavement. Essex County, which is in New ...

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Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia elected to Executive Board of NJ League of Municipalities

TRENTON, NJ - Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia was elected to the executive board of the New Jersey League of Municipalities on Thursday November 16. The NJLM represents New Jersey's ...

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Bloomfield recognized by NJ League of Municipalities for Innovation in Governance

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Bloomfield was recognized for Innovation in Governance today at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Annual Conference. Bloomfield received an Honorable Mention ...

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Dine in Bloomfield Center for a Good Cause!

By TAPINTO BLOOMFIELD STAFF

April 17, 2018

BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) is giving people another reason to come and experience downtown Bloomfield. Its new Bloomfield Center Gives Back initiative combines the BCA's objective of supporting local businesses with helping nonprofit organizations serving the town. On specific dates between mid-April and end of May, people can dine in one of several ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ--The Township of Bloomfield requests proposals and qualifications from artists for both the restoration of an existing “Stay Strong” mural and the design and implementation of a new public art mural on the opposite side of the train trestle, both located between 236 – 256 Broad Street. The Bloomfield Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department will administer the ...

Upcoming Events

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Fri, April 20, 4:00 PM

Brookdale Park , Bloomfield

Students Demand Action of Essex County / Day of ...

Education Government Health & Wellness Police & Fire

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Fri, April 20, 6:00 PM

Montclair Public Library Auditorium, Montclair

Let's Listen to Jazz

Arts & Entertainment

Mon, April 23, 7:00 PM

Hospital Auditorium, Glen Ridge

Tour of the Birthing Center

Health & Wellness

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Tue, April 24, 6:00 PM

The Venetian , Garfield

Prepared. For Life Dinner with Captain Mark Kelly

Other

Wed, April 25, 7:00 PM

Hospital Conference Room 2 (Ground Floor), Glen Ridge

Becoming a Parent

Health & Wellness

Wed, April 25, 7:30 PM

Cedar Grove Public Library , Cedar Grove

The Bellevue Theater: Fade to Black or Double ...

Arts & Entertainment

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Thu, April 26, 4:00 PM

Alzheimer's NJ Headquarters, Roseland

Alzheimer's 101

Education Health & Wellness

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Bloomfield Police Department Blotter April 9 - 15, 2018

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By BLOOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 19, 2018

BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The following police blotter has been issued by Lt. Anthony Sisco of the Bloomfield Police Department.

Shoplifting:

4/9/18- Rhett Ellis Age 53 of East Orange, NJ- Officers were dispatched to 77 Bloomfield Ave (Rite Aid) on a shoplifter in custody. Loss Prevention observed a familiar male suspect who is not allowed to be in the store. The suspect concealed two ...

Parkland student survivors bring anti-gun violence message to Newark

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By TAPINTO NEWARK STAFF

April 18, 2018

High schools students from across Newark converged at Science Park High School on Saturday for a forum against gun violence featuring Jaclyn Corin and Alfonso Calderon, both survivors of the Parkland Massacre in Florida.

The forum, which was attended by hundreds of Newark youth, was designed to allow New Jersey students to dialogue and develop coalitions in New Jersey and across the ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - Kendra V. Johnson, J.D., Ph.D., has been selected as Montclair’s permanent Superintendent of schools after an extensive search, the Montclair Board of Education announced at a special meeting on April 11. She is the district’s first permanent superintendent in three years, and the first African-American superintendent in its 144-year ...

Arnold's Pond Illuminated in HHS PTO Lantern Float

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By JOHN VAN VLIET

April 18, 2018

HAWTHORNE, NJ – A lantern float, reminiscent of the Japanese toro nagashi flowing lantern ceremony, took place Friday evening when the tranquil waters of Arnold’s Pond in Goffle Brook Park were illuminated by drifting lanterns marked in memory of lost loved ones, well wishes, hopes, prayers, remembrances, and other meaningful sentiments held by residents.

The lantern float was a ...

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WESTIFELD, NJ – Rock ‘n’ Joe’s in Downtown Westfield is tentatively set to re-open next week following an electrical fire on Saturday, according to owner Lincoln Chaudry.

The small fire was caused by an electrical short in the ceiling. According to Chaudry, the fire department needed to break through part of the wall and the ceiling to find the spark before dousing ...

Surf City Hotel's Application Rejected By the Surf City Land Use Board for Outdoor Dining

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By TAPINTO STAFFORD-LBI STAFF REPORT

April 17, 2018

SURF CITY - There has been a lot of positive change going on at the Surf City Hotel the last two years and especially this off season. New owner Greg Gewirtz, his wife Colleen and other family members have been working hard completing renovations to improve the hotel, bar, liquor store, restaurant and night club.

The owners were hoping those improvements would include approval to set ...

The Issue of Alternatives to Elected School Boards

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By STEVE ROGERS, CHAIRMAN, AMERICAN WINNING COALITION

April 13, 2018

The time of electing local school boards should come to an end. According to the National School Boards Association, “the local school board is a critical public link to public schools. Whether elected or appointed, school board members serve their communities in several important ways. First and foremost, school boards look out for students. Education is not a line item on the school ...

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Don’t Complain; Vote!

It’s no secret that people have strong feelings about what’s happening in our country. It’s also true that much of politics is local. In November, NJ-11th District residents will have the opportunity to choose a new congressional representative who will not only serve as a critical check on the federal level, but also determine how our distract ...

How Can Sports Therapy Loosen Up Winter Muscles?

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By PROSTAFF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND DYNAMIC HAND THERAPY

Whether you are new to the gym or a seasoned athlete, the winter weather can affect your body. In these cold conditions, muscles are forced to work harder to complete tasks. This extra effort can result in muscle soreness and damage to tissue. While you may not be able to avoid the cold, preventive measure can help avoid discomfort and injury. Learning and implementing sports therapy techniques, ...

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By PROSTAFF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND DYNAMIC HAND THERAPY

NUTLEY, NJ - Pro Staff Institute is proud to announce their participation in Uber Health, a new transportation program designed to provide transportation to patients. Pro Staff Institute is the first physical therapy center in the nation to leverage Uber Health, and joins over other 100 health care organizations in the U.S., including hospitals, clinics, rehab centers and senior care ...

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By JAFFE COMMUNICATIONS

OUR TAKE ON THE NEWS IN NEW JERSEY

PLAINFIELD - Those who dabble in Union County politics are learning this morning that the former Democratic chairman, Jerry Green, has died at age 79 after a long illness. Green, a longtime assemblyman from Plainfield, rose through the ranks from serving on the freeholder board in the late 1980s. He will be remembered as a Roselle native, a ...

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By TAPINTO.NET

This week's feature will focus on TAPinto Plainfield franchisees Jennifer Popper and Carolyn Wellington. TAPinto.net has more than 70 franchised online, local newspapers. Our franchise owners include journalists, hard-copy newspapers, and thanks to Jennifer and Carolyn, non-profit organizations such as the YMCA.

Find out how these local Plainfield, NJ residents ...

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By BETH MORONEY

Retro Review: Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo (Citadel Press, 1970)

How does a reviewer do justice to a book called “the great American novel”? I first read Johnny Got His Gun during the Viet Nam war, when young people, nationwide, were protesting fighting in a war that was a senseless waste of life; a war in which the United States had no business participating.

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By BETH MORONEY

The Truth About My Reading

I didn't get my Composition and Literature teacher at Montclair State College at all. A crusty old man with a dour disposition, Mr. Smith always seemed angry and rude. He appropriately intimidated freshmen, even me, an English major, who found this common core course beneath my dignity. Frankly, as a graduate of Highland Park High School, and a survivor of Mrs.

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By BETH MORONEY

The German Girl by Armando Lucas Correa (Washington Square Press, 2016)

For each of the twelve million victims murdered during World War II there is a gutwrenching story to be told. I have read hundreds of memoirs, biographies, plays, and novels that recount the stories of the martyrs; some are exceptional, some are fair. The German Girl by Armando Lucas Correa, an award-winning journalist, ...

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By JOHN SIMKO

April 19, 2018

A Walk in the Park, 2018

“A Walk in the Park” is a tour sponsored by the Nutley Historical Society that will be held on Sunday, May 27. The tour, led by Nutley Museum director John Simko, begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Mud Hole (near the intersection of Passaic and Vreeland avenues) and travels along the Third River. Mr. Simko will talk about the river’s role in ...

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Love Baseball? Love history? Watch 1860s Base Ball!

The Kingsland Manor Presents

The Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club

Versus

Kingsland Colonels of Nutley Base Ball Club

4th Annual Base Ball Classic

May 5th, 2018 at Yanticaw, Boys Park, Nutley, N.J.

The Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club plays by 19th Century rules, uses authentic replicas of 19th Century ...

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Bloomfield resident Sharon Malone works behind-the-scenes at the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, but her contributions impact all 1,500 employees, helping them do their jobs better.

As quality assurance specialist for the seven-branch Metro YMCA, Malone “is the master of systems, details and ultimately stewardship and mission,” Chief Development Officer Lisa Kelly said.

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Mountainside Medical Group announced today the addition of pulmonary physician Juhayna Davis, M.D., expanding the group to 17 physicians.

Dr. Davis's practice focuses on evaluating and treating patients with a variety of lung and respiratory symptoms including asthma, cancer, cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, chronic bronchitis and emphysema), interstitial lung diseases, ...