Follow local news and events in Bloomfield with The Jersey Bee. Here is The Daily Buzz for Jul. 15, 2026 from The Jersey Bee.
LOCAL NEWS
Bloomfield introduced its 2026 municipal budget, or spending plan, amounting to about $110 million, with a municipal property tax increase of 12%. The $110 million budget will fund municipal services, like public works, parks and recreation, and health workers. Property owners can expect an average tax cost of approximately $5,307, a year-to-year increase of $584 per homeowner. A public hearing is scheduled for Jul. 28.
TAPinto Bloomfield
Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce networking session planned Jul. 22 in Belleville. It is from 5:30-7 p.m. at Agave Maria, 170 Washington Ave. Admission is $10.
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Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to offer free vehicle inspections on Jul. 21 in Nutley. The station will be located at Monsignor Owens Field Parking Lot, 75 Park Ave., between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Appointments not required. Bring your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of N.J. insurance. Vehicles can be inspected up to two months before inspection is due.
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Nutley Township
“Pop-Up Party” planned with Glen Ridge Mayor and Council on Jul. 22. It is from 4-8 p.m. at the Glen Gazebo, 797-801 Bloomfield Ave. There will be food, live music, and lawn games. Free admission. Rain date is Jul. 23.
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Glen Ridge Borough
Fundraiser supporting Cohome, a nonprofit that provides inclusive housing to adults with and without disabilities, planned on Jul. 22 in Montclair. It is from 7-9 p.m. at Montclair Brewery, 101 Walnut St. Tickets are available online.
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Cohome
Movie screening of “The Lego Batman Movie” planned with Montclair Film on Jul. 22 and Jul. 25. This screening is part of Montclair Film’s Bellevue Summer Blockbusters series. It begins at 11 a.m. at The Bellevue Theater, 260 Bellevue Ave. Tickets are $12 and available online for purchase.
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Montclair Film
Volunteer information session planned virtually with CASA Essex County, a social service organization for local youth, on Jul. 21. It begins at 10 a.m. and will discuss ways to volunteer. Registration is available online.
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CASA Essex County
Movie screening of “Zootopia 2″ planned at Turtle Back Zoo on Jul. 22 in West Orange. It begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $17.
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Turtle Back Zoo
Free outdoor concert with Nine Deeez Nite planned with Essex County parks on Jul. 22 in Essex Fells. The performance begins at 7 p.m. at Grover Cleveland Park.
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Essex County Parks
REGIONAL NEWS
“Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey’s Children and Teens” webinar planned with N.J. Interagency Council on Climate Change on Jul. 22. It begins at 11 a.m. and will discuss impacts of extreme heat and resources for families. Registration is required. Read The Jersey Bee’s article about heat waves and heat safety here. Add to 📅.
New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Change
