Bloomfield Daily Buzz: Sep. 30, 2026

LOCAL NEWS

Bloomfield homeowners can learn about the township’s 2026 Home Improvement Program, offering up to $25,000 in repairs. Interested applicants can attend office hours with Acuity Consulting Services on Oct. 7 from 12-3 p.m. at the Mayor’s Conference Room. Repairs include repairs roofing, heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, and other health and safety improvements. Applications open Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
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“Fiesta Latina” with Bloomfield rescheduled for Oct. 3. It is from 12-4 p.m. at the Historic Town Green, 84 Broad St. There will be food, music, and activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
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First Ward community resource town hall planned with Bloomfield township on Oct. 7 at Fairview Elementary School. The event, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., will feature information on local resources, and a Q&A session with Bloomfield mayor Jenny Mundell and First Ward councilwoman Roasalee Gonzalez. Spanish translation available.
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Essex County’s mobile health clinic will be stationed in Bloomfield on Oct. 7. It is from 3-6:30 p.m. at Watsessing Park Community Center. There will be vaccines for children.
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Essex County

Artists can apply to vend at Montclair Zine Fest, scheduled for Mar. 27, 2027 at Lackawanna Station. Applications are available online.
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Nutley Family Service Bureau seeks donations at its new donation center, located at 15 Hamilton Pl. in Nutley. Accepted items include gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, books, linens, and small furniture.
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Self-defense class for ages 18+ planned at East Orange library on Oct. 6. It is from 6-7 p.m. and will also discuss information related to domestic violence. Registration is required. Free admission. The program runs weekly through Aug. 3, 2027.
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Essex County Division of Training and Employment will provide resources at East Orange library on Oct. 7. Representatives will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Financial Justice Summit planned by N.J. Citizen Action on Oct. 7 in South Orange. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seton Hall University. It will feature a panel discussing community reinvestment, consumer finance protection, housing, and civil rights in N.J. Registration is required.
New Jersey Citizen Action

Free eviction defense workshop planned by Newark library on Oct. 7 in the Main Branch. Lawyers from Essex Newark Legal Services will lead the workshop from 6-8 p.m. It will discuss tenants’ constitutional rights and tenant court proceedings. Registration is required. Library card not required.
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Newark Public Library

Seniors ages 65+ can receive assistance filing applications to N.J. property tax relief programs on Oct. 7 in Newark. Assistance is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity-Epiphany Church. Representatives will assist with completing the state’s combined application, called PAS-1, that encompasses Senior Freeze, Anchor, and Stay NJ. Government photo ID is required. File by Nov. 2.
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First aid class planned at Newark library on Oct. 9 in the Main Branch. It begins at 2 p.m. and will discuss CPR, choking response, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, and bleeding control. Free admission. Library card not required. Registration is full, but people can join a waiting list for a chance to attend.
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REGIONAL NEWS

New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell resigned after a four-month investigation found he violated state ethics rules, including offering state jobs, and sexually harassed women. Former N.J. Attorney General Christopher Porrino and Shontae Gray, a former assistant U.S. attorney, conducted the investigation and interviewing complainants, including state employees and potential witnesses. State Comptroller Shirley Emehelu will replace Caldwell as secretary of state until a new lieutenant governor is selected.
WHYY Public Media

New Jersey Citizen Action is hiring a bilingual community educator. Responsibilities include conducting English- and Spanish-language fair housing workshops, completing reports and administrative forms, and more. Position is hybrid and applicant must work out of its Newark or Highland Park offices. To apply, email cover letter and resume to jobs@njcitizenaction.org.
New Jersey Citizen Action

Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo 2026 planned by Dining Out Jersey on Oct. 7 in Cliffside Park. The event, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Riverside Ballroom, 700 Palisadium Dr. The expo will feature cuisine from premier restaurants, wine and spirits sampling, entertainment, and door prizes. General Admission tickets are available online. Add to 📅.
Dining Out Jersey

Out in Jersey Magazine seeks volunteers to join its podcast. The podcast is about current LGBTQ+ stories. Interested volunteers should contact the magazine online.
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