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The Township of Bloomfield Women’s History Month Committee is seeking nominations for the 2023 Bloomfield Women to Watch recognition awards. This annual event recognizes and celebrates women who have made significant contributions to the community and have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and impact in their personal and professional lives.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced on Monday, January 23rd that plans were being designed to modernize the intersection of Watchung Avenue and Park Street/Watchung Plaza in Montclair. The improvements will enhance pedestrian safety and improve the flow of motor vehicle traffic through the commercial district.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that 88,652 people visited the Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Turtle Back Zoo and more than 15 tons of non-perishable food, clothing and toys were collected for those in need.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. outlined plans for the 2023 Essex County Deer Management Program in Essex County South Mountain Reservation and Essex County Hilltop Reservation. This is the 13th time the program is being held and first time in two years because of the pandemic. The program is geared toward revitalizing the forest ecology by reducing the number of deer.
Mayor Michael Venezia is urging residents to apply for the NJ Division of Taxation’s ANCHOR – Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters – property tax relief program. Governor Phil Murphy and the State of NJ recently extended the application deadline to February 28, 2023.
On Friday, December 16th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura announced the Essex County's Code Blue procedures are being activated because extreme cold weather in the forecast. The Code Blue will be in effect from Sunday, December 18th at 8 p.m. through Wednesday, December 21st at 8 a.m., nights only.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. will present a Winter Holiday Emergency Food Distribution Event to help families negatively impacted by the pandemic or facing food insecurity. There will be 1,000 frozen turkeys and boxes of non-perishable food available on a first-come first-served basis until supplies last.
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to celebrate the holiday season and participate in the Annual Essex County Historic Holiday House Tour. This year's tour includes 11 Essex County historic sites, which will be decorated for the holidays and open to the public for a weekend tour. The tour includes Essex County Kip's Castle and the Walther House at the Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. The self-guided house tour will be held Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th at the following locations:
This Saturday, November 10th, Mayor Michael Venezia, the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs Department, and the Township of Bloomfield invite you to attend their Veterans Resource fair from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at Bloomfield High School. The event is open to all veterans and active service members, and will feature veteran agencies, community partners, municipal departments, social services, employment and networking opportunities, and more.
Essex County Executive DiVincenzo invites the public to spend part of their holiday season at the Annual Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. Free admission is being offered at The Holiday Lights Spectacular, which will be held as follows:
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