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Bloomfield Township Experiencing Low Water Pressure Due To Newark Water Main Break, Issues Boil Water Advisory

Due to a water main break on the City of Newark supply line in Belleville this morning, the Township of Bloomfield has issued an Emergency Announcement declaring a boil water advisory.

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Township of Bloomfield to Offer Payment Plan to Residential Customers with Unpaid Water Charges

Please be advised that State law requires the Township of Bloomfield to offer residential customers an installment plan for unpaid water charges that accrued between March 9, 2020 and March 15, 2022. Beginning immediately, the Township will be mailing utility payment plan letters to all residential customers who currently have arrearages during the state’s moratorium. The arrearages will be payable in 12 equal monthly installments beginning in October 2022.

Mayor Venezia’s Back to School Party will Give Away Book Bags to Pre-K through 8th Grade Students

On Sunday, August 28, Bloomfield Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council will host their Annual Back to School Party and book bag giveaway. The afternoon will feature food, games, a DJ playing music, and a book bag giveaway for Pre-K through 8th grade students. It will take place at Felton Field, 145 Floyd Avenue, from 12:00-3:00pm. Early registrants will receive a book bag.

Montclair Area Faith Leaders and Concerned Families Call on President Biden to Declare a Climate Emergency and Support Frontline Communities

A press release from B'nai Keshet.

Township of Bloomfield Announces Important Fall 2022 Recycling Dates

The Township of Bloomfield wants residents of Bloomfield and Essex County to be aware of several important collection days and events upcoming in the Fall of 2022.

Essex County Senior Art Show

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites all non-professional and professional senior citizen artists who are ages 60 and older and reside in Essex County to participate in the 2022 Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show and Exhibition. The deadline to submit artwork is Wednesday, August 3rd.

Essex County Aaa Bond Rating is Reaffirmed by Moody’s

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Moody's Investors Service has reaffirmed Essex County's Aaa rating with a stable outlook in a review released on Wednesday, July 6th. Essex County received the Aaa rating for the first time in 2018 and has maintained this highest rating in each of the last four years.

Essex County LGBTQ Pride Month Ceremony

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. (second from left) hosted the Essex County LGBTQ Pride Month Celebration on Thursday, June 30th. During the ceremony, DiVincenzo presented Pride of Essex County Awards to (from left) South Orange Village Trustee Bob Zuckerman, Newark Pride Inc. Board President Sharronda "Love" Wheeler, and Founder & CEO of OUT Agency Julio C. Roman in recognition of their support in the struggle for equality for the members of the LGBTQ community. (Photo by Glen Frieson)

Bloomfield Township’s Annual Tom Fleming Sunset Classic Returns for 34th Year

Mayor Michael Venezia and the Township of Bloomfield are excited to once again host the 34th running of the Tom Fleming Sunset Classic next Thursday night, June 30th. Registration for the races and packet pickup starts at 5:00 PM at Foley Field, with the first event (kids sprints) beginning at 6:30 PM.

Bloomfield to Host 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Event

The Township of Bloomfield is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Event this Saturday, June 18th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Glenwood Avenue between Washington St and Lackawanna Ave in Bloomfield. The celebration will spotlight black owned businesses and there will be an inspiration service at 10:00 AM to kick off the event.

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