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Bloomfield Community Farmer’s Market 2022 season begins Jun. 7

The Township of Bloomfield announced the opening of the Bloomfield Community Farmer's Market with the intention of increasing access to fresh, local produce for Bloomfield residents and surrounding communities. The weekly market will reopen on Tuesday, June 7 and run every Tuesday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bloomfield Public Library Courtyard through Tuesday, October 25.

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A sunny day with with 11 people standing behind a ribbon being cut at a Bloomfield Ave. intersection.
Essex County announces completed upgrades to Bloomfield Ave. intersections

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that new traffic signal equipment was installed at the intersections of Bloomfield Avenue and Municipal Plaza and Bloomfield Avenue and Grove Street in Bloomfield on Friday, June 10th. The improvements are part of a $6 million project to upgrade nine intersections throughout Essex County. The intersection upgrades are part of the County’s ongoing initiative to modernize infrastructure to enhance pedestrian and motor vehicle safety and to meet the changing needs of the community.

Bloomfield Township Celebrates Oakeside Mansion Reopening with Open House Tour

The Township of Bloomfield is excited to announce the grand re-opening and open house tour of Oakeside Mansion on Saturday, June 25, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The Township assumed management of the Cultural Asset a year ago and had been diligently working on facility maintenance as well as the framework to make this beautiful space more accessible and available to our residents.

Essex County Senior Legacies Writing Contest Winner 2022

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Division of Senior Services announced the four winners and four honorable mention recipients of the 2022 Essex County Senior Citizen Legacies Writing Contest during an awards luncheon at the Robert O'Toole Community Center in Essex County Cedar Grove Park. The Legacies Writing Contest encourages Essex senior citizens to write essays about the people and events that have influenced their lives.

Bloomfield Township Residents May Qualify For Blue Acres Program

Governor Murphy announced an added $50 Million in funds towards the Blue Acres Program, which buys flood-damaged or flood prone homes at market-price for demolition and turns the land into open air spaces usable for recreational purposes or wetland conservation. 

Applications Open for 2022 Bloomfield Municipal Youth Internship Program

Applications are now open for Bloomfield students that are in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade for the Municipal Youth Internship Program taking place July 11 - July 23 at the Bloomfield College campus.

Essex County Paper Shredding and Used Tire Collection Day

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Department of Public Works invite Essex County residents to the Essex County Paper Shredding and Used Tire Recycling Day. It will be held as follows:

Press Release Post Event – Clean Up

If you’re wondering why the streets and sidewalks around Bloomfield look noticeably cleaner this week…it’s not just your imagination, it’s thanks to the more than 300 residents who took part in the spring cleanup event this past weekend at over 40 locations throughout the town.

Bloomfield Fire and Engineering Departments to Begin Routine Hydrant Flushing Monday

The Bloomfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Bloomfield Engineering Department will begin routine, mandatory hydrant flushing next Monday, May 9. To minimize disruption to residents that may be impacted, notifications will be made ahead of time via the township cable channel (Channel 35), the township website, as well as the Township Facebook page about which hydrants will be flushed.

Essex County Fishing Derbies to take place at multiple parks in Essex County

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs invite the public to participate in Essex County's 2022 Fishing Derbies. The free events will be held in seven locations in the Essex County Parks System.

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