Bloomfield

Meet the Bloomfield residents running for the Board of Education in 2021

The Bloomfield Pulse asked this year's Bloomfield Board of Education candidates to respond to a set of questions to help voters who to vote for in the 2021 election.

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Town council chambers with flags and members of the public seated and social distancing.
Bloomfield is looking for a new township administrator. But what do they do?

Bloomfield’s township administrator is retiring and the town council is looking for a new general manager for the township. But what does a township administrator do and why does Bloomfield need one?

What Bloomfield ward do I live in?

Bloomfield is governed by a town council that consists of a mayor, three councilpersons elected by all Bloomfield voters, and three councilpersons elected separately by voters in three areas of the township known as wards. If you want to know who represents you on the town council, figure out which election to vote in, or get involved in local events – you'll want to know what Bloomfield ward you live in.

Bloomfield COVID-19 vaccine town hall outlines procedures for beginning of public vaccination campaign

The township of Bloomfield held a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday to introduce residents to procedures for public COVID-19 vaccinations beginning this week throughout Essex County.

Where can I park in Bloomfield during snowstorms and plowing?

When roads become snow-covered in Bloomfield, the township may tow cars parked on certain streets in order to enable more efficient snow removal. Here are the streets to watch out for and tips for parking in Bloomfield during snowstorms and plowing.

Town council chambers with flags and members of the public seated and social distancing.
Bloomfield officials are holding another meeting on policing. Here’s what we know about the progress they’ve made since June.

Bloomfield police will host a presentation 13 days after we published an investigation into public records showing Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be stopped in the township than white drivers. Here's what you need to know.

Bloomfield police stop Black and Latino drivers at disproportionate rates, new analysis shows

An analysis of data from 2016 to 2020 shows that Bloomfield police have been stopping Black and Latino drivers in Bloomfield at twice the rate of white drivers.

Community members gathered in Bloomfield Center for a street art event in support of Black Lives Matter.
Community meeting on race and policing puts budget, transparency, and Columbus statue on the table

Bloomfield Councilwoman Wartyna Davis and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a virtual community meeting on race and policing where they heard residents' recommendations for anti-racist reforms.

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