Essex County

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.

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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.

LGBTQ center calls for investigation into the death of Ashley Moore, a Black trans woman found dead in Newark

The Newark LGBTQ Community Center is calling for police to investigate the death of 26-year-old Ashley Moore, a Black transgender woman who was found dead on a Newark street in April of this year.

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.

Protestors march against racist policing in Bloomfield
Bloomfield protest against racist policing builds solidarity between Essex County communities

More than 100 people came together in Bloomfield in remembrance of George Floyd.

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