Essex County

An aerial view of Bloomfield High School and the district administration building.

Bloomfield school superintendents discuss responsibilities and district decision-making

Bloomfield Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Goncalves and Vice Superintendent Joseph Fleres share how they oversee policy, staff, and curriculums across the school district.

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How to get state financial aid for college and job training in New Jersey

More than 100K of New Jersey's higher education students are receiving more than $4M in state aid to make college or job training more affordable.

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Meet the Bloomfield residents running for the Board of Education in 2022

Bloomfield Pulse asked this year's Bloomfield Board of Education candidates to respond to a set of questions to help voters decide which three of the five to vote for in the 2022 election. Learn about them here.

How to get your name on the ballot for Bloomfield mayor and council

Here's how to get your name on the ballot for the highest elected office in in Bloomfield.

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How to get free food in Bloomfield when you have no money

This guide to getting free food in Bloomfield when you have no money provides a one-stop resource for those seeking food assistance in the community.

A picture of the Bloomfield Public Library courtyard with canopy tents under sunny weather.
The Bloomfield Farmers Market began its first full season. Here’s what residents need to know.

The first full season of the Bloomfield Community Farmers Market started Jun. 7, 2022 at the Bloomfield Public Library courtyard.

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.

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.

Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Essex County as of Feb. 11

Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia recently shared a list of locations offering COVID-19 vaccinations in Essex County on Feb. 11.

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