The Bloomfield and Essex County Police are hosting a
public safety expo
Sunday, May 4 from 11:00am-4:00pm
in the Livingston Mall. Stop by the BPD booth for safety tips and free giveaways!
The Police Department will host its second annual
Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs event
Saturday, June 8 at Clarks Pond.
Kids ages 2-15 are eligible to participate. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.) Participants will receive a free t-shirt and refreshments provided courtesy of Brookdale ShopRite.
Email Lt. Naomi Zepeda
or
Brianna DeMaio by Monday, May 27 to pre-register.
Bloomfield Community Police Officers want to host a private pizza party for you and your child.
Apply online
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Community Meetings, Pet Licenses and Voting Deadlines
The Bloomfield Council will meet twice this month:
Monday, May 6,
LEB Bldg. @ 7:00pm. -----
Monday, May 20,
Regular Chambers @ 7:00pm.
The very exciting Lion Gate restoration project is now underway, and the 18 acre complex is expected to be open to the public later this year, with a multipurpose turf field, play space, relaxing hiking trails by Third River, and more!
Read about this exciting project here.
May 14 is the last day to register to vote
or transfer registration (Municipal Clerk’s Office, room 214 of Town Hall, is
open 8:30am - 9:00pm this day).
Tuesday, May 28
is the last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot.
Tuesday, June 4 is Primary Election Day. Polls open 6:00 - 8:00pm.
The Township Clerk’s office will begin the annual Pet License renewal period by mail in May. If you are NEW to the community please come to their office to license your pet. All existing and new pet owners are encouraged to take advantage of the Township’s FREE Rabies clinic
on May 11, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The clinic will be held at Firehouse #3, 124 East Passaic Avenue, Bloomfield.
Remember, with the Township's updated website, residents can submit events for the community calendar on the
new municipal website
. Report an issue, such as potholes or streetlight outage,
here
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Recycling Guidelines and Shredding Days
Since April 1
, the Department of Public Works and Park Maintenance has been picking up biodegradable bags on your weekly recycling day. Remember, biodegradable bags must be placed at curbside the night before.
Big Truck Day
will be held on
May 18 from 9:00am – 12:00pm
in the parking lot adjacent to the ShopRite on Broad St. (1409 Broad St.)
RECYCLABLE
:
Bottles coded with #1, #2 or #5 on the bottom; Mixed Paper (Newspapers, Magazines, Junk Mail, Catalogs and Phone Books); Cans (Aluminum, and Steel, Tins Cans and Lids); Glass Bottles and Jars; Cardboard (Corrugated, Cereal Boxes, Clean Pizza Boxes, etc.); Clean Juice and Food Cartons.
NOT
RECYCLABLE
: Plastic Bags, Dirty/Greasy Pizza Boxes or Containers; Styrofoam; Shredded Paper; Pots, Pans and Small Appliances; and Plastic Contains and Plastic Ware (Bottles coded with
anything other than
#1, #2 or #5 on the bottom.)
For more information, visit the
DPW Facebook Page or call
973-680-4127. Their hardworking staff tries to respond to messages 7 days/week.
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Victorian Tea Party, Green Gardening & FREE Block Party
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Make sure to save
Saturday, June 1
on your calendar as the Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) kicks off its outdoor event season with the
Bloomfield Center Block Party
(rain date-June 2).
Come on down to enjoy delicious “eats and treats” from local restaurants, along with live music and dancing all day long! Please visit the
BCA website
for further details and also see dates of other upcoming events, including Summer
Cruise Nights,
a car show and the al fresco dining series
Dinner under the Stars
.
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A special Victorian Tea and concert held by Corinna Sowers Adler will take place on
May 5 at 1:00pm
. Please call the Oakeside office at
973-429-0960
for further information and to reserve your place, and visit
http://oakeside.org/ for more exciting community events.
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make your garden even greener!
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Public Library Now Delivers!
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Sign up for our new Home Delivery Service
. Any resident who is unable to come to the library because of limited mobility, illness or handicap (permanent or temporary) may sign up. For more info, please call the library at
973-566-6200
and ask for Jessica.
View our
Adult Programs
including Monday & Thursday Movies. Join a club to practice: Genealogy, Knitting, Bridge, Financial Education. Read with one of our book clubs, adult or childrens, call or check our website for topics.
Children’s programs
include: Storytimes & Crafts at 11:00am on Tuesdays & Fridays (Toddler Time), Wednesdays (Preschool) and Thursdays (Baby & Me – no craft). Additional storytimes held on site at Lovlee Art Studios & Shooting Star Dance Center. Click through to our website for more information on these programs and more!
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5/4, 1:00pm: Heimat Quartet Concert
5/11, 3:00pm: What's Funny About the Jersey Joke?
5/6, 6:45pm: Monday Book Club
5/21, 6:30pm: Non-Fiction book Club
5/15, 6:30pm, Bullet Journal Club
Regular Storytime Programs through Friday, May 24.
5/6 & 20, 11:00am: Spanish Storytimes (no craft) - all ages
5/1, 1:00pm: Storytime Boogie, Shooting Star Dance Center
5/7, 1:30pm: Community Storytime, Lovlee Art Studios
5/4, 11:00am: Read to Brady the Therapy Dog, on Saturday
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Exercise and Trips for Seniors
The Bloomfield Senior Citizens organization members are invited to a Spring Luncheon on
Friday, May 17 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at the Civic Center
. To pre-register, call Recreation Leader, Dana Morton at
973-743-9074
. Contact Dana Morton for more info at
dmorton@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.
The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department currently offers several
fitness options at the Civic Center
including Tai Chi, Senior Exercise, QiGong and Zumba Gold.
Tuesday, May 7
Felicity – 9:45am | Troy Towers – 9:50am | Heritage Village – 9:55am
Return – 12:00pm.
Tuesday, May 14
Kinder Tower – 9:45am, return – 12:00pm
Bloomfield & Glen Ridge residents 60 & over are invited to a FREE afternoon of festivities,
food & music when
Hollywood comes to Bloomfield on May 3 from 3:30-5:30pm at the Knight of Columbus,
190 State Street, Bloomfield
.
Read more here.
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Learn More About the History and Culture of NJ Diners!
The Historical Society of Bloomfield is hosting and exciting event: the
Diners of New Jersey
with Garden State author Michael C. Gabriele on
Tuesday,
May 28 at 7:30pm at Bloomfield Civic Center.
Visit,
www.hsob.org
, email
info@hsob.org or call
973-743-8844
for more information.
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Spring Recreation!
Sports Equipment Exchange
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To donate, all items must be in reasonably good condition and proper working order.
To acquire this free equipment you must be a Bloomfield resident and visit the Civic Center during regular business hours Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm and Wednesday Nights 6:00 to 8:30pm.
Many thanks to
our sponsors
who make these exciting programs possible!
ARTS
The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department is seeking artists, young and old, beginner and experienced to submit art for our
annual Town Paints event on May 11 on the
Town Green from 10:00am-1:00pm
. All mediums will be accepted and awards will be given for Best in Show, Professional, Amateur and children. The first 25 students to submit artwork on that day will receive a complimentary art supply pack compliments of Councilman Ted Gamble.
Entry for students ages 6 – 17 is free.
Adult’s fees per submission: 1 - $7, 2 - $13, 3 - $18.
Art League member submission fee: 1 - $5, 2 - $10, 3 - $15.
Membership is only $25 and includes discounts on classes, supplies and more. Open Studio Access on Wednesdays from 12:45 - 3:45pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm from January 1 - December 31, 2019. For Info, contact: Gabriela Guida
gguida@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.
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Health and Human Services Screenings
Health Beat, the Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services’ radio show, recently began its 3rd season. The show airs on the last Monday of every month 3:00pm on Bloomfield College’s internet-based station, WBCR Radio. Listen live or access the archive
episodes online
.
March’s episode featured Hudson County Freeholder Joel Torres, who is the manager of Essex County’s ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team. This past week’s episode featured Yiannis K. Floropoulos, an academic, entrepreneur, and consultant and focused on community gardens and how they impact our health, our communities and over all well-being.
This month’s guest William Yarzab will be discussing how to teach your child about pedestrian safety.
Are you behind in your rent, utilities, or mortgage and getting help will prevent you from becoming homeless? If so, you may quality for
financial assistance
. Contact the Bloomfield Division of Human Services at
973-680-4017
to learn more about the program.
The Health Department is hosting a
workshop on May 13 at the Civic Center about creating a
legal advance directive
.
To RSVP, text or call Lorraine Spiotta at
201-906-1274
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The annual NCJW/Essex Back 2 School Store enables Bloomfield children entering K-5th grade this September in financial need to “shop” for free clothing, sneakers and school supplies in a one-day-only “store” set up just for them
on July 28
. Each child is escorted throughout the department store-like space to select pants, shirts, sneakers, hats, gloves, socks, undergarments, a winter jacket, and a backpack in their favorite colors and styles.
Pre-registration is required by May 25
. Limited slots available. Please call Human Services
973-680-4017
for income criteria and to register.
See all Health and Human Services events and public information
online.
Lead Testing at Home
The Bloomfield Engineering Department recently sent approximately 120 residents
requests to sample for lead and copper. Participation is voluntary. To participate, please contact the Bloomfield Engineering Department at
973-680-4009. Also call this number to receive a free Pur water filter.
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Bloomfield Federation of Music's 75th Anniversary Gala
The BFM’s 75th Anniversary Gala
is taking place
Thursday, May 2 at 7:00pm at the Chandelier, 340 Franklin Avenue, Belleville.
To RSVP or place ads for the gala, email
BFMgala@gmail.com
. At the event,
Paul Alongi Sr.
will be recognized with a Bloomfield Federation of Music Lifetime Service Award and a Proclamation from Essex County Freeholder Carlos Pomares, and the Bloomfield Federation of Music will receive Proclamations from Township of Bloomfield Councilman Nick Joanow and Essex County Freeholder Carlos Pomares.
The Bloomfield Federation of Music is seeking donations of goods or services from the public and local businesses, for a Tricky Tray to be held the evening of the Gala. To donate, please contact Eileen Larkin at
eileenlarkin01@gmail.com
.
Under the direction of Maestro Enrico Granafei, the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra will accompany a slide presentation featuring highlights from classic, contemporary, and international films on
Sunday, May 5 at 3:00pm
at the Auditorium of Bloomfield Middle School. For more information, visit
mandolin.bloomfieldfm.org
or write to
bmomandolin@gmail.com
.
On Saturday, April 13, The Bloomfield Chorale honored member
Marie Needham
for 10 years of outstanding service, with a surprise luncheon at the Brookdale Tavern and Kitchen.
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