Set Your Clocks Back, and Notices from the Township Clerk
This is the time of year to embrace being a morning person, because it gets dark early.
Clocks go back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:00am.
The Bloomfield Council will meet twice in November:
Nov. 19
(Conference Meeting) at 7:00pm
in Room 205 of the Law Enforcement Building.
Nov. 26 (Regular Meeting) at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall.
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Founded in 1943, the Bloomfield Federation of Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, a collective of five musical ensembles — the Civic Band, Chorale, Mandolin Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Youth Band — that serves musicians of all ages and experience levels, presenting up to 20 concerts each year. They are hosting a gala on
Jan. 24, 2019.
For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit “Bloomfield Federation of Music” on Facebook.com or visit
www.bloomfieldfm.org
.
For questions or to purchase tickets via check, email
[email protected]
.
The Bloomfield Youth Band, under the direction of Patrick Burns, will present the first performance of its 33rd concert season on
Saturday, Dec 8, 8:00pm
at BMS. The program, entitled, HERITAGE, will feature clarinet soloist Aidan Carroll (a junior at BHS, and BYB member), and our guest ensemble will be the BHS Band, directed by Natalie Kerr. Visit the
Youth Band's Facebook page
for more information.
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Greener Bloomfield Wants to Help you Compost
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Celebrate Small Business Saturday November 24 (& every day!)
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The Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) would like to remind all residents to “shop small” this holiday season and make plans to visit the downtown center on
Nov. 24
in recognition of
American Express’ Small Business Saturday c
ampaign. For the third year in a row, the BCA is a designated Neighborhood Champion working to promote our small business community and its various retailers. Small, independent businesses are a vital part of every community and Bloomfield Center has a mix of long-standing and recently opened businesses ready, willing and able to serve local residents and out-of-town visitors. Many of these retailers will have special sales and great discounts throughout the holidays! For more information on
Small Business Saturday
in Bloomfield Center and a complete listing of downtown stores, restaurants, and other attractions, please
visit the BCA website
.
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Department of Public Works
In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday,
the DPW and Parks will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12. Garbage and Recycling are on as scheduled. Biodegradable bags will be picked up on
Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Our Fall 2018 Leaf Collection Program is underway and we want to
remind you of a few guidelines
and helpful hints to assist us in being as efficient and effective as possible in keeping our streets clear of debris.
- Bulk garbage is always your second garbage day of the week. No more than three large items at one time will be picked up.
- Metals and appliances (not electronics) are picked up every Tuesday.
- Drop off Electronic Items every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm.
- Plastic bags are no longer considered recyclable. Please do NOT put them in your recycling container.
For more information, visit the
DPW Facebook. Their
hardworking staff tries to respond to messages 7 days/week.
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Join the Bloomfield Senior Club!
The
Bloomfield Senior Club is open to all residents 55 and older, and meets on the third Friday of every month at 12:00pm at the Civic Center. This month's special event is the annual Thanksgiving Party on
Friday, Nov. 16 from 12:00 to 2:00pm at the Bloomfield Civic Center.
FREE for Members - $10 for Non-Members. Please RSVP to Dana Morton by Nov. 1, either calling
973-743-9074 or emailing
[email protected].
You can register for Bloomfield Senior Citizen Programs online at
www.bloomfieldrecreation.org, by phone
973-743-9074, or in person at the Civic Center – 84 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ. They include:
Mondays: Tai Chi for Seniors 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Senior Exercise 10:00 – 11:00am
Fridays: Zumba Gold 10:00 – 11:00pm
Seniorcise |
Channel 35, for Verizon Fios tune into Channel 30 - Monday – Friday 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. A new class each day.
Come along for
shopping trips to Walmart
, Tuesday Nov. 6 and 13. On Oct. 6, you can get picked up at the following locations and times:
Felicity – 9:45am | Troy Towers – 9:50am | Heritage Village – 9:55am.
Return – 12:00pm.
The Oct. 13 trip picks residents up from Kinder Tower at 9:45am and returns at 12:00pm.
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Recreation for All Ages
Try out for
Girls
and
Boys
Middle School Basketball Teams on
Nov. 5, 7, & 13
Advanced players will be selected to play on the Suburban Traveling Basketball Teams. All remaining players will be placed on In-Town Basketball teams.
** New this year – 6th grade Suburban Traveling Teams
Pre-registration is required!
Junior Division 1st – 5th Grade or Senior Division 6th – 8th Grade
Practices will begin on
Tuesday, Nov. 13 for Jr. Division and Wednesday, Nov. 14 for the Sr. Division.
The yearly fee will be $45.00 per participant.
The Bloomfield Joint Memorial Committee will host their Annual Veterans Day Breakfast on
Sunday, Nov. 4 at 9:00am
. The all you can eat breakfast will be held at Newark-Bloomfield Elks Lodge #21, 296 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield. Each ticket is $10.00.
On Sunday, Nov. 11, there will be a Veterans Day Parade
at 10:30am. The parade starts at Town Hall
will travel down Franklin St. to the Veterans Monument on the corner of Liberty St. and Franklin St.
Special Needs Offerings
- The CARE Station is an after-school program for special education students. Dedicated employees provide a balance between academic and recreational opportunities geared toward each participant. Each after school session begins with academic support or remediating any skills that a student may need additional instruction.
- With the help of a state grant (ROID Grant) recreational offerings have expanded to include Yoga, Karate, Art, Cooking and new for 2019, a Dance component. The program services students ages 7 – 16 and is housed at Carteret Elementary School.
- Our Horizons (18 years and older) schedule is set for November and includes a movie night on Nov. 2 and dinner at Red Robin Nov 16.
- Friday Night Canteen (18 and under) will continue on Friday nights in November as we are trying to plan more outside events this year. Download our CANTEEN or HORIZONS permission forms here.
Anyone with questions about the CARE Station, Horizons, or Friday Night Canteen is encouraged to contact Director John Baltz at
[email protected] or
973-725-4485.
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The Bloomfield Cultural Commission Presents the
6th Annual Bloomfield’s Most Talented Competition
Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:00pm, Demarest Elementary School, 465 Broughton Ave. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform magic, gymnastics or karate,
juggle or recite poetry … all acts are welcome!
The Bloomfield Recreation Department is running its annual trip to New York City to see the Christmas tree and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on
Sunday, Dec. 2.
Friday Fun Nights will continue with a special
Wii Sports night on Friday, Nov. 16 at Bloomfield Civic Center from 6:00-9:00pm. Go head to head against your competitors in classic Wii Sports.
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Let the Historical Society Bring you Back in Time!
The The Bloomfield Morris Canal Greenway Committee, the Bloomfield Recreation Dept. and the Historical Society of Bloomfield are hosting a Morris Canal Hike through town on
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 from 10:00am to 4:30pm
. The three mile hike will be conducted by Rich Rockwell and Ron Rice, will explore the path of the Morris Canal through Bloomfield using historic maps and photos. A bus ride is included for an additional two miles, stopping at the newly reclaimed section of the canal at Oak Tree Lane and additional sites where the canal is still intact. Requested cost is $5. Contact
[email protected]
to RSVP. The rain date is
Sunday, Nov. 4.
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Health and Human Services is Here for all Bloomfield Residents
The Nursing Unit works extremely hard to provide excellent services to residents of all ages. Specifically, the Department is proud to hold Blood Pressure, TB Screenings, and programs for Women and Children. View the entire
November calendar here.
Catc
h up on the
latest episodes of
Health Beat,
a radio show by the Department of Health and Human Services that airs on
WBCR
Bloomfield College
Radio
live on the last Monday of every month at 3:00pm.
An Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) representative is located in Town Hall to assist residents with questions and enrollment. Call
973-680-4017 or
Click here to learn more about these services.
The Bloomfield Health Department and New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition’s
'Let’s Walk!!' initiative to encourage physical activity with a healthy
Veggie Truck
has been a big success during the summer and early fall. Don't miss the last two events this calendar year,
Tuesday Nov. 6 at Town Hall
and
Tuesday Nov. 13 at the Library
.
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Keep Our Sewer Drains Clean
Have you seen a storm sewer that looks
like the one in the picture
? That causes water to back up on the street when it rains. In Bloomfield, homeowners, business owners, and tenants are required to maintain the sidewalks and street gutters in front of their property so that stormwater can flow unobstructed to the storm drains.
The Bloomfield Environmental Commission wants to remind you that storm drains flow directly into rivers, so they need to be kept clear of trash and other debris. If you’d like more information about streets and sidewalks, please
see Township Code
Chapter 497 or attend their
next meeting on
Dec. 19, at 7:00pm in the Mayor’s Conference Room
on the second floor of the public safety building. All meetings are open to the public.
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Bloomfield Library Has Fun and Academic Resources for All Ages
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- Nov. 2 at 11:00am: Police Dept visits Children’s Library
- Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 14: Young Athletes Program, ages 2-7 years-old. Email [email protected]
- Nov. 3 from 2:00-4:00pm: Open House – chat about the library’s future with refreshments and crafts for kids. Please fill out our survey.
- Nov. 5 at 6:45pm: Monday Book Club - The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Stevenson
- Nov. 13 at 6:30pm: Non-Fiction book Club - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
- Nov. 17 at 2:00pm: Brady the Therapy Dog
- Nov. 17 at 1:00pm: Isle of Klezbos – Klezmer (Jewish folk music) Concert
- Wednesdays at 4:00pm: Writing Workshop, grades 5-7. Register at [email protected]
The library will be closed Nov. 12
; will close at 3:00pm on Nov. 21; and will be
closed on Nov. 22 and 23.
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Bloomfield Community Policing Officers want to host a private pizza party for you and your child.
Apply online.
The Fire Department is currently in the process of inspecting all multiple dwelling units throughout the Township, to ensure all buildings are in compliance with health codes. If tenants or owners have any questions about the Certificate of Habitability, they can call the Fire Prevention Bureau at
973-680-5150
.
The Fire Department is also helping families install certified child safety car seats, free of charge. Call the Fire Department at
973-680-4160
any time for assistance.
The Bloomfield Engineering Department recently sent approximately 120 residents
requests to sample for lead and copper. Participation is voluntary and results are provided free of charge. The Bloomfield Engineering and Water Department greatly appreciate your participation in our sampling program. If you have any questions please contact the Bloomfield Engineering Department at
973-680- 4009.
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