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The township of Bloomfield held a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday to introduce residents to procedures for the public COVID-19 vaccinations beginning this week throughout Essex County.
2020 saw the largest protest movement in U.S. history, including gatherings of hundreds in Bloomfield affirming Black lives matter and denouncing systemic racism.
Bloomfield Information Project reported from the first local march in remembrance of George Floyd. We compiled a Bloomfield citizens' agenda from comments at a community meeting. We investigated people's concerns about policing on Bloomfield Ave. And followed up with the town council on your behalf. After we rounded up the latest on the issue, officials at a community meeting said the police department would have an independent study conducted.
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Snow and parking restrictions are forecast for Bloomfield Wednesday.
Here's what you need to know if you use on-street parking in town.
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.
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Part of Northern Bloomfield is the focus of the township's upcoming lead service line inspection. There were 31 new COVID-19 cases in Bloomfield on November 4, with the official township total at 1,509. That same day saw the highest new daily case count across the state since May.
And N.J. banned plastic bags – starting in 2022.
All that and more in today's Daily Bulletin. Check it out and sign up to get it in your inbox daily.
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Jessica Salinas, Nadeisha Greene, Kasey Dudley lead in the preliminary results of Bloomfield’s Board of Education election but provisional, mail-in ballots in N.J. must still be counted. Though voters did overwhelmingly support the legalization of cannabis.
But the pandemic is still here and the state's health commissioner says preliminary models predict a COVID-19 second wave peak in early 2021.
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Ballot drop box placement raises equity concerns. Gov. Phil Murphy won't ease any more COVID-19 restrictions amid the second wave and is considering shutdowns if conditions worsen. Daylight saving time begins this weekend. And see how COVID-19 travels through the air in indoor spaces.
All that and more in today's Daily Bulletin. Check it out and sign up to get it in your inbox daily.
https://bloomfieldinfo.org/2020/10/30/ballot-drop-box-placement-raise-equity-questions/
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Mayor Michael Venezia says there have been 90 new COVID-19 cases in Bloomfield since Oct. 19. The health department is continuing to offer free COVID-19 testing by appointment on Saturdays. Bloomfield Public School District, New Jersey releases findings on ventilation in township schools. And the state is implementing new COVID-19 worker safety standards.
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Bloomfield Public School District, New Jersey extends all remote learning. Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation is reopening indoors for limited services. The Essex County food distribution scheduled for Oct. 29 in the library parking lot has been rescheduled to Nov. 2. And more than half of those contacted by N.J. contact tracers aren't cooperating.
All that and more in today's Daily Bulletin. Check it out and sign up to get it delivered to your inbox daily.
https://bloomfieldinfo.org/2020/10/28/bloomfield-schools-extend-remote-learning/
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The amount of new daily COVID-19 cases in N.J. is rising and Essex County leads the state. So don't forget to check out Township of Bloomfield's Halloween safety tips if you plan to go trick or treating this weekend.
And did you know that nearly 300 residents participated in a town-wide cleanup on Saturday?
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One more Bloomfield Education Association endorsement. Essex County leads the state's new COVID-19 cases amid the second wave. Today is the last day to request a new ballot be mailed to you. And the FDA has approved the first drug to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized patients.
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Bloomfield Public School District, New Jersey purchased reusable face masks for students and staff. See what's on the ballot in Bloomfield. And catch the Bloomfield Education Association endorsements for the Board of Education.
Oh, and the governor and first lady are quarantining after being in close proximity to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
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COVID-19 positivity and hospitalizations are slowly rising. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging avoiding nonessential travel. And officials are reminding people to wash their hands, social distance, avoid gatherings, and wear face coverings.
But new at-home enrichment is available to Bloomfield residents thanks to Bloomfield Public Library and Foundation's new program offering free online tutoring, test and interview prep to township residents.
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State officials say the second COVID-19 wave is here with private indoor gatherings the leading cause of outbreaks. That's why Newark schools plan to go all-remote until at least January.
Oh, and find out why you might have been one of the thousands of residents with higher than normal water bills.
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Top news in today's Daily Bulletin:
- COVID-19 resurgence a "statewide realty"
- Free turkey giveaway for Bloomfield residents
- Montclair teachers' boycott over COVID-19 concerns
- Details on tonight's Bloomfield
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ICYMI: The Independent Press reviewed our conversation with five of the six candidates running for the Bloomfield Board of Education.
Dig in here. And don't forget to drop off or mail your ballot on or before Nov. 3!
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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — There are three open seats on the ballot for the Bloomfield Board of Education, and five of the six candidates running debated one another virtually on Oct. 6 in an event hosted by…
Following our reporting, Bloomfield officials will be hosting a presentation of police data on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
Here's what we know – and don't – about the progress they've made since the last meeting held in June.
Bloomfield officials will hold a virtual presentation of police data Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., thirteen days after the Bloomfield Information Project published a review of public records that showed Black and Latino drivers were more likely to be stopped in the township than white drivers. Here's what you....
This Bloomfield Board of Education Candidates' Forum was held on Oct. 6 and featured five of the six candidates running for three seats in the upcoming election.
Here are the candidates that joined us, in order of their appearance:
Satenik Margaryan
Kasey Dudley
Nadeisha Greene
Ellen Rogers
Thomas Heaney
The sixth candidate, Jessica Salinas, was unable to attend. But you can read more about Jessica (and her slate-mates Ellen and Thomas) at Experienced, Certified, Leadership.
More information about Satenik, Kasey, and Nadeisha is available at Vote for Equity - Bloomfield BOE Elections 2020.
And you can find the candidates' position on this sample ballot: https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119205995_3655326874490094_174642077097449618_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=tFuFOemym-oAX-Ju4iv&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=f7d52cb1bbfbddd00484fc005f150f42&oe=5FA45D3D
Education is on the ballot in Bloomfield. RSVP for the Bloomfield Board of Education candidates' forum to learn more about the residents running to oversee our public schools. It's on Oct. 6 at 7:45 PM on Zoom.
Can’t make it? You can still submit a question and register to get a recording of the forum delivered to you the next day.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloomfield-boe-candidates-forum-registration-122845406919
After the killing of George Floyd, community members called for an examination of policing in Bloomfield.
Today, we're releasing our first investigative report showing that Black and Latino drivers are disproportionately stopped by Bloomfield Division of Public Safety.
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.
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Bloomfield’s Zoning Board held a meeting on August 13, 2020. Here is the transcript and audio.
Bloomfield's Zoning Board held a meeting on August 13, 2020. Here is the transcript and audio.
Bloomfield held a community conversation on education equity on August 12, 2020. Here is the transcript and audio.
Bloomfield held a community conversation on education equity on August 12, 2020. Here is the transcript and audio.
Bloomfield to conduct survey to identify properties that may be designated as local historic sites
In a continued effort to honor and preserve the historic character of Bloomfield, the Mayor, Town Council and Historic Preservation Commission are beginning a survey of historic resources in the township. The survey, which has been contracted to Richard Grubb and Associates (RGA), will identify prop...
Essex County announces Butterly Tent Safari opening
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced the Butterfly Tent Safari at the Essex County Environmental Center will be held from Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 14th. The Butterfly Tent Safari will feature live butterflies and a butterfly take-away craft for all ages making it a....
Essex County food distribution announced for August 6
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. and the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an Emergency Food Distribution Event on Thursday, June 11th at St. Matthew AME Church in Orange to help families negatively impacted by the Coronavirus. The 1,000 boxes of food that will be...
Essex County upcoming COVID testing sites for August 3-7
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that Essex County is expanding its COVID-19 testing initiative to include satellite testing sites throughout the County in addition to continuing to operate its drive through testing center in Weequahic Park. The tests are by appointment onl...
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This Bloomfield Board of Education Candidates' Forum was held on Oct. 6 and featured five of the six candidates running for three seats in the upcoming election. Here are the candidates that joined us, in order of their appearance: Satenik Margaryan Kasey Dudley Nadeisha Greene Ellen Rogers Thomas Heaney The sixth candidate, Jessica Salinas, was unable to attend. But you can read more about Jessica (and her slate-mates Ellen and Thomas) at Experienced, Certified, Leadership. More information about Satenik, Kasey, and Nadeisha is available at Vote for Equity - Bloomfield BOE Elections 2020. And you can find the candidates' position on this sample ballot: https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119205995_3655326874490094_174642077097449618_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=b9115d&_nc_ohc=tFuFOemym-oAX-Ju4iv&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=f7d52cb1bbfbddd00484fc005f150f42&oe=5FA45D3D
