Recreation for All Ages
All Township Parks are open, and meant to be enjoyed by all.
Click here
for park hours and rules.
The Recreation Department has organized several community event for people of all ages this fall, including:
Friday, September 14, 7:45pm at Pulaski Park,
24 Mt. Vernon Ave
Each camping group must have a responsible adult (18+)
Residents are invited to a free, family friendly movie (
The Secret Life of Pets
) and overnight camp-out. There will be a campfire supervised
by the Bloomfield Fire Department so bring your S’mores supplies! Hot Bagels Abroad will provide juice and bagels the following morning. Pre-Registration will begin on Friday, August 31.
Tuesday, September 18
(Rain Date Wednesday, September 19), 7:00pm at Brookside Park.
The Bloomfield Recreation Department is happy to announce that The Infernos will be performing at Brookside Park as a replacement show for the Bobby & the Jets Concert that was canceled due to rain back in July.
Saturday, October 13
(Rain Date Sunday, October 14) from 7:00-10:00pm at the Morris Canal Greenway at Demarest School (465 Broughton Ave)
$3 per person OR a group rate of $15 for six people.
Brace yourself for Zombies, Ghosts, Goblins, Ghouls and the funk of 40,000 years! Every participant will receive a free flashlight! Come out for a good scare,
IF YOU DARE…
Saturday, October 20
(Rain Date: October 27), from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Town Green and Civic Center
Be sure to bring the kids for trick-or-treating, the pumpkin patch, bean bag toss, costume contest and magic show. At 5:00pm there will a playing of
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
on the Recreation Department’s Outdoor Movie
Friday, September 21, 7:00pm
at Demarest School (465 Broughton Ave)
Step back into the past with the Bloomfield Recreation Department as we host our 4th Annual Drive-In Movie and screen
Back to the Future
. All cars
MUST PRE-REGISTER
between Friday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 18.
Bloomfield’s
September 11th Memorial Service will start at 6:30pm on the Town Green. Please join Township officials, friends, family and residents on Tuesday, September 11th and remember and honor all those who were lost that day. Members of the Bloomfield Civic Band will form a Quintet and perform during the ceremony.
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On Sunday, September 30, 2018, Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center will host the 3rd Annual
Pediatric Cancer Awareness Walk. 100% of the net profit from this event will be donated to a team in the Cycle for Survival event. That team is named Megan’s Miracle Makers, in memory of Bloomfield's Megan Macaluso, who was taken at age 19 by pediatric cancer. Participants who sign up by September 21 are guaranteed a t-shirt on the day of the event. Registration is $25 for adults, $10 for children and $5 per pet. For more information about this walk or other upcoming events, visit the
Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center website,
Facebook page, or email
oakeside240@gmail.com.
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Public Safety Updates--Win a Pizza Party for your Child!
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National Night Out,
a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, was held
Tuesday
August 7.
Though rain cut the event short, t
here were 27 off duty Police personnel--a combination of Officers, Police Aides, Auxiliary Officers and Civilian employees--at Foley Field to honor the mission of the annual event and interact with members of the community, especially the youth. The annual Police vs. Fire Softball game ended with an 18-4 win by the Bloomfield Fire Department.
Bloomfield Community Policing Officers want to host a private pizza party for you and your child.
Apply online.
As the new school year begins, Bloomfield Police are cracking down on unsafe driving, with their
'Cops in Crosswalks' operation all month long.
On
September 12 at 7:00pm, the Police Department will be hosting its
Community Roll Call. Bring your neighbors, friends and family, and bring your questions and concerns to Bloomfield's Finest.
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. Owners not in compliance will be fined and penalized. If tenants or owners have any questions about the Certificate of Habitability, they can call the Fire Prevention Bureau at
973-680-5150
and talk to Theresa Addeo.
For most students, the last fire safety training they received was in grade school. College and independence can be a big transition for young adults, and their families. Be aware of
FEMA's Campus Fire Safety, and learn how to protect yourself in the event of a dorm or campus fire.
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.
Bloomfield has many charming old homes. But these old homes have been found to
contain lead, and often times, have lead-coated faucets--especially if your plumbing hasn't been upgraded in the past 40 years, when the NJDEP and other authorities officially banned lead-based products. The Health and Human Services Department and Township Engineer recently joined the Mayor, Council and Township Administrator in
a public forum aimed at sharing critical information on how to prevent lead build up.
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Bloomfield Library Has Fun and Academic Resources for All Ages
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- Roaming Readers will be reading The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan Philipp-Sendker on Tuesday, September 4 at 11:00am
- Monday Book Club will be reading The Plot Against America by Philip Roth Monday, September 10 at 6:45pm
- Weekly Storytime in the Children's Department begins on Wednesday, September 12 at 11:00am
- Genealogy Club will meet Wednesday, September 12 at 6:00pm
- Short Story Writing Workshop & Reading with Kem Joy Ukwu - Saturday, September 15 at 2:00pm
- Non Fiction Book Club will be reading Killers of the Flower Moon on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:30pm
- Manny's Fiesta Latina (Music Concert) on Saturday, September 22 at 1:00pm
- Monthly book club for upper elementary grades meets on Saturday, September 29 at 2:00pm
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Support the Bloomfield Animal Shelter--Find your Best Friend!
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The Bloomfield Animal Shelter is hosting two adoption events this month:
Saturday, September 8 from 11:00am-3:00pm at
Bloomfield PetValu, located at
192 Bloomfield Avenue
Sunday, September 9
from 11:00am-3:00pm
at
Clifton Town Square,
225 Allwood Road,
Clifton, NJ 07012
.
Additionally, there will be a
Corporate Charity Event to support SOBAS
and the animals it cares for, on
Saturday, September 15
from 12:00-5:00pm at
77 River Road in Clifton, NJ 07014
.
Please see the
SOBAS Facebook page for details and other events and announcements.
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Council Meetings, New Facebook Page, Website and Mobile App
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The Bloomfield Council will meet twice in September:
September 10
(Conference Meeting) at 7:00pm
in Room 205 of the Law Enforcement Building.
September 24 (Regular Meeting) at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at Town Hall.
In May, the Township held a
public forum where residents provided feedback on how you want the Township to improve communications. That led to the Township developing a
Facebook page dedicated to keeping updates from all municipal departments in one place.
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Let the Historical Society Bring you Back in Time!
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The Historical Society of Bloomfield (HSOB) has a jam packed month! On
Saturday, September 15
at 1:30pm
, come to Wrights Field to watch
Hoboken Nine—a vintage baseball club—play a Vintage Baseball Game like it’s 1864! Free and open to the public! Rain date: Saturday, September 22 at 1:30pm, same location.
On
Saturday, September 29, from 10:00am- 3:00pm
the HSOB will hold its Semi-Annual Attic Treasures Sale & Bake Sale at Bloomfield Library Theater,
90 Broad Street
. Books, memorabilia, collectibles, artwork, ephemera and all kinds of fun things will be for sale. All proceeds go to support the HSOB. Come and find some cool and nifty collectible items and home-baked goodies! The event is free and open to the public.
For further information on these or other upcoming events, contact the HSOB at
www.hsob.org
;
info@hsob.org
; or
973-743-8844
.
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Keep Your Drain Grease-Free, and your Carbon Footprint Light
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A Tip from the
Bloomfield Environmental Commission:
Most of us use some type of oil for cooking and face the question of what to do with it when we’re done. Pouring it down the drain, even with hot water running, is NOT the answer as it hardens on the inside of the line, ultimately leading to clogs and nasty back-ups. The best approach is to let it cool, carefully pour it into a glass jar and put it in the fridge (covered) where it will harden as it cools. Wipe any remaining grease from your pan with a disposable paper towel and wash the pan as usual. Once full, and after all the fat has hardened, throw the whole jar out in the trash (not recycling). This simple act will help keep your pipes, as well as the town’s main sewer line, clean and free of clogs.
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Greener Bloomfield wants you to be aware of the ways you can make a difference in securing your green footprint, one of which is to
plant a tree
.
“Plant the right tree in the right place, and you can beautify your environment and increase the value of your property” according to the New Jersey Shade Tree Federation. Proper tree selection and placement enhances your property’s value and prevents costly trimming and damage to your home.
Follow these steps
when planning to plant a tree.
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Health and Human Services is Here for all Bloomfield Residents
An Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) representative is located in Town Hall to assist residents with questions and enrollment. For homebound seniors and disabled residents, benefit screenings can be provided in the home. Call
973-680-4017 or
Click here to learn more about these services.
Learn about the Bloomfield Health Department and New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition’s
'Let’s Walk!!' initiative to encourage physical activity with a healthy
Veggie Truck
coming to Bloomfield Town Hall and the Bloomfield Public Library
Tuesdays from 11:00am-1:00pm
June through November, including
Tuesdays September 11 and 25 at the Library
, and
Tuesday September 18 at Town Hall
.
The Bloomfield Municipal Alliance has organized a
Positive Parenting Project
, a four part series addressing the challenges of raising strong teens in the digital age. All are welcome to join these meetings, which will be held
at 7:00pm on September 25, October 2, October 16 and October 23
in the Bloomfield Middle School. RSVP to
info@tametheteen.com.
The Division of Human Services is providing limited one-time financial assistance for utilities, rent, or mortgage to individuals or families who have fallen behind on their payments due to a situation beyond their control and will be able to pay their bills going forward. For more information call
973-680-4017.
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The 75th Concert Season for the Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra is coming up. Beginning
September 11, rehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30pm
in the Music Room of the Bloomfield Middle School,
60 Huck Road
. For more information about the orchestra, contact Kristine Massari at
bmomandolin@gmail.com
or
973-444-0357
.
The Bloomfield Federation of Music will have an Info Table at Harvest Fest,
October 6.
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Department of Public Works
Biodegradable bags are picked up on your recycling day. When you are filling your biodegradable bags, please put only grass, twigs, leaves, etc. (vegetative waste) into the bags. Please no garbage, papers, dirt, rocks, etc. Also,
no bags more than 50 lbs
. (tough on the back!).
Bulk garbage is always your second garbage day of the week. No more than three large items at one time will be picked up and if you have any additional questions please call DPW at
973-680-4127
.
Metals and appliances (not electronics) are picked up
every Tuesday
. Call the Department of Public Works,
973-680-4127
, no later than 3:00 p.m. Monday for a scheduled Tuesday pickup.
Paper Shredding Day (for residents only)
will be
Saturday, October 13
,
from 9:00am to noon
at the
Bloomfield Board of Education parking
lot, 155 Broad Street
.
North End Electronics Recycling Day (for residents only)
will be
Saturday, October 20 from 9:00am to noon at the Shop Rite
parking lot across from Brookdale Christian Church. Discard computers. printers, monitors, wires, cables, keyboards, telephones, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, small appliances.
Drop off Electronic Items (TV’s, Computers, etc.) and Recycling Items at the Department of Public Works Recycling Depot
every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm
.
Please note:
Pickups will be suspended on
Labor Day, September 3
, but recycling will be picked up the next day and garbage will be picked up on your next regularly-scheduled day.
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!
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