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Bloomfield COVID-19 vaccine town hall outlines procedures for beginning of public vaccination campaign
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.

Guide to parking in Bloomfield during snowstorms and plowing
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.

Bloomfield officials are holding another meeting on policing. Here’s what we know about the progress they’ve made since 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 should know.

Bloomfield police stop Black and Latino drivers at disproportionate rates, new analysis shows
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.

Community meeting on race and policing puts budget, transparency, and Columbus statue on the table
On June 10, Bloomfield Councilwoman Wartyna Davis and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a virtual community meeting on race and policing where they shared information about the township’s police department and heard recommendations from residents about further anti-racist reforms.
Local News
Area resident launches virtual game nights for people 55+
From Community contribution on Citizens of Bloomfield
Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo is hiring staff for 2021 season
From County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.
Last abandoned dog taken in by Bloomfield shelter in 2020 has been adopted
From Bloomfield Animal Shelter
Bloomfield recreation releases third in series of virtual Black History Month exhibits, showcases Black and African American innovators
From Bloomfield, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs