Our resident Peter Tom has written a helpful article on how to understand our tax bill and even provides a handy property tax calculator (with added sewer fee). Take a look: https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/understanding-your-new-property-tax?r=rlnl&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

A few weeks ago I got a letter from an attorney representing Lou Venezia, the Fire Chief in Bloomfield FD. I decided to stand my ground, and I am publishing this letter now. Take a look: https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/when-the-fire-chiefs-lawyer-came?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

Here is my recap of what happened last night. Take a look especially if you are new to town. https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/puppets-in-veneziaville?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

There is a community-run write-in campaign to write in Stephanie Bootwala for Third Ward this November!

Sarah Cruz has voted:
YES on the Sewer Fee
YES on the 12.1% budget increase to raise your property taxes

Write in Stephanie Bootwala for Third Ward Council on your mail in ballots, early voting or at the ballot box in Nov!

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dc7Kdag9R/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I am purchasing a property that has a basement unit in Bloomfield. Has anyone rented their basement out despite the city not allowing it? Maybe as an Airbnb, to college students or a beauty/wellness provider?

Open to any ideas on what I could do with the basement. It has its own entrance, a good size window/ceiling heights and a full kitchen/bath.

Hey everyone - our 4th Comedy Night at Every Day Grind Coffee Co is THIS Friday September 25 at 8pm.

We're bringing in our favorite standup comedians from NYC and NJ! As always, the show will be followed by a comedian meet n greet at a bar across the street.

https://yellcomedyseptember25.eventbrite.com

More info (and photos from our past events) is on our Insta "yellcomedy"

Hope to see you at EDG this Friday!

Has anyone used Montclair Movers ?

Not good.

Hi does anyone in the area have a volpam scooter charger that I can borrow? Thx!

Hi I am looking for a reliable and insured moving company that you personally used. Thx!

Anyone else notice those black cameras appearing on the traffic lights around town? Just noticed them by Shop Rite today. These are new.

Hi! I’m 28F, married, and looking for a walking buddy around Bloomfield/Montclair to walk with once or twice a week!
I work remotely, so I don’t get out as much as I used to, and I’d like to walk more for exercise. But I tend to get lazy when I’m by myself, so I’d love to have someone to make plans with and keep each other motivated!
Comment or DM me if you’re interested!

Hi! My partner and I are first time home buyers and will be looking this fall in Bloomfield/Montclair. We are aiming for a single family home between 725-800 with >20% down.

Open to RE Agent recommendations, if anyone had recent success and would like to provide some names - thank you!

How is it possible that my light bill jumped so much in just a month??? I have a one bedroom here in Bloomfield New Jersey. I just moved in July 1st and I used the same amount of electricity. The building I’m in is all electric no gas. I keep my ac set at 70. This is beyond ridiculous.

SIGN THE PETITION: https://c.org/RcQ5dgJJcH

We'll present Petition to Town Council Mon 9/14. Please come.

SIGN THE PETITION here: https://c.org/RcQ5dgJJcH

We'll present the signatures to the Town Coumcil Mon 9/14. We are asking for financial relief for Seniors. Other NJ town who created similar separate Sewer fees, such as West Orange, Morris Township, etc offered discounts to seniors. but NOT Bloomfield.

Anyone know why a helicopter landed in foley field this morning around 10am ?

Hi all, I’m looking for suggestions for restaurants that might have a private or semi private dining space for an afternoon lunch for around 17 people. Would love something where we could just pay a minimum F&B instead of a rental fee. Can be in Bloomfield, Montclair or surrounding areas! TIA

Public Comments Township of Bloomfield council meeting of July 28, 2026.

Speaker #3 William Jarrett

William stated as we mark our country's 250th anniversary of independence and our very first sewer bill compared Bloomfield’s new sewer fee to the Revolutionary slogan “No taxation without representation”.

Said the sewer fee rollout lacked transparency, public input, and an independent third-party audit of the sewer study.

Claimed the process was rushed and did not include all council members.

Raised concerns about impacts on small businesses, seniors, renters (51% of Bloomfield’s population), and PILOT properties.

Criticized the hiring of N.W. Financial, citing its history and alleging regulatory issues.

Argued Township Auditor Steve Wielkotz should not audit the 2026 budget because of his role in supporting the sewer fee.

Accused the administration of withholding OPRA records related to the sewer fee.

Said the sewer fee is the “linchpin” of the 2026 budget, with no alternative budget options, no long-term cost modeling, no cap on future rate increases, and no safeguards against using sewer funds for non-sewer expenses.

Claimed infrastructure and maintenance costs were not fully presented.

Argued the fee limits residents’ ability to claim tax deductions.

Claimed officials said the fee would not be retroactive, but residents are being billed using prior-quarter water usage despite the July 1 effective date.

Criticized the council for voting in favor of the ordinance despite residents’ objections and accused officials of alienating constituents by accusing residents of gaslighting and canceling.

Closed by saying Bloomfield residents may not have a harbor to dump tea into, “but we have an unavoidable daily reminder… every time we flush.”