After a relatively calm week in town, things look to heat up this week with an election and a prom highlighting the week's events. Without further adieu here are the five things you need to know in Bloomfield this week: 1. On Tuesday, Bloomfield voters will decide who will represent each party in the November general elections. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Patch is your election headquarters with candidate profiles available from the First, Second and Third Wards. In addition, a handy polling information guide is also available right here on Patch to help you easily find out …

1. The Bloomfield Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. for a conference meeting, where they will discuss the settlement agreements of two police officers who were denied promotions by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The council will also discuss fire department staffing and the 2011 municipal budget, which was rejected by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Meeting will be held in Room 205 of the Law Enforcement Building. 2. The town's Special Education Parent Advistory Council is holding a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Brookdale School, 1230 Broad Street. All are welcome. …

1. Tonight marks Interim Superintendent Catherine Mozak's final Board of Education meeting at 7 p.m. in the administration building (155 Broad St.). New Superintendent Jason Bing will take the reins at the April 26 BOE meeting. 2. Last night, the town council agreed to uphold an ordinance prohibiting methadone clinics from opening in Bloomfield. Read more here. 3. Town council candidates have been announced. Democratic Councilmen Nicholas Joanow and Robert Ruane seek reeelection, while Democratic Councilwoman Janice Maly does not. Click here to see the other candidates. 4. The Bloomfield …

1. Be on the look out for the first of seven profiles of the Board of Education candidates today. Each candidate will be featured in alphabetical order on Bloomfield Patch beginning today, leading up to the April 20 candidates' forum. 2. Town council will discuss the controversial methadone clinic during executive session at tonight's meeting. The conference meeting is at 7 p.m. in the mayor's conference room (second floor, law enforcement building). 3. Got overdue books? The Bloomfield Public Library will trade "food for fines" amnesty, as part of National Library Week. Click here for more …

Gorge on local fare, kick off the little league season, take the pets for portraits with the Easter bunny and pitch in at the Clark's Pond clean up - it's a weekend jam-packed with events all around Bloomfield. The fourth annual Taste of Bloomfield is Sunday, from 4-6 p.m. at Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center. Nibble on signature dishes from local business for just $25 (cash bar will be available). Bloomfield Patch will be there to capture all the sights, sounds and delicious smells. Let us know if you're going, too. Spruce up the pooch and comb the kitty for pictures with the Easter bunny…

1. Ahh, spring sports are in the air. Here's a quick round up of what's taking place this afternoon: Bloomfield High School Varsity softball vs. Montclair HS, 4 p.m. at Pulaski Park Boys and girls varsity track and field vs. East Side and Millburn HS, 4 p.m. at Millburn HS Boys varsity golf vs. Jonathan Dayton High School has been postponed to April 19 Bloomfield College Men's tennis vs. Caldwell College, 3 p.m. at Brookdale Park 2. Patch caught up with the owners of Anthony's Cheesecake located downtown on Washington Street. Hunting for a delectable Easter dessert, or hankerin' for a sweet …

1. Town council will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. in council chambers (second floor of town hall). The 2011 municipal budget, which has drawn much attention over proposed cuts to the health and human services department, will be introduced this evening.2. Bloomfield Public Library Book Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the library conference room. The group will discuss The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs.3. Bloomfield Patch just rolled out ArtSpeak, a new column focused on arts and entertainment around town. Got an event worthy of coverage? Email the editor at Lia.Eustachewich@patch.com…

1. There is a bone density screening from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bloomfield Health Department. Registration is required. Fee is $12 per person and $10 for those 55 years and older. Call 973-680-4058 to register.2. Bloomfield College plays a doubleheader against Caldwell College today at noon at West Side Park (18th Ave., Newark).3. Meanwhile, BC's men's tennis team takes on Adelphi University at home at 3 p.m. Game will be held at Brookdale Park tennis courts.4. Computer tutoring is available at the Bloomfield Public Library. Call 973-566-6200 ext. 502 for more information.5. Last night's …

1. It's Monday Afternoon Movie day with "The Sideways Guide to Wine and Life" at the Bloomfield Public Library at 12:15 p.m.2. The days of the New Jersey Jewish Film Festival are waning. Check out "Lenin in October" (12:30 p.m.) and "Anita" (7:30 p.m.) both at The Leon and Toby Cooperman JCC, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange. "Mary Lou" will air at the Bnai Keshet Reconstructionist Synagogue at 99 S. Fullerton Ave. in Montclair.3. Expecting? Mountainside Hospital is hosting an information session on cord blood banking tonight from 7-8 p.m. Call 888-973-4MSH for more information.4. There is a …

1. The Board of Health will meet this evening at 7 p.m. in the mayor's conference room, located on the second floor of the law enforcement building. Budget concerns will likely be discussed. 2. A presumed lost dog was found yesterday wandering in the middle of the road near Fairview School. Click here to read more details. 3. Tired of the snow? So are we. The National Weather Service is calling for freezing drizzle and snow before 11 a.m. today, then a chance of rain. It will be cloudy, becoming gradually sunny throughout the day with a high near 44. 4. Bloomfield College men's basketball …

1. Registration for spring sports starts today at the Civic Center. Register in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online by clicking here.2. Don't miss the popular Vagina Monologues at 8 p.m. tonight at Montclair State University (Memorial Auditorium). Click here for more information.3. Love the Barefoot Contessa? Check her out tonight via satellite at Montclair High School (100 Chestnut St.) as she talks with writer Anna Quindlen. Show will be broadcasted live via satellite from 8-9:30 p.m. Cost is $15.4. Bloomfield Camera Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center.5. The Board of …

1. Public hearing on the tentative $86.2 million Board of Education budget is tonight at 7 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School. Read more about the budget by clicking here.2. St. Thomas the Apostle Parish School will host "Mommy 'n Me Playgroup" from 11-11:45 a.m. The group serves children from 2-4 years old. Call 973-338-8505 for more information. 3. Did you catch the supermoon last weekend? Click here to check out pictures of the rare occurrence. Send your pictures to Lia.Eustachewich@patch.com to be posted in the gallery.4. Bloomfield's very own Holsten's Confectionary has the best milkshake …

1. Brides-to-be, Bangz Salon (23 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair) has an event for you. From 6-9 p.m. tonight, the salon will host "Extraordinary Weddings: A Boutique Bridal Event" including a special wedding boutique, fitness demonstrations, a hair show and makeup applications. Read more here.2. The warmer months are approaching and if a hot vacation is on your mind, check out Club ABC Tours. The Bloomfield-based company offers vacation packages, including cruises, for club members. Read more here.3. Town council meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at town hall council chambers (second floor). 4. The …

1. There is a public session on the Berkeley Avenue Bridge project from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fairview School. The Essex County Department of Public Works will present preliminary plans for the bridge replacement.2. Bloomfield College women's softball team hosts Mercy College at 3 p.m. today.3. Also at Bloomfield College is the New Jersey premiere of "Arguments," a program featuring mime/movement theater artist Yass Hakoshima and the Claring Chamber Players. Don't miss the visually stunning performance, which plays from 7:30-9:30 p.m.4. Bloomfield Camera Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Civic …

1. Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra will perform a rare concert tonight at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church (24 N. Fullerton St., Montclair). Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for students with ID.2. Looking for love? Head over to Senorita's Mexican Restaurant for a round of speed dating. Women ages 32-42 and men ages 35-45 are invited to attend the event from 7-9 p.m.3. Spend a jazzy afternoon at Pianos Bar & Grill from 2-5 p.m. Ernie Edwards Jazz Trio will play classic jazz by the fire. Cover charge includes a beer, glass of wine or house cocktail. 4. There is an open trust …

1. There is a town council conference meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at town hall council chambers (second floor). Councilwoman Janice Maly will propose the sewer charge be put to referendum, as she announced at the second public session last week.2. Bloomfield Patch attended the six-hour municipal budget meeting Saturday so you didn't have to. Find out how the budget will affect you and your property taxes by checking out our resident-friendly recap.3. Bloomfield High School National Honor Society members will offer homework help to students in grade 1-6 from 4-6 p.m. at the library. For more …

1. Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at town hall council chambers (second floor). The board will be voting on the proposed T-Mobile cell tower, the only item on the agenda. Read more about the cell tower by clicking here.2. The last public session on the proposed sewer charge is tonight from 7-9 p.m. at Bloomfield Middle School in the cafeteria. 3. There is a free viewing of Winter's Bone, starring Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence, at 12:15 p.m. at the library. 4. American Red Cross (63 Park St., Montclair) will be hosting an open blood drive from 2:30-7:30 p.m. 5. 4th…

1. The second public session on the proposed sewer charge is tonight from 7-9 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Fairview Elementary School. More detail is expected to be presented at this meeting.2. The recycling committee meets tonight at 7 p.m. at town hall council chambers (second floor).3. Gov. Chris Christie visited Bloomfield yesterday afternoon. Click here to find out why.4. Joint pain? Join in on Mountainside Hospital's Joint Pain and Arthritis: Non-surgical and Surgical Options at 5 p.m. The seminar will be taught by Dr. John Mendes, joint replacement program medical director. Call …

1. Love breakfast? Feast on a pancake dinner tonight at Toast (700 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair) and help support equestrian athletes from Beyond the Bit Pony Club. From 5 to 8 p.m. you can get a stack of pancakes with a choice of sausage or bacon and a beverage for $10. Reservations suggested. Call 973-509-8099 for more information.2. Bloomfield planning board meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at town hall council chambers (second floor).3. There is a board of education meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Brookdale School.4. Poetry Club will be held at the library beginning at 1 p.m.5. Started your spring …

1. The first of three public sessions on the proposed sewer utility is tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at town hall council chambers (second floor). The informative meeting will allow residents to voice their concerns and ask questions. Click here for more information on the three public sessions.2. Town council will meet for a regular meeting at town hall council chambers immediately after the public session.3. Over a dozen Bloomfield residents participated in the fourth annual Felis Fifty Challenge Sunday afternoon at Brookdale Park. Click here to watch videos, see pictures and read about the …