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Butterfly Park, New BOE President Top Local News

Pair accused of assaulting Bloomfield man and Patch gets a new look also made headlines last week.

Butterfly Park Could Break Ground in Fall

Bloomfield’s Butterfly Discovery Center may begin construction as early as September. This week, the Bloomfield Township Council approved the nature preserve and park proposed for a a six-acre tract of land on Lion Gate Drive that Bloomfield purchased from Copeck/Ruvio/DeSimone in 2012.

New Leadership for Bloomfield School Board

Emily Smith became president of the Bloomfield School Board after former board president Mary Shaughnessy stepped down from the role at the Board’s public meeting on Tuesday night. Shaughnessy, on the board since 2009, will continue as a board member but has stepped down from its leadership as president.

A New Look for Bloomfield Patch

Now our news looks better, is easier to comment on, and is easier to share. And right below the news on the homepage you’ll see blogs, where we can showcase more town voices and get a view of what’s happening beyond the news. Plus, we’ve made it easier to start a blog yourself—any time, about anything.

Pair Accused of Assaulting Bloomfield Man

Two men charged with aggravated assault after 25-year-old found injured in the area of Chester Avenue and Ampere Parkway early Sunday morning.



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