Saturday, June 15, 2013
More firefighters will be hired, local charity helps Bloomfield family also make headlines.
New Schools Chief Needs to Understand Bloomfield's Makeup, Parents Say After Education expert Barbara Strobert spent Wednesday asking teachers, parents and officials what qualities they wanted in a new head of the school district, she said the consensus was the district needed a strong leader able to work with the school’s existing infrastructure to establish continuity and order. Bloomfield Man Robbed Bakery Delivery Driver at Gunpoint, Cops Say A Bloomfield man has been accused of an armed robbery of a Belleville bakery delivery driver last week, Belleville Police said. Bloomfield Man Avoids Robbery, IDs Alleged Bandits Two East Orange men were arrested last week after trying to rob a 49-year-old Bloomfield man, police said. What Our …
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Burglar scared off by resident also makes headlines this week.
Car Thief Rammed Police Cruiser After Two-Town Pursuit, Cops Say A Newark man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after steering a stolen PT Cruiser into multiple cars, including a cop car, while trying to escape authorities, police said. Bloomfield Officials Concerned About Expansion of Gas Pipeline On Wednesday, Bloomfield officials expressed concern for plans for a gas pipeline running through the two towns. Pipeline owner Transco has proposed expanding the capacity of an underground gas pipeline that runs near Bloomfield along the west corridor of Nutley. Officials are concerned that increased pressure on the 50-year-old pipeline presents a safety issue for residents Venezia, Mollica to Face Off in Bloomfield Mayor's Race According to …
Saturday, June 1, 2013
The stories that mattered this week in Bloomfield.
Mayor McCarthy Not Running for Fifth Term At a Friday afternoon press conference at the Bloomfield municipal building, Mayor Raymond McCarthy announced he will not seek reelection. McCarthy said “the time was right” to step down and he welcomed the chance to dedicate more time to his work as a real estate appraiser. Readers reacted to the news in a Patch poll. Drug Probe Yields 2 Arrests Near Grove Street Train Station, Police Say Two men were arrested for selling prescription pills near the Grove Sreet train station following an investigation into drug dealing in the area, Bloomfield Police said. According to the police, they had Xanax, Percocet pills and Suboxone and nine Suboxone pills when arrested. Brookdale Students Put on 'Wax …
Saturday, May 25, 2013
A look back at the stories that made headlines this week in Bloomfield.
Anthony’s Cheesecake Holds Oklahoma Benefit Footage of the storm wreckage in Oklahoma moved Philip Byrne to want to help. The co-owner of Bloomfield’s Anthony’s Cheesecakes organized a fundraiser through the Washington Street restaurant where 50 percent of sales on Friday were donated to the American Red Cross to aid victims of the Tornado. Carter Breaks Bloomfield Hitting Record Bloomfield High School senior Mike Carter now has the most career hits of any BHS player in the baseball program's 100-year plus history. Carter had multiple at-bats in Bloomfield's 15-7 routing of Somerville this week, including a two run single and the sixth inning single that marked his 151st hit in his high school career. Carjacker Caught After Chase, 1 …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The stories that mattered this week in Bloomfield.
The Problems with High Stakes Testing in our Public Schools Bloomfield BOE member Dan Anderson blogged this week about the increased emphasis on high stakes testing in public schools, saying the tests are unreliable indicators of quality and do not necessarily reflect higher quality teaching and learning. He said the exams do not and cannot evaluate and reveal real learning and give the wrong idea to our students that by filling in the correct bubbles one must be learning and achieving. Sheriff Offers Reward for Armed Robber The Essex County Sheriff's Office posted a $5,000 cash reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest of two men wanted in connection with eleven armed robberies of convenience stores, liquor stores and gas …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
A look back at the stories that mattered this week in Bloomfield.
School Board Plans for Post Bing Future The Bloomfield School Board confirmed on Tuesday night that Schools Superintendent Jason Bing had resigned from his position but declined to provide any further explanation, citing contractual restrictions. While board officials said the decision was mutual, they indicated that there were major issues with the budget Bing left behind. BHS Star Baseball Player Nearing Hitting Record Senior Baseball Captain Michael Carter is eight hits away from surpassing Brian Lindner as Bloomfield's all time hit leader. Plans Underway for Bloomfield’s Second Restaurant Week Bloomfield will hold its Second Annual Restaurant Week from Sunday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 10. More than 20 local eateries are expected …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
The news that mattered in Bloomfield this week.
Bloomfield Schools Supt. Jason Bing Resigning Bloomfield Schools Superintendent Jason Bing is leaving the school district, according to published reports. The Bloomfield School Board is planning to accept his resignation at their next meeting, on May 1, the Independent Press reported today through confirmation by board member Shane Berger. Bing did not respond to a request for comment Suspect in Bloomfield Shooting Death Turns Himself In The man wanted in connection with the weekend shooting death of a Belleville man in Bloomfield surrendered to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office today. According to a report on NJ.com, his lawyer Steve Brown stressed his innocence but otherwise Tonic did not offer comment. Missing Bloomfield Man’s Body …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A look back at the stories that mattered in Bloomfield this week.
Demarest School Wins National Environmental Competition This week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that Demarest Elementary School won the agency’s Energy Star National Building Competition, “Battle of the Buildings” after reducing its energy use by 52 percent. With the help of alternative energy consultants Synergistic Energy Solutions, School reduced its energy use with simple, inexpensive strategies. Carjack Attempt Thwarted on Bloomfield Avenue An attempted carjacking on Bloomfield Avenue was thwarted by the car's owner and a bystander who stepped in, police said. BPD Officer Receives "Top Gun Award" On Wednesday, April 24, Bloomfield Police Officer Luca Piscitelli will receive the Top Gun Award from the New Jersey …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
A look back at the stories that mattered in Bloomfield this week.
Bloomfield Police Report Two Street Robberies in Two Days Two men were robbed at gunpoint on Bloomfield streets within days of each other last week, police said. Brookdale Fifth Grader Becomes Principal for the Day On Wednesday, April 10, Brookdale 5th grader Rizzi became his school's Principal. Anthony spent the day shadowing Mr. Fleres and observed classrooms, ate lunch with the office staff and held a meeting with Superintendent Jason Bing. BPD: Woman Carjacked Outside of Staples A man allegedly stole a late model sports-utility vehicle at gunpoint outside a Bloomfield shopping center and then abandoned the vehicle earlier this month, police report. Bloomfield Soccer Club Makes Plea for Playing Space The President of the Bloomfield …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
The stories that mattered this week in Bloomfield.
Bloomfield Police Seek Public’s Help in Finding Missing Resident Police and concerned friends and family of missing 21-year-old Bloomfield resident Nycal Velasquez are asking for the public’s help after his abandoned car was found in Fort Lee and reportedly contained a suicide note. BPD Arrests Teens and Adult for String of Robberies The Bloomfield Police Department made several arrests in connection with robberies that occurred in February and March. Police say the robberies include the March 8 street crime where four assailants jumped and robbed a 44-year-old Bloomfield man and that two of the suspects were allegedly involved in a failed robbery of a liquor store involving a fake gun. Tick Tock Diner Manager Charged in Murder-for-Hire …
