Bloomfield can recycle in style with new recycling containers in the town’s public spaces. Bloomfield Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Bloomfield Recycling Committee, has launched a new, cost-free public space recycling program.
Baristanet reports that the program, launched with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America (”COA”), “is designed to enhance the township’s recycling [...]
Happy New Year! In the January 14 Bloomfield Life, Greener Bloomfield coordinator John Palomaki wrote the Public Square column and offered some New Year’s Resolutions for Bloomfield, focused mostly on sustainability.
When people infuse small changes into a big holiday, more is different than just the day’s celebration. Changing the way we approach a tradition can create an impact that lasts all year. In my home, full at this time of year with growing children, family, friends and pets, we’ve adopted a few sustainable [...]
This Saturday, December 12th is an international day of action for a strong climate treaty in Copenhagen, Denmark to stave off disastrous climate change. In Bloomfield, there will be a vigil outside the main post office on Montgomery St. on Sat., Dec. 12th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. It is being organized by the Essex County Greens, and all interested individuals and organizations are invited to join.
In addition to Bloomfield’s Sustainable Jersey certification, eight awards will be given for innovation, leadership and collaboration in addition to four Sustainability Champion awards for the top certification point-getters.
Bloomfield is one of only 30 towns in all of New Jersey to earn Sustainable Jersey certification! Greener Bloomfield coordinator John Palomaki will accept the award on behalf of the Township at a luncheon November 14 during the League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City.
Greener Bloomfield and Mayor Raymond McCarthy received a letter today congratulating the Township on achieving Sustainable Jersey certification. It begins,
“We are pleased to announce that your municipality has achieved the 2009 Sustainable Jersey certification. The certification is good for three years. Your town is part of an elite group of municipalities that have achieved the [...]
At 1 pm on Saturday, October 24, everyone is invited to Bloomfied College to join in a global day of climate action. The event is organized by the College’s student group, the BC Green Hearts Movement, as part of a 350.org initiative.
Bloomfield Township is one of only 47 communities in New Jersey to complete its application for Sustainable Jersey certification. The application, submitted by Greener Bloomfield coordinator John Palomaki on behalf of the Township, is currently being reviewed by Sustainable Jersey.
On September 8, 2009, the Bloomfield Township Council unanimously adopted a new Water Conservation Ordinance. The ordinance essentially asks residents and businesses to take a few simple common-sense steps to conserve water.
Bloomfield Harvest Fest is coming this Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Greener Bloomfield needs volunteers to work our table for 2 hour (or more shifts) to talk to people about our activities.
loomfield Township Council members will be voting on a Water Conservation Ordinance at tonight’s 7:30 p.m. meeting. With fresh water as a limited resource, the ordinance sets standards oflawn watering no more than two days per week between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (when water is less likely to evaporate), and also sets protocols for water/drought emergencies.
At tonight’s 7:30 p.m. Bloomfield Township Council meeting, the Council will have a hearing and vote on an Anti-Idling Ordinance. The ordinance, which is separate from the Anti-Idling resolution passed in August, essentially copies state anti-idling codes and establishes local enforcement policies and fines. In addition, a number of Anti-Idling initiatives will be presented for adoption at the Bloomfield Board of Education meeting, which starts at 7:00 p.m. All are encouraged to attend one or both of these meetings to express support for these initiatives.
Speak up for sustainability! At Monday’s Council meeting (August 10, 7:30pm, Town Hall), the Bloomfield Township Council will be voting on 3 resolutions and 2 ordinances related to sustainability proposed by Greener Bloomfield, and 1 resolution from the Bloomfield Recycling Committee, for Sustainable Jersey actions: Project Porchlight, Anti-Idling (resolution and ordinance), Sustainable Land Use Pledge, Grass Cut It and Leave It, and Water Conservation.
At the July 27 Township Council Conference Meeting, Greener Bloomfield will be offering a number of resolutions and ordinances related to actions that will help Bloomfield earn Sustainable Jersey certification.
Please come to the Bloomfield Township Council meeting on MONDAY, JUNE 15, at 7:30 p.m., to preserve funding for the Open Space Trust Fund! Some members of the Township Council are proposing an ordinance to reduce the Open Space Trust Fund collection by half for “just this year” due to the economic situation, which would save taxpayers an average of only $7 on their tax bill. While they may have good intentions and we all could use some extra cash in tough times, we feel this sets a dangerous precedent, and we need a strong public turnout at the meeting with people speaking to support the current levels of Open Space funding will go a long way toward preserving the will of the voters, avoid setting a bad precedent, protecting our environment, and providing long-term financial benefits.
The May 22 New York Times Real Estate section features an article on Bloomfield as a town that is “charming in an old-fashioned kind of way” with “a great commute” and “lower prices” than its neighboring towns. They also mention Bloomfield’s Smart Growth Award from New Jersey Future. Read more at “Living In Bloomfield, N.J.: A Starter Spot for Suburbanites”.
Celebrate and learn about sustainable living, working, and community at the Bloomfield Green Fest on Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Brookside Park. This event continues Earth Day festivities locally and focuses on energy conservation and respect for the environment.
See exhibits from over 40 local businesses and organizations
Hear guest speakers [...]
Tonight, on Earth Day, April 22 at 7:30 pm in the Bloomfield Civic Center, 84 Broad St., the Essex County Greens will present a forum, “Healthy Lifestyle = Healthy Earth”.
Speakers at the event will be:
Jose German, a founder of Montclair Community Wildlife Habitat Project and active with the Cornucopia Network of NJ which promotes organic gardening and [...]
At their regular meeting on Monday, March 2, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., the Bloomfield Township Council is expected to did not vote to register the Township’s intent to seek certification from Sustainable Jersey, a new program launched to provide a roadmap to sustainable practices for New Jersey’s municipalities. Due to some glitches, the Council will again [...]
