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!

Has anyone around Montclair or Bloomfield found a good place for outpatient PT or sports rehab? I’m comparing a few local options, including alliance orthopedics in Bloomfield which is my topchoice currently byfar, and would love to hear what people liked or disliked about places they’ve tried. Main things I’d want are a thorough evaluation, a clear rehab plan, and someone who actually adjusts the exercises as things improve instead of running through the same routine every visit.

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!

Hey everyone - our 4th Comedy Night at Every Day Grind Coffee Co is THIS Thursday August 20th 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://YellComedyAug20.eventbrite.com

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

Hope to see you at EDG this Thursday!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.”

Please share your pediatrician recommendations. I tried one place that a friend suggested in Belleville, I was waiting extremely long before being seen. While I know that was sometimes can’t happen but waiting over an hour with a cranky toddler who is sick, not too ideal. I found out that this is the norm for this office!

Here is the recap of the budget adoption meeting: https://open.substack.com/pub/bloomfieldchronicles/p/the-streets-are-flooding?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

such a fun idea. I love this town

Please read this post to be ready for the meeting. We have major conflicts of interests, and Bloomfield is becoming more and more unaffordable. https://open.substack.com/pub/bloomfieldchronicles/p/two-doors-same-building-no-exit?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

I see the wait list is like 180 people for a permit. Does anyone know of any other options? How long is the typical wait?

Thanks in advance

I know this is going to sound insane, but have any of you noticed way more spiders around lately?

Naturally, I understand that there might be a few more than usual given our weather this summer (puddles mean more mosquitoes), but this seems like more than that.

I’ve seen a bunch of spiders in my apartment (various kinds, including a jumping spider that respects my boundaries and an assortment of dumbass cobweb spiders who keep getting stuck in my bathtub because god wants to test me first thing in the morning), but I’ve also seen them in the library, the grocery store, a couple of restaurants, and even an unusually high amount in a friend’s house in Montclair.

They’re just… everywhere.

Am I the only one noticing this, or are they just targeting me specifically?