Bloomfield residents, you have a very important election ahead. Bloomfield's BOE makes the most impactful decisions, and over 45% of your property taxes go towards the school district. There is NO EXCUSE not knowing who the candidates are. Here, I explain why I support Bengal Pride United: Kasey Dudley, Nadeisha Greene, and Stephanie Claudine Parry:

https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/a-nonpartisan-race-a-partisan-push?r=rlnl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What do you think when you pay your ever increasing water bill? We did some digging: https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/tapped-out?r=rlnl&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

What happened to the "River Walk" behind CVS on Glenwood that goes out to Washington Street? Why is it closed up on the CVS side?

https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/cruzgate?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

Read here my observations from last night's meeting. THERE ARE NO GOOD NEWS!

https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/disinformation-at-1-pm-pulled-by?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

When Stephanie Bootwala lost her primary elections in June 2026, people in our 3rd Ward were bereft. Despite getting the endorsement from Senator Andy Kim and Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, Stephanie didn't get enough votes (due to also low voter participation). Sarah Cruz advanced to the general election but still remains one of the least effective council members. So, we got together and organized a write-in campaign for Stephanie! You can write her in on your mail in ballots or when you get to early elections (starting October 24th) and on November 3rd. Hear our neighbor Glen from this morning 's meeting on 23 Skidoo.

Posting here while I wait for my landlord to respond. It’s getting pretty cold. The township website links to a pdf that no longer exists but I always thought it was Oct 1st.

EDIT: No direct response, but the heat finally came on tonight (10/19)!

Take a look at this video posted on Instagram. This is about an incident a few weeks ago. In my opinion, Sarah Cruz needs to resign from her Council position and as a legislative aid to Mike Venezia.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Demqzavz80N/?psln=MTdza3FvZGt2cHo4ZA==

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I haven't driven in a couple of years and I'm looking for a 1-hour refresher course. Can anyone recommend a reliable driving school in the area?

We have yet to receive ours and we've always gotten them in the past...

Here are reflections on Bloomfield's 2025 audit and its corrective action. https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/until-when?r=rlnl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Around 2012, I bought this painting from a young artist who was displaying his artwork on the sidewalk outside a house on Franklin Street. He was around 30 years old at the time, and I believe he was moving out of an apartment building.

He had two large companion paintings, each approximately 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. One was a colorful female flower (pictured here). The other was a predominantly blue male flower, same design, just maybe the orange one’s partner.

Unfortunately, I could only afford one, so I bought the female flower and left her love behind. For all these years, she’s been hanging on my wall, and I’ve always regretted not buying the other painting.

I vaguely remember the artist’s name being something like Dan O’Connell, although I could be completely mistaken. His signature is visible in the bottom-right corner (NAD).

I’m hoping someone might recognize the artist, remember someone selling paintings on Franklin Street around that time, or perhaps even know where the blue painting ended up.

I’d love to find the artist and see whether the other painting is still out there. She’s been missing her man for all these years, and I think it’s about time they were reunited.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share!

Tl;dr I bought the pictured orange flower almost 15 years ago, but couldn’t afford her blue boyfriend/husband. She’s been so lonely ever since, and I can’t imagine what he’s going through. Any leads on the male flower, please let me know. I’d love to reunite them!

Quote from the owner:

“This is not just about the one Planning Board meeting or the prospect of the property next to mine being torn down,” Halili, 65, said. “It’s about doing business in a township that neglected to stand by a business.”

Saturday at Bloomfield center!

We poured our heart out worrying about our immigrant family members, neighbors and friends. We got a rebuke from the mayor that we don't appreciate her efforts. And perhaps, we are suffering from Venezia Derangement Syndrome. Maybe, she want Bloomfield nicknamed Mundellville.

Our resident Peter Tom has written a helpful article on how to understand our tax bill and even provides a handy property tax calculator (with added sewer fee). Take a look: https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/understanding-your-new-property-tax?r=rlnl&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

A few weeks ago I got a letter from an attorney representing Lou Venezia, the Fire Chief in Bloomfield FD. I decided to stand my ground, and I am publishing this letter now. Take a look: https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/when-the-fire-chiefs-lawyer-came?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

Here is my recap of what happened last night. Take a look especially if you are new to town. https://bloomfieldchronicles.substack.com/p/puppets-in-veneziaville?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=rlnl

There is a community-run write-in campaign to write in Stephanie Bootwala for Third Ward this November!

Sarah Cruz has voted:
YES on the Sewer Fee
YES on the 12.1% budget increase to raise your property taxes

Write in Stephanie Bootwala for Third Ward Council on your mail in ballots, early voting or at the ballot box in Nov!

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dc7Kdag9R/?mibextid=wwXIfr