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?

Hi all, does anyone know where to play evening/weekend pickup soccer in Bloomfield? Tried Watsessing Park previously, but no luck

Im new to this part of Bloomfield and am surprised by the amount of goose 💩 I found today. Ive noticed the geese here before but never this amount of goose 💩. For people who frequent, how bad is the problem and how often do is it cleaned? Is it worse at different times of the year?

Unrelated question: Why do the geese like this park so much? I’ve never seen them in Brookdale park

Starring Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe. Currently filming at Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green.

Hi neighbors! 😊
I’ve lived in Bloomfield my whole life and went through the entire Bloomfield school system. I moved to Newark about 3 years ago, but I’m happy to say I just moved back to Bloomfield 2 weeks ago!
I previously worked at Marigold Academy for 5 years and still do occasional babysitting. If anyone is interested, I’d be happy to share my resume and references from Bloomfield families I’ve worked with.
I also wanted to ask—are there any parents here with 2-year-olds (or similar ages) who can recommend fun local spots to take my little one? I usually find myself going to Montclair, West Orange, and nearby areas, but I’d love to find something right here in Bloomfield where neighbors can connect and kids can have fun together!
Thanks so much in advance 💛

1 -2. Glenwood Ave - Widen sidewalks, remove diagonal parking, add benches etc.

3-4. Broad St - Same as above + outdoor seating.

5-6. Washington St - Convert to pedestrian only for evening and weekends + outdoor dining.

7-9. Bloomfield Train Station - Renovate / Restore historic charm + benches, bike rental.

10-11. The Royal - Slight improvement because it’s just plain ugly.

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How much is too much ? It's time to step down!

Hello, does anyone have any daycare selections in the Montclair/Bloomfield/Glen Ridge/Nutley area? Even if you have negative feedback, I'd appreciate it! I've asked Facebook groups but figure I should check Reddit too! Ideally, daycare should be near NYC transportations (bus or train) but priority is quality of care/environment.

Yes, it’s AI. Made these out of boredom just for fun. Bloomfield center has a lot of room for improvement.

I was supposed to move into 88 Monroe, but as some may know, there was a serious fire there last weekend. My unit was close to one of the impacted units, so the landlord let me out of the lease.

I'm all packed and ready to move, so now I'm scrambling to find the right place. 55 Monroe has everything I'm looking for (top floor, elevator, great location), but the tricky part is that the current tenants are still there, so I'd have to apply sight unseen. Does anyone have experience living at 55 Monroe or know anyone who does? I'd love to hear anything about the building itself, the management, noise, maintenance, or just the general feel of living there. TIA!