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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider McDonald's development on Broad Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review a development application for 1250-1274 Broad Street. The board will consider several variances and design waivers required to convert the property into a McDonald's fast food restaurant.

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Agenda for the Special Meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, July 23, 2026, 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Bloomfield has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7:00pm., to be held In-Person in the Bloomfield Municipal Building. In addition to the Board’s normal business, the agenda, to the extent now known, will include the following application for development: Property location: 1250-1274 Broad Street Block 1171, Lot 10 Proposal to construct a McDonald’s with drive-thru service This Notice is given in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to attend. Participation will be limited to those in attendance. The application materials are available on the Township website for review, no less than 10 days prior to the meeting. You can locate them using the following link: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/414/Development-Redevelopment-Projects. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: None 3. Minutes: 7/16/26 4. Resolutions: None 5. Applications to co …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission to review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications

The Bloomfield Historic Preservation Commission will hold a remote meeting to consider two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: one for truss repairs at the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green and another for exterior alterations at 33 Oak Street. The commission will also discuss a historic survey and annual notices to property owners. No resolutions are scheduled.

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TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Be advised that the next meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm, shall be held remotely via Zoom. The public is invited to participate by joining via the website link or telephone number below. The Meeting ID is 872 7339 7672 and the Passcode is 940573. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87273397672?pwd=zhlw6tuCRXQZNXqMXtnzCdlyPaxnDw.1 or (646) 558-8656 (New York area) Page 1 AGENDA TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM I. Call to Order A. Sunshine Compliance Statement Notice of the time, date, location/method of access and, to the extent known, the agenda, was provided, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this regular meeting of the Bloomfield Township Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Law of 1975 (The Open Public Meeting Act), as follows: 1. By posting such notice on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and 2. By publishing such notice on the Bloomfield Township website on July 16, 2026. B. Roll Call II. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness A. Applicant, Reverend Dr. Ruth Boling, on behalf of the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church on the Green, at 147 Broad Street for truss repairs and structural reinforcements. B. Applicant, Soltan Cangoz for Oak Street Investments, at …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider 35-unit apartment building and office conversion

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review two development applications. The board will consider requests for use and bulk variances for a residential project and a commercial conversion.

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Agenda for the meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Bloomfield has changed the location of the regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 7:00pm, to be held In-Person in the Bloomfield Municipal Building. In addition to the Board’s normal business, the agenda, to the extent now known, will include the following applications for development: Property location: 1012 Broad Street Block 901, Lot 1 Proposal to convert the use of the current office space into two separate service businesses. 160 East Passaic Avenue Block 698, Lot 50 Proposal to construct a 35 unit apartment building This Notice is given in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to attend. Participation will be limited to those in attendance. The application materials are available on the Township website for review, no less than 10 days prior to the meeting. You can locate them using the following link: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/41 …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026

Board of Health

Bloomfield Board of Health meets virtually July 16, 2026; no new business or closed session planned.

The Board will hold a regular virtual meeting to approve June 2026 minutes, review licenses, and receive division and health officer reports. Topics include communicable disease updates, the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, FIFA 2026, and grant updates. No unfinished or new business is listed, and no closed session is scheduled.

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AGENDA FOR BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH REGULAR MEETING DATE: July 16, 2026 TIME: 6:00pm LOCATION: VIRTUAL - ZOOM 1. Call to Order TIME CONVENED: _________________ 2. Sunshine Law Statement This July 16, 2026 regular meeting of the Bloomfield Board of Health is called to order. Public Notice of this meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act was given by public notice posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Township’s website. 3. Roll Call: President – Kathleen DeMarino Present___ Absent___ Vice President – Corey Anderson Present___ Absent___ Member – Claudia Jackson Present___ Absent___ Member – Lorena Vega Present___ Absent___ Member – Jill McCabe Present___ Absent___ Member – Daniel Bitecola Present___ Absent___ Member – Wesley Spence Present___ Absent___ Liaison – Mayor Jenny Mundell Present___ Absent___ Also Present _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) June 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion: ____________________ Second: ____________________ 5. Public Comment 6. Review of Approved Licenses: June 2026 Motion: _____________________ Second: _____________________ 7. Review of June 2026 Communications (none) Informal discussion by Board Members will precede each item on the Agenda. Any Board member …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Bloomfield Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to review Master Plan implementation

The Bloomfield Environmental Commission will hold a remote meeting on July 15, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The main item is a working session to review implementation of the Master Plan. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, public comment, and new business.

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Jul 15, 2026 7:30   PM July 2026 Bloomfield Environmental Commission Meeting Agenda Please be advised that the next meeting of the Township of Bloomfield Environmental Commission (E.C.), on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:30pm shall be held remotely. The public is invited to participate in the public hearing, Zoom meeting link as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89429193550?pwd=pzGFhjoINq2IwX2XaLPcjxt8lwThKb.1 Meeting ID: 894 2919 3550 Passcode: 480296 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,89429193550#,,,,*480296# US +13126266799,,89429193550#,,,,*480296# US (Chicago) The agenda for the meeting is attached hereto, and further information regarding the Commission, including previous minutes and agendas, are posted on the Township's website. Public comments may also be provided via regular mail to the Environmental Commission via email ( ) before the meeting. [email protected] Agenda Topic Time Notes Call to order and roll call 7:30pm https://onboard.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/board/1558 Review and Approval of Minutes Public Comment 5 minutes per comment Working session - Master Plan implementation review 7:45pm New business and announcements 8:45pm Adjournment Next Meeting: August 19, 2026 – 7:30pm
Tue Jul 7, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review redevelopment report for 465 Bloomfield Avenue

The Planning Board will review a report by Phillips Preiss regarding an area in need of redevelopment. The board will also consider resolutions for two specific properties.

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Agenda for the Regular Meeting Planning Board for the Township of Bloomfield Tuesday, July 7, 2026 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, the Planning Board of the Township of Bloomfield, Essex County, State of New Jersey, will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. If you would like to review the application material prior to the meeting or have any questions, please contact the Board Secretary, Amanda Waters, at [email protected] or (973) 680-4012. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: A. Area in need of redevelopment, report prepared by Phillips Preiss, 5/26: 465 Bloomfield Avenue, Block 302, Lot 1, Zone: BCRD-II 3. Minutes: None 4. Resolutions: A. Bloomfield Broad Associates Urban Renewal, LLC B. 91 Beach Street 5. Old Business: None 7. New Business: None 8. Adjournment: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to review variance requests for four residential properties

The Zoning Board will consider four applications for Class C variance relief to allow for home additions and the legalization of unpermitted work. The board will also address a request to adjourn a matter regarding 39 Dewey Street.

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Agenda for the meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00pm This meeting will be held remotely on the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend by accessing the meeting either by telephone or video link. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or calling the telephone number below. ZONING BOARD ZOOM LINK, MEETING ID AND PASSCODE Meeting ID is 821 0514 1906 - Passcode is 720140 - Dial in - (646) 558-8656 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82105141906?pwd=WlpST3NGRXI2UjZXU21LSnI1SGNaQT09 The meeting information is also available on the Township website at http://bloomfieldtwpnj.com/ and the application materials are available for review on the township website 10 days prior to the meeting. Please contact the Board Secretary, Amanda Waters, at [email protected] or (973) 680-4012 with any questions PLEASE NOTE: that all attendees at remote meetings must identify themselves on screen by first and last names, whether present by video or voice. Phone numbers and nicknames are insufficient. Please cooperate if asked to change the identifying information on screen. Failure to do so will result in removal from the meeting. Please turn off all radios and any other devices emitting sounds in the backgr …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider McDonald's with drive-thru at 1250-1274 Broad Street

The Zoning Board will hold a special meeting to consider an application from SPG at Bloomfield, LLC to convert the property at 1250-1274 Broad Street into a McDonald's with drive-thru service. The applicant is seeking a D1 use variance for drive-through service, along with bulk variances and design waivers. The meeting will include public participation and formal action may be taken.

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Agenda for the Special Meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Bloomfield has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 7:00pm., to be held In-Person in the Bloomfield Municipal Building. In addition to the Board’s normal business, the agenda, to the extent now known, will include the following application for development: Property location: 1250-1274 Broad Street Block 1171, Lot 10 Proposal to construct a McDonald’s with drive-thru service This Notice is given in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to attend. Participation will be limited to those in attendance. The application materials are available on the Township website for review, no less than 10 days prior to the meeting. You can locate them using the following link: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/414/Development-Redevelopment-Projects. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: 3. Minutes: 6/18/26 4. Resolutions: 5. Applications to consider for B …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026

Board of Health

Board to vote on salary ranges for health officers and employees

The Bloomfield Board of Health will consider second reading of two ordinances establishing salary ranges for Board of Health officers and employees. The board will also review approved licenses and the health officer's report for April and May 2026. No new business or closed session is scheduled.

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AGENDA FOR BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH REGULAR MEETING DATE: June 25, 2026 TIME: 6:00pm LOCATION: VIRTUAL 1. Call to Order TIME CONVENED: _________________ 2. Sunshine Law Statement This June 25, 2026 regular meeting of the Bloomfield Board of Health is called to order. Public Notice of this meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act was given by public notice posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Township’s website. 3. Roll Call: President – Kathleen DeMarino Present___ Absent___ Vice President – Corey Anderson Present___ Absent___ Member – Claudia Jackson Present___ Absent___ Member – Lorena Vega Present___ Absent___ Member – Jill McCabe Present___ Absent___ Member – Daniel Bitecola Present___ Absent___ Member – Wesley Spence Present___ Absent___ Liaison – Mayor Jenny Mundell Present___ Absent___ Also Present _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 4. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) April 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Motion: ____________________ Second: ____________________ June 11, 2026 Special Meeting Motion: ____________________ Second: ____________________ 5. Public Comment Informal discussion by Board Members will precede each item on the Agenda. Any Board member wishing to comment for the record may do so after the item ha …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026

Rent Leveling Board

Rent Leveling Board to hold hearings for Bloomfield Avenue and Ampere Parkway

The Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board will meet to review a tenant complaint and a vacancy decontrol request. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Rent Leveling Board reschedules two hearings and discusses registration deadlines

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and granted continuances for two hearings. Members discussed methods to notify property owners of the August 20, 2026, registration deadline.

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1 Municipal Plaza Bloomfield, NJ 07003-3487 Township of Bloomfield Rent Leveling Board Agenda June 24, 2026 7:00 PM Telephone: (973) 680-5010 [email protected] www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com 1. Open Public Meetings Act Notice of the time, date, method of access, and agenda were provided at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this regular meeting of the Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act, as follows: a. By publishing such notice in the The Independent Press; and b. By posting such notice on the Bloomfield Township website and bulletin board. c. The Board may conduct one or more Executive sessions during the meeting in accordance with law. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes. 4. Tenant Complaint Hearing 194 Bloomfield Avenue, Unit 412 5. Vacancy Decontrol Hearing 343-345 Ampere Parkway, Unit A4 6. Public Comments 7. Communications, reports, and administrative matters 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS 10.Adjournment
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1 Municipal Plaza Bloomfield, NJ 07003-3487 Telephone: (973) 680-5010 [email protected] www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board Meeting Minutes – June, 24, 2026 The meeting was called to order at 7:10pm by Eric Bernstein, Esq. Mr. Bernstein read the Open Public Meetings Act notice, stating that notice of the time, date, method of access, and agenda for this meeting was provided at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this regular meeting. This was done by publishing such notice in the Independent Press and posting such notice on the Bloomfield Township website and bulletin board. The Board may conduct one or more Executive sessions during the meeting in accordance with law. Roll call was taken. Members of the Board were present Desantila Gjata, Pina Pagliuca, Anjanette Hutchinson, Kathleen DeMarino and Stacey Joney. A quorum was in attendance. The first order of business according to the Board Chair was the approval of the last meeting minutes. A motion to approved the last meeting minutes was made by Vice-chair DeMarino, seconded by Stacey Jones. All five (5) members voted in favor. Next order of business was the scheduled hearing of Tenant Complaint Hearing 194 Bloomfield Avenue, Unit 412. Both Tenant (Indira K. Watson) and Attorney Matthew Sebera, Esq. (Landlord’s Attorney for A/R North Developers) joined the meeting. Atty. Sebera informed the Board that the property …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board meeting moved to remote; 160 East Passaic Ave hearing rescheduled to July

The June 18 meeting was originally in-person but is now remote due to a schedule change for the 160 East Passaic Avenue applicant, which has been rescheduled to July 16. The board will consider minutes from June 4, a resolution for 321 Broughton Avenue, and a new application for 224 Broughton Avenue seeking variances to convert a commercial space into a residential apartment.

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REVISED Agenda for the meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:00pm The 6/18/26 meeting was previously advertised as an In Person meeting, however due to unforeseen changes to the applicant’s schedule, the application for 160 East Passaic Avenue has been rescheduled to be heard at the 7/16/26 In Person Zoning Board meeting. The 6/18 meeting will now be held remotely on the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend by accessing the meeting either by telephone or video link. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or calling the telephone number below. ZONING BOARD ZOOM LINK, MEETING ID AND PASSCODE Meeting ID is 821 0514 1906 - Passcode is 720140 - Dial in - (646) 558-8656 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82105141906?pwd=WlpST3NGRXI2UjZXU21LSnI1SGNaQT09 The meeting information for both boards is also available on the Township website at http://bloomfieldtwpnj.com/ PLEASE NOTE: that all attendees at remote meetings must identify themselves on screen by first and last names, whether present by video or voice. Phone numbers and nicknames are insufficient. Please cooperate if asked to change the identifying information on screen. Failure to do so will result in removal from the meeting. Please turn o …
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Wed Jun 17, 2026

Bloomfield Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to review Master Plan implementation and discuss PSEG energy outreach launch

The Bloomfield Environmental Commission will meet remotely on June 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and discussions on old business such as the Green Team microforest, a fall educational event, a Repair Cafe, and the PSEG Residential Outreach program launching June 22. New business features a working session on Master Plan implementation review.

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Jun 17, 2026 7:30   PM June 2026 Bloomfield Environmental Commission Meeting Agenda Please be advised that the next meeting of the Township of Bloomfield Environmental Commission (E.C.), on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:30pm shall be held remotely. The public is invited to participate in the public hearing, Zoom meeting link as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89429193550?pwd=pzGFhjoINq2IwX2XaLPcjxt8lwThKb.1 Meeting ID: 894 2919 3550 Passcode: 480296 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,89429193550#,,,,*480296# US +13126266799,,89429193550#,,,,*480296# US (Chicago) The agenda for the meeting is attached hereto, and further information regarding the Commission, including previous minutes and agendas, are posted on the Township's website. Public comments may also be provided via regular mail to the Environmental Commission via email ( ) before the meeting. [email protected] Agenda Topic Time Notes Call to order and roll call 7:30pm https://onboard.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/board/1558 Review and Approval of Minutes Public Comment 5 minutes per comment Old Business 7:45pm Subcommittee Reports Outreach Green Team Microforest Sustainable Landscape Fall educational event Repair Cafe Saturday, July 25 PSEG Residential Outreach - Energy Efficiency program F25 PSEG Residential OutreachWebsite is live: https://www.energyoutreachnj.com/bloomfield/ Launching June 22 …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Commission reviews property modifications in historic districts

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing an application for a pool deck and voting on resolutions for window and fence replacements. The body will also discuss a historic survey and annual notices for property owners.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves four Certificates of Appropriateness for local properties

The Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness for three residential addresses and issued a recommendation for a pool deck project. Two committee reports were deferred to the next meeting.

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TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Be advised that the next meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm, shall be held remotely via Zoom. The public is invited to participate by joining via the website link or telephone number below. The Meeting ID is 872 7339 7672 and the Passcode is 940573. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87273397672?pwd=zhlw6tuCRXQZNXqMXtnzCdlyPaxnDw.1 or (646) 558-8656 (New York area) Page 1 AGENDA TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM I. Call to Order A. Sunshine Compliance Statement Notice of the time, date, location/method of access and, to the extent known, the agenda, was provided, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this regular meeting of the Bloomfield Township Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Law of 1975 (The Open Public Meeting Act), as follows: 1. By posting such notice on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and 2. By publishing such notice on the Bloomfield Township website on June 11, 2026. B. Roll Call II. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness A. Applicants, Juan and Maria Guallpa at 180 Spruce Street to add a deck to an existing above ground pool. III. Reports and Discussion A. Historic Survey B. Annual Notice to Property Owners of Historic District / Historic Lan …
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1 Township of Bloomfield Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Meeting Held Remotely Via Zoom Meeting commenced at approximately 7:02 PM I. Call to Order: A. Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act. B. Roll Call: In attendance via Zoom were Chairman Peter Syak , Vice Chairman Joe Barry , Commissioners Karin Robinson, Stef LeoGrande, Pamela Johnson and Jasmine Metellus. Commissioners Hector Villagran and Robin Jones were absent. Also in attendance via Zoom: Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzalez, Commission Liaison William C. Sullivan, Jr., Esq., Commission Attorney Anyela Lopez, Commission Secretary Applicants (listed below) II. Application: A. Application from Juan and Maria Guallpa regarding 180 Spruce Street to construct a deck for an existing above ground pool. This application was referred to the Commission and will be the subject of an application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, therefore a letter of re commendation will be generated. Th e Commission hear d testimony from the property owner, Juan Guallpa. Mr. Guallpa was sworn in and testified he is the property owner. Fanny Lazo was also sworn in to translate for the applicant, Mr. Guallpa. Mr. Guallpa testified that the proposed deck would be located in the property’s rear yard. It will occupy approximately one -half of the pool’s circumference. The deck will be composed of pressure -treated posts, composite decking boards, and a 36 inch- high rail …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Board of Health

Board of Health to vote on union contract and salary ordinances

The Bloomfield Board of Health is holding a special meeting to discuss a closed-session update on union contract negotiations and to vote on a memorandum of agreement with Operating Engineers Local 68D, plus first reading of two salary-range ordinances for Board of Health employees.

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AGENDA FOR BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH SPECIAL MEETING DATE: June 11, 2026 TIME: 6:00pm LOCATION: Virtual 1. Call to Order TIME CONVENED: _________________ 2. Sunshine Law Statement This June 11, 2026 special meeting of the Bloomfield Board of Health is called to order. Public Notice of this meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act was given by public notice posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Township’s website. 3. Roll Call: President – Kathleen DeMarino Present___ Absent___ Vice President – Corey Anderson Present___ Absent___ Member – Claudia Jackson Present___ Absent___ Member – Lorena Vega Present___ Absent___ Member – Jill McCabe Present___ Absent___ Member – Daniel Bitecola Present___ Absent___ Member – Wesley Spence Present___ Absent___ Liaison – Mayor Jenny Mundell Present___ Absent___ Also Present _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 4. Closed Session • CBA Negotiation Update Discussions and actions may also take place regarding any or all Health Dept. Staffing Positions, including but not limited to organizational structure, salaries, titles, and termination. Time Public Session Adjourned: ___________ Time Closed Session Convened: ___________ Time Closed Session Adjourned: ___________ Time Open Session Re-Convened:___________ …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews mixed-use project and single-family home proposal

The Bloomfield Planning Board will consider a resolution extension for a mixed-use development on Broad Street. The board will also review an application to create a vacant lot and a single-family dwelling at 91 Beach Street.

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Agenda for the Regular Meeting Planning Board for the Township of Bloomfield Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, the Planning Board of the Township of Bloomfield, Essex County, State of New Jersey, will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. If you would like to review the application material prior to the meeting or have any questions, please contact the Board Secretary, Amanda Waters, at [email protected] or (973) 680-4012. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: A. Request for resolution extension: 11-13, 15-17, 19-35 Broad Street aka Block 241 Redevelopment Block 241, Lots 37, 39, 41, 42 and 45 Zone: BCRD-II Applicant: Bloomfield Broad Associates Urban Renewal, LLC Owner: 11-13 Broad Street Associates, LLC Application: seeking preliminary and final site plan approval, minor subdivision approval and signage variance relief and any such other relief as may be required from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to consolidate the existing tax lots, subdivide the property to form two development lots and construct a mixed use six story buildi …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to hear 4 variance requests, including use variance for unpermitted 3rd-floor dormer

The Bloomfield Zoning Board will consider four applications: reconsideration of a condition on stamped concrete at 321 Broughton Avenue, a D-2 use variance and D-4 FAR variance for an unpermitted 3rd-floor dormer at 39 Dewey Street, a bulk variance for side yard setbacks at 60 Woodland Road, and a class C and D4 variance for a two-story addition at 470 Essex Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves variances for Woodland Road and Broughton Avenue

The board approved a bulk variance for a second-floor expansion at 60 Woodland Road and removed a concrete removal condition for 321 Broughton Avenue. Two other applications were adjourned to future dates due to a lack of seven board members and plan changes.

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Agenda for the meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, June 4, 2026 7:00pm This meeting will be held remotely on the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend by accessing the meeting either by telephone or video link. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or calling the telephone number below. ZONING BOARD ZOOM LINK, MEETING ID AND PASSCODE Meeting ID is 821 0514 1906 - Passcode is 720140 - Dial in - (646) 558-8656 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82105141906?pwd=WlpST3NGRXI2UjZXU21LSnI1SGNaQT09 The meeting information is also available on the Township website at http://bloomfieldtwpnj.com/ and the application materials are available for review on the township website 10 days prior to the meeting. Please contact the Board Secretary, Amanda Waters, at [email protected] or (973) 680-4012 with any questions PLEASE NOTE: that all attendees at remote meetings must identify themselves on screen by first and last names, whether present by video or voice. Phone numbers and nicknames are insufficient. Please cooperate if asked to change the identifying information on screen. Failure to do so will result in removal from the meeting. Please turn off all radios and any other devices emitting sounds in the backgr …
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ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCarthy at 7:09 PM. Chairman McCarthy read the Open Public Meetings Act statement. The meeting was held via Zoom, recorded and made available for viewing on the Township website and WBMA- TV. Roll call: The following members were present: Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Parsons, Ms. Diaz, Mr. Mohan and Ms. Sun. The following members were absent: Ms. Brown, Mr. Wangner, Mr. Harris, Mr. Santasieri and Mr. Perez. Board consultants present: Anthony Marucci, board engineer and Michael Rubin, board attorney. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: None 3. Minutes: 5/28/26 – a motion was made by Mr. Parsons, seconded by Ms. Sun to approve the 5/28 minutes. All members present voted to approve. 4. Resolutions: A. 166 Harrison Street – a motion was made by Ms. Sun, seconded by Ms. Diaz to approve the draft resolution. Three regular members Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Parsons and Ms. Diaz voted to approve. One alternate member Ms. Sun voted to approve. Ms. Brown, Mr. Harris and Mr. Santasieri were absent. B. 104 Parkview Drive – a motion was made by Mr. Parsons, seconded by Ms. Diaz to approve the draft resolution. Three regular members Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Parsons and Ms. Diaz voted to approve. One alternate member Ms. Sun voted to approve. Mr. Perez, Mr. Harris and Mr. Santasieri were absent. 5. Applications to consider for Board Planner and/or Traffic …
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Thu May 28, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board to consider McDonald's development on Broad Street

The Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield will hold a special meeting to review a development application for 1250-1274 Broad Street. The board will consider several variances and waivers required to convert the property into a McDonald's fast food restaurant.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves draft resolutions for three properties

The Board approved draft resolutions for properties at Park United Methodist Church, 58 Freemont Street, and 185 Thomas Street. An application to convert a property at 1250-1274 Broad Street into a McDonald’s was adjourned to June 25th.

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Agenda for the Special Meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Bloomfield has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00pm., to be held In-Person in the Bloomfield Municipal Building. In addition to the Board’s normal business, the agenda, to the extent now known, will include the following application for development: Property location: 1250-1274 Broad Street Block 1171, Lot 10 Proposal to construct a McDonald’s with drive-thru service This Notice is given in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to attend. Participation will be limited to those in attendance. The application materials are available on the Township website for review, no less than 10 days prior to the meeting. You can locate them using the following link: https://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/414/Development-Redevelopment-Projects. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: 3. Minutes: 5/21/26 4. Resolutions: 5. Applications to consider for Boa …
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SPECIAL MEETING ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Meeting Minutes for May 28, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCarthy at 7:09 PM. Chairman McCarthy read the Open Public Meetings Act statement. The meeting was held via Zoom, recorded and made available for viewing on the Township website and WBMA- TV. Roll call: The following members were present: Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Wangner, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Perez, Mr. Harris, Mr. Mohan and Ms. Sun. The following members were absent: Ms. Brown, Mr. Parsons and Ms. Diaz. Board consultants present: Anthony Marucci, board engineer, George Williams, board planner, Kevin Chen, board traffic engineer and Michael Rubin, board attorney. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: 3. Minutes: 5/21/26 a motion was made by Mr. Wangner, seconded by Mr. Santasieri to approve the 5/21 minutes. All members present voted to approve. 4. Resolutions: A. Park United Methodist Church – 118 Broad Street, 20 Park Street, 45 & 49 State Street – a motion was made by Mr. Santasieri, seconded by Mr. Perez to approve the draft resolution. Three regular members Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Santasieri and Mr. Perez voted to approve. Two alternate members voted to approve. Ms. Brown was absent. B. 58 Freemont Street a motion was made by Mr. Perez, seconded by Mr. Wangner to approve the draft resolution. Four regular members Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Wangner and Mr. Perez voted to approve. One alternate member Mr. …
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Wed May 27, 2026

Rent Leveling Board

Rent Leveling Board to hold tenant complaint hearing for 194 Bloomfield Avenue

The Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board will meet to conduct a tenant complaint hearing regarding Unit 412 at 194 Bloomfield Avenue. The board will also review and approve minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting.

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1 Municipal Plaza Bloomfield, NJ 07003-3487 Township of Bloomfield Rent Leveling Board Agenda May 27, 2026 7:00 PM Telephone: (973) 680-5010 [email protected] www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com 1. Open Public Meetings Act Notice of the time, date, method of access, and agenda were provided at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this regular meeting of the Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act, as follows: a. By publishing such notice in the The Independent Press; and b. By posting such notice on the Bloomfield Township website and bulletin board. c. The Board may conduct one or more Executive sessions during the meeting in accordance with law. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes. 4. Tenant Complaint Hearing 194 Bloomfield Avenue, Unit 412 5. Public Comments 6. Communications, reports, and administrative matters 7. OLD BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. Adjournment
Thu May 21, 2026

Zoning Board

Zoning Board considers site plan approvals and variances in Bloomfield

The Zoning Board will review several applications involving site plan approvals, use variances, and subdivision requests. Items include proposed commercial conversions and manufacturing operations across various zones.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves three property applications and one appeal

The Board approved a use variance for a beauty product and moving company and a minor subdivision to create two separate lots. It also granted an appeal regarding ordinance enforcement for a property on Fremont Street and engaged a planner for a dental lab proposal.

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Agenda for the Regular Meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00pm This meeting will be held remotely on the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend by accessing the meeting either by telephone or video link. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or calling the telephone number below. ZONING BOARD ZOOM LINK, MEETING ID AND PASSCODE Meeting ID is 821 0514 1906 - Passcode is 720140 - Dial in - (646) 558-8656 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82105141906?pwd=WlpST3NGRXI2UjZXU21LSnI1SGNaQT09 The meeting information for both boards is also available on the Township website at http://bloomfieldtwpnj.com/ PLEASE NOTE: that all attendees at remote meetings must identify themselves on screen by first and last names, whether present by video or voice. Phone numbers and nicknames are insufficient. Please cooperate if asked to change the identifying information on screen. Failure to do so will result in removal from the meeting. Please turn off all radios and any other devices emitting sounds in the background. All attendees are expected to remain on mute unless recognized by the chairman to speak. The application materials are available for review 10 days prior to the meeting. Please contact the Board Sec …
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ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCarthy at 7:15 PM. Chairman McCarthy read the Open Public Meetings Act statement. The meeting was held via Zoom, recorded and made available for viewing on the Township website and WBMA- TV. Roll call: The following members were present: Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Wangner, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Perez, Ms. Brown, Mr. Harris, Ms. Diaz and Mr. Mohan. The following members were absent: Mr. Parsons and Ms. Sun. Board consultants present: Anthony Marucci, board engineer, George Williams, board planner, Drew Pavlick, board traffic engineer and Michael Rubin, board attorney. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: 3. Minutes: 5/7/26 a motion was made by Mr. Santasieri, seconded by Ms. Diaz to approve the 5/7 minutes. All members present voted to approve. 4. Resolutions: None 5. Applications to consider for Board Planner and/or Traffic Expert (‘d’ variances): A. 1012 Broad Street Block 934, Lot 40 Zone: R-1A Applicant: Vitmar Realty, LLC Owner: Estate of Ralph LaTorraca, Jr. Application: seeking minor site plan approval and D1 Use variances to convert a real estate office in to a dental lab on the 1st floor and a counseling care center on the 2nd floor in the R-1A zone. A motion was made by Mr. Wangner, seconded by Mr. Perez to engage the board planner. All members present voted to approve engaging the board planner. 6. Old Business: A. 110-118 …
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Wed May 20, 2026

Bloomfield Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss stormwater ordinance updates and microforest project

The Bloomfield Environmental Commission will meet remotely on May 15, 2026, to review and approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. Key items include stormwater ordinance updates for the MS4 permit, a microforest success stories contest, and a sustainable landscape plan for an educational event. The meeting also covers subcommittee reports on outreach, the Repair Cafe, and PSEG residential energy efficiency outreach.

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May 20, 2026 7:30   PM May 2026 Bloomfield Environmental Commission Meeting Agenda Please be advised that the next meeting of the Township of Bloomfield Environmental Commission (E.C.), on Wednesday, May 15, 2026 at 7:30pm shall be held remotely. The public is invited to participate in the public hearing, Zoom meeting link as follows: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89429193550?pwd=pzGFhjoINq2IwX2XaLPcjxt8lwThKb.1 Meeting ID: 894 2919 3550 Passcode: 480296 --- One tap mobile +13092053325,,89429193550#,,,,*480296# US +13126266799,,89429193550#,,,,*480296# US (Chicago) The agenda for the meeting is attached hereto, and further information regarding the Commission, including previous minutes and agendas, are posted on the Township's website. Public comments may also be provided via regular mail to the Environmental Commission via email ( ) before the meeting. [email protected] Agenda Topic Time Notes Call to order and roll call 7:30pm https://onboard.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/board/1558 Review and Approval of Minutes 7:35pm Public Comment 7:40pm 5 minutes per comment Old Business 7:45pm Subcommittee Reports Outreach Bloomfield Buzz Green Team Microforest; Success Stories contest Sustainable Landscape Plan for an educational event, possible collab with Glen Ridge Repair Cafe Saturday, July 25 PSEG Residential Outreach - Energy Efficiency program F25 PSEG Residenti …
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Tue May 19, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews property modification applications

The commission will review several applications for Certificates of Appropriateness regarding window replacements, fence modifications, and yard improvements. The meeting also includes a discussion on the historic survey and annual notices.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission approves four property improvement applications

The Commission approved requests for window replacements at 57 Beach Street and 24 Park Street, a fence extension at 383 Franklin Street, and backyard improvements at 50 Beach Street. The March 17, 2026, meeting minutes were also approved.

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TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING Be advised that the next meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm, shall be held remotely via Zoom. The public is invited to participate by joining via the website link or telephone number below. The Meeting ID is 872 7339 7672 and the Passcode is 940573. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87273397672?pwd=zhlw6tuCRXQZNXqMXtnzCdlyPaxnDw.1 or (646) 558-8656 (New York area) Page 1 AGENDA TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM I. Call to Order A. Sunshine Compliance Statement Notice of the time, date, location/method of access and, to the extent known, the agenda, was provided, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of this regular meeting of the Bloomfield Township Historic Preservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 231 of the Law of 1975 (The Open Public Meeting Act), as follows: 1. By posting such notice on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and 2. By publishing such notice on the Bloomfield Township website on May 14, 2026. B. Roll Call II. Applications for Certificate of Appropriateness A. Applicants, Ahmed and Jennifer Briggs at 57 Beach Street for window(s) replacement. B. Applicant, Corey Mosher at 27 Park Street for window(s) replacement. C. Applicant, Kathleen Gilmore at 383 Franklin Street for fence modifica …
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1 Township of Bloomfield Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes – Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Meeting Held Remotely Via Zoom Meeting commenced at approximately 7:02 PM I. Call to Order: A. Reading of the Open Public Meetings Act. B. Roll Call: In attendance via Zoom were Chairman Peter Syak , Vice Chairman Joe Barry , Commissioners Karin Robinson, Hector Villagran, Stef LeoGrande, and Jasmine Metellus. Commissioner Robin Jones and Pamela Johnson were absent. Also in attendance via Zoom: William C. Sullivan, Jr., Esq., Commission Attorney Anyela Lopez, Commission Secretary Applicants and their professionals (listed below) II. Applications: A. Application from Ahmed and Jennifer Briggs regarding 57 Beach Street, to replace windows on their property. The Commission heard testimony from the property owner , Jennifer Briggs and her Contractor, Liam Boyd of Green Street Exteriors. Ms. Briggs was sworn in and testified she is the property owner. Mr. Boyd was sworn in and testified he is the contractor replacing the windows. Ms. Briggs testified she proposes to replace eleven windows on the property. The replacement will consist of two windows on the first floor and three windows on the sec ond floor of the front façade of the house. The additional six windows will be replaced on the side and rear façades of the property. Mr. Boyd testified the new windows will be white in color, one over one, double hung and the same size as the existing …
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Tue May 12, 2026

Planning Board

Board to consider variance for home-based limousine service at 153 Franklin Street

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an application for a conditional use variance to operate a home-based limousine service at 153 Franklin Street in the RG zone. The meeting includes roll call, approval of April 7 minutes, and adjournment. No resolutions or old business are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves home-based limousine service at 153 Franklin Street

The Planning Board approved a conditional use variance for Ylber Zekolli to operate a home-based limousine service. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 7, 2026.

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Agenda for the Regular Meeting Planning Board for the Township of Bloomfield Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00pm PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq., Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, the Planning Board of the Township of Bloomfield, Essex County, State of New Jersey, will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 at which time, formal action may be taken. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. If you would like to review the application material prior to the meeting or have any questions, please contact the Board Secretary, Amanda Waters, at [email protected] or (973) 680-4012. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: None 3. Minutes: 4/7/26 4. Resolutions: None 5. Old Business: None 7. New Business: A. 153 Franklin Street Block 335, Lot 36 Zone: RG Applicant: Ylber Zekolli Owner: Allen Gallinson Application: seeking a conditional Use variance and any such other relief from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to operate a home based limousine service in the RG zone. 8. Adjournment: THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Meeting Minutes for May 12, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairman LaQuaglia at 7:06m. Chairman LaQuaglia read the Open Public Meetings Act statement. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers, 1 Municipal Plaza, 2nd floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. The meeting was also available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. 1. Roll call: The following members were present: Chairman LaQuaglia, Mr. Zitka, Mr. Farnsworth, Ms. Richardson, Mr. Vela, Mr. Lasek and Mr. Martinez. The following members were absent: Mayor Mundell, Councilwoman Charris-Tabares, Dr. Hill and Ms. McNeill. Board consultants present: Anthony Marucci, board engineer and Michael Rubin, Esq., board attorney. 2. Communications: None 3. Minutes: 4/7/26 a motion was made by Mr. Zitka, seconded by Mr. Vela to approve the 4/7 minutes. All members present voted to approve. 4. Resolutions: None 5. Old Business: None 7. New Business: A. 153 Franklin Street Block 335, Lot 36 Zone: RG Applicant: Ylber Zekolli Owner: Allen Gallinson Application: seeking a conditional Use variance and any such other relief from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to operate a home based limousine service in the RG zone. Testimony was provided by Mr. Zekolli and Mr. Marucci. Public questions/comments – there were none. Board discus …
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Thu May 7, 2026

Zoning Board

Board to vote on meeting location and hear 7 variance requests

The Zoning Board will vote on whether to change the June 18th meeting location and consider a request to reconsider a condition on a prior approval at 321 Broughton Avenue. The board will also hear seven applications for bulk and use variances, including converting office space to a residential apartment at 1029-1035 Broad Street and retaining unpermitted structures at 185 Thomas Street, 39 Dewey Street, 166 Harrison Street, and 104 Parkview Drive.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves residential conversion at 1029-1035 Broad Street

The Board approved a use variance to convert office space into a residential apartment and approved two requests to retain unpermitted structures. A request to retain a 4-car carport with solar panels was denied.

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Agenda for the Regular Meeting Zoning Board of the Township of Bloomfield Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00pm This meeting will be held remotely on the Zoom platform. The public is invited to attend by accessing the meeting either by telephone or video link. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com. The public is invited to participate via Zoom by accessing the website link or calling the telephone number below. ZONING BOARD ZOOM LINK, MEETING ID AND PASSCODE Meeting ID is 821 0514 1906 - Passcode is 720140 - Dial in - (646) 558-8656 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82105141906?pwd=WlpST3NGRXI2UjZXU21LSnI1SGNaQT09 The meeting information for both boards is also available on the Township website at http://bloomfieldtwpnj.com/ PLEASE NOTE: that all attendees at remote meetings must identify themselves on screen by first and last names, whether present by video or voice. Phone numbers and nicknames are insufficient. Please cooperate if asked to change the identifying information on screen. Failure to do so will result in removal from the meeting. Please turn off all radios and any other devices emitting sounds in the background. All attendees are expected to remain on mute unless recognized by the chairman to speak. The application materials are available for review 10 days prior to the meeting. Please contact the Board Se …
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ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Chairman McCarthy at 7:20 PM. Chairman McCarthy read the Open Public Meetings Act statement. The meeting was held via Zoom, recorded and made available for viewing on the Township website and WBMA- TV. Roll call: The following members were present: Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Perez, Ms. Brown, Mr. Harris, Mr. Parsons, Ms. Diaz and Ms. Sun. The following members were absent: Mr. Wangner and Mr. Mohan. Board consultants present: Anthony Marucci, board engineer, George Williams, board planner, and Michael Rubin, board attorney. 1. Roll Call: 2. Communications: A. 24 Clover Lane – the applicant failed to serve notice therefore the board does not have jurisdiction. The application was removed from this agenda and rescheduled for 6/4. B. June 18th meeting – a motion was made by Chairman McCarthy, seconded by Mr. Santasieri to approve the change of meeting location of the regularly scheduled 6/18 meeting from the virtual Zoom platform to an In Person meeting at the Municipal Building. Public notices will be published. C. 321 Broughton Avenue – a motion was made by Mr. Santasieri, seconded by Chairman McCarthy to grant the request for a reconsideration hearing on 6/4. Four regular members Chairman McCarthy, Mr. Parsons, Ms. Brown and Mr. Santasieri voted to approve. One regular member Mr. Perez voted to deny. Two alternate members Ms. …
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