Bloomingdale Borough Council Celebrates Playground Accessibility and Supermarket Reopening

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council meeting on May 6, 2025, highlighted the community’s positive reception to the new ADA-compliant playground and the reopening of the Bloomingdale Supermarket. The council also passed various ordinances and resolutions, including those related to sidewalk assessments and procurement policies, while recognizing contributions within the community.

Passaic County Parks Department Lauded Amid Leadership Transition to Patterson

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Passaic County Board of Commissioners, developments included the acknowledgment of Deputy County Administrator Mark Seaman’s departure to become the Business Administrator for Patterson and a proclamation celebrating the achievements of the Passaic County Parks and Recreation Department.

Bloomingdale Borough Council Approves Emergency Repairs for Valley View Road Damage

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council meeting on April 15, 2025, focused on several issues, including the approval of emergency repairs on Valley View Road following severe storm damage, the promotion within the police department, and adjustments to fees for the Junior Police Academy. An agreement with Tao Animal Control for animal control services was also authorized.

Bloomingdale Borough Council Approves $674,000 for Senior Center Improvements Amid Community Engagement

Overview: The Bloomingdale Borough Council convened on April 1, 2025, to address various community projects, with the most development being the approval of a $674,000 appropriation for improvements to the senior center. This includes the issuance of $641,500 in bonds or notes to finance a substantial portion of the project. The council’s decision came after a public hearing that saw no opposition, underlining community support for enhancing facilities for the borough’s senior citizens.

Passaic County Honors Trailblazing Women Leaders at Board of Commissioners Meeting

Overview: The recent Passaic County Board of Commissioners meeting was marked by a celebratory acknowledgment of female leaders in the community, in observance of National Women’s History Month. The meeting, held on March 25, 2025, recognized the achievements of four distinguished women who have made contributions to various sectors in the county. The honorees, including Gil Mailoff, Dr. Lori Newell, Alexandria Tacic, and Oshene Castillo, were lauded for their dedication, leadership, and community service.