The ordinance passed unanimously by a vote of 5-0, to applause from the audience.
Lion Gate
DeMaio Approved as Acting Director of Police by Bloomfield Council
Resolution approved by a vote of 4-3, with council members Davis, Joanow, and Pomares voting no.
Bloomfield Council Gives Final Approval on Lion Gate Property, Animal Shelter To Become True “No-Kill”
Bergen County Humane Enforcement to take over.
Bloomfield Council Votes Down Resolution to Hold Public Referendum on Lion Gate Purchase
Purchase of Liongate / Scientific Glass property is a go.
Bloomfield Council Approves Appropriation of $10.5 million to Purchase Scientific Glass Property
Also police dept. changes, creation of a Historic Preservation Commission, and more.
Bloomfield Council Finalizes Lion Gate Vote, Acting Police Chief Claims Councilman Harassed Him
The Council also honored Grammy winner Todd Edwards–BHS class of 1990.
Bloomfield Council Kicks Off New Year Amidst Controversy
The Mayor and Council faced a crowd supporting two police officers accused of misusing military leave time.
Bloomfield Council Votes Down Butterfly Park, 4-3
The council also discussed whether to pay legal fees incurred by Mayor McCarthy stemming from a letter he wrote that was published on Baristanet and elsewhere.
Bloomfield Council Defers Vote on Butterfly Park…Again
Mayor McCarthy deferred a vote to move the project forward due to the absence of Mayor-Elect Venezia.
Bloomfield Council Rescinds “Crash Tax”
Scientific Glass site also discussed.
Bloomfield Mayor, Council Members Clash Over Lion Gate Property
A heated discussion, with the Mayor and Joanow disputing the timing/circumstances surrounding sale of property.
Bloomfield Will Offer to Buy Scientific Glass Site
Standing room only crowd at meeting, most in support of reclaiming site.
Bloomfield Council Moves Forward With Butterfly Park at Lion Gate Site
The entrance and plantings will be arranged in the shape of a butterfly.
Bloomfield Planning Board Approves Bloomfield College Development
The application was approved unanimously by a vote of 9-0.