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

I am purchasing a property that has a basement unit in Bloomfield. Has anyone rented their basement out despite the city not allowing it? Maybe as an Airbnb, to college students or a beauty/wellness provider?

Open to any ideas on what I could do with the basement. It has its own entrance, a good size window/ceiling heights and a full kitchen/bath.

Hey everyone - our 4th Comedy Night at Every Day Grind Coffee Co is THIS Friday September 25 at 8pm.

We're bringing in our favorite standup comedians from NYC and NJ! As always, the show will be followed by a comedian meet n greet at a bar across the street.

https://yellcomedyseptember25.eventbrite.com

More info (and photos from our past events) is on our Insta "yellcomedy"

Hope to see you at EDG this Friday!

Has anyone used Montclair Movers ?

Not good.

Hi does anyone in the area have a volpam scooter charger that I can borrow? Thx!

Hi I am looking for a reliable and insured moving company that you personally used. Thx!

Anyone else notice those black cameras appearing on the traffic lights around town? Just noticed them by Shop Rite today. These are new.

Hi! I’m 28F, married, and looking for a walking buddy around Bloomfield/Montclair to walk with once or twice a week!
I work remotely, so I don’t get out as much as I used to, and I’d like to walk more for exercise. But I tend to get lazy when I’m by myself, so I’d love to have someone to make plans with and keep each other motivated!
Comment or DM me if you’re interested!