Today we visited Bloomfield's Harvest Fest on Broad Street between Liberty St. and Park Ave. The kids had fun at the amusement park rides and got sticky with old fashioned cotton candy. There were plenty of vendors, live music and exhibits by local organizations. Bloomfield Open Space Trust Fund had an interesting display pointing out how few green sites remain undeveloped in town. This is a new organization focused on expanding open space and recreational areas.
The fund is created from a tax levy of 1 cent per $100 of assessed value. Thus a house...will be charged approximately $15 on their annual tax bill to fund the savings account.
By having this fund they are also entitled to borrow more money from the State's Green Acres Program and at more convenient rate than if they did not have the fund. Also present were: Bloomfield Recycling Committee, the Essex Green Party and
Greener Bloomfield -they promote sustainable living, working and community in Bloomfield.
Visit Greener Bloomfield at this weekend’s Harvest Fest and get a free compact fluorescent lightbulb from Project Porchlight! We’ll be in the Quad between the Civic Center, Library, and Children’s Library along Broad Street on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 19-20, from 11am to 6pm. Stop by to get your bulb, and also get information about making Bloomfield greener by reducing vehicle idling, saving water, and more.
There is still time to enjoy the fest tomorrow when composting demos will take place and Bloomfield residents can even order a compost bin for just $35!
Today we visited Bloomfield's Harvest Fest on Broad Street between Liberty St. and Park Ave. The kids had fun at the amusement park rides and got sticky with old fashioned cotton candy. There were plenty of vendors, live music and exhibits by local organizations. Bloomfield Open Space Trust Fund had an interesting display pointing out how few green sites remain undeveloped in town. This is a new organization focused on expanding open space and recreational areas. 
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