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Aug 21, 2026

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Affordable Housing Fund Reaches $120,000

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Bloomfield Seeks $12 Million Development Grant

Bloomfield has applied for $12 million in CEF grant funding for property acquisition, demolition, and environmental testing, and plans to issue a request for developer proposals in the coming weeks. The meeting had no quorum, so no official business or votes took place.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 12, 2026

Bloomfield Shortlisted for Town Center Grant

Bloomfield was shortlisted for a $4 million town-center grant, with results expected in about two years; the funding has not yet been awarded.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Small Business Support and Redevelopment Discussed

A new manufacturer is moving into the former Food Share building on Woodland Avenue and expects to start with approximately 12 employees. The commission also discussed creating clearer online and in-person guidance for people starting businesses, while staff reported congressional funding requests totaling more than $16 million for the Town Center project.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Town Center Funding Setback Delays Development

Bloomfield was unsuccessful in securing state funding for its Town Center project, putting the initial four-to-five-year development timeline at risk and prompting the town to pursue TIF and federal funding options.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Affordable Housing Fund Reaches $120,000

The Town Planner reported that Bloomfield’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund has collected $120,000 since the Inclusionary Housing regulation was adopted. The commission also discussed requesting $500 for economic development activities, including refurbishing signs and potentially holding a tenant Meet & Greet.

2 min readMunicipal coverage