Bloomfield Democratic Primary Results 9/9/25
Below are the unofficial results of the democratic town primary. Thank you Bloomfield Democrats for making this outcome possible, you have clearly sent a strong message.
Kirton’s and Kingland’s Accounts of Incident leading to Sexual Harrassment Complaint
This post provides copies of letters written by Rickford Kirton and Annatouchur Kingland to the Bloomfield Messenger. These letters were printed on July 18, 2025 and July 25, 2025, respectively.…
The Truth about Bloomfield’s Finances and Future
Note: This post by Kenneth McClary was submitted to the Bloomfield Messenger for the September 5th edition, but it was not printed due to lack of space. In this post,…
Understanding Bloomfield’s Fiscal Year 2026 Property Taxes and Budget
There is much misinformation that has been spread about Bloomfield’s FY 2026 Budget and the resulting property taxes. Here are the facts. Due to state-mandated (once-every-five-years) property revaluation, property tax…
“Energetic, Experienced” Leadership? Looking at Troy Mitchell’s Record
Row B’s introductory mailer hit mailboxes last week, touting “energetic, experienced leadership.” A previous Bloomfield Speaks post (“An Expensive Pattern of Interference with Town Staff”) detailed Rickford Kirton’s and Suzette…
WARNING: Row B Slate Could Drag Bloomfield Back into Chaos
Bloomfield voters face a pivotal choice in the upcoming 2025 Democratic primary and general election.One slate—Row B—is urging a return to power. But this is no ordinary political contest. The…
Sexual harassment complaint against Rickford Kirton surfaces
Rickford, Keep Your Hands to Yourself This is a story about boundaries—how they get crossed, how that crossing ripples through a workplace, and how a town ends up paying for…
An Expensive Pattern of Interference with Town Staff
Suzette DeBeatham-Brown and Rickford Kirton are running for Town Council as part of the Row B primary challenge slate. They previously served 3 Council terms, spanning six years, from November…