This Friday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. It is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard). It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day […]
Springfield Police Department Receive Medals
Last month Springfield Police Chief John Cook and Captain Jon Rachel presented several medals to members of the Police Department during the Township Committee meeting held on October 11th. “Our officers are doing great things everyday and once in a while we come across exceptional instances where we feel it’s more than just a performance […]
Township Celebrates Halloween with Costume Contest at Chisholm Park
The Springfield Recreation Department’s annual Halloween Spooktacular was held outside — under blue skies and unseasonably warm temperatures — at Chisholm Park on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Hundreds of community members of all ages gathered to show off their scariest and most original costumes at the annual costume contest. Participants were judged by Mayor Alex […]
Leaf Collection Starts Monday, Oct.31st
Leaf collection will start next week on October 31st. But residents can begin placing leaves out onto the curb now; either loose or in biodegradable bags. We ask that residents please avoid placing leaves within 10 feet of any storm drain to minimize flooding. Collection will end December 31st.
Township of Springfield Awarded 2 Grants From Union County
On Tuesday, Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski (pictured below with Township Clerk Linda Donnelly and Mayor Alexander Keiser) stopped by Townhall to present the Township of Springfield with the an award of $49,000 in grant money. One check ($45,000) was from the Kids Recreation Trust Fund and an additional $4,000 from the Greening Union County grant. […]
October Wrap Up
Attention Residents, Here are some important reminders as we reach the end of October. Today residents can begin placing leaves out onto the curb; either loose or in biodegradable bags. Leaf collection will start next week on October 31st. We ask that residents avoid placing leaves within 10 feet of any storm drain to minimize […]
Fall Festival & Car Show Has Huge Crowd
The Annual Fall Festival & Car Show had a huge turn out this past Sunday. The festival kicked off at 11 am and ended at 5pm with the music continuing while everything was taken down. Tons of people came out to enjoy the beautiful weather, food trucks, and live music from bands such as TreeOh!, […]
Breast Cancer and Mental Illness Awareness Month
This October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. During this week’s Township Committee meeting Mayor Alex Keiser gave the proclamation that this month will be known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that October 21st will be National Mammography Day. Breast cancer is […]
Health Department: Cancer Screenings Information
Please see below for new informational flyers and resources from the Health Department. American Cancer Society Cancer Screening Recommendations U.S Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations for Lung Cancer Screenings U.S Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer