According to the most recent information available, the demolition of 26 Center Street will begin this week or early next week. On August 7, 2023, Springfield Center finally submitted the permit application. Springfield Center is expected to provide the updated pest abatement certification and pay the required fee within one (1) day. The two contiguous […]
Message From Mayor Capodice: Springfield Center
The Township continues to insist on continuous work with regard to Springfield Center. The redeveloper has retained a licensed asbestos contractor who is now removing asbestos from the siding of the old hair salon located at 26 Center Street. Upon completion of the asbestos removal, the redeveloper will provide proof of pest abatement. Pursuant to […]
Progress at Gomes Property
Good progress is being made at the Gomes Property. Today there are 23 cement trucks lined up on Center Street (as seen in the picture below) to pour the cement for the decking. About 250 cubic yards of cement will be poured along Caldwell Place, this will essentially be the ground floor of the building.
Message From Mayor Capodice: Latest Gomes Update
Municipal Court proceedings continue regarding violations of the Municipal Ordinances concerning the condition of the property. The trial is scheduled to continue before Municipal Court Judge Rosenbluth on April 10, 2023. Meanwhile, last week two reports were provided concerning the steel beams, strength of concrete, and replacement of curved pipe. On Friday, March 24, 2023 […]
Message From Mayor Capodice Regarding the Gomes Project
At this time, the governing body has determined to hire new special redevelopment counsel to aggressively pursue any and all violations and breaches against Springfield Center Urban Renewal Corporation. At the same time, the Municipal Court violations against Springfield Center are continuing before Judge Rosenbluth in Maplewood to immediately resolve the illegal fence which violates […]
Mayor Keiser Speaks About Redevelopment (video)
Below is a portion of last week’s Township Committee Meeting (Sept.28th) where Mayor Alexander Keiser discussed redevelopment in the Township of Springfield.
Springfield Business Improvement Luncheon
On Tuesday, June 14 the Springfield Business Improvement District had a lunch meeting at Sofias’s restaurant with local business property owners and redevelopers to update present projects, future goals and direction for redevelopment. Mayor Alex Keiser, Business Administrator John Bussiculo, and Chairman of the Business Improvement District Michael Scalera were in attendance. (pictures from Michael […]