Greetings! This past winter I shared with you the ongoing challenges of the rising costs in our municipality, state, and country over which we have no control. (previous letter) The Township has been hard at work attempting to maximize our cost-saving efforts, including reviewing existing and potential new shared services agreements with other public entities […]
Margaret Bandrowski Meeting Room Dedication Ceremony: April 23rd
Back in March, the Township Committee meeting passed Resolution 2023-45, which authorized that the Senior Citizens Meeting Room at the Chisholm Community Center be known as the “Margaret Bandrowski Meeting Room” to honor Margaret Bandrowski. Well deserving as Margaret has volunteered countless hours to the center to help residents in need during natural disasters and […]
Message From Mayor Capodice: New Gomes Update
On April 10th Municipal Court Judge Rosenbluth finalized the testimony and evidence in the trial concerning the December 2021 Summonses against Springfield Center Urban Renewal. A decision should be forthcoming in the near future. Also on April 10th, our Township Construction Official issued a Notice of Unsafe Structure concerning the hairstylist building which is part […]
Message From Mayor Capodice: Gomes Update
Our Springfield Zoning Official issued a notice to Springfield Center Urban Renewal (“Gomes Property”) requiring it to address various safety issues including the fencing and rights of way. Instead of immediately complying, Springfield Center filed a complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Elizabeth on March 30th. Our Redevelopment counsel filed substantial opposition […]
New Year Brings Budget Changes
Dear Residents, The last time I served as Mayor in 2020, we navigated the incredible circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges we all faced both professionally and personally. It affected all of us in some way, and many of us still struggle today. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, we are […]
Mayor Christopher Capodice Sworn In
A new mayor was sworn in during Sunday’s (January 1st) night’s Township Reorganization meeting. The meeting started off with the Posting of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance, led by Gerry McManus; Commander of American Legion Post #228. Then attendees were treated to a performance of God Bless America by Ernie DellaSala on the saxophone. Union […]
Springfield’s Farmers Market
The Springfield Farmers Market has begun! From now until October 31st the market will operate every Monday at the Springfield Free Public Library Lawn (66 Mountain Avenue). Residents are encouraged to come by and browse the market, buy fresh produce, and meet our returning vendors. Alstede Farms During the farmers market, residents can buy plenty […]
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 […]
New Jersey American Water: Vista Way to Clearview Upgrades
Attention Residents, New Jersey American Water will be replacing the water main, hydrants, and installing new valves on the section of pipe in the attached map.