Last week, Friday April 28th was Arbor Day; a holiday that celebrates the planting, upkeep and preservation of trees. The first ever Arbor Day was held on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska where approximately 1 million trees were planted. Arbor Day became an official state holiday (in Nebraska) in 1885 and almost 100 years later […]
2023 Springfield Board of Education Meeting Dates UPDATED
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New Year Brings Budget Changes UPDATE
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 […]
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 […]
Wreaths Across America Ceremony
The Church and Cannon Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution hosted their 1st ever Wreaths Across America Ceremony this past weekend. Many Springfield residents were at attendance for the ceremony that was held to honor those who served our country and protected our freedom, especially now during the holidays. Heather Sandford; […]
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. […]
Towing Licenses
Residents, TAKE NOTICE, the Township of Springfield will be accepting towing license applications on or before November 1, 2022, pursuant to the amended Ordinance passed and approved on October 13, 2020. Copies of said Ordinance and applications may be picked up in the Office of the Township Clerk. Linda M. Donnelly, RMC Township Clerk
Poll Workers Needed
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