SPRINGFIELD CELEBRATES PARK AND RECREATION MONTH IN JULY July is Park and Recreation Month! This year’s theme is “The Power of Parks and Recreation”! Springfield Recreation Department and National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) are celebrating Park and Recreation Month in 2026 by highlighting “The Power Of…” — the power of parks and recreation, play, […]
Flag Football for 3rd-8th Graders this Fall
Flag Football for 3rd-8th Graders this Fall Springfield Recreation Department and Springfield Jr. Dawgs Football are excited to announce Flag Football for the Fall 2026 season! See below for details and registration! What: Learn football basics, weekly flag football practices and games Who: Co-ed 3rd-8th graders (as of September 2026) who live in or attend […]
Springfield Library Launches 2026 Summer Reading Challenge: Unearth Your Story
The Springfield Free Public Library invites readers of all ages to participate in its 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth Your Story, beginning June 17. Participants in PreK–Grade 5 can earn prizes for reading by completing weekly bingo boards, while participants in Grades 6–12 and Adults will be entered into weekly gift card raffles featuring local […]
Planning Board Meeting 6.11.26 6:00 PM VIA ZOOM
Please note that tomorrow’s Planning Board Meeting will be held via ZOOM. If you would like to participate please see the link below: ZOOM PLANNING BOARD MEETING Please see the Agenda below. If there are any questions please contact Jenn Law at 973.912.2221
BATTERY DISPOSAL ALERT!
DISPOSAL ALERT: BATTERIES MUST BE KEPT OUT OF ALL RECYCLING AND GARBAGE BINS. Under no circumstances should batteries be disposed of in standard garbage or recycling receptacles When subjected to compaction within garbage trucks or sorting mechanisms at recycling facilities, batteries—particularly rechargeable and lithium-ion variants—pose a significant risk of explosion, leading to hazardous chemical […]
Youth Tackle Football Registration Open for Rising 3rd-8th Graders
Youth Tackle Football Registration Open for Rising 3rd-8th Graders Registration is now open for youth tackle football! This fall, Springfield players will be joining the Triboro Bears, which also includes players from Kenilworth and Roselle Park. Teams are open to rising 3rd-8th graders. Click to view a letter with all of the details! Registration and payment […]
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month 2026
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month 2026 The Township of Springfield kicked off Pride Month with a ceremony and movie in Chisholm Park on Friday, May 29. The 8th annual event included a rainbow flag raising; “Wicked” on a big screen; treats and drinks from Halo Roasters; popcorn and rainbow ice pops from the Springfield Recreation Department; […]
Summer Garbage Pickup Schedule
We will be increasing standard residential garbage collection to twice a week from Memorial Day through early September. Depending on your street location (north or south of Mountain Ave), you will either have trash picked up on Mondays and Thursdays, or Tuesdays and Fridays. [1, 2] The schedule dictates: South of Mountain Avenue: Pickups are […]
Girls Recreation Softball this Summer for Grades K-1
Girls Recreation Softball this Summer for Grades K-1 Registration is now open for Girls Softball in Summer 2026 for Springfield children entering grades K-1 (as of Fall 2026)! Please help us plan for the upcoming season by registering before the deadline of Monday, May 25, 2026! See below for details. Join us! What Focus on learning fundamentals […]