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 […]
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 […]
Events Happening This Week
Residents, don’t forget the events happening this week as we say Goodbye to March and Hello to April. The 2nd Coffee with a Cop is this month on March 30th. Join the Springfield Police Department for coffee and conversation at Halo Roasters from 9am to 11am. Residents will have the chance to ask questions and […]
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 […]
Upcoming Events for March
Residents, don’t forget these upcoming events happening in town. Springfield Public Schools Bond Referendum Vote is on Tuesday, March 14th. Polls are open from 8am to 8pm. The Township Committee Meeting that will be held next week (March 14th) will start at 6pm. It will only be live streamed to YouTube (posted to Facebook the […]
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 […]
Message From Chief Cook: Lockdown
Earlier today, Springfield Police officers immediately responded to Jonathan Dayton High School to investigate a report of a student possibly having brought a firearm to school. Due to the nature of the situation, the school was placed on lockdown for the safety of all students and staff. At the conclusion of the investigation, which […]
Springfield Ending The Agreement with Bloomfield Board of Health
During last week’s (Jan.24th) Township Committee meeting, the committee approved Resolution 2023-55 which authorizes the termination of the Interlocal Agreement with the Township of Bloomfield for local public health services. The Board of Health and the Township are “looking for some different, more robust services – looking as a township to save on funds, improve […]
Message From Tax Collector: Online Tax Payment
Please note, when clicking on the Online Tax Payment link through the Townships website, the “ModIV Assessment Query Link” will not be accessible going forward. To be compliant with Daniel’s Law, users will no longer be able to search by name only and names will no longer be displayed when viewing your account. Please use your block […]