This Saturday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. It is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard). Starting in 1978 after President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97, which returned Veterans Day […]
Operation Green Light for Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, Townhall will be illuminated using green bulbs from November 6-12, 2023, as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. This is a nationwide initiative that brings together counties to show support for military veterans. This campaign aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges that many veterans face and highlight […]
Goodbye October
Here are some important reminders as we reach the end of October. Residents can begin placing leaves out onto the curb; either loose or in biodegradable bags. Leaf collection will start on November 1st. No sticks or branches will be collected with leaves. We ask that residents avoid placing leaves within 10 feet of any […]
Police Department: ConnectOne Bank Update
Several days ago we had posted information regarding the robbery at ConnectOne Bank in town. I am glad to be able to announce that the suspect in that robbery, Thomas J. Ingram; 37, from Bayonne, NJ, has been apprehended in Bayonne. Our detectives had a positive identification on the suspect and his vehicle within an […]
Planning Board Meeting
Please see the link below to participate in this evening’s Special Planning Board Meeting at 6:30. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86955080713?pwd=MFZZdGEvUEZyMEhnc083bjJPZjZUdz09 Zoom Webinar ID: 869 5508 0713 Passcode: 776888 Please click below for a copy of the Agenda. AGENDA If you should have any questions, please contact Jennifer Law – 973.912.2221
Proclamation: Township of Springfield Stands With Israel
Upcoming October Events
It’s time for Fall! Here are some reminders and fun events coming this October. Municipal Offices Will Be Closed on October 9th. Union County Recycling Events Union County will be holding a Mobile Paper Shredding event on Saturday, October 7th and October 21st. A Household Hazardous Waste event on Saturday October 28th. And the […]
City Leaves: The Benefits of Urban Forests
Article From U.S. Department of Agriculture, written by Andrew Avitt. For more information click the link. Globally, the past eight years were the warmest on record. It’s a trend more noticeable in larger cities, where forest floors and lush green canopies have been replaced by pavement and roofing. Finding the balance of how urban and […]
2023 Recycling Schedule
Attention Residents, Please see the new 2023 Recycling Schedule. Each street is organized by Pickup day and in alphabetical order.