The Township of Springfield recognized Juneneenth at a ceremony held on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Chisholm Park. The second annual local celebration of the holiday — commemorating the emancipation of the remaining enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865 — culminated with the raising of the Juneteenth flag above the park on a warm […]
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month
Under cloudy skies and light rain, the Township of Springfield celebrated Pride Month with a spirited event at the Chisholm Community Center on Wednesday, June 1. The 4th annual program included a rainbow flag raising; DJ music by Summit Soundz; informational tables by Halo Roasters, Elvira Chaush New York Life Insurance, WellCare, and Planned Parenthood; […]
Construction Begins On Irwin Park Playground Renovations
Demolition, site preparation, and installation at the Irwin Park playground on Adams Terrace began in mid-May 2022. When the project, which began a year ago with the expansion of the playground’s footprint is complete this spring, residents will gain two brand-new climbing structures in fresh, bright colors with interactive playground elements. The existing swing set […]
Egg Hunt & Kite Fest Attracts Crowd on Warm and Breezy Spring Afternoon
On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Springfield Recreation Department’s Egg Hunt & Kite Fest attracted one of the largest crowds in at least a decade on a day marked by warm temperatures and light wind. Following two years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular spring event at Chisholm Park featured the return of kite […]
Springfield Senior Citizens Receive Free COVID-19 Tests
Thanks to a donation by the County of Union, the Springfield Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was able to distribute free COVID-19 tests to residents to help combat the spread of the virus. On Monday, March 21, 2022, senior citizens who gathered at the Chisholm Community Center received free boxes of test kits. Pictured […]
O’Reilly Recognized by New Jersey Recreation and Park Association
Brendan O’Reilly, Springfield’s Assistant Director of Recreation since 2019, received the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association (NJRPA) William D. Foelsch Rising Professional of the Year Award at the organization’s annual awards dinner on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, held at Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City. The award recognizes a member who reflects high […]
Senior Citizens Celebrate Black History Month
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, senior citizens from Springfield congregated at the Chisholm Community Center for the annual Black History Month celebration and luncheon, co-sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and the Springfield Senior Citizens Club. The event featured a welcome by Sherri Franklin; pledge of allegiance by Springfield Senior Citizens Club Co-President Sandy Tasch; prayer by Springfield […]
Pink Zone Basketball Fundraiser Clinic Returns
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, Pink Zone returned to Springfield after a year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Co-sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and the Springfield Basketball Association, the event was held at Jonathan Dayton High School on a cold morning marked by light snow that did not disrupt the festivities. The annual […]
Coach Gerard Musico Honored by Football League
Gerard Musico, Springfield resident and coach with the Springfield Jr. Dawgs Football Organization was awarded “Support Person of the Year” by the New Jersey Suburban Youth Football League at the annual awards dinner at the Galloping Hills Golf Course in Kenilworth on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Musico has served as a Jr. Dawgs head coach […]