The Township continues to insist on continuous work with regard to Springfield Center. The redeveloper has retained a licensed asbestos contractor who is now removing asbestos from the siding of the old hair salon located at 26 Center Street. Upon completion of the asbestos removal, the redeveloper will provide proof of pest abatement. Pursuant to […]
Message from Mayor Capodice: Gomes Update
There continues to be progress concerning the Springfield Center site. On June 15, 2023, the Court entered an order directing a specific timetable for corrective steps. On June 23, 2023, part of the Court Order required weekly progress reports from the developer. The latest report was received on Thursday. It indicated that specific remediation steps […]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 2nd
Friday, June 2nd is the 9th National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The proclamation was presented to Carol Satchell and Vita Larkin from Union County Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America during last week’s Township Committee meeting. “We know that the gun violence that we see in the United States is a uniquely American […]
Springfield Celebrates Pride Month
On a sunny and warm afternoon, the Township of Springfield kicked off Pride Month with a celebratory event outside the Chisholm Community Center on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The 5th annual program included a rainbow flag raising; DJ music by Summit Soundz; informational tables and treats by Halo Roasters, Elvira Chaush New York Life Insurance, […]
It’s Emergency Medical Services Week
During last night’s Township Committee meeting, Mayor Capodice proclaimed that Emergency Medical Services week would be this week; May 21st to May 27th. Emergency physicians, nurses, medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators all make up emergency medical services. During this week, residents are encouraged to celebrate and support their efforts. Members of emergency […]
May is Jewish American Heritage Month
During Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting Committeeman Harris Laufer, who also serves as Director of the Jewish Federations of New Jersey read the proclamation that stated that the month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month. “We are reminded that the vibrant culture of the Jewish people has not always been embraced. In a country where […]
Elks Youth Week
Elks has designated the first week of May (May 1st-7th) as Youth Week to honor America’s Junior Citizens for their accomplishments, and to give recognition of their services to the community. Springfield Hillside Elks Lodge #2004 will be sponsoring an observance that week in tribute to the Junior Citizens of Springfield. During Tuesday’s Township Committee […]
Township Dedicates Chisholm Room in Honor of Margaret Bandrowski
On Sunday, April 24, 2023, the Township of Springfield dedicated the senior citizens meeting room at the Chisholm Community Center in honor of Margaret Bandrowski, former Township Committeewoman and Deputy Mayor. Opening the ceremony, Mayor Chris Capodice welcomed Township officials, residents, and friends and family of Margaret. Township Committeeman Chris Weber followed by reading the […]
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 […]