This morning the Township of Springfield held a ceremony for the 22nd Anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The ceremony was held in front of Townhall where Committeeman Richard Huber proclaimed September 11th, 2023 to be Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. “In observance of the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th […]
Message from Mayor Capodice: Springfield Center Update
According to the most recent information available, the demolition of 26 Center Street will begin this week or early next week. On August 7, 2023, Springfield Center finally submitted the permit application. Springfield Center is expected to provide the updated pest abatement certification and pay the required fee within one (1) day. The two contiguous […]
Message From Mayor Capodice: Springfield Center
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 […]