On Saturday, April 8, 2023, hundreds of community members of all ages joined together at Chisholm Park for the Township of Springfield’s annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fest, which was postponed from the previous week due to rain and wind. The event was sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department, along with Mike Scalera State Farm […]
Message From Mayor Capodice: Gomes Update
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Aid Squad Officers and Members Sworn In
During last week’s Township Committee meeting some First Aid Squad Officers were sworn in by Mayor Chris Capodice. The Springfield First Aid Squad was established in 1949 and has since been providing emergency medical services to the residents of Springfield. The squad is made up of volunteers who are interested in helping better the community. […]
Monday is Martin Luther King Jr Day
Martin Luther King Jr Day is this Monday, January 16th. It officially became a U.S. federal holiday in 1986, to honor the memory of a civil rights hero. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929; however this year we celebrate him on the 16th. King fought for equality and human rights for […]