Yesterday, the band Distortion performed on the Town Hall Lawn as part of the Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Springfield Business Improvement District. The event was held to thank all the residents for their support to local businesses. Many showed up with chairs and blankets to sit, enjoy the music, and some ice cream. […]
Springfield Community Events
It’s summertime in Springfield and that means it’s time for outdoor events and activities. Some wonderful events have taken place this summer and many are still to come. Recently the Township of Springfield held its annual July 4th celebration, where over 4,000 people attended to enjoy free rides, a petting zoo, and specialty food from […]
Springfield Police Officers Recognized
Two Springfield police officers have been recognized at recent Township Committee meetings. Lieutenant Ryan Westover, received a proclamation from the Township Committee at the June 14th meeting. Mayor Alexander Keiser presented Lt. Westover with the proclamation and he was accompanied by his wife, son and his parents. He was also honored at the 53rd Annual […]
242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Springfield
June 23rd was the 242nd anniversary of the Battle of Springfield. A brief history of the event: In the early hours of June 23, 1780, the British advanced into Springfield in two flanks with 6,000 men. This was the 2nd attempt to attack George Washington’s army that was camped at Morristown. They assumed Springfield would […]
242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Springfield Event
Good afternoon Springfield, Today is the 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Springfield. This battle literally changed the course of the Revolutionary War! Tonight at 7PM, the Daughters of the American Revolution will be holding a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the battle at the DAR cemetery on Mountain Ave (next to Smilow Dentistry) followed […]
Township of Springfield Holds Juneteenth Ceremony
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 Business Improvement Luncheon
On Tuesday, June 14 the Springfield Business Improvement District had a lunch meeting at Sofias’s restaurant with local business property owners and redevelopers to update present projects, future goals and direction for redevelopment. Mayor Alex Keiser, Business Administrator John Bussiculo, and Chairman of the Business Improvement District Michael Scalera were in attendance. (pictures from Michael […]
Pizza With The Police
Below are pictures from Tuesday’s Pizza With The Police event held at TD Pizza.
March For Our Lives
This past weekend residents from both Springfield and Union gathered together to peacefully protest gun violence at the March For Our Lives Union/Springfield Chapter. The event kicked off at Springfield Townhall. Tables were stacked with complimentary T-shirts and signs for marchers. Speakers included Mayor Alex Keiser, Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski, and Congressman Tom Malinowski. “What […]