Reading Enrichment is Back this Spring at Chisholm Register for the Reading Enrichment Program this Spring with Party Maniacs, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! K-2nd graders are invited to choose up to three sessions at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) for six weeks: Session #1: Wednesdays 3/4/26-4/15/26 (no class 4/1) […]
Sweet Samantha to Offer Crochet Classes for Ages 9-14 at Chisholm this Spring
Sweet Samantha to Offer Crochet Classes for Ages 9-14 at Chisholm this Spring Ages 9-14, join Sweet Samantha’s Ella for six weeks of crochet classes for beginners and advanced students this Spring! Beginners, learn the basics of crocheting and how to make a scarf! Advanced students, learn how to create an ear warmer headband with […]
Recreation Department to Host Coach Clinic in March
Recreation Department to Host Coach Clinic in March New youth sports coaches are invited to attend a S.A.F.E.T.Y. Coach Clinic, sponsored by Rutgers University’s Youth Sports Research Council — a requirement for volunteering in Springfield’s youth sports programs. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 6:30-9:30 pm, and costs $40 per resident and $45 […]
Springfield is Hiring Crossing Guards
Jitney: Train Schedule Changes Starting Next Week
Attention Jitney Riders, From February 15th to March 14th, Amtrak will be conducting construction to transfer rail operations to the new Portal North Bridge. During this period, train schedules will change. Trains departing from Short Hills station will operate to Hoboken (NOT directly to NY Penn). Riders can utilize PATH or NY Waterway service for […]
February 2026 Calendar for 55+ Community
February 2026 Calendar for 55+ Community The Springfield Recreation Department’s February 2026 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball (free annual registration required); “Shape Up with Liz” weekly exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); […]