Last week the Township of Springfield held its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Originally the ceremony was to be held at Veterans Memorial Park but it began to rain just before the event started. Luckily the ceremony was able to be held in the Jonathan Dayton auditorium. Many residents showed up to show their appreciation for […]
Veterans Day is Tomorrow
This Friday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. It is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard). It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day […]
Springfield Police Department Receive Medals
Last month Springfield Police Chief John Cook and Captain Jon Rachel presented several medals to members of the Police Department during the Township Committee meeting held on October 11th. “Our officers are doing great things everyday and once in a while we come across exceptional instances where we feel it’s more than just a performance […]
Township Celebrates Halloween with Costume Contest at Chisholm Park
The Springfield Recreation Department’s annual Halloween Spooktacular was held outside — under blue skies and unseasonably warm temperatures — at Chisholm Park on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Hundreds of community members of all ages gathered to show off their scariest and most original costumes at the annual costume contest. Participants were judged by Mayor Alex […]
Leaf Collection Starts Monday, Oct.31st
Leaf collection will start next week on October 31st. But residents can begin placing leaves out onto the curb now; either loose or in biodegradable bags. We ask that residents please avoid placing leaves within 10 feet of any storm drain to minimize flooding. Collection will end December 31st.
Township of Springfield Awarded 2 Grants From Union County
On Tuesday, Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski (pictured below with Township Clerk Linda Donnelly and Mayor Alexander Keiser) stopped by Townhall to present the Township of Springfield with the an award of $49,000 in grant money. One check ($45,000) was from the Kids Recreation Trust Fund and an additional $4,000 from the Greening Union County grant. […]