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LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATE 220TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

The 220th anniversary of the Township of Springfield is April 14, 2014. On that date, the very first Township Committee meeting was held (Springfield had petitioned the State Legislature in 1793 to be recognized as independent of the Township of Elizabethtown). There will be a month long celebration of this anniversary, kicking off with a concert of colonial music by the musical duo, The Tuckers at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 6.

Hadassah Meeting February 27th

An open meeting of Springfield Hadassah is scheduled for Thursday,
February 27, 12:30 pm at the Springfield Public Library. Springfield
Township Committeewoman Margaret Bandrowski will speak on
correspondence by local Civil War soldiers from Dover and Springfield,
reflecting different perspectives. A mini lunch will be served and
non Hadassah members are urged to contact [email protected]
for reservations. The meeting is free of charge.-

JCP&L to conduct Spring Aeriel Inspections over Springfield

Please be advised that JCP&L will be performing Spring Routine Aerial Inspections on their transmission lines beginning on Monday, March 3rd through the end of the month depending of course on weather conditions, as well as other scheduling needs. The helicopter will be flying slowly (20-30 mph) along the lines, and may hover at any time for a closer inspection. The helicopter scheduled for these patrols is a light blue with dark blue tail, MD 500 , w/ registration (tail) number N721RP. Please see attached photo for details.

Training for Peer Mentors Volunteers to Help in Special Needs Programs - Now Registering in Springfield

The Springfield Recreation Department will be hosting a training class for students (ages 12+) interested in becoming a volunteer peer mentor for youth with special needs at recreation classes and events. Attendees will learn more about youth with certain developmental and physical needs and how to work with and help these youth participate in recreation programs. After the training, volunteers will be able to mentor in any of our special needs programs to be offered in in Springfield in the near future.

News Alert - Commuters traveling Through Millburn

Glen Ave, closure / Old Short Hills Rd and Millburn Center, Major traffic delays Commuters that use Old Short Hills Rd. and/or Glen Ave. through Millburn Twp during their commute should plan alternate routes beginning February 17, 2014. Essex County will be replacing a bridge on Glen Ave. (between Brookside Dr. and Lackawanna Pl.) starting on February 17th, 2014. Glen Ave. will be closed 24 hrs a day for up to 6 months between Brookside Dr. to Lackawanna Pl. This closure is expected to cause major delays on the following roadways: Old Short Hills Rd./ Main St./ Millburn Ave./ Essex St.

Springfield Patch Changes

With the recent changes to the Springfield Patch, resulting in less focus on Springfield, the Patriot Times will endeavor to add updated information to its website, www.springfieldpatriot.com. To do this we will need your help as we are an all volunteer operation. Please email news stories for the webpage to [email protected]. We can not take any anonymous submissions so please include contact information so we may verify content.

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