Mountain Valley Emergency Communications Center (MVECC), a regional public safety answering point serving the communities of New Providence, Summit, and Millburn, New Jersey, announces the creation of a contract services agreement with Springfield Township, New Jersey to provide 9-1-1 services to all Springfield Township residents and businesses and emergency dispatching services for Springfield Fire Department and Springfield First Aid Squad.

The Easter Bunny greeted Springfield children and their families yesterday afternoon, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Springfield Recreation Department's Easter Bunny Meet & Greet -- after last year's annual egg hunt and kite festival was cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. With beautiful spring weather at Chisholm Park, families received free toy-filled eggs from Springfield Recreation Department staff and were guided through pre-reserved timed photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.

The Springfield Free Public Library is delighted to host Dr. Lee Kronert for a discussion of his recently published book, "Growing Up in Springfield, New Jersey" at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 28. Having spent his formative years in Springfield, Dr. Kronert considers Springfield to have been the best possible town to grow up in during the turbulent 1960s. Dr. Kronert credits Springfield with being a community that was dedicated to building character in its youth, with excellent schools, extracurricular activities, and lots to do nearby.

Summer in Springfield begins in two short months! The Summit Area YMCA -- the operator of the Springfield Community Pool this summer -- has unveiled the pool's official website at https://www.thesay.org/scp. Pool membership registration is now open online and early-bird pricing is available through Friday, April 30, 2021. To save $50 at checkout, use promo code SCP2021. Pool Camp details are also available on the website and registration will open online on Monday, March 29, 2021. Coming soon: Information on swim team, swim lessons, and more!