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The Springfield community came together to light the Christmas Tree outside Town Hall on Wednesday night, December 3, 2025. Hundreds of children and adults packed the municipal complex grounds on the cold but clear night for DJ music by Summit Soundz and a live concert featuring local talent including Taye McQueen, singer, actress, and Jonathan Dayton High School Class of 2011 graduate; students of Front & Center for Performing Arts of Springfield owned by Renee Celeste-Lira

Blood donors needed! On Monday, December 29, 2025, a blood drive will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) in Springfield, from 10:00 am-8:00 pm, sponsored by the New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and hosted by the Springfield Recreation Department. Please sign up for an appointment at nybc.org/njdrive . Use Sponsor Code 70915. Join us to donate blood and get your choice of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as our thanks (while supp

The Springfield Recreation Department's December 2025 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" exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); Seniors Helping Seniors presentation (RSVP); bus trip to Woodbridge Center Mal

Indoor golf classes taught by TGA Junior Golf, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department, are back this winter!  What: Small-group golf classes, all equipment provided, individual instruction Who:  Ages 7-11 Where: Chisholm Community Center, 100 South Springfield Avenue (Lee Adler Memorial Gymnasium) When: Wednesdays 1/14/26-3/4/26 Time:  4:00-5:00 pm Cost: $190 per child New Registrants Only:  $30 one-time registration fee How:  Register online at  https://re

Winter Break Camp at Chisholm Keep the learning going during Winter Break while having fun with friends! Join Kiddies Kaleidoscope at the Chisholm Community Center, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! Our S.T.E.A.M.-based camp includes: science exploration, robotics, engineering, crafting, mosaic storytelling, art, and play time! "Winter Mini Camp" Monday, December 29, 2025 Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Friday, January 2, 20269

Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us AGENDA Township Committee – November 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions. Regular Session - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order a. Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231 and adequate notice of this meeting has been

The Township of Springfield will light the Christmas Tree at Town Hall with a seasonal musical tribute on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 5:30-8:00 pm, outside Town Hall and the First Aid Squad. In the event of rain or snow, the free celebration will be postponed until the next day, Thursday, December 4, 2025. Prior to the tree lighting countdown, the community will be treated to live performances by Taye McQueen, singer, actress, and Jonathan Dayton High School Class of 20

Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us AGENDA Township Committee – November 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions. Regular Session - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order a. Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231 and adequate notice of this meeting has been

The Township of Springfield will commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Veterans Memorial Park.

Zumba with Amy Lauren continues this November and December! Classes for adults are held on Wednesdays at 7:00-8:00 pm at the Chisholm Community Center (2nd floor fitness studio), in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department. The cost is $10 per class and water is included. Questions? Contact Amy Lauren at  slayinwithamy@gmail.com  or on Instagram at  www.instagram.com/slayinwithamy

The Springfield Recreation Department's November 2025 calendar for the 55+ community includes: a variety of games such as poker, dominos, rummikub, and puzzles; computer lab; indoor open-play pickleball and a coach-led lesson (free annual registration required); "Shape Up with Liz" and "Forever Fit with Betsy" exercise classes (free annual registration required); fitness room open on weekdays from 9:00 am-8:00 pm (free annual registration required); RWJ Barnabas Health pharma

Keep your children active when school is off in November for Election Day and Teachers Convention! The Springfield Recreation Department and partners Kiddies Kaleidoscope and Sweet Samantha are offering the following camps at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue): KIDDIES KALEIDOSCOPE School's Out Fall Mini-Camp Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Friday, November 7, 20259:00 am-4:00 pm Grades Pre-K - 6th $200 per child Register at...

A blood drive in memory of Springfield Police Detective John P. Patrick will be held at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 1:00-7:00 pm. The blood drive is sponsored by New York Blood Center-New Jersey Blood Services and is hosted by the Springfield Police Department. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Sign up at tinyurl.com/det-patrick or call (732) 672-5281. Please rem

The Springfield Recreation Department’s Halloween Spooktacular was held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Chisholm Park under sunny blue skies on a beautiful, brisk fall day. Being outdoors encouraged hundreds of community members of all ages to gather on the field and show off their scariest and most original costumes at the annual costume contest. Participants were judged by Jay Spinelli, Township Public Information Officer and Executive Director of the Springfield Business I

Township of Springfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey Agenda and Minutes available at http://www.springfield-nj.us AGENDA Township Committee – October 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. NOTE: This may not be the order of business. There may be additions or deletions. Regular Session - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. 1. Call to Order a. Notice: This meeting is being held in accordance with the Public Laws of 1975, Chapter 231 and adequate notice of this meeting has been

The Township of Springfield was awarded a $40,000 grant from the Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund and a $8,000 grant from Greening Union County by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. Mayor Richard Huber commented, " The Township very much appreciates these annual grants which go a long way toward enhancing our parks and beautifying our community." The Township is matching the $40,000 Kids Recreation Trust Fund grant with another $40,000 to finance the insta

Registration is open for the November/December session of Reading Enrichment with Party Maniacs, in partnership with the Springfield Recreation Department! K-2nd graders are invited to choose either the Monday/Wednesday or Thursday/Friday classes at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue) for four weeks from 4:30-5:30 pm. Benefits include: small group size (4 children max); taught by a certified teacher; learn phonics, sight words, and reading fluency; en

The Rotary Club of Springfield is presenting "Taste of the Towns" on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 6:00-9:00 pm, at the Shackamaxon Country Club in Scotch Plains. The event will feature over 25 food, liquor, and wine vendors. Funds raised will benefit Rise Against Hunger and other Rotary projects. Tickets cost $49 in advance, $60 at the door, or $400 for a reserved table of 10. Tickets may be purchased from any Rotary member. The event is for ages 21+. Questions? Email mike