The Springfield Police present Lori Eckhardt, owner of Halo Roasters,
with decals showing Halo's participation with the department’s Safe Place Program.  Halo
Roasters is amongst many local businesses joining this program.

The Safe Place Program was developed by the Seattle Police Department
as a means to encourage the reporting of bias and hate crimes and has
been active in New Jersey.

It involves local businesses partnering with police departments to
offer victims of bias crimes and hate crimes “Safe Places” to remain

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, coaches and players from the 8U Springfield Storm softball team gathered at the Chisholm Community Center to celebrate their championship win in the D2 Fall Parkway League this past fall. The team, led by Head Coach Scott Kain, won the championship game on Saturday, October 28, 2023, against South Plainfield. The championship trophy was donated to Chisholm and installed in the trophy case in the rear lobby to be viewed by those who enter the building for years to come.

Springfield Free Public Library to be closed on February 19 for President's Day

The Springfield Free Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of President's Day.   Library hours during the rest of President's Day weekend are as follows:

Saturday, February 17     10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday, February 18        1:00 - 4:00 PM

The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, February 20, at 10:00 AM. 

The Springfield Recreation Department is excited to announce a new Winter 2024 extra-curricular activity at the Chisholm Community Center: Intro to Sewing by House of Dezign! Details are below. Register now to reserve your child's spot!