Dayton High School Senior, Joe Iuliano signing his “Letter of Intent” to attend Morehead State University on a Football Scholarship, Friday, Feb. 28 at the Springfield Public Library. (pictured dad Phil, Joe and mom Lisa Iuliano)

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.

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.

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.