THE SPRINGFIELD PATRIOT

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

The Springfield Recreation Department is excited to bring back our popular Indoor Floor Hockey  program! Details are below. Registration is available online on Community Pass at https://register.communitypass.net/springfield  with a Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. WHO :  8th-12th grade girls from Springfield, Millburn, Short Hills, and Summit WHAT :  Instructional clinics and games SUPERVISOR :  Robin Cornelison, Springfield resident WHERE :  Chisholm Community Center (Lee Adl

Learn to ice skate later this Fall! In collaboration with the Springfield Recreation Department, Union Sports Arena is excited to offer another six weeks of indoor ice skating lessons for Springfield children ages 4-17 on Tuesdays 11/4/25-12/16/25 (no lessons 11/25/25), from 3:45-4:45 pm. Lessons take place at Union Sports Arena (2441-A Route 22 West). The cost is $140 per child. Register and pay online directly with Union Sports Arena at https://tinyurl.com/SPRSKATEFALL2 . Q

The Springfield Recreation Department is excited to announce three 6-week sessions of volleyball clinics for 5th-8th grade girls in 2026! See below for details and registration information. WHAT :  Volleyball instructional clinics and games WHO :  Girls who live in Springfield or attend a school in Springfield COACH :  Mike O’Brien, Dayton varsity volleyball team WHERE :  Chisholm Community Center (Lee Adler Memorial Gymnasium), 100 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ 0

Springfield Community Cleanup will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. The annual event is hosted by the Springfield Environmental Commission, Green Team, and Department of Public Works. Meet at Laurel Park and you will be assigned a location. Wear boots, long pants, and long-sleeve shirts. Gloves and bags will be provided.. Community service hours are offered. The event is rain or shine.

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 provided by a Notice sent to The Star Ledger, The Local Source and posted in the Main Lobby of the Municipal Building and on the Township website.  b. Pledge of Allegiance led by C

The Township of Springfield is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for residents at the Chisholm Community Center (100 South Springfield Avenue)...

This Sunday, October 5, 2025, (raindate Sunday, October 19, 2025), from 11:00 am-5:00 pm, Mountain Avenue will be lined with food trucks,...