Man will not face murder charge in shooting

White River Junction District Court Judge Theresa S. DiMauro dismissed a second-degree murder charge Tuesday against Kyle Bolaski, 24, who was accused of killing Tamburello, 32, of Springfield on Aug. 17.

School forum expected to give voice to community

In an effort to give the community a greater voice in the direction of education in the town, the Springfield School Board voted unanimously to hire the Vermont School Boards Association to facilitate a community planning forum.

Festival of Trees moves again

The 16th annual Festival of Trees, the town's major fundraising effort for downtown beautification efforts, is set for Friday in the Masonic Hall on Main Street.

South passer likes his weapons

Saturday, Grant White helped lead the Cosmos to the program's first state championship since 1947. During the celebration on the field, he was told that he had just been elected the September Athlete of the Month by the Vermont Sportswriters & Sportscasters Association.

Trail has winter tryout

The Toonerville Trail, Springfield's popular walking and bicycling path, is going to be open this winter for the first time, thanks to prodding from Springfield Hospital. The hospital had received a grant titled "Blueprints for Health" to encourage people to exercise and stay in shape and the hospital put keeping the Toonerville Trail open as a top priority.

Union contract gets OK

More than 16 months after its contract expired, the International Association of Firefighters, Local 2750 has a new agreement with the town of Springfield.

Man, 52, dies in tractor accident

52-year-old Dennis "Chip" Richardson died Sunday at Springfield Hospital after his tractor flipped over on him, according to Springfield police.
The accident occured at his home near the intersection of Will Dean Road and Seavers Brook Road Sunday morning.

Cosmos Complete Undefeated Season With State Title

The Springfield Cosmos completed an undefeated season by thrashing Windsor, 52 - 28 and bringing the Division II state championship home to Springfield for the first time since 1948.

Springfield shows off police HQ

Springfield Police Chief Douglas Johnston spent the afternoon of Nov. 9 guiding public tours of his department's new Clinton Street police station, which occupies the old Lucas Industries building next to the GoGo gas station.

Mitchell helps Cosmos achieve perfection

Springfield's Matt Mitchell's performance in his team's 52-28 victory over Windsor in the Division III state championship football game at venerable St. Peter's Field was truly storybook.

Cosmos Football champs, Green Horn coverage

The most extensive published account of the championship game is found here, in Springfield High School's award winning student publication.

Hartford, Springfield Win State Football Titles

Video: The high school football season wrapped up on Saturday with a pair of undefeated teams claiming state titles. In Rutland, Springfield defeated Windsor 52-28, capping off their undefeated season. (Video length 4:17, Springfield game highlights begin at the 2:17 mark)

Springfield wins D-III football championship

Springfield's storybook season with a 52-28 victory over Windsor (8-3) to finish with an 11-0 record and claiming their first state championship since 1948.

Push For Restoration Of Historic Landmark

Video: Some Springfield residents want to see the historic Spencer Hollow schoolhouse restored, but the town says it is up to the voters. Features Donald Whitney and Bill Mitchell.

Springfield Election Day

Photos: Local candidates and voters pictured, both inside and outside the polling site.

Emmons, Martin retain state rep. posts

No surprises election day as Springfield voters backed incumbents. Gov. Jim Douglas coasted to re-election and carried Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie with him.
Republican challengers Paul Gibbs, Jr. and John Stettner were unable to unseat the Democratic incumbents.

Solar funds above $300K

Solar projects in Springfield and Rutland Town got a boost from the state Friday. The Vermont Department of Public Service bestowed $125,000 on the Southern Vermont Health and Recreation Center for solar panels on its facility and $200,000.

Insurance on hook for waste cleanup

A group of insurance companies representing the owners of the Springfield Shopping Plaza, the family of S.R. Young and Bradford Oil will pay the state of Vermont close to $1 million for cleaning up soil and groundwater pollution from the former GoGoGas service station.