Articles to be voted Town Meeting Day

View the full text of all the Articles Springfield voters were presented with on their ballots Tuesday.

The view of reservoir supporters

Springfield voters will decide Tuesday whether or not to keep the old town reservoir which could serve as an emergency backup water supply to the town's present well water system.

Gibson hopes to unseat Blanchard on board

Stephanie Gibson hopes she becomes the first of many young people in Springfield getting more involved in their hometown.

Man faces charges after bloody melee

A Springfield resident is being held without bail after he allegedly attacked a man with the jagged neck of a broken liquor bottle.

Opinion: School going in right direction

On behalf of the majority of our Positive Parent Group members, we would like to recognize the thoughtful budget process that our schools, administration, School Board, and newly formed School Board budget committee have presented for voter approval.

Opinion: Do you think the town should sell the dam?

Four citizens give their stand on the issue of what to do about the old reservoir.

Cosmo Girls’ Season Ends with Tough Playoff Loss

In what has been an up-and-down season for the 2009-2010 Springfield girl’s basketball team, last week’s firstround playoff loss highlighted both the team’s progression and, unfortunately, limitations.

Sand to withdraw from Chester shooting case

The county's top prosecutor will withdraw from two cases involving the alleged August 2008 beating and fatal shooting of a Springfield man in Chester.

SHS Arts Festival March 9

Senior Johanah Boucher takes photographs in preparation for the Springfield High School Arts Festival of Roots.

Park St. School's Hoops For Haiti

Park Street school recently hosted a jamboree and "Hoops for Haiti" foul shooting fundraiser in Springfield.

A Tour through Springfield on horseback

Usually, when we trot downtown - we travel on the other side, but I want to stay on the side of the river today. Just ahead - it is not so noticeable unless on horseback or walking, but another river crosses under main street to meet the Black River. In our town, the store fronts continually change...

The 2009 Annual Town Report

The Springfield town government's annual report was mailed out this week to registered voters in preparation for Town Meeting Day March 2nd.  Click headline to view the full report online.

Morris Named Potentate

Kristi Morris, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was installed as Potentate of Mt. Sinai Shriner's #3 in Montpelier on January 16. Mt. Sinai is one of two Shrine Centers located in Vermont and one of 191 throughout North America that support 22 hospitals providing care for children.

Jacks doom Cosmos' chance to host

Springfield's chance to get a home game in the first round of the Division II tournament was ruined by a fired-up Windsor team that led from start to finish in a 64-52 win Friday night.

Cosmos roll past Terriers

In Springfield, the Cosmos got up 41-15 by halftime and gave their starters lots of rest in preparation for tonight's regular-season-ending game at Windsor.

Local Mom Gives Kidney to Young Friend

Many people who know Laurie Bapp agree that she would give her right arm, and probably a whole lot more, for 8-year-old Allison Gibbons.

Vt. Guard Discrimination Case Reopened

The U.S. Department of Labor has reopened the cases of four Vermont National Guardsmen who allege they were discriminated against while working at Vermont's prison in Springfield.

School Board puts early retirement back on table

For the second time in two years, the Springfield School Board might offer early retirement incentives to senior teachers. On Monday night, the board discussed a proposal to offer a $55,000 stipend to teachers with at least 22 years of experience.

Pair caught with crack cocaine, Ecstasy

A Springfield man and a Cavendish woman were allegedly caught with crack cocaine and a large amount of Ecstasy in their glove compartment Tuesday after police stopped their vehicle Monday on Interstate 91.

$100K federal grant kicks off center's fundraising

Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy helped launch the Springfield Area Parent Child Center's capital campaign with a $100,000 federal grant. Leahy announced the grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture before a standing-room-only crowd Tuesday at the center.

Leahy replaces U.S. flag stolen from Vt. Guardsman

While their flag might have been stolen and burned, two Springfield residents one of whom is in the armed forces received a special replacement.

Traffic stop yields possession charges

A convicted cocaine trafficker from Springfield who was arrested in December on drug charges is facing new charges following a traffic stop early Monday morning in Vernon.

Letter: Approve transfer of North School

This March, the voters of Springfield will be asked to approve the transfer of the North School in North Springfield and its surrounding property to the newly formed North School Preservation Society, a nonprofit organization made up of local citizens who are dedicated to the preservation of the building and grounds for community use and recreation.

Paperwork help becomes priority

Springfield will contract with the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission to do some administrative work on the $750,000 grant the town received toward the rehabilitation of the old Fellows Gear Shaper complex.

Green Horn - Volume 30, Edition 5

Now online: The February 2010 issue of the award winning student publication of Springfield High School. Click on image to go direct to a full screen copy. Or to view just a list of articles featured, click on the headline for this post and the list will appear below this line.

Teens answer charges on Okemo snowboard thefts

A Springfield man has denied charges he stole a snowboard from Okemo Mountain Resort.

Stephanie Gibson candidate for Select Board

25 year old Stephanie Gibson hopes to be elected to the town Select Board in March. Gibson was born and raised in Springfield. She says she knows first hand the impact of the loss of the machine shops had on the community.

Letter from the Superintendent of Schools

We are very quickly coming up to the vote on our school budget for next year. While the district cannot go out and campaign for a “Yes” vote, we can encourage people to get information and we can answer questions. The education of our children is one of the most important responsibilities we have.

Chester man charged with Jones & Lamson building copper theft

A Chester man is in jail after denying charges he was behind a string of thefts in the area.

Opinion: Reservoir's value is huge

At the last Springfield Select Board meeting, two separate articles were voted to be put on the March ballot to sell the Weathersfield reservoir and the surrounding land.

Cosmos thump Wasps

Woodstock used a diamond-and-one defense on Springfield's high scoring Brandon Boyle and it worked. Boyle got only one field goal and seven points.

Colonels bolt past Springfield, 70-40

Before the game with Brattleboro Saturday Springfield coach Pete Peck was saying that his team needed to win three of its last four to get a home game in the first round of the Division II tourney.

Ashley Quelch places 2nd in state hoop shoot

Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 members were very pleased with having young Ashley Quelch represent them at this year's Vermont Elks state hoop shoot in Barre.

Local hoopster Tyler Kathan goes pro

Former Springfield High School basketball stand out Tyler Kathan, who also starred at Keene State College, recently signed a contract and is playing professional hoop in the England Basketball League (EBL).

VFW Honors Outstanding Firefighter

Local Fireman Sylvester Aaron was presented with a plaque from the VFW January 25th designating him as an outstanding firefighter.

Retired state trooper now truancy officer

The school district has taken a step to fight tardiness and absenteeism with the recent hiring of a truancy officer.

Board eyes governance policy shift

The School Board listened to a presentation this week on a proposed form of governance that would give greater authority to the superintendent.

DUI-4 suspect ordered held without bail

A Springfield man who police found passed out over the steering wheel of his pickup on Eureka Road Saturday afternoon was ordered held without bail this week after he pleaded innocent to drunken driving, fourth offense.

Springfield Kids Against Tobacco Marched to State House

Students from the Riverside Middle School Vermont Kids Against Tobacco (VKAT) group joined each of the 51 VKAT groups from all over the state, to participate in the bi-annual State House Rally in Montpelier on January 27.

Districts to vote on tech center budget

Residents within four local school districts will vote at town meeting on a proposed River Valley Technical Center budget that is rising slightly.