Windsor-Windham county races

In Springfield, residents for the first time in several years have a full field of candidates for the Select Board.

McAllister leads Springfield to 42-41 win over Twin Valley

When Chelsea McAllister was playing middle school basketball, there was already talk about what a great future she would have when she got to high school.

Springfield Sessions For Lifelong Learning

A semester rich in lectures on Vermont history and politics awaits the participants in the Spring 2012 Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Springfield, Vt., which holds its first session today at Springfield's Nolin Murray Center.

Green Horn - Volume 32, Edition 3

The latest issue of the Award-Winning Student Publication of Springfield High School and the Tech Center.

Smart meter opponents take to the air

Opponents of smart meters have started an advertising campaign to force the state’s largest electric utility to back off on plans to install the wireless meters on homes, businesses and public buildings.

Police log

Recent activity of the Springfield Police Department.

Video: Cracking down on drugged driving

A Springfield, VT man speaks briefly in this Springfield, MA TV news report that aired Sunday.

Police on drug prowl target green plates

“If there’s Vermont plates in Holyoke, they’re here buying drugs, they’re not tourists,” says Holyoke, Massachusetts Police Captain Arthur Monfette.

Yellow Jackets run past banged-up Springfield

Springfield had no answer for Windsor's get-the-rebound-and-go offense as the Yellow Jackets rolled to a 70-50 win over the Cosmos Friday night in girls Marble Valley League contest.

Housing, car sought for VISTA volunteer

The Springfield Prevention Coalition is looking for housing and a car for its new VISTA volunteer.

Parks and Woolson robbed

The Parks and Woolson Machine Company was robbed this morning in broad daylight at around 8:00 a.m.

Springfield joins regional commission in wood-chip plant review

Springfield will join the Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission in evaluating the proposed Winstanley wood-fired power plant proposed for North Springfield.

Opinion: New biomass power plant will increase home heating costs

If you’re concerned about the price of firewood for low-income Vermonters, please ask Gov. Shumlin and your state legislators to propose a moratorium on the construction of new biomass power plants in the state.

Noted skateboarder jailed

A man who once crafted and marketed his own brand of skateboards in Springfield was arrested and jailed after police caught him skateboarding in the Shopping Plaza before dawn Thursday morning.

Police Log

Recent activity of the Springfield Police Department

Springfield board approves $10 million town budget

The Springfield Select Board cut money for highway equipment and paving Tuesday, trimming the proposed town budget by $400,000 to just more than $10 million.

Cosmos hold on against Terriers

It’s been a rocky season for the Division II Springfield Cosmos who have had to deal with a schedule that had them playing eight of its first nine games on the road and its two most recent opponents were Division I stalwarts Mount Anthony and Brattleboro.

Police say Connecticut River Valley burglary ring busted

The Springfield Police Department has revealed facts of a major crime investigation that took place early this month.

Man withdraws plea in assault case

A Chester man who had entered a no contest plea to an assault charge for allegedly kicking a Springfield man who lay dying from multiple gunshot wounds has changed his mind.

Donating through Facebook

A new group brings together a 21st-century technology with a basic human instinct. It’s called the "Adopt a Family Project".

Fast track to a smart grid

Some raise privacy, health concerns as wireless meters arrive in Vermont.

Town Budget public hearing

The Town of Springfield Board of Selectman will be holding a public hearing Monday night January 23rd.

Bell rings on Gloves Saturday

The largest boxing show in Northern New England commences its three-Saturday run this weekend and will feature boxers from the Springfield Boxing Club.

Vermonters help with chilly harvest

Vermonters, like this youngster from Springfield, joined residents of nearby states gathered at Mill Pond to try their hand at 19th century style ice harvesting.

Justice Center seeking volunteers

Officials of the Springfield Restorative Justice Center have announced the organization will increase volunteer opportunities in the community this year.

Police Log

Recent activity of the Springfield Police Department.

Get to know Springfield - upcoming events

What does 2012 hold?... Community dinner today... Dire need at the Family Center Food Shelf... Join wildlife tracker...

VT delegation rewarded staffers with $236,830 in bonuses

As demands for fiscal austerity dominated debate in Washington, Vermont’s three congressional lawmakers gave their staffers a combined $236,830 in bonuses last year.

Bolaski sentenced

Kyle Bolaski will serve 25 years to life for the killing of Vincent Tamburello Jr. in a Chester park in August 2008.

Snow is mixed blessing for state

It was a busy day for first responders, according to Vermont State Police. ... Five and half inches fell in Chester and 4.5 inches were in Springfield.

Police Log

Recent activity of the Springfield Police Department.

Budget group recommends 10 percent cut

The Springfield Budget Advisory Committee has recommended cutting the proposed $9.9 million town budget by 10 percent.

Grant application for halfway house approved

Springfield gave the Springfield Restorative Justice Center the go-ahead to establish a halfway house for former prisoners.
See "Comments" below for answers to questions and concerns from Wendi Germain, executive director of the Springfield Restorative Justice Center.

Habitat for Humanity home available

The Greater Springfield Vermont Area Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications for a 3-bedroom home that is currently available in the Springfield area.

Third-quarter boost sparks Minutemen

Had you walked into the Dean W. Houghton Gymnasium in North Clarendon as time expired at Tuesday night's boys basketball game, you might have thought it was an easy victory: Mill River 50, Springfied 30. Not that easy.

Video: Progress at 100 River Street

Video #2 just released showcasing this redevelopment project and the state of the art technology in it that's being set up by VTel.

Fire in Springfield quickly contained

A fire Monday afternoon at a home at 221 Breezy Hill Road damaged a home and sent a firefighter to the hospital.

Undefeated Slaters hold off Cosmos

Fair Haven almost saw its perfect record go down the drain after a nail-bitting fourth quarter, but held on for a 36-32 win over Springfield in girls basketball action Monday in Fair Haven.

Ron Paul for President

Ron Paul won 22.9 percent of the vote in the NH Primary statewide, and was the top vote getter in several working class towns including Claremont, Charlestown, Canaan, Piermont, Grafton, Orange, Dorchester and Croydon. He also did well in the North Country, winning Berlin and all of Coos County. How will he do in Vermont?

School district receives approval after expansion project

The Springfield School District has received approval for an expansion project that took place almost three years ago.

Springfield Biomass Plant Progresses

‘The Biggest Step to Date'... Neighbors' Concerns... Efficiency Questions... Boosting Springfield's Economy

Springfield Police Department activity year end stats

In all of 2011, there were 39,052 Calls received into Dispatch on the 3 primary phone lines. This does not include the calls received on those lines that are strictly administrative lines.

Seek support in race

 Our community is fortunate to have a hospital. We can receive care locally from people we know. The Breast Cancer and Cancer Clinics are wonderful. My wife is a survivor of breast cancer. 

Nuptials: Kelli O'Connor and Kenneth Young

Sun Journal   -    Lewiston, Me.   -   Jan 01, 2012
Brad and Dianne O'Connor of Minot, Maine are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Anne, to Kenneth R. Young, son of Kenneth S. and Janice Young of Springfield, Vt.

Big puppy dog for a good home

Petfinder.com  -  Jan 01, 2012
This is one big, goofy, sweetie pie! Her name is Sophie, and she is a 1 year old grey brindle Cane Corso Mastiff. Rescued from a Brooklyn, NY Shelter when she was slated to be euthanized.