Video: Biomass Public Hearing

Video of the Public Service Board hearing held February 28th at Springfield High School with nearly 200 people in attendance.

Opponents speak out against proposed biomass plant

Opponents of a plan to build a wood-chip-burning power plant in North Springfield dominated a public hearing at the Springfield High School last night.

Jacks get convincing win over Cosmos

The Windsor girls basketball team at Dressel Gym in Springfield Tuesday night won for the 12th time in 13 games with a convincing 59-40 victory, putting a damper on the Cosmos senior night.

Sparks fly over proposed wood-fired electric plant

Staff members from Vermont's Public Service Board visited the proposed site for what's being called the North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project.

Monopoly Board

Attending tonight's public biomass plant hearing? Meet the Public Service Board, Vermont's most powerful men you've never heard of.

Tales of a Travelling Doctor - Springfield, Vt.

When not in the hospital, I meandered about the town. Downtown is small, but quaint, with some restaurants and a few shops. You pretty much blink and you're through the downtown.

Deborah Luskin: Humanities Matter

"Springfield" is code for the Southern State Correctional Facility where I used to teach writing to inmates through a partnership between the Community High School of Vermont and the Vermont Humanities Council. It was one of my all-time favorite jobs.

Opinion: Burning our forests: A climate mistake

Should Vermont burn its trees to power light bulbs and refrigerators? And what will the impact be - on our forests, our air quality and our changing climate - if we promote greater use of wood for industrial-scale heat and power?

News from Springfield On The Move

The latest word from the non-profit organization whose mission is to revitalize Springfield's downtown.

Cosmos rally to down Rebels

Kirk Perham and sophomore Devin Brady came up big in the second half, along with a team defensive stand, as the Cosmos closed the regular season with a victory.

More than 200 turn out for woodchip plant session

More than 200 people turned out to hear about the proposed 35 megawatt woo-fired power plant in North Springfield Thursday.

Springfield woman killed in car crash

A Springfield woman was killed and another injured Thursday night after a two-car collision in North Springfield across from the Irving gas station just after 11 p.m.

Request For Drug Detective In Springfield Denied

Springfield's Select Board has declined to establish a new position of town drug detective.

Artist, pilot has bird’s eye view of Vermont

For Springfield resident Len Emery, there’s a fine line between engineering, aviation, and art. Emery crisscrosses the thresholds of all three realms, again and again, during both his work and leisure time.

Marita Johnson honored as ‘super volunteer’

Marita Johnson, a retired seventh-grade biology teacher who has had a second career as a super-volunteer, has been honored by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce as its Citizen of the Year.

Art workshop is all about light

Gallery at the VAULT in Springfield will host a unique art workshop with Robert Carsten. “It’s All About Light” will be held Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

It's here! The 2011 Annual Town Report

Just out - the latest edition of the annual financial report of the Town of Springfield. It will now be printed and mailed out to local voters giving them an opportunity to be adequately informed before the March 2012 Town Meeting.

Coal plant vs. Biomass plant emissions

Some charts comparing air pollution from the Holyoke, MA coal burning plant to that which would be emitted from the proposed North Springfield biomass plant.

Document: Biomass project water concerns report

The Process Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal Feasibility Assessment for the North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project (96 pages).
For links to other documents and exhibits regarding the proposed Biomass plant, Click Here.

Candidates weigh in on downtown issues

Dilapidated buildings, downtown redevelopment efforts and town employee contracts were up for discussion during a Springfield Select Board forum Monday night.

Monster fourth sends Hurricanes past Cosmos

The Hartford Hurricanes blew open a close game with a huge fourth quarter to record their first home win.

Police Log

Some recent activity of the Springfield Police Department.

Biomass or Biomess? Activists protest

The debate over burning forests for electricity is heating up again as a wood-fueled power plant moves closer to construction in Fair Haven. Developers are eyeing a once-shuttered industrial site in North Springfield.

Group opposes planned biomass plant

A group of North Springfield residents have formed a group to fight the proposed Winstanley wood-fired power plant.

Decades after construction, our flood control dam shows its value

For more than 50 years the Army Corps of Engineers has monitored the flow of the Black River through the North Springfield dam.

Report: CVPS smart grid a model for other utilities

The Vermont Law School’s Institute for Energy and the Environment released a 32-page report on Monday, “CVPS SmartPower: A Smart Grid Collaboration in Vermont”. The report said the plan is to install 2,200 smart meters each week until all meters are replaced by the end of the year. CVPS is just beginning to install them now.

Vermont pushes to get more students to college

While students here do well academically compared with other states and the state's high school graduation rate is the second highest in the country, its rate of those who go onto postsecondary education right out of high school is among the lowest.

Traffic citation erupts into assault on trooper charge

Assaulting a state trooper and resisting arrest while getting a traffic ticket has landed a Springfield woman behind bars.

Cox sparks OT win for Cosmos

Mill River's Maureen Taggart had the home gym rocking on Friday evening when she nailed a 3-pointer with a second left to tie Springfield 38-38 and force overtime.

Marita Johnson 2011 Citizen of the Year

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce presented its 23rd Annual Citizen of the Year award to Marita Johnson at the Chamber Annual Meeting and Dinner last Friday.

Energized Slaters roll past Springfield

Some might have expected a dogfight for Thursday night’s boys basketball game between Springfield and Fair Haven. Springfield had just fashioned the best win on its resume a couple of games ago, a win over Burr and Burton Academy.

How Small Businesses Can Hurt the Economy

Chuck Richards, founder and chief executive of Chairman’s View and creator of CoreValue business-assessment software is interviewed about changes over the years to his hometown of Springfield, Vermont.

Green Horn, Volume 32, Edition 4

The February 2012 issue of the award-winning student publication of Springfield High School and the Tech Center.

Young authors, readers thrive in Springfield

Union Street Elementary School students are taking the literary world by storm. They are publishing their own books and demonstrating reading skills at “Author’s Night” and “Read-a-thon.”

Grant for illicit discharge study

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation awarded the Southern Windsor Regional Planning Commission (RPC) a $49,110 Ecosystem Restoration Grant to support the Springfield Illicit Discharge and Detection Elimination Study.

Hospital gets grant for cancer treatment clinic

Springfield Hospital has received a two-year grant in the amount of $105,000 from the Fanny Holt Ames and Edna Louise Holt Fund. The grant will help the hospital enhance its oncology program by offering a variety of support programs to help patients manage cancer and treatment-related side effects.

The Great Hall of Springfield

Renovation work is nearly complete inside the largest room at 100 River Street (aka Old Fellows Building).  Photo from Springfield Regional Development Corp.

Video: 100 River Street Tour

Springfield High School/Green Horn students Olivia Thayer and Tabitha Celani are taken on a tour of the former Fellows Gear Shaper by Bob Flint of the Springfield Regional Development Corporation showing the progress on the renovation of the building complex.

Video: Books Over Breakfast: Union Street School

Two students at Union Street Elementary appeared on WCAX-TV's morning show to talk about Springfield students creatively authoring their own books.

Future first responders train for emergencies

Criminal justice and public safety majors at River Valley Technical Center and Randolph Technical Career Center are training to save lives. In this case a victim, who has fallen through an ice-covered reservoir in North Springfield.

Shumlin pushes for education changes

Gov. Peter Shumlin brought his powers of persuasion to Springfield on Monday, praising the town’s revitalization efforts and seeking support for his push for more flexibility in education.

Grave robbers hit local cemetaries

If anyone has any information regarding these thefts, please contact Cpl. Morancy at the Springfield Police Department at 802-885-2112.

Vermont's backyard breeder problem

Fox 44 News comes up with a negative news report on dog breeding which focuses on an otherwise well respected local area breeder.

Mill River boys roll to 72-39 win over Springfield

If Mill River’s Division II win over Springfield Monday night at Dressel Gym is a guidepost, the Minutemen are just about fine tuned as they can get.

Interstate chase ends in Springfield

A Williston man is behind bars after leading police on a high speed chase on Interstate 91.

Lack of snow a boon for road budgets

While the mild weather has been rough on ski resorts and others who depend on a classic Vermont winter to make their living, many municipalities are seeing savings on road maintenance.

A visit with Abraham Lincoln

Matching Lincoln's height and beard, Steve Wood bears enough of a resemblance to our 16th president to make heads turn even when not wearing black trousers, vest, frock coat, and stovepipe hat.

Pellet Stoves: A Heating Alternative?

Walk into Jennifer Toner’s home and you hear a slight humming noise. That sound is saving her nearly a thousand dollars a year.

Pot pipe sparks house fire

A Springfield family has had to leave their home after the pot-smoking son accidently set fire to his bedroom.

Police log

Recent activity of note by the Springfield Police Department.

Water Quality Management Plan

The Agency of Natural Resources has announced the release of the Draft Water Quality Management Plan for the Black and Ottauquechee Rivers (Basin 10).

Perham's last-second shot lifts Cosmos

Springfield coach Pete Peck was talking before the game how he really liked his team and that they had been playing better even though there were some tough losses.

Multiple arrests in Vermont burglary ring spans multiple states

Law enforcement agency officials, including several from Vermont, announced arrests in a five-state burglary ring Feb. 6.

Chocolate-tasting big hit in Gallery at the VAULT

There were crowds at the Gallery at the VAULT Saturday, eager to participate in the 3rd annual chocolate tasting.

Here's the beef

In Japan, a rare breed of cattle is considered a national treasure. Here, among the rolling hills of Vermont, a local farm owner is hoping to elevate her herd to the same status.

Hurricanes blow away Cosmos

Boys Basketball: Hartford 64, Springfield 36. The Hurricanes outscored Springfield 39-15 in the second half on Friday night as they improved their record to 5-9. Josh Claflin had 18 points and Connor White 16 to lead Hartford.

Two face assault charges

Two Springfield adults pleaded not guilty to beating their roommate.

Family Center leadership changes

The longtime executive director of the Springfield Family Center has been replaced.

Cosmos win ugly over BF

The film of this game should not be used for training purposes.

Bouts of great interest on tap for Golden Gloves finale

A national champion will take on a world champion, who just happens to be a student at Springfield High School, this Saturday night in Burlington.

Video: Downtown window work

The suspense of a mid-winter large pane storefront window removal is captured in timelapse by Edward Huse. Also: Full screen version

Get to know Springfield - upcoming events

Rain gardens workshop... Free community dinner... Bring Your Child to the Library Day... Art and chocolate!... Book sale... Junior F.O.S.T.L.

Springfield man denies embezzlement charge

A former Rockingham town employee pleaded innocent Tuesday to a charge he had a family member steal close to 500 gallons of diesel fuel and gasoline belonging to the town to heat his own home.

Connecticut man sentenced in Springfield child sex assaults

The Vermont Attorney General's office says a 58-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced to five to 20 years in prison in a series of child sexual assaults in Vermont over a five-year period.

Hearing to focus on biomass plant

Impacts from invasive bugs, depletion of groundwater, air pollution and forest health are some of the concerns that will be aired in upcoming hearings on the proposed 25 to 35 megawatt woodchip-fired power plant in North Springfield.

Perham seals Cosmos victory

In Townshend last night, Kirk Perham had 13 points, including two free throws with 15 seconds remaining...

Springfield man’s car impounded

A local man with a history of driving with suspended license was spotted by a state trooper operating a vehicle on Route 11.