2012 Annual Town Report

The 195 page newly published town report was posted online today, two weeks after paper copies were mailed out to Springfield voters. The annual public Town Meeting takes place Monday evening, March 4, 2013.

Springfield forgives loan for theater

Springfield has forgiven a $50,000 loan to the Springfield Housing Authority used to help reopen the Springfield movie theater.

Rangers smother Springfield

Boys basketball at Orleans.

Windsor County Courthouse and Town Meeting Day vote

The County will be asking voters to invest in a $2 million renovation project to make the County Courthouse in Woodstock handicap accessible.

Solar Talk at Springfield Library

Lee Gustafson, owner of Net Zero Renewable Resources LLC explained why he pays no electric bill to a crowded room at the Springfield Public Library last Wednesday.

Wood-chip plant transportation issues under review

Springfield is working to address transportation issues posed by the North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project.

Private meeting on woodchip plant cancelled

An “invitation only” presentation about the proposed North Springfield Sustainable Energy Project for area select boards today was cancelled Monday after questions were raised about the legality of the meeting.

Vegan Food Pot Luck

Are you curious about Vegan Food? Here's your chance to meet locals who are into eating vegan, this Wednesday at 5 pm.

Free programs from Springfield Medical Care Systems

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Workshops for Chronic Pain, Chronic Health Conditions, and Diabetes
Free Diabetes Education Program
Free Tobacco Cessation Class Begins 2/28/13
R & R Program Offers Support for People Needing Rest and Recuperation

Springfield On The Move 2013

Annual newsletter of the downtown revitalization group. Short but sweet.

Rebels storm past Springfield

Boys basketball at Townshend.

Two charged in Christmas Eve crime spree

A former employee of the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield and a friend of his have both been charged with carrying out a crime spree on Christmas Eve at the golf course.

Hartford rebounds to down Cosmos

The Hartford girls are making a habit of fourth-quarter comebacks.

Park Street leak will cost $56,600 in repairs

The Springfield School District waited a year too long to repair the roof of the Park Street school building.

McDonald’s could be closed 90 days

McDonald’s USA wants to tear down the current restaurant in Springfield and build a new, smaller, more energy efficient one.

MacDonald’s to Rebuild

Pending a vote from the Springfield Selectboard and an ACT 250 permit, the existing McDonald’s in Springfield will be closed this spring for about three months while it is demolished and rebuilt.

National recognition for SAPCC

The Child Advocacy Center at Springfield Area Parent Child Center has been awarded sn associate membership with the National Children’s Alliance.

Published authors at Union Street School

Elementary children at Union Street School got a taste of what goes in to becoming an author while attuning their research, writing and editing skills when they published their books.

Hurricanes trip up Springfield

Boys basketball at Springfield.

East School up for sale

East School, a 1920 brick icon to generations of Springfield kids from the east side of town, is on the market, finally.

Police log

Recent arrests and incidents logged by the Springfield Police Department.

Union Street School in the news

Valentines for Vets      Read-A-Thon quilt making
Read-A-Thon acting out

Slaters rolled over Cosmos

Boys basketball at Fair Haven.

Aines leads Minutemen over Cosmos

Girls basketball at Springfield.

New superintendent promises transparency in fiscal matters

The newly appointed superintendent of schools told the public that school officials are honest when it comes to fiscal matters.

For Sale: East School

A slightly used, fixer-upper property with streetscape views and dozens of sweeping rooms — classrooms that is — just became available on the market nearly three years after Springfield voters decided to unload it.

Man facing child porn charges

A Springfield man is facing a felony charge of possession of child pornography after his horrified roommate turned him in to police.

Gas station owners see their doom in tax proposal

Vermont merchants doing business along the New Hampshire border say a proposed tax increase on gasoline will destroy what's left of their fragile retail economy.
Audio: Border Merchants Say Gas Tax Will Destroy Businesses

Springfield superintendent steps down early

Superintendent of Schools Frank Perotti will take a leave of absence for the remainder of his contract which ends June 30.

Brandon holds off Springfield

It's not always "Attack-sketball" at Otter Valley. Good thing, too.

Springfield Hospital history exhibit opens

Springfield Hospital will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary. In honor of this milestone, a new history exhibit is now open to the public.

Interest strong in association for Springfield area landlords

Response has been strong from Springfield landlords who are interested in forming an association to better tackle mutual problems.

Schools improve under five-year strategic plan

Things are looking up in the Springfield School District, according to a recent presentation of its five-year strategic plan.

Vt. escapes major storm lightly

Friday's Blizzard dumped nearly 3 feet of snow in Connecticut. But only 4 inches in Rutland while Springfield reports measured as much as 16 inches.

Police log

Recent service calls logged by the Springfield Police Department.

'Doo-doo' a ‘no-no’ for any biomass plant, panel decides

Concerns that “animal waste” might mean the disposal of manure as well as animal carcasses in a biomass plant, the Springfield Planning Commission has again fine-tuned the language in the revised Springfield Town Plan.

Police probe death in hospital parking lot

Springfield police are investigating the death of a 75-year-old Springfield man who was found dead in his car outside the emergency room at Springfield Hospital on Thursday morning.

Burr and Burton overpowers Springfield

They spread the floor, find the open man, gang rebound and share the ball. Burr and Burton Academy did all those things and did them well Thursday night in a 74-47 win over Springfield in a Division II game at Dressel Gym.

State’s students show gains in writing on NECAP tests

Springfield schools are improving, based upon Wednesday’s NECAP numbers.

Thomas Blumenfeld is a national champion

Keep your eyes on this kid who first learned to box in Springfield, Vermont.

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School officials optimistic of bus safety plan despite snags

It took 20 minutes for a Springfield school bus driver to get students to sit in their seats recently, despite a new policy aimed at improving school bus safety.

Suspect denies sudden attack on passenger in same car

A Springfield resident has been charged with beating a man in a Factory Street public parking lot a week ago and stealing his backpack which contained a large knife.

McLaughlin in as Springfield superintendent

In a unanimous vote, the Springfield School Board selected Zach McLaughlin at Monday night’s meeting. He will replace outgoing superintendent Frank Perotti on July 1.

Springfield couple denies crack, heroin dealing

A Springfield couple who allegedly boasted to customers they were “cleaning it up” on the local narcotics market were both in court Monday.

Next Superintendent of Schools revealed

At tonight's School Board meeting, chairman Scott Adnams announced the next school superintendent -- Zach McNaughton!

Video: Springfield students' bridge to learning

Students at Union Street Elementary school read their poetry on Channel 3 News.

Couple face crack cocaine, heroin charges

An Andover man and woman are facing crack cocaine and heroin charges following a months-long police investigation into drug trafficking in the Springfield area.

Chocolate tasting benefit at the VAULT

If you love all things chocolate, you’d better be at The Gallery at the VAULT Saturday afternoon, today. The tasting itself is free. Sales and donations help the gallery offer children scholarships to art camps.

Board to announce new superintendent

The Springfield School Board will announce the new district superintendent on Monday. The choice has been narrowed down to the two candidates already employed by the district.

Special requests top $240,000 in Springfield

Special requests from more than a dozen social service agencies and community organizations, as well as two economic development groups, will be decided by voters on Town Meeting Day.

Handcrafted Perserverance: Bamboo Bikes

Wes Cheney started biking when he was a kid in Springfield, Vt. Now he runs a unique business in Norfolk, Va. building and selling bamboo-frame bicycles.