Springfield schools in financial squeeze, district officials say

The school community here learned Monday night that the current district budget is in trouble, and prospects for next year include a reduction in teachers and staff.

Lister wanted in Springfield assessor’s office

Like a lot of towns, Springfield is finding it more and more difficult to hire listers. Monday night, the select board changed the job description and pay scale for listers, hoping to keep the one they have and fill a vacancy.

Proposed Springfield school budget at $28.3 M, includes staff cuts

Kevin Coen

The Springfield School District has proposed a total budget of $28,326,559, but it includes staff cuts of 19.5 positions, most of them teachers. “We’re opposed to the cuts,” said Kevin Coen, English teacher and head of the Springfield Teachers’ Association. “Making these cuts so quickly will hurt the students.”

Town of Springfield to save up to $100K

Springfield Town Manager Tom Yennerrell had some good news for the board of selectmen at its regular meeting on Monday evening: improvements in safety could cut the worker’s compensation premium by as much as $100,000.

Town, school budgets approved

Voters approved both the town and school budgets on Town Meeting Day Tuesday. The town’s $11.65 million budget with $9.6 million to be raised by taxes passed 781-435.

2018 School Budget information

Town vote is March 6th. On this posting you will find useful information available online pertaining to the 2018 school budget. Items listed beneath each subtitle can be opened or downloaded.

School district to eliminate 1 position due to budget constraints

After “shaking out” the cuts and retirements taking place in the Springfield School District for the upcoming year, the school district has a singular notification to make regarding a reduction in force (RIF) for the equivalent of one school staff position, according to Superintendent Zach McLaughlin.

Voters approve all items at RVTC School District annual meeting

Voters in Springfield approved all articles at the River Valley Technical Center (RVTC) School District Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 2 at the Howard Dean Education Center. The second part of that meeting, for general budget approval, has been recessed until March 7.

Springfield school taxes to go down

Springfield school taxes will be going down 2.1 cents this year if voters approve a $29 million spending plan.

Board OKs ‘weighty’ decision

The Springfield School Board voted Monday to tap the high school’s athletic uniform fund to pay for the removal of lead paint on the ceiling of the high school weight room.

School board discusses tax impact for proposed $29M budget

The Springfield School Board on Monday, Feb. 20 discussed the potential tax impact of the proposed $29,335,336 Fiscal Year 2018 school district budget.

Study: Tax difference sways shoppers toward NH

It has been a few years since Vermont border towns had the opportunity to take part in a tax-free retail shopping day. With a recent study linking tax rates to cross-border economy, a sampling of local business owners and Chambers of Commerce appears to indicate support for bringing back the event.

Springfield boards OK $11.2M

Voters will have to weigh whether to approve a town budget that calls for a spending increase of 2.1 percent, but will require a slightly bigger increase in property taxes.

Belladonna Spa: Springfield’s new oasis

Three women united by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to spread their positive energy have created a tranquil modern spa in the heart of a historic inn.

Springfield town budget up 1.5 percent

The proposed 2017-18 town budget is $11.18 million, which shows a $166,085 increase over last year and reflects a 1.5 percent spending increase.

Springfield taxes see 2.56 percent increase

Combined town and school property taxes are going up 2.56 percent, as the Select Board approved the final documents setting the rate for 2016-17 Thursday evening.

Projected school tax break shrinks almost in half

Residents who were anticipating a 6-cent decrease in the school portion of their property tax bill will likely have to settle for about half that amount.

Video: Springfield School Budget Summary

This six minute video gives a short summary of this year's school budget, suggests some resources for additional information, and lays out voting times and location.

Just out: Annual Town Report

McDonald’s offers to donate parcel of land to Springfield

McDonald’s USA LLC wants to give the town of Springfield a 1.48 acre plot of land north of the restaurant.