Springfield on quest to eliminate lead from tap water

The town of Springfield has been working on eliminating all traces of lead from its drinking water supply. A public information meeting on the project was presented on Monday night.

Video: Flooded Springfield boat landing

Last weekend's flash flooding in Vermont didn't affect Springfield much-- except at the boat landing by the Connecticut River.

Firm to assess Black River tributary

The town of Springfield has received a grant to assess stream geomorphic conditions on a tributary of the Black River that runs through Valley Street.

Annual Flushing of the Mains

Water being flushed out of a fire hydrant at old North School in North Springfield.

Crews from the Public Works Department will be out flushing water mains throughout Springfield this week– Monday, May 1st to Friday, May 5th.

Conservation district to assess stormwater treatment

The Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District (ONRCD) has recently received funding from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Department of Environmental Conservation to carry out stormwater treatment infrastructure designs at the Transfer Station in Springfield.

All-Volunteer ‘River Dipper’ program monitors health of local waterways

Once a month, Springfield resident Lucy Georgeff and her 5-year-old daughter Eva take an early morning trip to two spots along Valley Street Brook to scoop up water to be sent out for testing.

Water, wastewater rates up 9.3 percent

Residents will see their water and sewer bills go up 9.3 percent starting next month.

Selectboard approves water, sewer budget with rate increase

The Springfield Selectboard has voted to approve the 2016-2017 water and sewer budget that will raise rates, but will also help the Public Works Department with utility costs.

Brook safe for swimming after sewage discharge fix

After four years of water sampling and with the help of a Vermont Watershed Program grant, bacteria levels in the Valley Street Brook in central Springfield have finally reached a safe swimming level.

Stormwater overflow: Springfield investment pays off

The town has cut down significantly on post-storm sewage discharges to the Black River after investing millions of dollars over more than 15 years, but more needs to be done, according to Public Works Director Jeff Strong.

Opinion: Questioning Chester's $4 million water project

Am I the only one that thinks the voters of Chester who will decide whether to approve the proposed $4,050,000.00 no-bid water project including the higher-than-assessed-value land purchase are being played like a tin piano?

Annual Flushing of the Mains

The Springfield Water Department will be flushing out corrosion and other foreingn matter from the town water mains this coming week.

Water pipes freezing

Freeze Warning, take heed of the caution from our town employees!

Grant to fund regional project

The Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission has received $3,636 in state funding.

Hydro station sold to Colorado firm

One of downtown Springfield’s small hydroelectric stations has been sold to a Colorado company, whose chief executive said the company was looking for more small hydroelectric stations.

Stormwater Expo is Saturday in Springfield

Reserve your spot today for the first-ever Stormwater Expo in Windsor County.

Annual Flushing of the Mains

A fire hydrant being flushed out today at old North School in North Springfield.

Crews from the Public Works Department will be out flushing water mains throughout Springfield all this week.

Expensive solutions to Weathersfield Reservoir quandary

It’s going to cost serious money to do anything with the Springfield-owned Weathersfield Reservoir.

Water main bursts

Old age was to blame for a water main break that occurred at the intersection of Union, White and Southridge streets in Springfield on Monday.

Springfield water rates go up 13 percent

Water rates are going up for the second year in a row, and town officials expect another increase next year.