Springfield board ponders fate of Union Street building

Though the Springfield board of selectmen took no action on the question at its regular meeting on Monday evening, they do want to do something about the abandoned two-story duplex at 42-44 Union Street.

North School Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale

Video: Yard Sale song by Tom Anderson

The North School Preservation Society will be holding another one of its popular fundraising yard sales this Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 49 Main Street in North Springfield. Proceeds go towards restoration work to the outside of the former schoolhouse.

Seniors are still displaced after last Friday’s flooding

The force of flood waters caused bending of the outside steel doors to the electrical room.

Seventy-eight residents of a senior housing complex in Springfield remain displaced one week after flooding forced the evacuation of the Louis Whitcomb Building on Mineral Street. While most are staying with relatives or friends, 12 people are at the emergency shelter in the Edwin Huber Building on Main Street.

Shelter increases assistance after Springfield flooding

The Precision Valley Disaster Recovery Committee is operating a shelter with the support of the Red Cross, the Springfield Housing Authority, and the Springfield Warming Shelter for some of the people affected by the evacuation of all 74 apartments in the Whitcomb building, following flooding in the Mineral Street area on Friday, July 27.

Video: More than 70 Springfield residents displaced after flooding

Floodwater from intense rain on Friday knocked out power to an apartment building forcing more than 70 people to evacuate. Officials say most of them were elderly or disabled.

Storm, heavy flooding displaces Mineral Street residents

Heavy storms on Friday afternoon created washouts and extensive pooling in Springfield, disrupting traffic, trapping disabled vehicles and necessitating the evacuation of a six-story apartment building. (Photo by Justine Wharton-Black)

Construction on Woolson Block expected to start in the fall

The Woolson Block building renovation has come with hurdles, including revenue shortfalls and added construction costs, but despite challenges developers say they expect construction to begin this fall and finish in about a year.

‘COVERing’ repairs for those in need

The nonprofit group COVER Home Repair Inc. provides urgently needed home repairs and improvements for people with low-income, the elderly or disabled. But when you ask the organization’s staff and volunteers, they say their main work is mending communities.

Video: Spencer Hollow School Open House

This past Sunday the oldest brick one-room schoolhouse in Vermont was open to the public to show the progress that has been made on restoring the building by 95 year old Don Whitney and his small crew of volunteers.

Spencer Hollow School Open House

There has been great progress on renovation of this historic site. Open House this Sunday December 10th, 11am to 3pm, 50 Spencer Hollow Road.

Video: Former VNA building coming down

Demolition work is almost completed at the site of the old Visiting Nurse Association building downtown.

Springfield Animal Hospital returns to its “furever” facility

The Springfield Animal Hospital officially reopened its doors on Monday, Aug. 28. They are fully functional once again, with all of their services including boarding, grooming, dentistry, surgery, and other veterinary and emergency services.

Former VNA building to be razed

Come 2018, the former Visiting Nurse Association building may stand no longer, making way for a view of the Black River on Main Street in Springfield after the town selectboard voted Monday to allocate the money for its demolition.

Town seeks 750K grant for Woolson Block project

The Woolson Block, which towers over Main and Park streets, may remind residents of a problem familiar to many Vermont towns that were once home to a proud industry gone defunct. Now, the Springfield Housing Authority and Housing Vermont are seeking to harness the historic building's potential.

Developers seek to partner with town for Woolson Block project grant

The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) and Housing Vermont are hoping to partner with the town of Springfield to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the purposes of developing the Woolson Block, which sits currently unoccupied in downtown Springfield.

Bryant Grinder project receives state funding

The Springfield Regional Development Corporation announced Thursday that it has received financing of $625,000 from the Vermont Economic Development Authority to assist with the redevelopment of roughly 35,000 square feet of the former Bryant Grinder facility in Springfield.

Town to evaluate demo of 2 mills

The town has hired a historic preservation consultant to evaluate the former Cobb & Derby mills to ensure the town won’t run into trouble with federal funding sources over plans to demolish the two buildings.

Springfield Animal Hospital finds temporary home

The Springfield Animal Hospital is open for business at their new temporary location at 368 River Street in the former Ridgewood Associates Building next to Biben’s Ace Hardware.

Funding sought for downtown work

Voters will be asked at town meeting to approve a downtown revitalization fund, and then $100,000 in seed money for downtown projects.

Landlord has to end of the month

The town has reached an agreement with landlord William Hunter that gives him until the end of March to clean up debris and other material at four of his properties.