SMCS announces leadership change

Tim Ford

The Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Tim Ford, effective immediately. Chief of Practice Operations Josh Dufresne will serve as the primary administrative contact for SMCS and Springfield Hospital until an interim CEO and CFO are named.

Springfield Hospital can’t pay its bills. ‘It’s very unnerving.’

For the past year or so, doctors said they haven’t been able to get supplies needed to run their offices. Some say the hospital is months behind on health insurance payments. Several businesses in Springfield and doctors in the area have stopped doing business with the hospital.

Leahy announces $7.4 million in federal funding to support victim service programs in Vermont

10 grants from the U.S. Department of Justice to support crime victims and to strengthen services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence includingnearly $400,000 for one Springfield agency.

CMVA donates to Honor Flight New England

On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 26-3 held the “Put Some Pork on Your Fork,” dinner and fundraising event. On behalf of Honor Flight New England, Lt. Mark Fountain of the Springfield Police Department accepted their check for $8,000.

Sanders announces funds for Vermont’s community health centers

Sen. Bernie Sanders announced Thursday that 11 federally qualified community health centers in Vermont received $816,251 to help improve access to affordable health care throughout the state.

Town officials eye possible TIF district in Springfield

How to generate growth in the private sector without funding in the public sector, and vice versa, is a problem that plagues many Vermont villages, towns, and cities. But, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) has been available in Vermont since the 1990s.

VEDA partners with RDCs to boost regional economic development

 The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved nearly $6.6 million in financing to support several important economic development projects undertaken by Regional Development Corporations (RDCs) throughout the state.

Springfield Rotary Club donates to Honor Flight New England

The $600 donation will pay to send a World War II or a Korean War veteran to Washington, D.C., so that the veteran will be able to see their respective war memorial.

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.

Food co-op raises money for area nonprofits

A borrowed idea has taken hold at the Springfield Food Co-op (SFC), located at 335 River Road in Springfield, and given much needed funds to local nonprofit organizations with their round up program.

Vermont Economic Development Authority approves financing to expand manufacturing projects

In Springfield, Konrad Prefab was approved for $180,000 in VEDA financing to help the start-up manufacturer purchase machinery and equipment.

STDC makes donation to HCRS

Last week the Springfield Town Democratic Committee (STDC) presented a $100 check to George Karabakakis, CEO of Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) Springfield, to show its appreciation for using the HCRS conference room for meetings and guest events.

Dam Run donates $750 for fitness scholarships

The Edgar May Health and Recreation Center and the Springfield Dam Run have come together to champion active lifestyles and help make sure that recreation can be accessible to all.

Vacation Bible School donates to Springfield Family Center

The Springfield Family Center would like to sincerely thank the participants in the 2015 Vacation Bible School at the Springfield Assembly of God.

Springfield loans $50,000 to SRDC for J&L environmental review

The town of Springfield has agreed to lends up to $50,000 interest-free to the Springfield Regional Development Corp. to do a final environmental report required before the development group can start the demolition of the old Jones & Lamson Machine Tool Co.

Comcast awards $23,000 in scholarships to Vermont high school seniors

14 recipients from around the state each received $1,000. An additional $9,000 went to one student from Springfield.

Help Springfield get their brewery

A few months ago, two good friends and I reached the first major milestone in the realization of our dream to open a brewery in our hometown of Springfield, Vermont.

Grant to fund regional project

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

$650K payment to CEO raises questions

A $650,000 compensation package for the retired CEO of Health Care and Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont has raised eyebrows from Montpelier to Springfield.

Springfield Rotary donates to 'Wet Paint Live' project

Springfield Rotary President Carol Cole is pleased to present a donation from the Springfield Rotary to the “Wet Paint Live” project to Nancy Lanoue.