BRIC awarded $724,000 grant

The Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) and Senator Patrick Leahy announced today that BRIC has received $724,000 in federal grant funds to support the continued creation of a digital economy ecosystem in Springfield, VT.

State awards $2.8 million for village and downtown projects

Governor Phil Scott was in the Northeast Kingdom Tuesday and while in Albany announced the allocation of $2.8 million in state tax incentives for 16 projects (including 2 in Springfield) supporting more than $324 million in downtown and village center construction and rehabilitation efforts.

Financial Aid Forms Workshop: Springfield High School

Area students interested in higher education are invited to join representatives of the non-profit Vermont Student Assistance Corp. on October 10th from 6 to 8 pm at the Springfield High School library for a free Financial Aid Forms workshop.

Springfield Elks award ENF grant to The Veterans' Place

Recently , Springfield Elks Lodge 1560’s Veteran’s chair person, PER Vicki Siliski applied for an Elks National Foundation Anniversary Grant worth $1500, with the recipient being “The Veteran’s Place Inc.” located in Northfield, Vt.

Springfield gets $1 million for new gigabit economic initiative

From the governor on down, state and local leaders gathered in at a Main Street restaurant in Springfield Tuesday to celebrate a new beginning-- the Black River Innovation campus.

Springfield Medical Care Systems receives $86,553 clinical quality grant award

Springfield Medical Care Systems (SMCS) was recently awarded $86,553 in grant funding by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Promise Community projects see progress

The Promise Community Grant is from the early childhood initiatives of the Obama administration. Federal funding for these grants are administered by the individual states and applieåd for by local groups.

Fireworks group makes donation to Honor Flight

Fireworks committee co-chair Riley White, Honor Flight New England founder Joe Byron, and Crown Point Country Club board chair Peter Annis had lunch at Crown Point on Thursday, where the fireworks committee presented a $4,400 check to Honor Flight from donations received this Independence Day.

Keeping the promise to Springfield’s community and families

It has been two years since 35 or more Springfield community members sat in the conference room at the Springfield Police Station to gauge the interest of our community in seeking a Springfield Promise Community Grant.

Elks award $1,700 'Gratitude Grant' to Springfield Senior Center

Pictured at the Springfield Senior Center $1700 Gratitude Grant presentation recently are: L to r Linda Roys Exercise Instructor, Sandy Tarbell Senior Citizen of the year for 2018, Elizabeth Moulton Senior Citizen of the year for 2018 runner up, Jim Morse, Springfield Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler, Heather Hall Executive Director of Springfield Senior Center, Kathy Giurtino Yoga Instructor and Roger Blish House Committee Chairman of Springfield Elks Lodge.

PTA awards $5,000 to Union Street and Elm Hill elementary schools

For the second year in a row, Springfield Vermont’s Elementary Schools PTA awarded $5,000 to Union Street and Elm Hill Elementary Schools. The funds are supporting school activities and projects to benefit all students.

Riverside among 14 schools awarded humanities grant

For the second straight year, the Vermont Humanities Council (VHC) has awarded grants to 14 schools for its summer Humanities Camps program for middle school students. Among them is Riverside Middle School in Springfield.

Nursing scholarship in memory of Springfield Hospital Nurse

Applications are being accepted for the 11th annual Eileen Austin Neal Nursing Scholarship of $1,000. This scholarship is open to any student who has been accepted into a nursing program of study.

VHCB awards $2.9 million for Vermont conservation projects

At a meeting on March 15, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board awarded money for projects in several communities including Springfield.

Springfield starts ball rolling on riverfront park

The select board has unanimously agreed to match a $50,000 grant for construction of a downtown riverside park.

Scholarships available for students pursuing career in journalism

The Journalism Education Foundation of New England, a division of the New England Newspaper & Press Association, will award up to ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students in the six-state region who aspire to pursue a career in journalism.

Students can apply for 2018 Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships

Students in Springfield and surrounding areas can apply for a community service scholarship opportunity. The Sammy Pierce Memorial Scholarships are awarded annually to deserving students in recognition of volunteered time and talent.

The FAFSA is the first step to being career ready

In Vermont, only about 55 percent of high school seniors file a FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This means eligible Vermonters lose out on an estimated $4.7 million in federal Pell grants every year, or about $3,564 annually per student.

Springfield Medical Care Systems awarded grant for surgical drill

Springfield Medical Care Systems is pleased to announce that it has received a $4,558 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation to purchase a new surgical drill for use at Chester Family Dental in Chester.

Springfield Elks Lodge #1560 awards grant to Vermont Veterans Home

On Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, Springfield Elks Lodge members drove to the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt., to present a $1,500 Elks Anniversary Grant.