Project Safe Neighborhoods one-year anniversary

One year ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which Attorney General Jeff Sessions has made the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime.

Video: 5G Cellphone Towers Signal Renewed Concerns Over Impacts on Health

A new more powerful wireless technology is being rolled out this year. But the International Association of Firefighters has obtained an exemption from having any more 5G towers mounted on firehouses after firefighters reported health problems from it. Still ok to install them next to homes and public schools though.

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.

Vermont officials urge schools statewide to replace fixtures after testing finds lead

During the “first draw,” a test that is taken before the water is allowed to run, 27 of 46 of the faucets and drinking fountains at Elm Hill showed at least 1 part per billion of lead, with the highest concentration 8 ppb in a sink.

State funds will help pay for safety upgrade in all district schools

Plans are in the works to add more security cameras, door locks, portable radios and other security measures to all four schools in Springfield, as a result of state school security grants the district has been awarded.

Safety is job No. 1 in football

Making football safer is a prime directive among high school coaches. A result is that it’s better quality football, too. Springfield High School football coach Todd Aiken noted that he’s seeing his players make more good tackles on the edge with the shoulder tackle, the method that takes the player’s head out of the equation.

Turn Off Texting in Springfield

Here’s a photo of Youth Safety Council Presenter Paul Burroughs (red jack, in front) with Springfield High School students and the Turn Off Texting mobile driving simulator. Young Southern Vermont drivers are learning how important it is to stay focused behind the wheel!

Partners sponsor drug drop-box

The Springfield Pharmacy and Turning Point Recovery Center and Springfield Prevention Coalition are working together to collect unused prescription drugs.

School security focus of Springfield discussion

Two weeks after America’s most recent school shooting, the Springfield School Board held a public discussion about the district’s school security, which members say will be one of many conversations.

Students partner with sheriff's department to promote driver safety

If you watched the video you might struggle to believe that it was produced by a team of high school-aged Audio Video Production students.

Video: Driving Behavior is Learned at Home

Produced in Springfield by RVTC Studios for the Vermont Highway Department.

Union Street School students learn about the importance of helmets

In 2009, at the age of 22, Michael Schwarz was competing at the World Quarter Pipe Championship in southern Vermont. The unthinkable had happened when Schwarz “caught his edge” at the top of the pipe, hitting his head twice on his fall.

Fully digital driving

The Youth Safety Council of Vermont plans to help young drivers in Springfield learn the dangers of driving while distracted through a new high-tech simulator used to train law enforcement personnel.

Vermont launches distracted driving awareness campaign

Local police, EMS officials weigh in.

Students combat underage drinking with 'Project Sticker Shock'

Communities all over Vermont are working together to prevent alcohol-related injuries and deaths, with students and adults collaborating to address issues related to underage drinking.

Town frustrated with lack of state enforcement on safety violations

Frustrated with the lack of enforcement by state fire and safety officials, the town of Springfield hopes to open a dialogue.

Local students win statewide video contest

Congratulations to Aja & Kaelan Selbach-Broad of the RVTC Audio Video Production Program for winning the "Be Tick Smart" video contest sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health.

Vermont participates in national Click it or Ticket campaign

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Click it or Ticket campaign from Monday May 19th through Sunday June 1st.

Schools open today, drive carefully

Today is the first day of the school year for most Springfield youth and drivers are reminded to be extra cautious. Students will be crossing streets and entering and exiting buses.

School Bus Schedules

Vermont report finds no smart meter danger

A new state report concludes smart meters are safe but the advocacy group Vermonters for a Clean Environment isn't buying it.