Springfield unveils understanding with biomass developer

Saying they were trying to control the things they could control with the proposed North Springfield biomass plant, the Springfield Select Board unveiled a proposed memorandum of understanding with the project developer Monday.

Audio: Special MOU Select Board meeting

A few sound clips from Monday night's Select Board meeting held at the Springfield High School cafeteria to discuss the memorandum of understanding document relating to the proposed biomass plant project.

Perfect parade day for Springfield Alumni and their childhood toys

Saturday was a great day to be a kid outside playing with toys or gathering candy while watching a parade. The theme for the 60th Annual Springfield Alumni parade was “Childhood Toys”.

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One hurt, one charged in ATV accident

One Springfield man is under arrest and another injured following an ATV accident Saturday night in Alstead, N.H.

Springfield Family Center doings

Summer lunch at home program for kids and fundraising with Adirondack chairs.

Video: 2013 Alumni Parade Highlights

Scenes from the 60th annual Springfield High School Alumni Association Parade held this past Saturday. The theme of this year's parade was childhood toys.

Springfield eyes MOU with woodchip plant developer

The Springfield Select Board announced Friday it would discuss a possible agreement with the developers of the proposed wood-fired power plant in North Springfield at a public meeting Monday.

Alan Woodbury chosen 'Honored Guest' for SHS Alumni Weekend

This year the Springfield High School Alumni Association (SHSAA) has chosen Alan Woodbury as honored guest for its 60th annual weekend festivities.

SHS Graduates 106 Seniors

Friday’s heavy rains failed to dampen the enthusiasm of family and friends who gathered in the gymnasium of Riverside Middle School on Saturday for Springfield High School’s commencement exercises.

Police log

Recent arrests, incidents and service calls logged by the Springfield Police Department.

Black River Produce approved for state loan

The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has approved a $927,155 Direct Loan to Black River Produce to partially finance its new Net Metering Solar Power Project.

Independence Day fireworks returning to Springfield

Independence Day fireworks are returning to Springfield this year, but residents will have to wait an extra two days until July 6, to see them.

Maxx greeting guests at the Hartness House

Springfield moves against dilapidated buildings

The town of Springfield is lowering the boom on some property owners, giving them 60 days to repair or demolish their dilapidated buildings, or the town will do it for them — and send them the bill.

Benefit golf tournament for SHS grads

The Springfield High School Alumni Association will host its 10th annual golf tournament at 1 p.m. Friday and participants will have a chance to win $10,000.

Springfield High graduates urged to follow their hearts

Senior Cody Stevens said it was “all so surreal” that he and fellow Springfield High School classmates were graduating Saturday.
Aditional photo: Jennifer Stein, Salutatorian

Free Fishing Day Free State Park Weekend

Saturday, June 8, is Vermont’s Free Fishing Day -- the one day anyone may go fishing in Vermont without a fishing license.
June 8 & 9: FREE entry into all Vermont State Park day use areas all weekend.

Digital Painting in Springfield, Vt.

Of all the art forms I’ve encountered, the one that makes me most uncomfortable involves computers. Artist Gloria King Merritt calls it “digital painting.”

Springfield Hospital to buy East School

The Springfield School District has found a willing buyer for East School.

Shumlin Signs Open Police Records Bill

Beginning July 1, a new law requires police to release records of their investigations. Currently, police claim broad authority to keep most of those records sealed from the public, even when the cases are closed.

New Grocery and Deli Opens in North Springfield

Route 106 N Market and Deli has been open for little over a month.

Black River Produce adds meat-processing plant

Black River Produce has undertaken a major expansion to its facilities and its product lines this by processing meats for distribution to customers.

Gluten-free bakery takes commercial space in Springfield

Ray Cooney and wife Megan Cooney have expanded their Sonas Gluten-Free Bakery in Springfield.

Historic manufacturing plant revamped into upscale business center

The Fellows Gear Shaper Plant in Springfield has been turned into an upscale business center, complete with a Great Hall to host meetings and art exhibits.

1,000 kW solar electric generation facility planned

If all goes according to plan, Ivek's field of photovoltaic cell panels won't be the only solar farm in North Springfield.

Wasps, Terriers win D-III crowns

Track meet at Chester.

Cosmos rally, oust Raiders 4-3

Playing from behind lit a fire under Springfield during Friday’s Division II girls tennis quarterfinal in East Montpelier.

Otters walk off again

Girls softball at Brandon.

Man sues Springfield School District in alleged racist incident

A parent has filed a federal lawsuit against the Springfield School District, alleging that a teacher’s aide uttered a racist slur and threatened violence against his sixth grade son.

Julie Kiniry named 2013 Senior of the Year

Julie Kiniry loves to sing, so it was only fitting that a special song “Julie,” was composed for her to celebrate her election Wednesday as Springfield’s Senior of the Year.

Prisoner wants longer sentence to complete diploma

A Springfield man who fought with police in a holding cell just before Christmas was back in court Wednesday.

Video: Memorial Day Parade 2013

The Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony took place Monday, May 27th at the Veteran's Memorial on River Street and was followed by a parade to Riverside School.  Video by Matt Meserve.

Players season opener: 'Whales of August'

The Springfield Community Players open their ninety third summer theatre season with “The Whales of August” by David Berry. Production dates are May 31, June 1, and June 7 - 8.

Catamount Bagpipe Band to Compete in World Championship in Glasgow

According to Andrew Adams, a member of the Catamount Bagpipe Band, “People seem to either enjoy or really hate bagpipe music; I fall into the former."

Mill River wins wild affair

Boys baseball at Springfield.

Cosmos walk off against Rutland

Girls softball at Springfield.

Colonels beat Springfield in splendid mound duel

Girls softball at Brattleboro.

Corporate media blackout of anti-Monsanto protests

On Saturday, thousands of anti-Monsanto activists marched down the busiest streets of major cities throughout the country but the mainstream media chose to ignore the story.

Return of the big July fireworks show

After a six year absence, Hartness State Airport will once again be the happening place to be to celebrate the nation's birthday.

Union Street takes steps to meet AYP standards

Union Street Elementary School administrators informed the School Board recently that they now have a specific plan to meet national education standards.

Habitat for Humanity now accepting home applications

The Greater Springfield Vermont Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for a three-bedroom home that will be available in the Springfield area soon. Completed applications must be received by May 31.

Springfield chef returns from 10 years abroad

Working in a five star hotel at the foothills of the Alps in Germany and Italy is a pretty good gig if you you're a chef.

'Springfield On The Move' misinterpreted

Italian YouTuber Pietro Pecco is a particularly popular and prolific producer of pleasing pieces on places. Springfield, Vermont is the focus of his latest video. It is a departure from his usual serious travel videos. Features Paul Ambrose.

PAX host families needed

Host families are needed for Program of Academic Exchange students attending Springfield High School next fall.  (Click on photo for website.)

Great Hall features digital art exhibit

The first solo art exhibition at Springfield’s brand new art gallery is now open to the public.

Wasps twirl an unlikely no-no at Cosmos

Boys baseball at Springfield.

Springfield prom makes nod to history — and future

The Springfield High School senior prom Grand March links the town’s past with its future.

Parent of black student sues Springfield school employees

The parent of a black student who was the victim of a physical threat and a racial slur by a school employee has filed a lawsuit against past and present employees of the Springfield School District.

Students finish second at expo

Students at River Valley Technical Center in Springfield took second place last week at the Manufacturing Student Challenge at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass.

Cosmos ‘Locke’ up Hartford

Girls softball at Springfield.

Students make efforts to improve social climate

Springfield High School students are making strides in improving the school’s social climate.

UVM Graduates

A list of 2013 University of Vermont graduates from Springfield and nearby communities.

Neighbors catch man going through cars

A man who was wearing a ball cap, hoodie and a ski mask was detained by some Union Street residents after he was spotted going through cars in the neighborhood.

Birsky - Wyman baseball diamond dedication

May 11, 2013 was one special day on the campus of Riverside Middle School as the high school baseball diamond was dedicated in honor of Springfield coaching greats Bo Birsky and Richie Wyman.

Also see: Springfield High names baseball field for SMC Athletic Hall of Fame member Bo Birsky

Community continues to show support for injured middle schooler

Friends and family were quick to show support for Ian Treadway and his immediate family by setting up multiple groups, pages and events on Facebook. Fellow classmates wear pink or blue to school on Friday in support of Ian.

Various home improvement loans available for all incomes

Here are financing options for low-income homeowners and those who want to avoid tapping into their home equity for home improvement projects.

Springfield Hospital Receives VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence

VHA Inc., a national health care network, has given Springfield Hospital a 2013 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence.

Branding: More than a tagline and logo

Nike has its Swoosh. Wal-Mart has its asterisk. And then there's Springfield, Vermont.

Motorcyclists will be heading to the Calvary Baptist Church this morning for the 5th annual Blessing of the Bikers. Non-bikers are welcome to come and enjoy the festivities too.

Digital art at 'The Great Hall'

"Changing Gears", an exhibition of digital art by Vermont artist Gloria King Merritt is now on display in the gallery hall at 100 River Street.

Springfield has ‘hit list’ of targeted dilapidated buildings

Springfield has an official hit list of nine unsafe and dilapidated buildings it wants either to be demolished or repaired.

Injured boy transferred to Shriners Hospitals

The 12-year-old Springfield boy injured at an electric sub-station Tuesday has been transferred to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Boston.

Springfield approves new rental ordinance

The Springfield Select Board approved a new rental registry ordinance on a 3-2 vote Monday night, but by Tuesday, one of the board members said he would petition to repeal the ordinance.

Fire destroys home in Perkinsville

Firefighters battled a house fire Wednesday at the corner of Quarry and Sugar Lot Roads in Perkinsville. The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Video: Violent attack prompts community concern

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Vermont lawmakers decriminalize small amounts of pot

A 44-year-old Springfield resident said that marijuana ought to be regulated in a manner similar to alcohol, but she also worried that the law could send the wrong message to children.

Police log

Recent incidents, arrests and calls for service logged by the Springfield Police Department.

Boy injured at electrical substation, widespread power outage

A 12-year-old Springfield boy was airlifted to Boston late this afternoon after he was injured at an electrical sub-station on Merrill Street.

EPA says 20 years later, cleanup effort working at dump

Despite two decades of monitoring and extraction of contaminated groundwater containing volatile organics, clean up efforts at the old Springfield landfill will continue for the foreseeable future.

Police say homeless teen caught raiding SHS fridge

A homeless 18 year old man pleaded innocent to burglary and trespassing charges Monday in White River Junction criminal.

Springfield netters blank MSJ

Girls tennis at Springfield.

Artist Jessica Yager Takes Her Art Into the World of Crowd Funding

The granddaughter of a past Springfield High School art teacher seeks to shape an installation on Colony Collapse Disorder with community involvement through crowd funding.

Rotary Club welcomes new member

Springfield Rotary Club President Dave Mobus and Membership Chairperson Kathy Sarnes recently welcomed Ethan McNaughton as a new member.

Cosmos christen Birsky-Wyman Field with win

Springfield could not have picked a better day to win its first game.

Family Sues Gun Shop, Gun Makers

The family of a Springfield, Vt., man who died when a revolver he accidentally dropped fired a bullet that struck him in the head has sued the shop where he purchased the weapon and several gun manufacturer

Man, 72, hurt, robbed by intruders in North Springfield

An elderly Springfield man ended up in the hospital after he was attacked Monday night in his home by two robbers, police said.

VTel Receives a $2.6 Million Grant

On Friday May 3rd, Vermont Telephone Company (VTel) was awarded $2.6 million to extend mobile voice coverage to Vermonters across the state.

The return of Mozart

Mozart "Requiem", Benedictus - soprano solo Katy Noelle Charlton

It’s been roughly 20 years since the Springfield Community Chorus performed music by the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Amateur Scientists - Russell W. Porter

Science isn't just for the people with degrees and millions of dollars. Anyone with a curious mind or the desire to have a curious mind can begin to take steps to look for their own answers and draw their own conclusions.

Springfield student faces knife, pot charges

A Springfield High School student who was charged in March with the drive-by shooting of a classmate with a pellet gun faces new charges after he allegedly brought a knife and marijuana to school.

Miss Shelby Reardon Reigns over the 57th Apple Blossom Cotillion

Last Saturday evening Miss Shelby Reardon was chosen the 2013 57th Apple Blossom Cotillion Queen.

Thomas Jefferson's Vermont vacation

This Tuesday afternoon Willard Stearne Randall will be presenting the next program of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, "Thomas Jefferson's Vermont Vacation".

Cosmos Green Up

The Springfield Cosmos Football and Field Hockey teams joined forces to spruce up the Toonerville Trail on Vermont's Green Up Day last Saturday.  This after spending most of the morning taking the SATs.

Shelby Reardon named queen of Cotillion

Shelby Reardon was chosen Saturday night as the 57th queen of the Apple Blossom Cotillion.

Opinion: True right to bear arms

Maybe God didn’t give Adam the first firearm but Jesus said, “If you have no sword, sell your cloak and buy one.” So, it seems Jesus was more interested in our defending ourselves than He was in us keeping warm.

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Opinion: No restrictions are constitutional
Sen. Leahy, you are quoted as saying, relative to what kind of legislation that might be passed, “And, of course, we have to work within the context of the Second Amendment.” If you really mean that, you will cease and desist in any further effort to pass further gun control laws.

Opinion: Emancipate Animals From Bondage

Tucked in the hills of Springfield, Vt., is a 100-acre oasis for animals called the VINE Sanctuary. It is here where neglected and former farm animals rescued from the horrors of the meat, dairy, poultry and egg industries.

2013 Apple Blossom Cotillion

Shelby Reardon crowned Apple Blossom Queen tonight

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The 57th Apple Blossom Queen will be crowned on Saturday, May 4, 2013 following two nights of song and dance. All proceeds from Cotillion ticket sales are used for college scholarships for health care careers.

Cosmos edge Hurricanes

Girls Tennis at Hartford.

Calls to Police April 16 - 30

Recent calls for service logged by the Springfield Police Department

Princess for a night

Memories of a special evening in Springfield long ago with a teenage boy who would later become famous in the sports world.

Otters move to 7-0

Boys baseball at Springfield.

Aines pitches, hits Otters past Cosmos

Girls softball at Sringfield.

VTel's gigabit connection draws oohs

Tech blogs, customers drawn to $35 a month, super-fast, rural Internet service.

Fire at Wilgus State Park scorches 3 acres

Firefighters from a half-dozen communities worked to put out a fire Wednesday in Wilgus State Park on Rt 5.

Opinion: Good Will Hunter

Will Hunter was driving a former prison inmate to a job interview at a door manufacturing plant in Ludlow, Vt., recently when the man, in his 50s, started to question whether the trip was a waste of time.

Cosmos top Hurricanes

Heather Sanborn pitched a dandy, spacing four hits with one walk and six strikeouts.

Cosmos sweep MSJ

The Springfield Cosmos enjoyed their visit to Rutland’s Meadow Street tennis courts as they won every match against Mount St. Joseph.

Police log

Recent incidents and arrests logged by the Springfield Police Department.

Library will be closed Thursday

The Springfield Town Library will be closed on Thursday, May 2 while staff receive intensive training on a new computer system that will become operational this summer.

Springfield's Family Center looks to downsize

The Springfield Family Center wants to sell its current home so it can spend less money on maintenance and more on services.