Town, school budgets approved

Voters approved both the town and school budgets on Town Meeting Day Tuesday. The town’s $11.65 million budget with $9.6 million to be raised by taxes passed 781-435.

Springfield Town Meeting discusses budget plans and town improvement

The Town Meeting was held Monday, March 5, 2018 in the Springfield High School cafeteria to discuss matters to be voted upon. Budget items and the town plan were discussed.

Video: Made Here - No.7 On The List

Springfield, VT residents have long believed their town was on Hitler's bombing list during WWII. This short film talks to three generations of residents about the myth and what it means to the town.

State, federal inspectors work to assure slaughterhouses are humane

On Jan. 22, at the Vermont Packinghouse, one of 11 federally licensed slaughterhouses in the state, a a sheep set for slaughter was improperly stunned, which caused the animal to suffer briefly before a second stun was administered.

Big wrestling weekend

Wrestling is going gangbusters in Springfield, Vermont! A whole weekend of grappling greatness is planned for this first weekend in March. Special guest: Erin Clodgo, three-time US Open champ and world-class wrestler.

Springfield boys’ basketball team breaks their losing streak

Springfield lost 69 games in a row. They had two winless seasons and lost their last 12 games the season before all that. They lost their first 17 games this season. And then… they beat Hartford 55-44.

Familiar Springfield opponent breeds confidence

Familiarity can breeds lots of things. For the Springfield girls’ basketball team, it can breed confidence. Joe Costello’s Cosmos are seeded 12th.

Traveling art exhibit stops at Springfield Town Library

The Springfield Town Library will host an opening reception for Robert McRae’s traveling art exhibit “Wonderland Forever,” a celebration of Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice In Wonderland,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10.

Hurricane of 1938 explored in Springfield history program

The Springfield Art & Historical Society will present, “A Hurricane in Springfield, Vermont —1938,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at its facility in the Cota & Cota Building, 65 Rte. 106 in North Springfield.

Reports of a threat made against Springfield High School

An investigation yesterday determined that if there was a threat, that threat has been mitigated.

School board hopefuls field questions at forum

Candidates for school board shared their educational views and visions with voters this week at a forum at the Hartness House.

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.

Donations needed for SEVCA's 'Care for Kids & Families' collection drive

Southeastern Vermont Community Action’s “Good Buy” Thrift Stores are offering customers the opportunity to give to local kids and families in need and get something back at the same time.

Bill to hike Vermont minimum wage raises discussion

A Vermont bill to increase the state minimum wage to $15 an hour led to a debate between Springfield’s state legislators and area business leaders on Monday.

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.

Join the Mile High Club without an engine

The New England Soaring Association was founded in 1951 and is the oldest continuously operating soaring club in the U.S. NESA operates out of Hartness State Airport (KVSF) in Springfield.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets receive robot kit

The Cadets of the Catamount Composite Squadron has received a robot kit as part of the Civil Air Patrol's Cadet program.

Community Band seeks announcer and new members

The Springfield Community Band is seeking an announcer and new members for its summer concert series.     (Video by GreenMountainMom)

Springfield Wrestling ends for senior team members

Coaches couldn't be prouder of the hard work, dedication, and team spirit put forth by each and every wrestler on the varsity team this season. While the title of "State Champ" didn't get hung on any of our young grapplers this year, the team ended the season with a lot to be proud of.

Message from Montpelier

Report from Rep. Tom Bock, state representative from the Windsor 3-1 District, which includes Chester, Andover, Baltimore and North Springfield.