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Serious Contamination Questionsby admin
February 16th, 2013
The Union County Local Source (known online as the Union New Daily), this week, reported that land that was promised to be sold as a way to reduce the cost to tax payers for the construction of the turf field is contaminated and therefore unsellable. If you have not seen the article it can be viewed here, http://unionnewsdaily.com/news/springfield/rush-to-bond-leaves-springfield-contaminated
Youth Art Month, Impervious Surface Reductionby admin
February 16th, 2013
The Township Committee met twice this week during regular work and legislative sessions. Among the topics discussed, Mayor David Amlen read a proclamation naming March as Youth Art Month. Additionally, the Township Committee passed an ordinance modifing Recreation Committee meeting dates to four times a year. Finally, Commiteeman David Barnett requested that the Township look into the feasibility of reducing impervious surfaces on municipal land. Sighting a Cranford initiative, David Barnett stated he’d “like to know if Springfield could also make a commitment to reduce impervious surfaces and therefore reduce the amount of water run-off and potential flooding.”
Democrats Win Election Suitby Editor
January 30th, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2012 – The Hon. Lisa Chrystal ruled this week that the Springfield Republicans who filed suit in Union County Court to overturn November’s election results had not proven their claim and the election will stand as is. This decision settles the three month long dispute filed by the Fernandez Krauss campaign and solidifies Margaret Bandrowski’s place on the Township Committee. “We are very pleased with the Judge’s ruling and that we can put this matter behind us. This is one less distraction for the members of the Township Committee. Now we can better focus our energy on the business of running the town,” said David Barnett, Chairman of the Democratic Party.
Committee Tackles Flood Mitigation Issuesby Editor
January 13th, 2013
The 2013 Township Committee got right to work this past week taking up the matter of flood mitigation in Springfield. Flooding during Hurricane Irene and previous storms have left Springfield residents with major damage to their homes and belongings. In an effort to reduce the damage caused by future storms, Committeewoman Margaret Bandrowski introduced a resolution to create The Springfield Flood Mitigation Committee. The resolution was seconded by David Barnett. This important committee, made up of resident volunteers, will work at a local, county and state level to bring best practices in development and land use to Springfield. The resolution passed 4-0 by the sitting Democrats (Mr Shehady was not present for the meeting).
Committee Introduces Ordinance to Create Autonomous Board of Healthby Editor
January 2nd, 2013
The Township Committee, in a 4 to 1 vote, approved the introduction of an ordinance to reinstate the autonomous Board of Health. In 2012, the form of the Board of Health was changed to eliminate volunteer residents, in favor of members of the Township Committee. “I feel that it’s in the best interest of the residents of Springfield for the Board of Health to be made up of public health professionals.” commented Deputy Mayor Rich Huber. “This change will ensure that politics don’t get in the way of the public’s well being.” he went on to say.
The final vote on passage of this ordinance will be at the next Township Committee meeting on January 22.
David Barnett & Margaret Bandrowski To Be Sworn Inby Editor
December 19th, 2012
David Barnett and Margaret Bandrowski are to be sworn in on January 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Kenneth Faigenbaum meeting room of town hall. “I am excited to start my term on the Township Committee, remarked David Barnett. “I feel that my business experience as Managing Director of Marshall Junction Partners as well as Promotions.com and Corsis will translate well to the public sector.” he added.
This meeting is open to the public.
Election Resultsby Editor
November 6th, 2012
The official election results are:
David Barnett —–> 3261
Margaret Bandrowski —-> 3208
Jerry Fernandez —-> 3203
Mark Krauss —->3076
POLLING PLACE CHANGESby Editor
November 5th, 2012
The election WILL take place on November 6.
The Union County Board of Elections has advised that several regular polling places in Springfield have been changed due to power outages. The following is a list of alternate polling locations:
District Regular Location New Location
1 Parish House Sarah Bailey
2 Sarah Bailey Sarah Bailey
3 Sarah Bailey Sarah Bailey
4 Parish House Sarah Bailey
5 Caldwell School Gaudineer
6 Caldwell School Gaudineer
7 Gaudineer School Gaudineer
8 Gaudineer School Gaudineer
9 Gaudineer School Gaudineer
10 Walton School Sandmeier
11 Sandmeier School Sandmeier
12 Sandmeier School Sandmeier
13 Walton School Sandmeier
14 Walton School Sandmeier
The Polls Will Be Openby Editor
November 2nd, 2012
We hope that everyone is safe after the storm. Many people have been asking whether the election will take place.The Union County Board of Elections (BoE) is trying to take every step possible to make sure our usual polling places are operational for Election Day, however in the event that a location is unavailable, the town and the BoE will set up an alternate polling location. You will be notified of a new location should that be necessary.
Early Voting
The Union County Board of Elections has opened two location for early voting for Union County residents. Residents are encouraged to vote early at one of these two locations:
Ralph Froehlich Public Safety Building300 North Avenue East
Westfield, NJ
Hours:
Friday, November 2 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 3 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 4 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday, November 5 – 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Union County Court House
2 Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ
Hours:
Friday, November 2 – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, November 3 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday, November 4 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Monday, November 5 – 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Margaret’s Debate Openerby Editor
October 26th, 2012
The Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield Hadassah each hosted a candidates forum this week. We were so pleased with Margaret’s opening comments that we reprinted them below for you to read. What follows is a verbatim transcript of Margaret Bandrowski’s opening remarks…
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