Union County News

Springfield Recreation Department offers 55+ seniors games, fitness classes, pickleball, pool access, and free bus service. Free annual registration required.

Springfield receives $75,000 in state funding for community pool improvements from the FY2027 budget. Upgrades to begin after summer season ends.

Springfield's Caldwell Place culvert project is extended to August 3 due to new drainage upgrades needed on Mountain Avenue side to prevent ponding.

Springfield DPW cleared all township roads within 24 hours after the July 3 thunderstorm, completing full cleanup within 48 hours. Four trees were lost.

The USGA announced that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, marking the return of the championship to the Lower Course for the first time since 1993. The club will also host the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, and a future U.S. Women's Open.

In response to a storm on July 3rd, the Township of Springfield will provide curbside collection of brush and storm damage debris. Collection is limited to storm damage debris only, with specific size restrictions and a deadline of July 19th.

Springfield Recreation's July calendar includes games, fitness classes, pickleball, a blood drive, and bus trips for residents 55 and older.

Springfield Township finished clearing debris from the Rahway River on June 9 in a coordinated effort with state and Union County officials.

Springfield opens cooling center July 4 during extreme heat watch. Heat indexes may reach 110 degrees. Free cooling station open noon to 6 p.m. at Chisholm Community Center.

Springfield Library has launched the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with the theme 'Unearth Your Story'

Springfield Recreation Department opens flag football registration for 3rd-8th graders. Program runs Mondays Sept 7-Oct 26. Cost is $150. Register by Aug 15, 2026.

Springfield's Recreation Department has a full June 2026 calendar for residents 55 and older, including fitness classes, games, a bus trip, and more.

Thinking about moving to Springfield, NJ? Here's what locals actually know about the neighborhoods, commute, schools, and day-to-day life in this Union County town.

Current home prices, buyer demand, and neighborhood trends in Springfield, Union County — updated for 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jonathan Dayton High School delivered a strong showing at the 2026 Union County Track & Field Championships, highlighted by a county title, four total podium finishes, and multiple top‑10 performances in sprints, distance, hurdl

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield’s Department of Public Works has saved approximately $6,000 by printing its annual service brochure in‑house rather than mailing it, DPW head Robert Boettcher told the Township Committee on April 28.“Due to the increasin

NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Dayton pulled away with four runs in the top of the seventh and went on to an 8-3 baseball victory over North Plainfield on Wednesday.Patrick Ferguson went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in for Dayton (7-12), which l

WESTFIELD, NJ – Lila Carroll broke the school record for hits in a career and Avital Kandel hit a home run and drove in two runs to help Dayton to a 7-5 softball victory over Westfield on Wednesday.Carroll went 1-for-3 with an RBI, giving her 116 hit

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Illegal dumping at the Springfield Recycling Center has dropped sharply thanks to a new camera enforcement system, administrator John Bussiculo reported during the April 28 Township Committee meeting.“The new camera system has reduc