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Patriot Park Clock and Park Dedication

Dedication of Springfield Patriot Park recalls the 230th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, Battle of Springfield

On June 23, at 4:00 p.m.,  in honor of the 230th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, Battle of Springfield, the Chamber of Commerce held a dedication  and namimng of the new pocket park, now known as Patriot Park.

Along with the Park dedication, a new Town Clock was dedicated, along with 2 new park benches, honoring the longstanding township service of the late Marie Sedlak and Kenneth Faigenbaum, with silver plaques embedded on the benches.

Guest speakers included Springfield Chamber of Commerce Co-Chairs Scott Seidel and Patrick Paollela. Deputy Mayor, Bart Fraenkel, Committeeman Mark Krauss,  Treasurer John Cottage, and a special speaker, local historian and re-enactor, Mark Hurwitz, who delivered a detailed presentation of the events leading up to and after the battle of springfield, dressed in full Continental Army uniform.

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Funding for the  new computer-controlled clock was provided by the Chamber of Commerce and local business donations, at no cost to the Township residents.

Additional plans for the park include installation of more benches, a flower garden and a paving stone pathway consisting of privately purchased engraved stones, allowing residents and their families to leave an everlasting footprint of their presence in the community.

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The commemoration ceremony was concluded by the playing of the pipes, with a rendition of God Bless America.

In addition to the conclusion of the ceremony's event, the JDHS Class of 2010, held their Graduation Ceremony across the way, a few hours later.

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