Garbage Collection, Pool Cleanliness, Neighborhood Watch Top Local News

'Once-a-Week Garbage Pick-Up Stinks,' Resident Tells Township Committee

A Springfield resident told the Township Committee at Tuesday's meeting that once-a-week garbage collection stinks, especially in the summer.

Cleanliness of Community Pool a Concern, Residents Say

While Springfield Township committee members said membership has increased at the community pool as was hoped for, they acknowledged that some improvements could be made as more residents use the facility.

Neighborhood Watch Program to be Revived, Committeeman Says

In light of Thursday's early morning car theft, Springfield Committeeman Ziad Andrew Shehady announced Tuesday evening at a Township Committee meeting that neighborhood watch programs will be revived.

Teens Kick Open Door of Westfield Business in Burglary Attempt, Police Say

Two teens were arrested after kicking in the front door of a Westfield business, stealing a pack of cigarettes and leaving the scene, according to the Westfield Police Department.

Springfield Storm Wins PISL Championship

The Springfield Storm won the championship of the 10 and Under National East division of the Parkway Invitational Softball League on Tuesday night, July 23, defeating South Orange, 4-3, by scoring the tiebreaking run in the bottom of the sixth inning at Chisolm Field in Springfield