Keep Springfield Beautiful will be sponsoring a cleanup event for all neighborhood associations and other volunteer groups on Saturday April 22, 2023 – Earth Day.
Email Paul Martin for additional information.
Yard/Hazardous Waste Collection
Springfield resumes yard waste collection on April 4th on your normal recycling day. The DPW has also announced their Spring 2023 Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule. You can call the Springfield Department of Public Works at 413-736-3111 or click here for details and additional information.
How do I get rid of unwanted or old medication?
If you have unneeded medicines in your household, the Drug Enforcement Agency is hosting a local “Take Back Day” on April 22, 2023 from 10am-2pm at the Central High School Parking Lot. Visit DEATakeback for more information.
Volunteers
The Follow My Steps Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist with Shooting for Success, a 3 on 3 basketball tournament located right here in Springfield.
Resident Alert System
The City of Springfield has implemented a system that will notify you in the event of a potential citywide safety concern.
Safe Internet Exchanges
Do you buy or sell items online thru Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace or other social media avenues? If so, did you know that both the Springfield and Wilbraham Police Departments offer an area that is under 24 hour video surveillance specifically for these transactions.
You can find out more information by clicking on the links below
Springfield Police Internet Exchanges
Wilbraham PD Internet Exchanges
Fuel Assistance
If you are in need of fuel assistance, you may obtain more information by calling Valley Opportunity Council at (413) 552-1584.
Lois Mills
With sadness , we are relaying the passing former 16 Acres Civic Association Director, Lois Mills. Lois passed away February 13th 2023. Please click here to see her obituary.
Clodo Concepcion
It is with deep regrets to announce the passing of longtime resident, former President of 16 Acres Civic Association, and also former Springfield City Councillor, Clodo Concepcion on January 7 2023. You can find Mr. Concepcion’s obituary here.