Union County Offers Free Scrap Metal Recycling Events in April

The Union County Board of County Commissioners advises residents that the first two scrap metal recycling events of 2023 will take place on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 15. A wide variety of metal goods, from household appliances to gutters and sheds, will be accepted at two countywide collection sites in Cranford and Rahway every month from April to November.

“Our scrap metal ...

Thoughts on the March 14 Referendum

March 10, 2023

My name is Jeff Tiger and I am the chair of the Springfield Township Planning Board and, along with my wife, proud parents of two children who attend Springfield Public Schools. As you are aware, the school district is holding a bond referendum to make necessary improvements and upgrades to its five buildings. From the perspective of a Planning Board member, I understand the need to maintain and ...

Support for March 14 Bond Referendum in Springfield

My husband Dan and I moved to Springfield 18 years ago when our oldest son was 1. He has since graduated and we now have one son at JDHS and another at FMG. We are probably one of the few families in town whose children have attended every school in the district, including both TLS and JCS. As an active parent in the district, I personally have been in the trenches of each and every school--the ...

Regarding the March 14 Referendum Vote

March 9, 2023

While I am currently the President of the Springfield Board of Education, I am sharing my thoughts as a parent, homeowner and private citizen of this community. My comments are not authorized by or written on behalf of the Board of Education. 

I first joined the school board in 2018 because I believe every one of us can play a part in strengthening our community. We all do that every day ...