Living in Springfield Ward Representation InfoThe City of Springfield’s Election Office will be holding two more informational meetings on the change to Ward Representation. Anyone who is unsure of what the changes mean is encouraged to attend.
Summer Programs for Kids & FamiliesWith summer just around the corner, here are some local programs to keep kids busy once school lets out: Springfield Parks and Recreation Department programs Springfield Libraries activities for kids and families and summer reading clubs for all ages Springfield Museums "Imagine That" and other summer programs STCC College for Kids summer enrichment programs McDuffie School summer arts academy Springfield residents, don't forget to register for your free pool pass - city pools open July 1. Dog LicensesJune 5, 2009: Last night all City of Springfield residents received a message regarding dog licenses that contained misinformation. The message was sent in error and the City sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. No further action is required on the part of those residents who received the message. Staying Informed during a Pandemic: A Community DiscussionThe Springfield Health Dept. wants your opinion! Please join a discussion session and help your local health officials figure out how to keep you informed during a flu outbreak. Make your voice heard! You will receive $50 if you attend. Refreshments will be served. Sessions will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, June 26 or 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28 in Springfield - for location, contact Regan Checchio at rchecchio@reginavilla.com or 888-876-7559 (toll-free). Forest Park Library Branch Closing for RenovationsThe Forest Park branch library at 380 Belmont Ave. is temporarily closing for renovation beginning June 8, 2009. Each level of the Forest Park Branch Library will soon be accessible to all, necessitating closing the branch until the end of October. Patrons may continue to use the book drop until June 29. Check the library website at www.springfieldlibrary.org for alternate branch locations and hours, Summer Reading Programs for kids, and more upcoming events. 2009 Pool Pass Pre-Registration
Residents who wish to swim at Forest Park pool or any indoor pool sites this summer must have a Pools ID card to swim. Use your 2008 Pools ID card, or pre-register and then obtain a free photo ID from the Parks Dept. You must bring this Pool Pass with you whenever you go to a Springfield Pool. Each member of the family must have an ID card to swim, and at least one adult in a family must register in order for children from that family to register. Start by filling out the pre-registration form, once for each family member, parent first. Print your form and bring it along to one of the photo ID Card sessions to get your photo ID card quickly. PVTA Moves 3 Bus Stops on Main StreetAs of Saturday, May 16, three PVTA bus stops on Main Street downtown are being relocated as follow: Fort St. stop is moving to 1550 Main St. (former Federal Building) Please contact the PVTA Customer Service Office at 1-877-779-7882 if you have questions. More Fuel Assistance Help for 2009Bay State Gas has announced that more home heating aid will be available to the public in 2009, as eligibility limits have been expanded. For more information, Springfield residents can call (413)552-1548 or visit www.baystategas.com 2009 Trash Fee BillsFinal trash bill for the current year will be mailed on March 9, 2009. These bills reflect the trash fee for the period October 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, which is $67.50 unless you have a discount. If you have a balance due from the first quarter of FY 2009 or from FY 2008 these amounts due will also appear on your bill plus interest. More U.S. Postal Service Solicits Public CommentThe U.S. Postal Service is conducting a study to determine whether some operations of the Springfield Processing & Distribution Center should be shifted to Hartford, and soliciting the public's input as part of the process. Download the U.S. Postal Service letter for details on how to submit your comments. Fraud HotlineFinancial Accountability is a top priority for the City of Springfield. With this goal in mind, the Office of the City Auditor has created a fraud hotline that can be used to report information about fraud, waste or abuse of City resources. If you have information regarding known or suspected misappropriation of municipal funds or resources, we encourage you to report what you know to the City’s Internal Audit Division. Learn more. Keeping Residents Informed and SafeInstant NotificationThe city’s instant notification system is automatically set to call residents’ home phone or the main number of a Springfield business. However, residents and business owners may choose to add their cell phone number, email address and/or fax number to the City’s instant notification database. Messages will be sent to all of those communication devices in addition to your home phone number in the case of an emergency or other notification situation. To register additional contact information (other than your home phone number), please click here. To learn more about CONNECT-CTY, the city’s newly implemented instant notification system, please click here. Senior Savings GuideThe City of Springfield's Department of Elder Affairs and Community Services Division have released the Springfield Senior Savings Guide, a pamphlet designed for the benefit of senior residents. The guide's purpose is to provide seniors with information on savings and discounts throughout the City to which they are entitled. Read more Important NoticesCity Council Meetings - View the schedule, plus agendas for upcoming meetings in the city calendar.Search or browse vote outcomes from past meetings in the City Council Meeting archive page. City Census Form - If you did not return the form mailed to your home, download a copy of the city census to print out and mail it in to ensure that your name appears on the city voter roles.
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