- see also: Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey for another township in New Jersey with the same name
| Springfield, New Jersey | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union |
| Formed | April 14, 1794 |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1798 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Township (New Jersey) |
| - Mayor | Bart Fraenkel |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5. see also Springfield Township Union County, New Jersey for another township in New Jersey with the same name Springfield Township New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1794 ( MDCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a A township, in the context of New Jersey Local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 2 sq mi (13. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²) |
| - Land | 5. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 sq mi (13. 3 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation [1] | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 14,717 |
| - Density | 2,801. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8/sq mi (1,081. 8/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 07081 |
| Area code(s) | 973 |
| FIPS code | 34-70020[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0882213[4] |
| Website: http://www.springfield-nj.com | |
Springfield Township is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 973 is a North American Numbering Plan Area code for Northern New Jersey that covers portions of Bergen, Essex, Hudson Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A township, in the context of New Jersey Local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the United States 2000 Census, the township population was 14,429. According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the population estimate for 2006 is 14,717. [2]
Springfield was formed as a township on April 14, 1794, from portions of Elizabeth Township and Newark Township, while the area was still part of Essex County, and was incorporated as one of New Jersey's first 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1794 ( MDCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton Events 362 - Athanasius returns to Alexandria. 1245 - Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland Year 1798 ( MDCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a It became part of the newly-formed Union County on March 19, 1857, with portions remaining in Essex County used to create Millburn. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Click here for Indian Rebellion of 1857 Year 1857 ( MDCCCLVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the Millburn is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Other portions of the township have been taken to form New Providence Township (November 8, 1809, now known as Berkeley Heights), Livingston (February 5, 1813), Summit (March 23, 1869) and Cranford, (March 14, 1871). Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Year 1809 ( MDCCCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Berkeley Heights is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Livingston is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1813 ( MDCCCXIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Summit is a city in northwestern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Year 1871 ( MDCCCLXXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common [5]
The little known, but extremely critical, Battle of Springfield was fought here, the last of many battles of the American Revolutionary War to be fought in New Jersey. See also New Jersey during the American Revolution Background Under the command of the Hessian general Baron Wilhelm von Knyphausen, British In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots"
Springfield is the home of the Baltusrol Golf Club, which was the host to the 2005 PGA Championship. The Baltusrol Golf Club is a 36- hole Country club located in Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey. The PGA Championship (sometimes referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America is an annual Golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America It has also hosted other golf Major Championships, including the U.S. Open, held on seven occasions at Baltusrol, most recently in 1993. The men's major golf championships, often referred to simply as "the majors" are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional Golf. The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the US
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History
Springfield is celebrated as the site of a Battle of Springfield between the American Continental Army and British forces on June 23, 1780. See also New Jersey during the American Revolution Background Under the command of the Hessian general Baron Wilhelm von Knyphausen, British The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 1780 ( MDCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The British, under Hessian General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, advanced from Elizabethtown about 5 o'clock in the morning. Wilhelm Reichsfreiherr zu Innhausen und Knyphausen (1716 &ndash 1800 was a Hessian General during the American Revolutionary War. They were opposed by General Nathanael Greene, but owing to the superior number of the enemy he was compelled to evacuate Springfield, which was then burned by the British. Nathanael Greene ( August 7 1742 &ndash June 19, 1786) was a Major general of the Continental Army in the American During the action the Rev. James Caldwell, chaplain in the New Jersey brigade, is said to have distributed the Watts hymn books from the neighboring Presbyterian Church among the soldiers for wadding, saying at the same time, "Now put Watts into them, boys. The Reverend James Caldwell (April 1734 &ndash November 24, 1781) was a clergyman who played a prominent part in the American Revolution. Isaac Watts ( July 17, 1674 – November 25, 1748) is recognised as the "Father of English Hymnody" as he was the first prolific and Presbyterianism is a family of Christian denominations within the Reformed branch of Protestant Western Christianity Wadding is a disc of material used in Guns to seal gas behind a Projectile or to separate powder from shot. " This battle prevented further advance on the part of the British. The American loss was about 15 and that of the British about 150.
Some historical landmarks from the Revolution still stand: the Cannon Ball House, which has since been converted into a museum was (according to the township's official website) "Built circa 1741 and served as a farmhouse at the time of the Revolutionary War. During the Battle of Springfield (June 23, 1780) the British used it as a hospital. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 1780 ( MDCCLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a . . . It was one of only three buildings left standing when all others including the Presbyterian Church where Reverend James Caldwell had taken Watts hymnbooks for rifle wadding, were set on fire. . . . In later years the house became a tavern to serve travelers on Morris (Ave) Turnpike. The farmland was later sold off, and it served then as a private residence. The property Was acquired by the Springfield Historical Society in 1955. It has become known as The Cannon Ball House because a cannonball was found on the west side embedded in a beam. . . . The Cannon Ball House has five revolutionary era rooms, some American Civil War items, early tools, a Battle diorama and a colonial garden. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South It has just been (1998) renovated to its original appearance and color. "[6] Springfield's First Presbyterian Church, which had been burned by the British, was rebuilt, using much of the original structure and it remains at # 37 Church Mall to this day.
Geography
Springfield Township is located on the northern edge of Union County and is bordered by Millburn to the north in Essex County, by Union Township to the east, by Kenilworth to the southeast, by Westfield and Cranford to the south, by Mountainside to the southwest and by Summit to the northwest. Millburn is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Kenilworth is a Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Mountainside is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Summit is a city in northwestern Union County, New Jersey, United States.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 5. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 2 square miles (13. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²), all of it land. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 3,725 | ||
| 1940 | 4,148 | 11. 4% | |
| 1950 | 7,214 | 73. 9% | |
| 1960 | 14,467 | 100. 5% | |
| 1970 | 15,740 | 8. 8% | |
| 1980 | 13,955 | −11. 3% | |
| 1990 | 13,420 | −3. 8% | |
| 2000 | 14,429 | 7. 5% | |
| Est. 2006 | 14,717 | [2] | 2% |
| Population 1930 - 1990. [7] | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 14,429 people, 6,001 households, and 4,014 families residing in the township. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,801. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 8 people per square mile (1,081. 8/km²). There were 6,204 housing units at an average density of 1,204. 7/sq mi (465. 1/km²). The racial makeup of the township was 89. 72% White, 3. 72% African American, 0. 02% Native American, 4. 69% Asian, 0. 96% from other races, and 0. 89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4. 14% of the population.
There were 6,001 households out of which 27. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56. 9% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33. 1% were non-families. 28. 7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14. 7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 40 and the average family size was 2. 98.
In the township the population was spread out with 20. 6% under the age of 18, 4. 7% from 18 to 24, 29. 4% from 25 to 44, 24. 7% from 45 to 64, and 20. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89. 3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86. 0 males.
The median income for a household in the township was $73,790, and the median income for a family was $85,725. Males had a median income of $55,907 versus $39,542 for females. The per capita income for the township was $36,754. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 1. 8% of families and 3. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 0% of those under age 18 and 5. 8% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
The Township of Springfield was established on April 14, 1794, and on that date held their first Township Meeting. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 1794 ( MDCCXCIV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a This meeting was held pursuant to an Act of the New Jersey Legislature passed at Trenton on May 27, 1793. The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton Trenton is the Capital of the US state of New Jersey and the County seat of Mercer County. Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Year 1793 ( MDCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common
Under the Township Form of Government, the Township Committee consists of five Committee members, two elected one year, two the following year and then one the next year, with each elected for a three-year term. A township, in the context of New Jersey Local government, refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government At the Organization meeting held usually on the first day of January, the committee elects their Chairman, who by courtesy is called Mayor, but the official title is "Chairman of the Township Committee". [8]
The current members are Mayor Bart Fraenkel, Deputy Mayor Beth Manes, Kenneth Faigenbaum, Steven Grau, and Ziad Andrew Shehady. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Deputy mayor is an elective or appointive office of the second-ranking official in many local governments [9]
Federal, state and county representation
Springfield Township is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 21st Legislative District. [10]
New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District, covering portions of Hunterdon County, Middlesex County, Somerset County and Union County, is represented by Mike Ferguson (R). New Jersey 's Seventh Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Mike Ferguson. Hunterdon County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Middlesex County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Somerset County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Michael A "Mike" Ferguson (b June 22 1970, Ridgewood New Jersey) is an American Republican Party Politician New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 21st District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Thomas Kean Jr. (R, Westfield) and in the Assembly by Jon Bramnick (R, Westfield) and Eric Munoz (R, Summit). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Thomas Howard "Tom" Kean Jr (born September 5, 1968) is an American Republican Politician, serving in the New Jersey Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Jon Bramnick (born February 24, 1953) is an American Republican Party Politician, who has served in Westfield is a town in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Eric Munoz, FACS (born October 14 1947, The Bronx New York) is an American Republican Party Summit is a city in northwestern Union County, New Jersey, United States. [11] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [12]
Union County is governed by a nine-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, elected at-large to three-year terms on a staggered basis. Union County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. As of the January 2008 reorganization, Union County's Freeholders are Freeholder Chairman Angel G. PortalCurrent events International holidays January 1 - New Year's Day January 1 - Independence In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. Estrada (Elizabeth), Freeholder Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (Roselle Park), Chester Holmes (Rahway), Bette Jane Kowalski (Cranford), Rick Proctor (Rahway), Deborah P. Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Roselle Park is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Rahway (ˈrɔweɪ is a city in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Cranford is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Rahway (ˈrɔweɪ is a city in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States. Scanlon (Union), Daniel P. Union is a Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Sullivan (Elizabeth), Rayland Van Blake (Plainfield) and Nancy Ward (Linden). Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. Plainfield is a City in Union County, New Jersey, United States. Linden is a city in southeastern Union County, New Jersey, United States. [13]
Education
The Springfield Public Schools serve students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Springfield Public Schools is a comprehensive community Public school district serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade from Springfield Township, in Schools in the district (with 2005-06 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[14]) are Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center (grades Pre K- 2; 603 students), James Caldwell Elementary School (grades 3 - 5; 222 students) Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School (grades 3 - 5; 240 students), Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School (grades 6 - 8; 478 students) and Jonathan Dayton High School (grades 9 - 12; 542 students). The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES as part of the United States Department of Education 's Institute of Education Sciences (IES collects analyzes Jonathan Dayton High School is an American four-year comprehensive Public high school in Springfield Township, in Union County, New Jersey All of the township's schools are named after famous Springfieldians. For instance, the township's High School is named after Jonathan Dayton, a famous regional patriot, and one of the signers of the United States Constitution. Jonathan Dayton ( October 16 1760 October 9 1824) was an American politician from the U The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme Law of the United States.
Adjacent to Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is Saint James the Apostle School, a Catholic school serving grades Pre K thru 8; enrollment 148 students. This article is about Catholic schools in general for specific schools named Catholic High School, see Catholic High School (disambiguation. [15]
Transportation
A number of major highways and roadways pass through Springfield, including Interstate 78, U.S. Route 22, Route 24, and Route 124, as well as CR 509 Spur and CR 577. Route description The western-most section of Interstate 78 in New Jersey opened in November 1989 after a more northerly alignment along present day U US Route 22 ( US 22) is a west-east route and is one of the original United States highways of 1926 Route 24 is a State highway in New Jersey, United States, that extends 10 Route 124 is a State highway in New Jersey, United States that extends 14 County Route 509 Spur is a County highway in the US state of New Jersey. County Route 577, abbreviated CR 577, is a County highway in the U
New Jersey Transit provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan in New York City and to points in New Jersey. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City. See also Manhattan Midtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial The City of New York
Although there is no train station in Springfield, the Millburn and Short Hills New Jersey Transit stations are located nearby although neither allows commuter-hour parking for out of town residents and very limited parking hours even on weekends. Millburn Station is a New Jersey Transit station in Millburn New Jersey along the Morris and Essex Railroad line Short Hills Station is a New Jersey Transit station in Short Hills New Jersey along the Morris and Essex Railroad line The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving The closest stations that allow out-of-town residents access to parking are Maplewood and Summit, although both also are full to capacity very early on weekdays. Maplewood Station is a New Jersey Transit station in Maplewood New Jersey along the Morris and Essex (formerly Erie Lackawanna rail line Summit is a station served by New Jersey Transit 's Gladstone Branch and Morristown Line, located in downtown Summit, New Jersey.
Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately ten miles east of Springfield. Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the
Historical Transportation
The Rahway Valley Railroad passed through the community, and during the early 20th Century offered both freight and passenger service, but is currently out of service. The Rahway Valley Railroad (RVRR was a Shortline Railroad in the eastern United States.
A trolley line called the Morris County Traction Company, ran trolley service through Springfield to/from Newark and Morris County, in the early part of the 20th Century. A tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car, or streetcar is a railborne vehicle, of lighter weight and construction than a Train The Morris County Traction Company began trolley service in downtown Dover New Jersey in July 1904
Notable residents
Notable current and former residents of Springfield Township include:
- George A. Halsey (1827-1894), represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district in Congress, 1867-1869 and 1871-1873. George Armstrong Halsey ( December 7, 1827 &ndash April 1, 1894) was an American Republican Party Politician New Jersey 's Fifth Congressional District is currently represented by Republican Scott Garrett. [16]
- Dina Matos McGreevey (1966-), former First Lady of New Jersey. Dina Matos McGreevey, born on November 5, 1966 After graduating from East Side High School, she enrolled at the Newark campus of Rutgers University New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. [17]
- Herbert I. Olarsch, Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (1993-1994). The New Jersey Turnpike (or simply The Turnpike as it is known to New Jersey residents is a Toll road in New Jersey and is one of the most heavily traveled [18]
- Redman (1970-), Rapper (born Reginald Noble). Reginald "Reggie" Noble (born April 17 1970) better known by his Stage name Redman, is an American rapper and
- Claudio Reyna (1973-), Professional Soccer Player. Claudio Reyna (born July 20, 1973 in Livingston, New Jersey) is a former American Association football player [19]
- Jeffrey Ross (1965-), comedian (born Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz). Jeffrey Ross Lifschultz (born September 13, 1965) is an American stand-up Comedian, Insult comic, Actor and director. [20]
- Gabe Saporta (1979-), lead singer and primary creative force behind the band Cobra Starship. Gabriel Eduardo Saporta (born October 11, 1979 in Montevideo, Uruguay) is the former lead singer bassist and lyricist for the punk band Cobra Starship is a band created by former Midtown bassist/lead vocalist Gabe Saporta. [21]
- Kevin Scholla, newscaster on KYW (AM) in Philadelphia, and former member of the Springfield Township Committee. Kevin Scholla (c 1974- is a news and sports anchor for KYW (AM Newsradio in Philadelphia. KYW is a class A AM Radio station on 1060 kHz licensed to Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə [22]
- Zygi Wilf (1950-), owner of the Minnesota Vikings. Zygmunt "Zygi" Wilf (born April 22, 1950 in Germany) is the principal owner of the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based out of Minneapolis Minnesota. [23]
- James Yee (c. James J Yee (Chinese 余[[wikt 百|百]] 康 or 余优素福 also known by the Arabic name Yusuf Yee) (born c 1968-), former United States Army chaplain with the rank of captain. The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. A chaplain is typically a Priest, Pastor, ordained Deacon, Rabbi, Imam or other member of the Clergy serving a group of See " Captain " for other versions of this rank In the uniformed services of the United States, captain is a federal He is best known for being subject to an intense investigation by the United States, but all charges were later dropped. [24]
References
- ^ USGS GNIS: Township of Springfield, Geographic Names Information System, accessed January 4, 2008. The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ a b c Census data for Springfield township, United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Accessed September 20, 2007. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 240.
- ^ Springfield Township History, Springfield Township. Accessed December 4, 2005. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Springfield Municipal Government, Springfield Township. Accessed April 12, 2006. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Springfield Township - Township Committee, Springfield Township. Accessed February 20, 2008. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government, New Jersey League of Women Voters, p. The League of Female Voters is an American political Organization founded in 1920 by Carrie Chapman Catt during the last meeting of the National 55. Accessed August 30, 2006. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Legislative Roster: 2008-2009 Session, New Jersey Legislature. The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton Accessed June 6, 2008. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ About the Governor, New Jersey. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Accessed June 6, 2008. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Board of Chosen Freeholders, Union County, New Jersey. Accessed February 20, 2008. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ . Accessed April 7, 2008. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ Saint James the Apostle School. Accessed May 30, 2008. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
- ^ George Armstrong Halsey biography, United States Congress. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Accessed June 27, 2007. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
- ^ Capuzzo, Jill P. "The Tangled Journey Of a Governor's Wife", The New York Times, November 7, 2004. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Accessed December 30, 2007. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "The McGreeveys will be moving out of Drumthwacket, the governor's Greek Revival mansion in Princeton, and go their separate ways -- she to a red-brick ranch she bought for an undisclosed price in Springfield, Union County. "
- ^ Debra Olarsch and Paul Denson Marry, The New York Times, November 25, 1990. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
- ^ USA's Reyna personifies perseverance, USA Today, June 2, 2006. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- ^ Witchel, Alex. "FIELD TRIP; Give Me That Lower East Side Mix", The New York Times, January 27, 2002. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed April 7, 2008. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "Unfortunately, they weren't around long. His mother died of leukemia when Mr. Ross was 14, his father of a cerebral hemorrhage when his son was 19. After Mr. Ross graduated from Boston University, his grandfather moved into the family home in Springfield, N. J. ; the two were inseparable. "
- ^ Lustig, Jay. "Cobra Starship flies with 'Snakes on a Plane'. ", The Star-Ledger, December 15, 2006. The Star-Ledger is a Newspaper in the US state of New Jersey and is based in Newark. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "With his new band, Cobra Starship, former Springfield resident Gabe Saporta was able to get one of his songs accepted for the soundtrack of the movie Snakes on a Plane. "
- ^ Jackson, Herb; Stile, Charles; and Pillets, Jeff. "SCHUNDLER WINS; CONSERVATIVE JERSEY CITY MAYOR STUNS FRANKS. ", The Record (Bergen County), June 27, 2001. The Record (colloquially called The Bergen Record or The Record of Hackensack) has the second largest circulation of New Jersey 's daily Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. "'Bob Franks got sucked into this race without having any kind of a message,' said Kevin Scholla, a 27-year-old Republican committeeman from Springfield. 'He appears to be simply an opportunist. '"
- ^ "At Home With Zygi Wilf", WCCO, November 21, 2005. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed May 2, 2007. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "'It's probably like the quarterback who has to run all the plays,' he says, steering his car into the cul-de-sac where his large French Chateau-style house sits in Springfield, a community that is made up largely of Jewish and Italian families. "
- ^ Rivera, Ray. "A Rising Star", The Seattle Times, January 9, 2005. The Seattle Times, one of two daily Newspapers serving Seattle Washington, United States, is the largest daily newspaper in the state of Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed [{April 7]], 2008. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "Jimmy, as his parents called him, grew up Lutheran in the small New Jersey town of Springfield. "
External links
- Official Township Website
- Springfield Public Schools
- Springfield Public Schools's 2006-07 School Report Card from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Springfield Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Evangel Baptist Church of Springfield, NJ
- Battle of Springfield Reenactment Website
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