Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey Explained

See also: Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.

Springfield Township, New Jersey
Settlement Type:Township
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Map Caption1:Census Bureau map of Springfield Township, Union County, New Jersey
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Pushpin Label:Springfield Township
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Union County##Location in New Jersey##Location in the United States
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Union
Government Type:Township
Governing Body:Township Committee
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Christopher Weber (D, term ends December 31, 2024)[1]
Leader Title1:Administrator
Leader Name1:John Bussiculo[2]
Leader Title2:Municipal clerk
Leader Name2:Linda Donnelly[3]
Established Title:Formed
Established Date:April 14, 1794
Established Title1:Incorporated
Established Date1:February 21, 1798
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[4]
Area Total Km2:13.40
Area Land Km2:13.36
Area Water Km2:0.04
Area Total Sq Mi:5.17
Area Land Sq Mi:5.16
Area Water Sq Mi:0.02
Area Water Percent:0.31
Area Rank:272nd of 565 in state
9th of 21 in county
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:17178
Population Rank:155th of 565 in state
12th of 21 in county[5]
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:3331.0
Population Density Rank:204th of 565 in state
18th of 21 in county
Population Est:16846
Pop Est As Of:2023
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:−05:00
Timezone Dst:Eastern (EDT)
Utc Offset Dst:−04:00
Elevation Footnotes:[6]
Elevation Ft:138
Coordinates Footnotes:[7]
Coordinates:40.698°N -74.3344°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:07081[8] [9]
Area Code:908 and 973[10]
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:3403970020[11] [12]
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Blank1 Info:0882213[13]

Springfield Township is a township in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is located on a ridge in northern-central New Jersey, within the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions in the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 17,178, the highest recorded at any decennial census, an increase of 1,361 (+8.6%) from the 2010 census count of 15,817, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,388 (+9.6%) from the 14,429 counted in the 2000 census.[14]

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. It became part of the newly formed Union County on March 19, 1857, with portions remaining in Essex County used to create Millburn. 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).[15] The township's name derives from springs and brooks in the area.[16]

The Battle of Springfield was fought here, the last of many battles of the American Revolutionary War to be fought in New Jersey.

Springfield is the home of the Baltusrol Golf Club, which was the host to the 2016 PGA Championship. It has also hosted other golf major championships, including the U.S. Open, held on seven occasions at Baltusrol, most recently in 1993. Golfweek magazine ranked Baltusrol as the 36th best in its 2010 rankings of the "Best Classic Courses" in the country.[17]

New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Springfield as the 85th best place to live in New Jersey in its 2010 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.[18]

History

Springfield is celebrated as the site of a Battle of Springfield between the American Continental Army and British forces on June 23, 1780. The British, under Hessian General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, advanced from Elizabethtown about 5 o'clock in the morning. 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. 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." This battle prevented further advance on the part of the British. The American loss was about 15 and that of the British about 150.[19]

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. ... 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. It has just been (1998) renovated to its original appearance and color."[20]

After being burned down by the British, First Presbyterian Church was rebuilt. A statue of a Continental soldier was erected in 1903 at the site of the smallest state park in New Jersey.[21] [22]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 5.17 square miles (13.40 km2), including 5.16 square miles (13.36 km2) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2) of water (0.31%).[4]

The Township of Springfield 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.[23] [24] [25]

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Baltusrol, Branch Mills and Milltown.[26]

Parks and recreation

The Rahway River Parkway greenway along the Rahway River runs through the township.[27]

Parks include:

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 15,817 people, 6,511 households, and 4,265 families in the township. The population density was 3,057.2 per square mile (1,180.4/km2). There were 6,736 housing units at an average density of 1,302.0 per square mile (502.7/km2). The racial makeup was 82.46% (13,042) White, 6.25% (989) Black or African American, 0.06% (10) Native American, 7.70% (1,218) Asian, 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander, 1.75% (277) from other races, and 1.76% (279) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.50% (1,502) of the population.

Of the 6,511 households, 29.0% had children under the age of 18; 53.6% were married couples living together; 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.5% were non-families. Of all households, 29.6% were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.05.

21.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 88.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 84.7 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $84,038 (with a margin of error of +/− $8,139) and the median family income was $111,359 (+/− $8,121). Males had a median income of $74,335 (+/− $7,959) versus $62,859 (+/− $6,250) for females. The per capita income for the township was $46,393 (+/− $3,175). About 2.9% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.[30]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 14,429 people, 6,001 households, and 4,014 families residing in the township. The population density was 2801.8sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 6,204 housing units at an average density of 1204.7sp=usNaNsp=us. 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 people of any race were 4.14% of the population.[31] [32]

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, 7.3% 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.[31] [32]

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.[31] [32]

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. About 1.8% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.[31] [32]

Government

Local government

The Township of Springfield is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state.[33] The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.[34] [35] At an annual reorganization meeting, usually held on the first day of January, the committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor.

, Springfield Township Committee members are Mayor Christopher Weber (D, term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2024), Deputy Mayor Harris Laufer (D, elected to an unexpired term on committee ending 2025; term as deputy mayor ends 2024), Christopher Capodice (D, 2026), Richard Huber (D, 2025) and Alexander Keiser (D, 2024).[36] [37] [38] [39] [40] [41]

In the November 2012 general election, voters approved the formation of a Charter Study Commission that would consider the possibility of changing the existing township form of government and may recommend changing to one the forms available under the Faulkner Act (mayor-council, council-manager, small municipality or mayor-council-administrator), one of the other available forms or to leave the form of government unchanged.[42]

Federal, state and county representation

Springfield Township is located in the 7th Congressional District[43] and is part of New Jersey's 21st state legislative district.[44] [45] [46]

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 10,078 registered voters in Springfield Township, of which 3,271 (32.5% vs. 41.8% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,795 (17.8% vs. 15.3%) were registered as Republicans and 5,007 (49.7% vs. 42.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 5 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[47] Among the township's 2010 Census population, 63.7% (vs. 53.3% in Union County) were registered to vote, including 80.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 70.6% countywide).[47] [48]

In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,083 votes (55.3% vs. 66.0% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 3,179 votes (43.0% vs. 32.3%) and other candidates with 63 votes (0.9% vs. 0.8%), among the 7,388 ballots cast by the township's 10,772 registered voters, for a turnout of 68.6% (vs. 68.8% in Union County).[49] [50] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 4,328 votes (53.9% vs. 63.1% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 3,548 votes (44.2% vs. 35.2%) and other candidates with 82 votes (1.0% vs. 0.9%), among the 8,033 ballots cast by the township's 10,379 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.4% (vs. 74.7% in Union County).[51] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 4,246 votes (55.1% vs. 58.3% countywide), ahead of Republican George W. Bush with 3,372 votes (43.8% vs. 40.3%) and other candidates with 49 votes (0.6% vs. 0.7%), among the 7,703 ballots cast by the township's 9,885 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.9% (vs. 72.3% in the whole county).[52]

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 57.0% of the vote (2,624 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 41.7% (1,921 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (59 votes), among the 4,723 ballots cast by the township's 10,771 registered voters (119 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 43.8%.[53] [54] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 2,477 votes (46.0% vs. 41.7% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 2,447 votes (45.5% vs. 50.6%), Independent Chris Daggett with 359 votes (6.7% vs. 5.9%) and other candidates with 28 votes (0.5% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,380 ballots cast by the township's 10,214 registered voters, yielding a 52.7% turnout (vs. 46.5% in the county).[55]

Education

The Springfield Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.[56] As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,236 students and 168.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.3:1.[57] All of the township's schools are named after notable Springfieldians. For instance, the township's high school is named after Jonathan Dayton, a signer of the United States Constitution. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[58]) are Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center[59] with 551 students in grades PreK-2, James Caldwell Elementary School[60] with 292 students in grades 3-5, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School[61] with 245 students in grades 3-5, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School[62] with 518 students in grades 6-8 and Jonathan Dayton High School[63] with 659 students in grades 9-12.[64] [65]

Adjacent to Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is Saint James the Apostle School, a Catholic school serving students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grades with an enrollment of 148 students, operating under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.[66] [67]

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the township had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Union County and by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[68]

Interstate 78,[69] U.S. Route 22,[70] Route 24[71] and Route 124,[72] as well as CR 509 Spur[73] and CR 577,[74] are among the highways and roadways that pass through Springfield Township.[75]

Public transportation

NJ Transit provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan in New York City and to points in New Jersey including Newark Penn Station. Parking is available for a fee at a municipal lot near the center of town (Hannah Street and Center Street) and in the Duffy's Corner lot at Morris and Caldwell Place, which provide easy access to all NJ Transit buses that run through town. Annual permits are available from the town hall.

Although there is no train station in Springfield, the Millburn and Short Hills NJ Transit stations are located nearby, though neither allows commuter-hour parking for non-residents. The closest stations that allow out-of-town residents access to parking are Maplewood and Summit. The 70 bus provides access from the center of town to NJ Transit's Summit and Millburn stations; Eastbound it terminates at NJ Transit's Newark Penn Station with connections to Amtrak, NJ Transit trains to New York Penn Station, and Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) trains. The township also runs a jitney that operates on weekdays during morning and evening rush hours from the community pool to NJ Transit's Short Hills station.[76] NJ Transit buses 65, 66 and 70 (to Newark), the 114 (to Midtown Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal) and local service on the 52 route also run along the town's major roadways. Bus #114 runs at a frequency of 2-3 buses per hour during rush hour and 1 per hour outside of rush hour.[77]

Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately east of Springfield, putting hundreds of direct international and national flights within a 20 min reach of the town's residents.

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 section of the railway that extended from Springfield to Summit was taken out of service in 1976, though special trains were operated to provide service to Baltusrol during the 1980 U.S. Open.[78]

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.[79]

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Springfield Township include:

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.state.nj.us/dca/home/2023mayors.pdf 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory
  2. https://springfield-nj.us/departments/directory/ Directory
  3. https://springfield-nj.us/departments/clerk/ Township Clerk
  4. https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_34.txt 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places
  5. https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/dmograph/est/mcd/density.xlsx Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021
  6. , Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 14, 2013.
  7. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990
  8. https://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=springfield&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for Springfield, NJ
  9. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm ZIP Codes
  10. http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCounty=Union&frmCity=Springfield Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Springfield, NJ
  11. https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website
  12. https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey
  13. http://geonames.usgs.gov US Board on Geographic Names
  14. https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010
  15. Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 240. Accessed May 30, 2024.
  16. Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed October 9, 2015.
  17. http://www.golfweek.com/news/2010/mar/11/2010-golfweeks-best-classic-courses/ "2010 Golfweek's Best Classic Courses"
  18. http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/best-places-to-live-2010.html "Best Places to Live 2010"
  19. http://www.jerseyblues.org/springfield.html "The Final Invasion" The 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Springfield June 25-26, 2005
  20. http://springfield-nj.com/commun.htm Township of Springfield History
  21. http://springfield-nj.us/about-springfield/ About Springfield
  22. http://www.springfieldpresbyterian.com/home/community/history/ History Of The First Congregation Of The Presbyterian Church At Springfield
  23. http://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/552334/touches.html Areas touching Springfield
  24. https://ucnj.org/municipal-profiles/ Union County Municipal Profiles
  25. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries
  26. http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt Locality Search
  27. https://www.rahwayriverparkway.org/our-parks Our Parks
  28. https://ucnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Briant_Park.pdf Briant Park
  29. https://ucnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Lenape.pdf Lenape Park
  30. https://archive.today/20200212085036/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3403970020 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
  31. http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/0603403970020.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Springfield township, New Jersey
  32. https://archive.today/20200212095801/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3403970020 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Springfield township, Union County, New Jersey
  33. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey
  34. 2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 94.
  35. https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=7 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"
  36. https://springfield-nj.us/government/township-committee/ Township Committee
  37. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3rGZLo7YPitNndPh2jmhRrLLmXnAWLk/view 2023 Municipal Data Sheet
  38. http://www.unioncountyvotes.com/elected-officials/ Union County Elected Officials
  39. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Union/119032/web.317647/#/summary General Election November 7, 2023 Official Results
  40. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Union/116135/web.303253/#/summary General Election November 8, 2022 Official Results
  41. https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Union/111504/web.278093/#/summary General Election November 2, 2021 Official Results
  42. Bulger, Adam. "November Ballot Will Feature Charter Commission Question: Voters can decide if Springfield needs a change in government.", Springfield Patch, September 5, 2012. Accessed May 23, 2013. "The commission would recommend one of four types of government approved by the 1923 Faulkner Act: a Mayor-Council form, a Council-Manager plan, a Small Municipality plan and a Mayor-Council-Administrator plan."
  43. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report
  44. https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District
  45. https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf 2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government
  46. https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#21 Districts by Number for 2011-2020
  47. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-union-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Union
  48. https://www.census.gov GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey
  49. http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-union.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Union County
  50. http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-union.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Union County
  51. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-union.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Union County
  52. http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_union_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Union County
  53. Web site: Governor - Union County . January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  54. Web site: Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Union County. January 29, 2014 . New Jersey Department of Elections . December 24, 2014.
  55. http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-union.pdf 2009 Governor: Union County
  56. https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=b8a33a9f505e4998a6db3fb8e1de778b Springfield Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification
  57. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3415630&DistrictID=3415630 District information for Springfield Public School District
  58. https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3415630 School Data for the Springfield Public Schools
  59. https://evw.springfieldschools.com/ Edward V. Walton Early Childhood Center
  60. https://jc.springfieldschools.com/ James Caldwell Elementary School
  61. https://tls.springfieldschools.com/ Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
  62. https://fmg.springfieldschools.com/ Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
  63. https://jdhs.springfieldschools.com/ Jonathan Dayton High School
  64. https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/39/5000 School Performance Reports for the Springfield Public School District
  65. https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/5000 New Jersey School Directory for the Springfield Public Schools
  66. http://www.saintjamesparish.org/node/192 Saint James the Apostle School
  67. https://catholicschoolsnj.org/elementary/union-elementary/ Union County Catholic Elementary Schools
  68. http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Union.pdf Union County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction
  69. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000078__-.pdf#page=17 Interstate 78 Straight Line Diagram
  70. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000022__-.pdf#page=16 U.S. Route 22 Straight Line Diagram
  71. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000024__-.pdf#page=2 Route 24 Straight Line Diagram
  72. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000124__-.pdf#page=4 Route 124 Straight Line Diagram
  73. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000509S_-.pdf County Route 509 Spur Straight Line Diagram
  74. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000577__-.pdf County Route 577 Straight Line Diagram
  75. https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/gis/maps/Union.pdf Union County Highway Map
  76. http://springfield-nj.us/jitney-schedule/ Park & Ride Jitney Service
  77. https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212305/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesUnionCountyTo Union County Bus/Rail Connections
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