SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield city councilors approved an ordinance to annex part of Franklin Boulevard in the Glenwood area. The city has been working towards this approval for a year. Councilors adopted the ordinance very quickly, Monday night. The city says this will allow the city to redevelop Franklin Boulevard and work with ODOT on … Continue reading »
Council to Vote on Franklin Annexation
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield City Council will meet Monday night to vote on the annexation of Franklin Boulevard in Glenwood. The council has been discussing this issue since January. It hopes the annexation will mean stronger development potential for the in-between city. The vote involves the part of Franklin Boulevard in between Springfield and Eugene … Continue reading »
Council to Vote on Fee Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Springfield City Council will vote on a number of proposed fee increases. The council suggested raising fees two weeks ago for things like building permits, library services and pet registration. The city cites a rise in staffing and other municipal costs as the reason for the increases. The council plans to … Continue reading »
