Springfield Township Administration

Springfield Township of Mahoning County, Ohio Springfield officially became a Township in 1803. There are three towns within the Township which consist of:

• Petersburg which was founded in 1810 by Peter Musser, Jr.
• New Springfield which was founded in 1826 by Abraham Christ
• New Middletown which was founded in 1829 by Samuel Moore And is a political entity within the Township

The Springfield Township consists of 36 square miles and has an approximate population of 6,700.

Board of Trustees

Donald Wharry

Bradley L. Stacy

Joshua Wiery

Trustees Email: springfieldtownshiptrustees@yahoo.com

Trustees are the overall governing body of the Township. They are responsible for expenditures of all Township funds and make decisions on issues regarding Township policies, expenditures and hiring of employees. Township Trustees may also act as a community spokesperson by bringing local problems to the attention of higher officials in the County or State.

The Board of Trustees hold monthly meetings open to the public on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 at the Township Administration Building.

Fiscal Officer

Fiscal Officer, Laurie Applegarth

Fiscal Officer Email: lauriestfo@zoominternet.net

The Fiscal Officer is also an elected official although, is independent of the Trustees but shall work closely with them. The Fiscal Officer is the legally designated person to keep an accurate record of all Township accounts and transactions. It is the responsibility of the Fiscal Officer to comply strictly with the legal requirements set for their duties. The Fiscal Officer is required to establish and practice rules for efficient management of the office, and follow good accounting practices in maintaining records and accounts.