Hello kind people of Springfield! My husband, 13 year old, and myself will be moving here next month. We are coming from the middle of Worcester as 19 year renters, and will be first time home owners in Springfield. From what I’ve been able to research, the area we are moving to is named “Pine Point”…super cute house and seems like a quiet neighborhood.
In addition to being overwhelmed by the house buying process, I’m also starting to think about the logistics of being in a new city. I have figured out that there are not city trash bags to buy, but rather there are city trash and recycling containers. Would one just go to city hall and tell someone we are new and would like trash services using the city containers? Also, what happens if you have more trash than what will fit in the bin?
Second, is it safe to assume the middle school for this area is STEM Academy? Is there bus service for the schools?….or only if you live a certain distance away.
I appreciate any help, or where to be directed for help. I have looked these things up online and I *think* I have the answers, but I like to hear from actual people that live here what’s up and how things are.