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About us

In November 2003 a group of hard working neighbors in the Upper Hill decided to meet and revisit the idea of re-establishing the Upper Hill Council. After being without any representation for over three years, these neighbors felt it was time to reconnect with the community and have a voice within the city of Springfield Massachusetts.​

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​Subsequently, with hard work and perseverance, The Upper Hill Resident's Council was established in July 2004. Resubmitted the Articles of Organization May 2023 and approved by the Secretary of Commonwealth as a non-profit corporation.​

The Upper Hill

The geographic areas of the Upper Hill neighborhood are identified as "329 acres, plus streets and the former rail right of way. It numbers among the smallest of Springfield's seventeen neighborhoods.

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Its principal boundaries are State Street to the north, the former Highland Division Rail Line to the west, Watershops Ponds to the south, and portions of Roosevelt Avenue, Wilbraham Road, and Watershops Pond on the east"(Springfield Planning Department, 1996).

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Council Accomplishments

Requests & Concerns

  • Residential concerns - Stop Sign Placement, daily life concerns, resident grievances, speeding concerns, assisted in handicap sign placement and recruitment efforts of residential volunteers.​

  • Religious partner requests - Provided letters of support for renaming a streets; the Martin Luther King Presbyterian Church requested Concord Terrace renamed Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Peters Terrace.​

  • Individual request - provided letter of support for renaming Rutland Street to Ronn Johnson Street, Ronn Johnson who was the Executive Director for Martin Luther Family Services for many years.

Improvements

  • Neighborhood Watch Initiatives with the Hampden
    County Sheriff's Office for many years.

  • Hosted National Night Out for many events;
    Involved in the planning and implementation of community events such as - Community Family day, Old Hill/Upper Hill Annual Block Party for many years.

  • Attended Mason Square C3 initiatives, now the C3 initiative which meets regularly; partnerships with local colleges - Springfield College annual Humanics in Action.

Safety

  • Took the lead in the Knox Building | & Il Project due to residents' concerns hosted several zoom meetings.

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  • Awarded $1.4 million 2022 of ARPA funding from the city for various Upper Hill neighborhood improvement projects.

Message from the President

Councilette Sherard, President

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President's Message

Welcome to the Upper Hill Neighborhood Council.

UHNC is committed to enhancing the quality of life in our neighborhood through community engagement, advocacy, and partnership. We work to connect residents with resources, support neighborhood initiatives, and foster collaboration among residents, businesses, organizations, and local leaders.

Our priorities include strengthening community involvement, building volunteer leadership, supporting youth and families, promoting neighborhood safety, and improving communication through emerging technologies.

We believe a strong community is built through active participation and shared responsibility. We invite you to attend our meetings, volunteer, and join us in making Upper Hill an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Thank you for your continued support.

Councilette Sherard
President, Upper Hill Neighborhood Council

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