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Aug 16, 2026

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Westfield Council Sets 2026 Appointments

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council approves infrastructure and safety measures

The Town Council unanimously adopted resolutions covering 2026 road improvements, Route 28 bus stop locations, hazard mitigation planning, and a grant application for 2027 improvements on West Grove Street and East Grove Street. The council also approved $492,317.51 in bills and claims.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Council approves Houlihan-Sid Fay improvements

The Town Council unanimously adopted ordinances authorizing $1.742 million in bond-financed improvements at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields: $862,000 for parking, restrooms, and a multipurpose facility, plus $880,000 to replace synthetic turf and make other field improvements.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council advances athletic field improvements

The Town Council introduced Special Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading, authorizing an $880,000 appropriation and potential bond financing for synthetic turf replacement and other improvements at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Adopts Parking Changes

The Town Council unanimously adopted an ordinance adding a no-parking restriction on Barchester Way and creating an on-street handicapped parking space at 205 Cacciola Place. The council also approved $894,579.06 in bills and claims.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Westfield Council Approves Major Ordinances

The Town Council adopted a 2026 cap bank ordinance, a $5.415 million bond ordinance for public improvements and equipment, and a lease agreement for the Mills-Ferris-Pearsall House.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Advances 2026 Budget and Capital Plans

The Town Council introduced the 2026 municipal budget, which includes a tax increase while drawing responsibly on surplus funds. It also advanced a $5.415 million bond ordinance for public improvements, equipment, vehicles, technology, and communication systems.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council Expands Affordable Housing Zoning

The Town Council adopted ordinances changing affordable-housing regulations, development-fee rules, and zoning maps to establish the ES-AH, FR-AHO, and SA-AH districts. It also designated 625 Westfield Avenue as a historic landmark and approved an amendment to the Prospect and Ferris redevelopment plan.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Advances Affordable Housing Measures

The Town Council introduced seven affordable-housing and zoning ordinances on first reading, with final consideration scheduled for March 10, 2026. The town reported that funding has been committed for 30 affordable units, although none have been built yet.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Historic Landmark Ordinance Advances

The Town Council unanimously advanced an ordinance designating 625 Westfield Avenue as a historic landmark and changing the zoning map; final passage is scheduled for March 10, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council approves employee salary changes

The Town Council unanimously adopted two salary ordinances, including a 2.5% increase plus $250 for covered full-time and part-time employees, and approved $1,389,405.05 in bills and claims.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Council Advances Pay and Recycling Actions

The Town Council approved awarding a recyclable-material disposal contract to South Ward Recycling LLC for up to $250,000, pending adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. It also unanimously advanced two employee salary ordinances on first reading, with final consideration scheduled for January 27, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Westfield Council Sets 2026 Appointments

The Council unanimously confirmed Jenn Gilman as acting mayor and Vik Venkataraman as alternate acting mayor for 2026, then approved appointments to municipal boards, commissions, and legal positions.

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