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City Council
The City Council will vote on accepting four state grants totaling over $1.6 million for the Westfield Regional Public Safety Communications Center. The grants fund equipment, training, and software for 911 operations. The council also holds public hearings on taking three roads by eminent domain and considers a final vote on a moratorium on data centers.
- Accept $1,095,283 grant for Avtec Scout radio consoles and mobile data terminals
- Accept $499,229 grant for Southwick/South Hadley assessments and CAD/RMS system
- Public hearings for eminent domain takings of Michael Drive, Victoria Circle, Woodsong Road
- Second reading of ordinance imposing moratorium on data center development
- Budget amendment adding $100,000 to Reserve for Unforeseen Salary for collective bargaining
City Council
The City Council holds public hearings on orders to take property by eminent domain for Michael Drive, Victoria Circle, and Woodsong Road. No dollar amounts are mentioned.
- Order of Taking for Michael Drive
- Order of Taking for Victoria Circle
- Order of Taking for Woodsong Road
City Council Finance Committee
The Finance Subcommittee will consider amending the proposed FY27 budget to add $100,000 to the Reserve for Unforeseen Salary Account for ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. They will also approve minutes from five previous meetings.
- Amendment to increase Reserve for Unforeseen Salary Account by $100,000 for FY27 collective bargaining agreements
Board of Public Works
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Westfield Board of Public Works for July 7, 2026, has been canceled. A rescheduled date has not yet been determined.
Animal Control
The City of Westfield Animal Control will hold a public hearing to determine the status of two lab mix dogs, Daisy and Riley, that have been involved in multiple incidents. The hearing is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at City Hall Room 315.
- Public Dangerous Dog Hearing for Daisy and Riley (lab mix dogs) on July 8, 2026 at 10 AM, City Hall Room 315.
Board of Health
The July 8, 2026 Board of Health meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Water Commission
The Water Commission will discuss and possibly vote on declaring a drought status and implementing water restrictions. They will also review abatement requests for three properties, hear a monthly department report, and vote on previous meeting minutes.
- Review vacant apartment abatement request for 45 South Maple St
- Abatement requests for 44 Mechanic St and 59 Country Club Drive
- Discussion and possible vote on Drought Status and Water Restrictions
- Water & SWWT Department Monthly Report
- Vote on May 21, 2026 and June 18, 2026 minutes
License Commission
Farzaan Mufeed, doing business as Zia Motors, is seeking a Class 2 Motor Vehicle Dealer’s License. The application would allow the business to buy, sell, exchange, and assemble second-hand vehicles at 766 Southampton Road.
- Public hearing for Zia Motors (766 Southampton Road)
Last 30 days
City Council
This meeting agenda contains only a notice of date change, rescheduling the July 2, 2026 City Council meeting to Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM. No substantive items for discussion or decision are listed.
- Meeting rescheduled to July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers
Municipal Light Board
The Municipal Light Board will review minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on operations, finances, and energy programs. Action items include approval of quarterly publications, training exercises, and updates on the 99 Medeiros Way project. The board will also discuss health benefits and a surplus truck disposition.
- Quarterly Power Line Publication
- 99 Medeiros Way Update (verbal)
- Energy Supply Outlook (verbal)
- Disposition of Surplus Line Truck
- Health Benefits Update (verbal)
City Council Personnel Action Committee
The Personnel Action Committee will consider appointing Kyle Theriault to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Jesus Torres Jr. to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and hold public participation.
- Appointment of Kyle Theriault, 136 Western Ave, to Parks and Recreation Commission, term to February 2029
- Appointment of Jesus Torres Jr., 41 Orange Street, to Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, term to February 2029
City Council Legislative and Ordinance Committee
The Legislative and Ordinance Committee will discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance amendment to change the definition of a residential complex from more than four dwelling units to four units or less. They will also consider a resolution to establish a revolving account for solid waste bags as part of the Pay-As-You-Throw program.
- Ordinance amendment to Chapter 18, Sec. 18-124(a): change 'more than four separate dwelling units' to 'four units or less'
- Resolution to allow Department of Public Health to create a revolving account titled 'Solid Waste Bags' for Pay-As-You-Throw
School Committee
The committee will evaluate the Superintendent's annual performance and approve several budget transfers between departments. Members will also review multiple policy updates regarding student discipline, English learners, and restraint protocols.
- Superintendent of Schools 2025-2026 evaluation
- Budget transfers for maintenance, supplies, and special education staffing
- Policy reading on Time-out, Seclusion, and Restraint of Students
- Acceptance of Literacy Initiative and CTE Frameworks grants
- Acceptance of an airplane donation
School Committee
The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss labor strategy. The primary focus is collective bargaining with the Westfield Education Association Unit B and Personal Service Agreements.
- Approval of June 15, 2026 executive session minutes
- Collective bargaining strategy for assistant principals and supervisors (Unit B)
City Council Personnel Action Committee
This meeting agenda is a procedural notice changing the meeting date from June 29th to July 1st, 2026. No substantive agenda items are listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting rescheduled to Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers, Room 207
Retirement Board
The Westfield Retirement Board will hold a video conference to review investment performance, discuss a private equity co-investment mandate, and approve bills payable, warrants, and minutes.
- Review RFP for Private Equity Co-Investment Mandate
- Approve Office Manager contract renewal
- Discuss litigation under Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3)
- Review Reserve Police Service Adjustment Appeal
- Approve bills payable, warrants, and retirement applications
City Council
The city council will consider a request from the mayor to appropriate $63,747.50 from free cash to replace two HVAC rooftop units at the Fire Department Headquarters at 34 Broad Street. The meeting is a special session for immediate consideration and approval of this capital project.
- Appropriation of $63,747.50 from FY26 Free Cash for Fire Department HVAC replacement
- HVAC rooftop units at 34 Broad Street Fire Headquarters
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a site plan for an accessory dwelling unit at 122 Wyben Rd., a special permit for a non-conforming setback addition at 35 Barbara St., and a variance for an accessory structure at 1091 Shaker Rd. They will also review proposed changes to a previously approved site plan for 288 Elm Street.
- Public hearing: Aleksandr Okhrimenko seeks site plan approval for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 122 Wyben Rd.
- Public hearing: David Ritchie requests a special permit for an addition that intensifies a non-conforming side yard setback at 35 Barbara St.
- Public hearing: Dominick Uguccioni seeks variance relief to allow an accessory structure within the front yard setback at 1091 Shaker Rd.
- Review of proposed changes to approved site plan (12/3/25) for 288 Elm Street.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals in wetland areas: a multi-unit housing project at Lockhouse Road and two lots on Pochassic Road. They will also review enforcement orders for properties on Mockingbird Lane and Union Street, discuss the draft Wetlands Protection Ordinance rules, and provide updates on conservation projects including Pequot Pond treatment.
- Public hearing for DEP# 333-0878: multi-unit housing at 0 Lockhouse Road
- Public hearings for DEP# 333-0879 and 333-0880: Lots A and B at 0 Pochassic Road
- Enforcement order updates for 56 Mockingbird Ln (restoration plan), 300 Union St., and 65 Butternut Rd (wetlands delineation)
- Review of final draft 2026 Open Space & Recreation Plan and letter of support
- Discussion of Community Biodiversity Grant letter of support
Historical Commission
The Westfield Historical Commission will review old business including the National Registry and upcoming 250th celebration events, and discuss new business such as the Master Plan Priorities and OBG Tree Removal.
- National Registry & Wyben Update
- 250th Celebration Upcoming Events
- Cemetery Updates
- Westfield ‘Seek-no-Further’
- Master Plan Priorities
Water Commission
The Water Commission will discuss and possibly vote on declaring a drought status and implementing water restrictions. They will also receive the monthly Water & SWWT Department report and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion and possible vote on drought status and water restrictions
- Water & SWWT Department Monthly Report
- Signing of March 12, 2026 & April 9, 2026 Minutes; vote on May 21, 2026 Minutes
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning petition to pause the development of data centers within the city. This measure would impose a temporary freeze on such projects while the city reviews its zoning requirements.
- Public hearing for a temporary moratorium on data centers
City Council
The Westfield City Council will vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and consider a temporary moratorium on data centers. Other agenda items include appropriations for sewer plant repairs, tax rate reduction via free cash, and acceptance of multiple gift donations. The council will also hold second readings of ordinances on cryptocurrency ATMs, stormwater management, and electric bicycles.
- Appropriation of $1,820,100 from Sewer & Wastewater Undesignated Fund for HVAC and roof repairs at 149 Neck Road
- Appropriation of $2,000,000 from Free Cash to reduce FY27 tax rate
- Public hearing on zoning moratorium for data centers
- Successor agreements for Fire Department Supervisors and United Public Service Employment Union (2025-2028)
- Second reading and final passage of ordinance regulating Cryptocurrency Automated Teller Machines
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will discuss priority locations for installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at five crosswalks, including Westfield High School and Court Street. They will also consider adding a stop sign at Camelot Lane and Munger Hill to create a four-way stop, and propose no parking on both sides of Orange Street. Additionally, they will review speeding data on Crown Street and consider no parking on Elm Street.
- Discussion on RRFB priority at five crosswalks: Westfield High School on Montgomery Road, Granville Road at Western Avenue, Court Street at Athenaeum, Elm Street at Orange Street, Elm Street at Women’s Temperance Park
- Proposed stop sign at Camelot Lane and Munger Hill to complete 4-way stop
- Proposed no parking on both sides of Orange Street due to narrow width
- Review of speeding data on Crown Street from blind speed device and speed sign
- Proposed no parking on Elm Street to coincide with road markings
Off-Street Parking Commission
The Off-Street Parking Commission will discuss maintenance and financial reports for city parking. The body will also vote on two applications for the use of Elm Street Plaza for community events in August 2026.
- Health Department application for Overdose Recovery & Awareness Vigil (Aug 31)
- Henry Talbot application for music and faith-based event (Aug 8)
- Financial report and monthly bill review
- Maintenance and signage updates
City Council
The Westfield City Council will review proposed changes to the fiscal year 2027 budget. The Finance Committee recommends adding $100,000 to a salary reserve account to cover upcoming collective bargaining agreements. Council members will also discuss proposed budget cuts and begin the budget reconciliation process.
- Amendment to add $100,000 to the Reserve for Unforeseen Salary Account
- Review of proposed FY 2027 budget cuts
- Budget reconciliation proceedings
Westfield Cultural Council
This meeting covers routine approvals of previous minutes and treasurer's report, followed by a report on table runners used at events. No major decisions or funding allocations are on the agenda.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Approval of treasurer's report
- Table runner report presentation
Planning Board
The Westfield Planning Board will hold public hearings on several special permits for commercial and multifamily developments, including a petition from the City Council to temporarily ban data centers. The agenda also includes the review of draft plans and a discussion on zoning provisions.
- City Council petition to impose a temporary moratorium on data centers
- TV Realty & Development Inc. multifamily development at 0 Lockhouse Rd. (44 units)
- Sovereign Builders Inc. amendment to allow retail and motor vehicle sales at 1026 Southampton Rd.
- Kayrouz Realty LLC amendment regarding site layout changes at 21-33 Southampton Rd.
- Ashraf Hussein special permit for motor vehicle sales at 962 Southampton Rd.
City Council Legislative and Ordinance Committee
The Westfield City Council Legislative and Ordinance Committee will review a resolution to install school bus detection monitoring systems and consider accepting a new street.
- Resolution to install school bus detection monitoring system
- Petition for Street Acceptance for Campanelli Drive
School Committee Subcommittee
The Human Resources & Policy Subcommittee of the Westfield School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve updates to six school policies. Items include the Drug-Free Workplace Policy, English Learner Education, and Student Discipline. Public participation is allowed at the start, excluding personnel matters.
- Review of Drug-Free Workplace Policy (formerly Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace)
- Review of School Committee Negotiating Agents policy
- Review of English Learner Education policy (formerly English Language Learners)
- Review of Educational Opportunities for Military Children policy
- Review of Student Discipline policy
School Committee
The Westfield School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with teachers and assistant principals, and strategy regarding a Title IX complaint. They will also approve previous executive session minutes and discuss non-union personnel contracts. No public action is expected.
- Approve May 4 and May 27 executive session minutes
- Discuss collective bargaining with Westfield Education Association Unit B (assistant principals and supervisors)
- Discuss collective bargaining with Westfield Education Association Unit A (teachers)
- Discuss litigation strategy for Title IX complaint
- Discuss non-union personnel contract negotiations
School Committee
The Westfield School Committee will vote on the Westfield Education Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement. They will also consider budget transfers from heating fuel and other accounts to various line items. Other items include an update on the high school cellphone pilot protocol, approval of a middle school parking lot project, and first reading of a policy on time-out and restraint of students.
- Approval of teachers' union contract (Westfield Education Association Unit A)
- Budget transfers from heating fuel to legal, building, and maintenance accounts
- Update on High School cellphone pilot protocol
- Westfield Middle School parking lot project
- 1st reading of policy JKAA on student time-out, seclusion, and restraint
City Council Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss and consider two ratified successor agreements for fire supervisor and public service unions, and a resolution to establish a revolving account for the Pay-As-You-Throw solid waste program. They will also take up proposed budget cuts for the FY 2027 budget.
- Ratified Successor Agreement between Fire Department Supervisors Association and City, July 2025-June 2028
- Ratified Successor Agreement between United Public Service Employment Union and City, July 2025-June 2028
- Resolution to establish revolving account for Solid Waste Bags (Pay-As-You-Throw program)
- Proposed Budget Cuts for FY 2027
Westfield Technical Academy
The Culinary Arts Advisory Committee discusses a new lottery-based freshman enrollment process, replacing merit-based interviews. They also address financial issues including a credit card payment system and lost revenue from unpaid staff tabs, as well as equipment upgrades and vendor changes.
- New freshman enrollment lottery replaces merit-based placement
- WPS Foodservices absorbing cost of 4 new 8-quart Vollrath mixers
- Cash app system (Venmo, ApplePay) under consideration for payments
- Discontinuing Thurston Foodservices, keeping PFG, Simos, Arnold's Meats, HPC
- WHS equipment: double-stack convection ovens not approved; sink install over $10,000
Water Commission
The June 11, 2026 Water Commission meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled to June 18, 2026. No business will be conducted at the original time.
City Council Finance Committee
This meeting agenda is only a cancellation notice. No decisions or discussions will occur.