Westfield public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will discuss a nomination to designate 625 Westfield Ave. as historic. They will review a demolition request for a garage at 654 Hillcrest Ave. and receive an update on relocating the Mills-Ferris-Pearsall House. The meeting also includes plans to create an America250 events committee and to recognize outgoing commission members.

• Nomination Report for Historic Designation of 625 Westfield Ave.
• Demolition Review – 654 Hillcrest Ave. (Garage)
• Update on Mills-Ferris-Pearsall House relocation
• America250 Events Committee creation (Build Westfield Jan 24, Revolutionary Homes talk TBD, possible May Preservation Month activity)
• Recognition of outgoing Commission members

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously accepted the nomination of 625 Westfield Ave and will forward the recommendation to the Town Council for historic designation. The commission noted that the garage at 654 Hillcrest Ave has no historic significance and took no action. An update was given that the Mills‑Ferris‑Pearsall House will be moved once permits are issued.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of 625 Westfield Ave for historic designation and to forward to Town Council (unanimous)

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council will consider ordinances to require bicycle parking in new developments and approve 2026 police and municipal employee salaries. The body will also set meeting dates for 2026 and appoint a medical director for the Police and Fire Departments.

• Ordinance requiring bicycle parking in new developments
• Approval of 2026 police and municipal employee salaries
• Setting 2026 Town Council meeting dates
• Appointment of medical director for Police & Fire Departments
• Award of contract for professional engineering services

The Westfield Town Council voted to adopt General Ordinance No. 2025‑23, amending the land‑use ordinance to require bicycle parking for new development. All nine members present voted yes, with one member absent, resulting in adoption. The ordinance implements recommendations from the Town Master Plan to promote biking and reduce car use. No other substantive measures were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted General Ordinance No. 2025‑23 requiring bicycle parking (9‑yes, 0‑no, 0‑abstain; Kiefer absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Westfield Board of Adjustment will adopt resolutions for five previously approved zoning cases. It will consider four new appeals that seek variances from the Westfield Land Use Ordinance, including a request to demolish a garage and build a 2‑story detached garage. The board will also note an adjourned appeal that has been postponed to the next meeting. The next hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

• Adopt resolutions for ZBA 25-010 (522 Elm St.), ZBA 25-030 (434 Edgar Rd.), ZBA 25-035 (356 Orenda Circle), ZBA 25-033 (624 Clark St.), and ZBA 24-030 (402 Elmer St. S.)
• New appeal ZBA 24-049: demolition of a detached garage and construction of a 2‑story detached garage at 726 Coleman Place
• New appeal ZBA 25-037: relief for a hot tub installed at 605 Leigh Drive
• New appeal ZBA 25-025: enlarged front stoop with an addition at 129 Lamberts Mill Road
• New appeal ZBA 25-036: conversion of an attached garage to living space and addition of a new one‑car garage at 231 Hyslip Avenue

The Board adopted the November 10, 2025 minutes and approved several pending ZBA resolutions. It adjourned one appeal to the January meeting and approved four new variance applications, some with conditions and specific vote outcomes.

• Adopted November 10, 2025 minutes – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved five pending ZBA resolutions (25‑010, 25‑030, 25‑035, 25‑033, 24‑030) – vote 5‑1 (Cohen opposed 24‑030)
• Adjourned ZBA 25‑020 to Jan 12, 2026 – no vote recorded
• Approved ZBA 24‑049 (new two‑story garage) with conditions – unanimous (6‑0)
• Approved ZBA 25‑037 (hot‑tub and pergola) with conditions – vote 5‑1 (Cohen opposed)
• Approved ZBA 25‑025 (front stoop addition) as submitted – vote 5‑0, 1 abstain (Knowles)
• Approved ZBA 25‑036 (garage conversion) as submitted – unanimous (6‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Westfield Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to receive reports, approve minutes, and discuss upcoming community events. New business items announce a Cupid Chase 5k race at Tamaques Park on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and a Play‑Fest in the Park at Mindowaskin Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The agenda also includes routine reports from the chair, town council liaison, board of education liaison, director, and several committees.

• Approval of minutes from the November 3 meeting
• Announcement of Cupid Chase 5k at Tamaques Park – Saturday, Feb 14, 2026
• Announcement of Play‑Fest in the Park at Mindowaskin Park – Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Committee reports: pool, parks, fields, policy, programs
• Public portion of the meeting

The commission approved the November 3, 2025 minutes. Dan Hontz was confirmed as the new Recreation Department Director. The Cupid Chase 5K event at Tamaques Park and the Play‑Fest event at Mindowaskin Park were both approved.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (motion by Jeff Perrella, seconded by Liz Chacko)
• Confirmed Dan Hontz as new Director of the Recreation Department
• Approved Cupid Chase 5K event at Tamaques Park (motion by Tim Simon, seconded by Tony Stewart)
• Approved Play‑Fest event at Mindowaskin Park (motion by Tim Simon, seconded by Jeff Perrella)

Board of Health

The Westfield Board of Health will approve the November 3, 2025 minutes and review departmental, animal control, and financial reports for October 2025. Old business includes a TB Contract Update, Finance Subcommittee matters, and Nominating Subcommittee matters. New business will set the 2026 meeting dates, and other business provides an Infectious Disease Update.

• TB Contract Update
• Finance Subcommittee matters
• Nominating Subcommittee matters
• 2026 Meeting Dates
• Infectious Disease Update

The Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting, the October Health Department and Animal Control reports, and the October financial bills totaling $16,771.42. The 2026 meeting dates were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October Health Department and Animal Control reports (unanimous)
• Approved October financial bills $16,771.42 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss two general ordinances regarding land use. One ordinance concerns bicycle parking standards, and the other relates to the issuance of zoning permits.

• General Ordinance No. 2025-23: bicycle parking requirements and standards
• General Ordinance No. 2025-24: zoning permit issuance
• PB 25-005: Minor Subdivision at 909 Bailey Court (currently in completeness review)

The Westfield Planning Board reviewed General Ordinance No. 2025‑23 (bicycle‑parking standards) and General Ordinance No. 2025‑24 (zoning‑permit requirements). A vote was taken on whether the bicycle‑parking ordinance conflicted with the Master Plan, but the minutes do not record the outcome. No ordinances were adopted or rejected at this meeting.

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council will consider ordinances to update commuter parking permit fees and restrict advertising or offensive signs in public spaces. The meeting also includes a proposal to regulate plastic dust during demolition and construction.

• Commuter parking permit fees for lots 3 and 8: $460 for 6 months or $776 for 12 months
• Commuter parking permit fees for lot 6: $240 for 6 months or $480 for 12 months
• Ordinance prohibiting advertising or offensive signs in public spaces and limiting signs to 10 per organization
• Ordinance establishing regulations for the control of plastic dust and contaminants during demolition
• Resolution renaming Triangle Park to Washington-Rochambeau Trail Park

The Town Council held its regular meeting on Nov 25, 2025. No votes or approvals were recorded; the hearing on two advertised ordinances was closed without comment. The Council noted a future vote on renaming Triangle Park to Washington‑Rochambeau Trail Park.

• Closed hearing on General Ordinance No. 2025‑20 (no vote recorded)
• Closed hearing on General Ordinance No. 2025‑21 (no vote recorded)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct demolition reviews for several addresses and consider a resolution for the Miller-Cory House. The body will also discuss a state training requirement and the renaming of Triangle Park.

• Demolition reviews for 826 Wallberg Ave. (Garage), 445 Birch Place, and 203 and 209 Ross Place
• Resolution on Minor Certificate of Appropriateness for Miller-Cory House
• Support letter for the Historic Preservation Reauthorization Act
• Renaming of Triangle Park for Washington-Rochambeau Route
• Review of term limits for Brevard, DeFreitas, and Rubin

The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted a resolution for a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved a letter supporting the Historic Preservation Reauthorization Act, which would increase annual funding for the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund. The commission voted to support renaming Triangle Park to the Washington‑Rochambeau Route, with all members except one in favor. No formal opinions were given on several demolition requests.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Certificate of Appropriateness resolution (unanimous)
• Approved support letter for Historic Preservation Reauthorization Act (unanimous)
• Supported renaming Triangle Park to Washington‑Rochambeau Route (all but Matthew Schafer in favor)
• Declined to provide formal opinion on demolition at 826 Wallberg Ave (no action)
• Provided no comment on 445 Birch Place historic designation (no comment)
• Provided no comment on demolition of 203 and 209 Ross Place (no comment)

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council will discuss several new ordinances, including regulations for public signage and bicycle parking. The body is also reviewing contracts for police department computer systems and a roof replacement for the Public Works Building.

• Contract for Thomas DiGiorgio Architecture for Public Works Building roof design not to exceed $20,850.00
• Ordinance to prohibit signs with advertisements or offensive language in public spaces
• Ordinance requiring the provision of bicycle parking and establishing standards
• Ordinance establishing regulations for the control of plastic dust and contaminants
• Contracts for new vehicle computer systems and a new computer server for the Westfield Police Department

The Town Council unanimously approved bills and claims totaling $813,691.84. It also adopted the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and passed several resolutions, including an affordability‑assistance grant for a unit at 2312 Echo Lane, a professional services contract for roof design work at the Public Works Building (up to $20,850), a $15 warrant for dog‑license fees, and multiple refund payments. Resolution No. 289‑2025 was adopted with Mayor Brindle abstaining.

• Approved bills and claims totaling $813,691.84 (unanimous)
• Adopted the Town Council minutes from October 28, 2025
• Authorized an Affordability Assistance grant for 2312 Echo Lane, Unit 2312 (Resolution No. 2 92)
• Awarded roof‑design contract to Thomas DiGiorgio Architecture, not to exceed $20,850 (Resolution No. 2 93)
• Authorized a $15 warrant to the NJ Department of Health for dog licenses (Resolution No. 2 87)
• Approved refunds totaling $5,333.33 to various applicants (Resolution No. 2 88)
• Approved escrow refund of $297.10 to Villane Building & Development (Resolution No. 2 90)
• Adopted Resolution No. 289‑2025 (Mayor abstained)

Board of Adjustment

The Westfield Board of Adjustment will consider approving four previously proposed resolutions and hear four appeals regarding property modifications that violate zoning ordinances. The meeting will also address a continued appeal for a two-family dwelling.

• Approval of four ZBA resolutions (24-032, 25-028, 25-015, 25-032)
• Appeal: Demolition and addition at 514 Downer Street (ZBA 25-010)
• Appeal: Second-story dormer at 434 Edgar Road (ZBA 25-030)
• Appeal: Covered front porch at 356 Orenda Circle (ZBA 25-035)
• Appeal: Continued two-family dwelling at 402 Elmer Street South (ZBA 24-030)

The Board of Adjustment adopted the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting and memorialized four prior resolutions. It then approved six new variance applications and two additional appeals, each with conditions and no opposition. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on ZBA 25‑032.

• Approved ZBA 24-032 – Don Villane, 514 Downer Street (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-028 – Michael & Elyse Scherer, 636 Clark Street (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-015 – Adam Berman, 1129 Irving Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-032 – Jared & Marianne Friedman, 225 Ayliffe Avenue (abstain: Ms. Knowles)
• Approved ZBA 25-010 – Frederik Westerling, 522 Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-030 – Nicholas Smolney, 434 Edgar Road (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-035 – Roman Groisberg, 356 Orenda Circle (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-033 – Elizbeth Siano, 625 Clark Street (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from the chair, director, and various liaisons. The agenda includes committee reports on pools, parks, fields, policy, and programs.

• Approval of October 6th meeting minutes
• Pool committee report
• Parks committee report
• Fields committee report
• Programs committee report

The commission approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ron Feldman and a second by Jeff Russo. It also approved a revised Financial Assistance Application form and updated Eligibility Matrix following a motion by Jenn Gilman and a second by Liz Chacko. Both actions were adopted without recorded vote counts.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Ron Feldman, seconded by Jeff Russo)
• Approved revised Financial Assistance Application form and Eligibility Matrix (motion by Jenn Gilman, seconded by Liz Chacko)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review department, animal control, and financial reports from August and September 2025. Members will discuss a resolution to authorize a stipend for the BOH secretary and review the 2024 Annual Report.

• Resolution 5-2025 authorizing stipend for BOH secretary
• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• TB Contract Update
• Infectious Disease Update
• Finance and Nominating Subcommittee discussions

The Board of Health approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the August financial reports and bills totaling $15,900.42 and the September financial reports and bills totaling #11,036.71. The Board also approved BOH Resolution 5-2025, authorizing a stipend for the Board Secretary. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August financial reports and bills totaling $15,900.42 (unanimous)
• Approved September financial reports and bills totaling #11,036.71 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda reports for Health Department, Vital Statistics, Animal Control (unanimous)
• Approved BOH Resolution 5-2025 authorizing a stipend for the Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on resolution PB-25-008 concerning the property at 555 Mountain Avenue, Block 1109, Lot 18. It will also approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. No new applications are before the board, and the pending minor subdivision application for 909 Bailey Court remains in a completeness review.

• Approval of resolution PB-25-008 for 555 Mountain Avenue (Block 1109, Lot 18)
• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Pending minor subdivision application PB 25-005 at 909 Bailey Court – status: completeness review

The Westfield Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The board also adopted a resolution granting a minor subdivision approval for the property identified as PB-25-008, 555 Mountain Avenue, Block 1109, Lot 18. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from October 6, 2025
• Granted minor subdivision approval for 555 Mountain Avenue (PB-25-008)

Town Council Notifications

The Westfield Town Council will vote on several resolutions, including releasing a $98,600 tax sale premium to the municipal revenue account and authorizing a contract with Monmouth Telecom for telephone and data services. Other items include refunds of department fees, drawing escrow funds for planning board applications, amending the cash‑management plan, and approving a change order for 2025 road improvements. The agenda also lists advertised Community Block Development Grants totaling $130,000 and an open citizen discussion period.

• Resolution to release $98,600 tax sale premium to the Miscellaneous Revenue, Not Anticipated account
• Award of contract to Monmouth Telecom, Inc. for telecom equipment ($21,738.50) and services up to $55,824.00
• Award of contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for integration of telephone services and Vesta 9‑1‑1 software
• Change Order No. 1 and final payment for 2025 Various Road Improvements
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign settlement agreement for use of a sanitary sewer line

The council adopted the town’s bills and claims totaling $594,959.67, ratifying payroll warrants. It also authorized the Town Treasurer to refund a series of program fees to individual residents. The minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting were approved with Mayor Brindle abstaining.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 meeting (Mayor Brindle abstained)
• Adopted bills and claims totaling $594,959.67 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Treasurer to refund listed program fees (unanimous)
• Authorized Tax Collector to release $98,600 tax‑sale premium (unanimous)
• Approved change order and final payment for remaining 2025 town‑funded road improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized award of contract to pave Rahway Ave and Elm St (state‑aid funded) (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Westfield Board of Adjustment will adopt four resolutions previously approved on September 8, 2025. It will consider several new appeals that request variances for residential projects, including a two‑family conversion, patio and accessory structures, and home additions. Decisions on these items will be made at this regular meeting.

• ZBA 24-032 – variance to convert 514 Downer Street single‑family dwelling to a two‑family dwelling
• ZBA 25-020 – variance for patio, grill, fire pit, pergola, shed, and paver walk at 165 Tudor Oval
• ZBA 25-028 – variance for first‑ and second‑story addition at 636 Clark Street
• ZBA 25-015 – variance for sunroom, deck, patio, and walkway at 1129 Irving Avenue
• Adoption of resolutions for ZBA 25-023, 25-026, 25-024, and 24-014

The Board of Adjustment adopted the September 8 minutes and approved four pending resolutions. It granted a one‑year extension for the 896 Highland Avenue project. The Board approved the variance for 514 Downer Street, allowing conversion to a two‑family dwelling with conditions, by unanimous vote. Two other appeals were carried to the November 10 meeting.

• Adopted September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-023 (621 Norwood Dr) resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-026 (636 Forest Ave) resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-004 (648 Maple St) resolution (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24-014 (694 Rahway Ave) resolution (in favor: Chairman Sontz, Eilbacher, Giorgianni; abstained: Vice‑Chair Cohen, Molnar, Nisbet)
• Granted extension for ZBA 25-042 (896 Highland Ave) through 9/9/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24-032 (514 Downer St) two‑family dwelling variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Carried ZBA 25-030 and ZBA 24-030 appeals to 11/10 meeting

Town Council Notifications

The Westfield Town Council will vote on two special bond ordinances: one to appropriate $120,000 for replacing the town’s telephone system, and another to appropriate $2,339,000 for the Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom, and multipurpose facility improvement. Additional items include affordability assistance grants for tenants at 1212 and 1301 Echo Lane, a resolution supporting an Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant for the American Legion Veterans Housing Project, and a request to extend the Elm Street & Rahway Avenue improvements. All items are listed on the October 14, 2025 agenda.

• Special Ordinance No. 2025‑05: $120,000 bond to replace the town telephone system
• Special Ordinance No. 2025‑06: $2,339,000 bond for Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom, and multipurpose facility
• Affordability Assistance Grants for tenants at 1212 Echo Lane, Unit 1212 and 1301 Echo Lane, Unit 1301
• Resolution supporting application for Affordable Housing Trust Fund grant for the American Legion Veterans Housing Project
• Resolution to submit an extension request for Elm Street & Rahway Avenue Improvements to the NJ Department of Transportation

The council voted to adopt Special Ordinance No. 2025-05, authorizing a $120,000 bond for replacing the telephone system at town facilities. All seven council members present voted in favor; Mayor Brindle was absent. The hearing on the ordinance received no public comments. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Adopted Special Ordinance No. 2025-05 authorizing $120,000 bond for telephone system replacement (unanimous vote of present members)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive reports from various committees and the director. The body will discuss new business regarding the Turkey Trot and the Dreidel Dash.

• Turkey Trot on November 29, 2025, at Tamaques Park
• Dreidel Dash

The Recreation Commission approved the Sid Fay Houlihan Complex renovation, including expanded parking and new facilities. It also adopted a blanket "no" response to donation requests and approved formal language for that response. New community events, the Turkey Trot and Dreidel Dash races, were approved. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved Sid Fay Houlihan Complex renovation project (motion by Liz Chacko, seconded by Jeff Russo)
• Adopted blanket "no" response to donation requests (motion by Andrew Braunstein, seconded by Jeff Perella)
• Approved formal language for donation response (vote held, motion by Andrew Braunstein, seconded by Jeff Perella)
• Approved Turkey Trot event at Tamaques Park on Nov 29, 2025 (motion by Tim Simon, seconded by Liz Chacko)
• Approved Dreidel Dash 1.8‑mile family race (motion by Tim Simon, seconded by Jeff Russo)
• Approved minutes from September 2025 meeting (motion by Liz Chacko, seconded by Jeff Russo)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion by Jeff Perella, seconded by Tim Simon)

Planning Board

The Westfield Planning Board will convene on October 6, 2025, to approve minutes and resolutions, review a withdrawn application, and consider a new application for a property at 555 Mountain Avenue.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 minutes
• Approval of Resolution PB 24-004 for 2003 Grandview Avenue
• Withdrawn application PB 25-003 for 200 Ross Place
• New application PB-25-008 for 555 Mountain Avenue
• Pending application PB 25-005 for 909 Bailey Court

At the October 6 meeting, the board approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 session. The board adopted resolution PB‑24‑004 approving the application for Domenico Lettini at 2003 Grandview Avenue, Block 5706, Lot 4.01. The board recorded that application PB‑25‑003 from Don Don Realty, LLC for 200 Ross Place was withdrawn.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopted resolution PB‑24‑004 for Domenico Lettini, 2003 Grandview Avenue
• Noted withdrawal of application PB‑25‑003 (Don Don Realty, LLC) for 200 Ross Place

Town Council Notifications

The Westfield Town Council will vote on two bond ordinances, including a $2,339,000 bond to fund the Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom and multipurpose facility improvement, and a $120,000 bond to replace the town's telephone system. The council will also set daily parking rates, award a contract for a new police tactical training system, and approve demolition contracts for structures at 1037 Central Avenue and 200 South Avenue.

• Bond ordinance authorizing $2,339,000 for Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom, and multipurpose facility improvement
• Bond ordinance authorizing $120,000 for replacement of the telephone system at town facilities
• Resolution to approve daily parking rates
• Award contract for a replacement trailer‑mounted forcible entry tactical training system for the Westfield Police Department
• Award contract for demolition of structures at 1037 Central Avenue and 200 South Avenue

The council heard updates on the leaf‑collection truck contract, demolition projects, parking rates, the Houlihan/Sid Fay Fields bond proposal, and e‑bike safety measures. No motions were adopted, rejected, or postponed during the session. The meeting consisted of remarks, public comments, and informational reports.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will review demolition requests for three properties and conduct advisory reviews for two other sites. It will consider a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs to the Miller-Cory House. The commission will also vote on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 522 Elm Street.

• Demolition review – 826 Wallberg Ave (garage)
• Demolition review – 745 Carleton Road (garage)
• Demolition review – 720 Embree Crescent
• Advisory review – 555 Mountain Ave subdivision
• Resolution – Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 522 Elm Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for the 1907 house at 522 Elm Street, authorizing an addition, deck, and other alterations. It also approved a Minor Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs to the Miller‑Cory House. The demolition review for 826 Wallberg Ave was adjourned pending additional information, and the meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 522 Elm St (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Certificate of Appropriateness for Miller‑Cory House repairs (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned demolition review of 826 Wallberg Ave pending additional information
• Declared no historic significance for 745 Carleton Road garage (no comment)
• Declared no historic significance for 720 Embree Crescent house (no comment)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:02 pm (unanimous)

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council will vote on an ordinance to add a handicapped parking space at 329 First Street. The meeting also includes various financial resolutions regarding fee refunds, tax adjustments, and a recycling contract assignment.

• General Ordinance No. 2025-18: Create one 16-foot handicapped parking space at 329 First Street
• Affordability Assistance Grant for a tenant at 1111 Echo Lane, Unit 1111
• Refund of $3,530.41 in Board of Adjustment Escrow Monies for five properties
• Return of $1,500.00 street opening cash bonds to eight applicants
• Resolution to assign the Town’s Curbside Recycling Collector contract to a new collector

The Town Council voted to adopt General Ordinance No. 2025‑18, amending the code to add a 16‑foot handicapped parking space at 329 First Street. All council members present voted Yes, with Councilmen Saunders and Contract absent. The Council also approved the minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted General Ordinance No. 2025‑18 adding a 16‑ft handicapped parking space at 329 First Street (all present voted Yes)
• Approved minutes of the August 12, 2025 council meeting (motion by Hely, seconded by Habgood)

Recreation Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. No specific decisions, contracts, or new business items are listed for this meeting.

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 2025 meeting after a motion by Nick and a second by Andrew. A motion to plant 150 trees and plants was made by Tim and seconded by Ron, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Ron and a second by Liz.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (motion by Nick, seconded by Andrew)
• Motion to plant 150 trees and plants was seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Ron, seconded by Liz)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment adopted prior meeting minutes and unanimously approved eight variance applications. It also granted one‑year extensions for two previously memorialized resolutions. The pending variance request for 402 Elmer Street South was continued to the November 10, 2025 hearing.

• Approved eight variance resolutions (ZBA 25-012, 24-051, 25-016, 25-013, 25-017, 25-018, 25-021, 25-004) unanimously
• Granted one‑year extensions for ZBA 25-038 (Edward & Felicia Heppt) and ZBA 25-041 (Henry Vieluf) unanimously
• Continued application ZBA 24-030 (Irfan Hassan) to November 10, 2025; no vote recorded

Board of Health

The Board approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the July Health Department and Animal Control reports. It approved July financial bills totaling $11,416.89 with a unanimous vote. The Board voted to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter and then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (motion by Ms. Donnelly, seconded by Dr. Budnick)
• Approved July Health Department and Animal Control reports (motion by Dr. Budnick, seconded by Ms. Donnelly)
• Approved July bills totaling $11,416.89 (motion by Ms. Bachert, seconded by Ms. Brady; all present voted aye)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matter (motion by Dr. Budnick, seconded by Ms. Donnelly)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Ms. Donnelly, seconded by Dr. Budnick)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from its July 7 and August 4, 2025 meetings. No resolutions were adopted. The appeal for Don Don Realty (PB-25-003) concerning 200 Ross Place was adjourned to the next regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The board also continued the application for Domenico Lettini (PB-24-004) and heard testimony, but no decision was made.

• Adopted July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned appeal PB-25-003 (Don Don Realty, 200 Ross Place) to Oct 6, 2025
• Continued application PB-24-004 (Domenico Lettini, 2003 Grandview Ave.) – no decision

Historic Preservation Commission

The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 28, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. It postponed the demolition review of 826 Wallberg Ave, tabling the matter unanimously. Jennifer Jaruzelski was tasked with preparing a report on the 200 Ross Place mixed‑use project for the Planning Board. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 826 Wallberg Ave demolition review (unanimous)
• Assigned Jennifer Jaruzelski to compile Ross Place report for Planning Board
• Resolution on 522 Elm St garage: copies to be forwarded to members
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council will hold a hearing on an ordinance to add a handicapped parking space at 700 Prospect Street. The body will also vote on various contracts, grants, and administrative refunds.

• General Ordinance No. 2025-17 to create one 25-foot handicapped parking space at 700 Prospect Street
• Award of contract for the Quimby Streetscape Engineering & Design Plan
• Affordability Assistance Grants for tenants at 1101 Echo Lake, 1112 Echo Lane, 3314 Echo Lane, and 440 North Avenue East
• Shared service agreement with the Borough of Fanwood for Conflict Zoning Officer services
• Award of contract for Westfield Fire Department uniforms

The council voted to adopt General Ordinance No. 2025‑17, which amends Chapter 13 of the town code to add a new on‑street handicapped parking space at 700 Prospect Street near Franklin School. The council also approved the appointment of Maricelle Denny as the property‑owner representative on the Downtown Westfield Corporation board to fill an unexpired term ending Dec 31 2026.

• Adopted General Ordinance No. 2025‑17 amending Chapter 13 (handicapped parking) (unanimous yes votes)
• Approved appointment of Maricelle Denny to Downtown Westfield Corporation (unexpired term expiring Dec 31 2026)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the resolution for the Westfield Food Pantry (ZBA 25‑027). It granted a one‑year extension to Peter Lam’s existing resolution (ZBA 25‑019) through 8/12/2026. The board also approved the variance applications for Larisa Koval (ZBA 25‑013) and Susan Schwartz (ZBA 25‑017) – the latter with conditions. No final decision was recorded for John Kelly’s application (ZBA 25‑018).

• Approved Westfield Food Pantry resolution (ZBA 25‑027)
• Granted one‑year extension to Peter Lam (ZBA 25‑019) through 8/12/2026
• Approved Larisa Koval variance (ZBA 25‑013)
• Approved Susan Schwartz variance with conditions (ZBA 25‑017)
• No decision recorded for John Kelly variance (ZBA 25‑018)

Board of Health

The Board approved the May and June financial bills totaling $26,114.32. It unanimously adopted BOH Ordinance 1‑2025 and BOH Resolution 4‑2025, both setting salaries for non‑union employees. The retail food license for 1958 Cuban Cuisine was suspended for six days after a failed inspection. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 PM.

• Approved May ($14,177.93) and June ($11,936.39) financial bills – unanimous approval
• Adopted BOH Ordinance 1‑2025 (salary setting) – unanimous approval
• Approved BOH Resolution 4‑2025 (salary setting) – unanimous approval
• Suspended 1958 Cuban Cuisine retail food license for six days
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 PM – unanimous approval

Planning Board

The board adopted the resolution for Hany Elshiekh’s PB‑25‑002 site at 834‑842 South Avenue. It adjourned the Don Don Realty (PB‑25‑003) and Domonico Lettini (PB‑24‑004) applications to September 3 2025. The board approved a one‑year extension of Mohammad Nasser’s PB‑25‑006 (originally PB‑23‑006) through October 16 2026. It also approved a one‑year extension for PSM 743 Central Avenue, LLC’s PB‑25‑007 (originally PB‑23‑005) through July 17 2026.

• Adopted resolution for PB‑25‑002 (Hany Elshiekh) at 834‑842 South Avenue (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned PB‑25‑003 (Don Don Realty, 200 Ross Place) to September 3 2025
• Adjourned PB‑24‑004 (Domonico Lettini, 2003 Grandview Avenue) to September 3 2025
• Approved one‑year extension for PB‑25‑006 (Mohammad Nasser, 918 South Avenue West) through October 16 2026
• Approved one‑year extension for PB‑25‑007 (PSM 743 Central Avenue, LLC) through July 17 2026

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the Westfield Food Pantry conditional use and bulk variance relief after public testimony. It also approved several individual variance applications and adopted minutes from prior meetings. All approvals were passed with no opposition except one variance (ZBA 25-007) which passed 4‑2.

• Adopted minutes of the June 9, 2025 BOA meeting (all members in favor)
• Adopted minutes of the June 11, 2025 special BOA meeting (all members in favor)
• Approved ZBA 25-005 variance for 117 Eaglecroft Road (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-006 variance for 222 Edgewood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-007 variance for 14 South Wickom Drive (4 in favor, 2 opposed)
• Approved ZBA 24-035 variance for 512 Bradford Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-027 Food Pantry conditional use and bulk variances (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25-012 circular driveway variance for 1445 Lamberts Mill Road (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from May 19, 2025 by unanimous vote. It concurred unanimously with the findings of the historic preservation officer on the demolition review of 547 Shackamaxon Drive. The commission also voted unanimously to approve the Major Certificate of Appropriateness for the garage addition at 522 Elm Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Concurred with Ross' demolition review findings for 547 Shackamaxon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 522 Elm Street garage (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council Notifications

The council voted to adopt General Ordinance No. 2025-12, which amends the Town of Westfield Bicycle Board. The motion passed with all present members voting yes. Acting Mayor Habgood also appointed Denise Rizzolo to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Health through December 31, 2028. No other substantive votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Adopted General Ordinance No. 2025-12 amending the Bicycle Board (unanimous vote of those present)
• Appointed Denise Rizzolo to the Board of Health (motion carried)
• Closed advertised hearings for Ordinances 2025-12, 2025-13, 2025-14, 2025-15, and 2025-16 with no comments

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. It deferred the Hudson Willow Coffee request to the next meeting. The commission voted to forward the Houlihan/Sid Fay facility recommendation, with a comfort station and pavilion, to the town council Finance Committee. It also approved the Italian American Club's Columbus Day flag‑raising request for October.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Hudson Willow Coffee request to next meeting
• Approved sending Houlihan/Sid Fay facility recommendation to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Columbus Day flag request for October (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Westfield Planning Board approved the minutes from the May 5 and June 2, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. The board adjourned two pending appeals (PB‑24‑004 and PB‑25‑003) to be heard on August 4, 2025, and recorded a new appeal (PB‑25‑002) for future consideration. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned appeal PB‑24‑004 (Domonico Lettini) to Aug 4, 2025
• Adjourned appeal PB‑25‑003 (Don Don Realty) to Aug 4, 2025
• Noted new appeal PB‑25‑002 (Hany Elshiekh) for upcoming hearing

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It unanimously adopted bills and claims totaling $1,028,207.86 as presented by the Chief Financial Officer. The council also unanimously authorized refunds to multiple residents for withdrawn program fees.

• Approved minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted bills and claims totaling $1,028,207.86 (unanimous)
• Authorized refund to Maureen Schwartz $175.75 (unanimous)
• Authorized refund to Christopher Schwartz $603.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized refund to Steven Freund $603.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized refund to Ali McMahon $185.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized refund to Stacey Wallace $323.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized refund to Ryan Gaffney $110.00 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment held a special Zoom meeting on June 11, 2025 to continue the appeal ZBA 24‑014 for the Estate of Carl Villane at 694 Rahway Avenue. Testimony was presented by the applicant’s architect, engineer, and planner, and neighbors raised concerns about size, runoff, and privacy. The board discussed the project but did not record a vote or final decision.

Town Council Notifications

The council voted to re‑appoint Maureen Lawshe as Westfield Municipal Clerk. It also approved a grant for an affordable‑housing tenant, set the Board of Education tax payment schedule, and added $100,000 of revenue from a Safe Streets For All grant. The Public Safety Committee approved a contract to replace police‑vehicle modems and an amended traffic‑engineering services contract with WSP USA.

• Re‑appointed Maureen Lawshe as Municipal Clerk (Resolution 160)
• Approved grant for a low‑moderate‑income tenant at The Parkside (Affordable Housing Trust Fund)
• Adopted tax payment schedule resolution for the Board of Education
• Authorized $100,000 special revenue item from Safe Streets For All grant
• Approved contract to replace police‑vehicle modems
• Approved amended traffic‑engineering services contract with WSP USA, Inc.

Board of Adjustment

The Westfield Board of Adjustment adopted the May 12 minutes and approved three pending resolutions. It granted one‑year extensions for two previously memorialized variances. The board also approved two new variance applications—one for a home renovation and another for a rear‑porch upgrade with conditions.

• Adopted May 12, 2025 minutes – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Approved ZBA 24‑052 (Pravda, 705 Clark St.) – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Approved ZBA 24‑045 (Stadlin, 1702 Summit Ave.) – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Approved ZBA 24‑053 (Powell, 1022 Grandview Ave.) – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Granted one‑year extension for ZBA 25‑029 (Belosa, 1174 Lawrence Ave.) – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni, Mr. Reisen in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Granted one‑year extension for ZBA 25‑031 (Auteri, 261 Canterbury Rd.) – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni, Mr. Reisen in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Approved ZBA 25‑005 (La Place, 117 Eaglecroft Rd.) – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni, Mr. Reisen in favor; none opposed or abstained
• Approved ZBA 25‑006 (King, 222 Edgewood Ave.) with conditions – vote: Chairman Sontz, Vice‑Chair Cohen, Ms. Molnar, Mr. Eilbacher, Ms. Knowles, Ms. Giorgianni, Mr. Reisen in favor; none opposed or abstained

Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the previous month. The motion was made by Ron Feldman, seconded by Liz Chacko, and passed with all members in favor. No other actions were decided; the coffee‑truck request was noted for further information. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved previous month's minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (motion passed)

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting and the April health department and animal control reports. It also approved the April financial reports totaling $17,504.20 with a 5‑0 vote. The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 1‑2025, which sets salaries for non‑union employees, and then adjourned the meeting at 6:18 PM.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April Health Department and Animal Control reports (unanimous)
• Approved $17,504.20 financial reports (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 1‑2025 setting salaries for non‑union employees (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the resolution for 201 Central Avenue, LLC (PB‑25‑004) after a motion, second, and unanimous affirmative votes with three abstentions. Two other applications—Domonico Lettini (PB‑24‑004) and Don Don Realty (PB‑25‑003)—were adjourned to the July 7, 2025 meeting. No minutes were approved at this meeting.

• Approved resolution PB‑25‑004 for 201 Central Avenue, LLC (all in favor, 3 abstentions)
• Adjourned application PB‑24‑004 (Domonico Lettini, 2003 Grandview Avenue) to July 7 2025
• Adjourned application PB‑25‑003 (Don Don Realty, LLC, 200 Ross Place) to July 7 2025
• No minutes approved

Town Council Notifications

The May 27, 2025 meeting included mayoral proclamations, public‑safety and finance agenda items, and notices about upcoming elections. No vote totals, approvals, or rejections were documented in the minutes. Therefore no concrete decisions were recorded.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted unanimously to table the demolition review for the historic house at 826 Wallberg Ave until the June meeting. The commission affirmed that the garage at 446 Beechwood Ave does not meet demolition ordinance criteria and forwarded a resolution to the zoning officer with no comment. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition review for 826 Wallberg Ave house until June meeting (unanimous)
• Affirmed 446 Beechwood Ave garage does not meet criteria; forwarded resolution to zoning officer (vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council Notifications

The council approved Resolution No. 121, appointing Reverend Alison VanBuskirk Philip as the Westfield Police Department’s Chaplain. Mayor Brindle also issued proclamations declaring May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month and as Mental Health Awareness Month. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Reverend Alison VanBuskirk Philip as Police Chaplain (Resolution 121, motion carried)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month

Board of Adjustment

The Board adopted the April 14 minutes and approved three pending resolutions (ZBA 24-039, 24-050, 25-003) unanimously. It approved a variance for a new garage and two‑story addition at 705 Clark Street (ZBA 24-052) and a conditioned variance for a pergola at 1702 Summit Avenue (ZBA 24-045) by a 5‑2 vote. Additional variances were approved for 1022 Grandview Avenue (ZBA 24-053) and 529 Edgar Road (ZBA 24-039) with all members in favor. One appeal (ZBA 24-014) was adjourned to a special Zoom meeting on 6/11/2025.

• Adopted April 14 minutes (8‑0)
• Approved ZBA 24-039 variance (8‑0)
• Approved ZBA 24-050 variance (8‑0)
• Approved ZBA 25-003 variance (8‑0)
• Approved ZBA 24-052 variance for 705 Clark St (8‑0)
• Approved ZBA 24-045 pergola variance with conditions (5‑2)
• Approved ZBA 24-053 variance for 1022 Grandview Ave (8‑0)
• Adjourned ZBA 24-014 appeal to special meeting 6/11/2025

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It unanimously approved two community events: the Siya Smiles Foundation Pickleball Tournament for the last Sunday in September and the Westfield Neighborhood Council Kickball Tournament on July 26. The planned Shakespeare in the Park program was cancelled. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Siya Smiles Foundation Pickleball Tournament (unanimous)
• Approved Westfield Neighborhood Council Kickball Tournament (unanimous)
• Cancelled Shakespeare in the Park program (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved the March 3, 2025 minutes. Consent agenda reports for Health, Vital Statistics, and Animal Control were approved. Financial reports and bills for February and March were approved with a recorded aye vote from all members present. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (motion by Dr. Budnick, seconded by Ms. Brady)
• Approved Health, Vital Statistics, and Animal Control reports (motion by Mr. Bertsch, seconded by Dr. Budnick)
• Approved February and March financial reports and bills (motion by Mr. Shusteris, seconded by Dr. Xavier; vote: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention on Rutgers bills)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 PM (motion by Dr. Xavier, seconded by Ms. Brady; unanimous approval)

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting (a motion was moved by Vice‑Chair La Place and seconded by Chief Duelks; the outcome was not recorded). The Board reported that no resolutions were adopted at this meeting. A public hearing was conducted on the Round 4 Housing Element, Fair Share Plan, and an amendment to the Unified Land Use and Circulation Element of the Westfield Master Plan.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (motion moved, seconded; outcome not recorded)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to issue no comment on the demolition request for the garage at 446 Beechwood Avenue, declining to concur with the historic‑significance finding. The commission also stated it has no comment on the demolition request for the garage at 526 Bradford Avenue because the structure lacks historic significance. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued no comment on 446 Beechwood Ave garage demolition (unanimous)
• Declared no comment on 526 Bradford Ave garage demolition (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council voted to adopt General Ordinance No. 2025-07, adding a yield sign at Davis Court on Carol Road. The Council also adopted General Ordinance No. 2025-08, establishing fee limits for the Conservation Center. Both ordinances passed with five affirmative votes and three members absent. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted General Ordinance No. 2025-07 (yield sign at Davis Court) – 5 Yes, 0 No, 3 absent
• Adopted General Ordinance No. 2025-08 (Conservation Center fee limits) – 5 Yes, 0 No, 3 absent

Board of Adjustment

The Board adopted the March 10, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved five pending resolutions (ZBA 24‑042, 24‑044, 24‑046, 24‑047, 25‑008) with no opposition. The board also approved the variance application ZBA 24‑039 for Blaise & Carley Veech’s second‑story addition unanimously. The new application ZBA 24‑035 for Derek Purdo was carried over to the June 9, 2025 meeting.

• Adopted March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24‑042 (Lee & Carrie Clayton) (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24‑044 (Mattew Pennella) (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24‑046 (Richard Rowe) (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24‑047 (Jennifer & Matthew Sklar) (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 25‑008 (Mary Beth Zwally) (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA 24‑039 (Blaise & Carley Veech) (unanimous)
• Carried ZBA 24‑035 (Derek Purdo) to June 9, 2025 meeting

Town Council Notifications

The Westfield Town Council adopted a proclamation designating April 2025 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. It also passed a resolution declaring the week of April 13‑19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

• Proclaimed April 2025 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month (adopted)
• Declared April 13‑19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (adopted)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission approved a $6,500 contribution to the application for a new clay mix for the Gumbert fields infield, and the motion passed. The Policy Committee approved a policy that denies all requests for donations of memberships, enrollment, and similar items. The March meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved $6,500 contribution for new clay mix application (motion passed)
• Approved policy denying all donation requests for memberships, enrollment, etc.
• Approved March meeting minutes

Town Council Notifications

The council met to hear announcements, a proclamation honoring the high school boys ice hockey team, and remarks about budgets and community concerns. A shared‑service agreement for school field maintenance was announced for a vote, but the outcome was not recorded. No other actions were adopted, denied, or tabled in the provided minutes.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to table the demolition request for 446 Beechwood Ave. The commission scheduled an “Ask the HPC” open‑house at the Westfield Memorial Library on May 8. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled demolition request for 446 Beechwood Ave.
• Scheduled “Ask the HPC” open house for May 8
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)