{
 "city": "Westfield",
 "state": "New Jersey",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westfieldnj.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board considers major site plan with variances for 440 E. Broad Street",
   "summary": "The board will hear a new appeal (PB 26-005) for preliminary/final major site plan with variances at 440 E. Broad Street, submitted by Brick Building, LLC. This item was adjourned from the June 1 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and review the status of pending applications. No resolutions are scheduled for adoption.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1013",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board considers major density variance for senior housing on Boynton Ave",
   "summary": "This special meeting of the Westfield Board of Adjustment will hear an adjourned appeal for a proposed senior housing development at 1129 Boynton Ave. The applicant seeks a minor subdivision and multiple bulk variances, including a density increase from 19.5 to 67.4 units per acre, far exceeding the permitted 16 units/acre. Other requested variances involve lot size, setbacks, building coverage, and impervious surface limits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-1012",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Town Council Notifications",
   "headline": "Council to adopt Union County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026",
   "summary": "The Westfield Town Council will vote on adopting the Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026, which identifies natural hazard risks and mitigation actions. Other items include awarding a contract for 2026 road improvements, supporting bus stop locations on Route 28, and authorizing an affordability assistance grant for a tenant at 3302 Echo Lane. An executive session is scheduled for contract negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1011",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Downtown Westfield Corporation",
   "headline": "DWC board to vote on May 2026 budget and spending",
   "summary": "The Downtown Westfield Corporation board will meet to approve the May 2026 meeting minutes and budget, receive reports from the Executive Director, committees, and liaisons, and hear public comments. No major rezonings or contracts are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1010",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Town Council Notifications",
   "headline": "Council to approve $862,000 bond for Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields facility upgrades",
   "summary": "The Westfield Town Council will consider two special ordinances that authorize additional bond funding: $862,000 for the Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom and multipurpose facility improvements, and $880,000 to replace the synthetic turf at the same fields. The meeting also includes a series of resolutions to refund various fees, grant affordability assistance to tenants at 2212 Echo Lane and 440 North Avenue East Echo Lane, and approve contracts for police department equipment and a beer‑wine garden concession. All items are presented for council approval or confirmation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1009",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1009",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to decide on variances for community residence at 901 Morris Ave.",
   "summary": "The Westfield Board of Adjustment will hold a continued hearing on a variance application by ARC of Union County to build a single-family dwelling as a community residence for the developmentally disabled at 901 Morris Avenue, requiring multiple setbacks and coverage variances. The board will also hear four new variance applications for residential additions and structures, including a previously installed outdoor kitchen and additions at several addresses. Additionally, the board will approve minutes and resolutions from the May 11 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1008",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission to hear from Lisa Hunt on Tamaques Library",
   "summary": "This is a routine meeting with reports from commission chair, town council, board of education, and director, plus committee updates on pool, parks, fields, policy, and programs. The only specific item under new business is a presentation by Lisa Hunt regarding Tamaques Library. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1007",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1005",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board to consider new inspection fee and salary ordinances",
   "summary": "The Westfield Board of Health will hold a public hearing, approve minutes, and receive department reports. Old business includes updates on the Westfield Station hearing, Peking Garden, and 1958 Cuban matters. New business features a potential new WIC clinic location and two ordinances: one setting a fee for repeat pre-operational inspections (Ordinance 1-2026) and another for non-union salaries (Ordinance 2-2026). A closed session is scheduled for a personnel matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1006",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Downtown Westfield Corporation",
   "headline": "DWC Board to approve April 2026 budget, hear project updates",
   "summary": "The Downtown Westfield Corporation Board will vote on the April 2026 DWC Budget and approve minutes from the prior meeting. Directors and committee chairs will report on ongoing projects, new businesses, marketing, and influencer outreach. The meeting includes liaison reports from the Mayor, Council, DPW, and Chamber of Commerce. Public comments will be heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1002",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Town Council Notifications",
   "headline": "Council considers $1.74M in bonds for Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields",
   "summary": "The Westfield Town Council will vote on two bond ordinances totaling $1,742,000 for improvements at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields: $862,000 for parking, restroom, and multipurpose facility upgrades, and $880,000 for synthetic turf field replacement. Other actions include authorizing a contract for crossing guard management services, increasing the bid threshold, and approving multiple equipment purchases for the Department of Public Works. The agenda also includes resolutions for fee refunds, escrow disbursements, and event requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1004",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-1004",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will hold a hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 218 Dudley Ave.",
   "summary": "The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will approve the April 27, 2026 minutes and consider several preservation matters. New business includes a demolition review for 722 Rahway Ave, a hearing on a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for 218 Dudley Ave, revised plans for 231 Elizabeth Avenue, and an advisory review of 531 Topping Hill Road. Old business recaps the May 9 HPC/NJFO Home Tour and reminds members of the upcoming NJ Historic Preservation Conference on June 17‑18.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1003",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Senior housing density variance on Boynton Ave up for hearing",
   "summary": "The Westfield Board of Adjustment will adopt resolutions from April 13, 2026, and consider extension requests for previously approved variances. The board will continue a case regarding unauthorized structures at 17 Sunnywood Drive and hear four new appeals, including a major proposal for 1129 Boynton Avenue seeking a density variance from 16 to 67.4 units per acre.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1000",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1000",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Town Council Notifications",
   "headline": "Council to vote on roof repairs, interior renovations for Fire Department",
   "summary": "The Westfield Town Council will consider resolutions at its May 5, 2026 meeting, including awarding contracts for roof repairs and interior renovations at the Fire Department, and for landscaping equipment for Public Works. Several routine financial actions such as refunds and warrants are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-998",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-998",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": "Recreation Commission to discuss Tour de Westfield and routine reports",
   "summary": "The Westfield Recreation Commission is meeting for a routine agenda including approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the chair, town council liaison, school board liaison, and director. Committee updates will cover pools, parks, fields, policy, and programs. Old business includes the Tour de Westfield event, a Five Guys fundraiser, and Westfield Baseball, while new business is limited to a Google Drive item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-999",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Approval of resolutions for 909 Bailey Court and 500 Central Avenue",
   "summary": "The Westfield Planning Board will vote on resolutions for two prior applications: PB 25-005 (909 Bailey Court) and PB 26-001 (500 Central Avenue). The board will also discuss three pending major site plan applications with variances: a residential roof deck at 423 South Ave West, an expansion of a dental practice at 320 Lenox Avenue, and a second-floor expansion of a dental practice at 440 E. Broad Street. No new appeals or minutes are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-995",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board to discuss Peking Garden under old business",
   "summary": "The Westfield Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive consent agenda reports from the Health Department, Vital Statistics, and Animal Control, and review financial reports. Old business includes a Board Hearing Subcommittee item regarding Peking Garden. The meeting will also include public comment and a closed session for personnel and contractual matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-996",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Historic Preservation Commission",
   "headline": "Historic Preservation Commission to review garage demolitions at 531 Hillcrest and 509 Kimball",
   "summary": "The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2026, at 7:30 PM. New business includes demolition reviews for two garages (531 Hillcrest Ave. and 509 Kimball Ave.), a demolition plan review at 231 Elizabeth Ave., and an advisory review at 560 Tremont Ave. The commission will also discuss upcoming events like the HPC/NJFO Home Tour and the NJ Historic Preservation Conference.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-994",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-994",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Town Council Notifications",
   "headline": "Council to adopt $32.5M municipal budget and $452k SID budget",
   "summary": "The Town Council will vote on the 2026 municipal budget (total appropriations $59.6M, raising $32.5M from taxation) and the Special Improvement District budget ($452k). It will also consider a resolution to defer $61.4M in local school tax, refund recreation and bond fees, award a contract for firefighter PPE, and amend parking regulations (no-parking on Barchester Way, new handicapped spots on Cacciola Place and Kimball Ave). The meeting includes public hearings on the budgets and Ordinance 2026-13.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-993",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-993",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Downtown Westfield Corporation",
   "headline": "Board will vote on the March 2026 Downtown Westfield budget",
   "summary": "The Downtown Westfield Corporation board will consider and approve the March 2026 DWC budget. It will also approve the minutes from the March 2026 board meeting. Reports on ongoing projects, new business expansions, and marketing activities will be presented. The meeting includes committee updates, a mayoral report, and public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-992",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board to consider variances for group home for disabled on Morris Ave",
   "summary": "The Westfield Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to adopt resolutions from March 9, 2026, and hear several variance appeals. A carried appeal seeks multiple variances to build a community residence for developmentally disabled at 901 Morris Avenue. New appeals include requests for a retaining wall, a rear porch addition, a second-story addition, and a two-story addition. The board will also consider a continued appeal for an outdoor kitchen and shed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-991",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-991",
   "source": "https://www.westfieldnj.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}