Westfield, Massachusetts — week of 2026-07-06 · all Westfield meetings

Westfield City Council set to vote on $1.6M in public safety grants; recent meeting outcomes pending

Westfield's City Council is scheduled to vote July 6 on accepting more than $1.6 million in state grants for the Westfield Regional Public Safety Communications Center, including $1,095,283 for Avtec Scout radio consoles and mobile data terminals and $499,229 for assessments and a CAD/RMS system. The council will also hold public hearings on eminent domain takings of three streets and take a second reading of a data center development moratorium.

Recent Meetings: Outcomes Not Yet Available

All Westfield board and commission meetings held over the past two weeks have agendas published but minutes not yet available, so no outcomes — votes, approvals, or denials — can be confirmed from the public record at this time. The following items were on the agendas:

City Council

The City Council was scheduled June 25 to consider appropriating $63,747.50 from FY26 Free Cash to replace two HVAC rooftop units at the Fire Department Headquarters, 34 Broad Street. That meeting was a special session for immediate consideration of the capital project.

The Legislative and Ordinance Committee was scheduled June 30 to discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance amendment changing the definition of a residential complex from "more than four separate dwelling units" to "four units or less," and a resolution to create a revolving account titled "Solid Waste Bags" for the Pay-As-You-Throw program.

The Personnel Action Committee, rescheduled from June 29 to July 1, was set to consider appointing Kyle Theriault, 136 Western Ave, to the Parks and Recreation Commission (term to February 2029) and Jesus Torres Jr., 41 Orange Street, to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities (term to February 2029).

A July 2 City Council meeting was rescheduled to July 6.

Conservation Commission

Public hearings were scheduled June 23 on three wetland-area development proposals: a multi-unit housing project at 0 Lockhouse Road (DEP# 333-0878) and two lots at 0 Pochassic Road (DEP# 333-0879 and 333-0880). The commission was also set to review enforcement order updates for 56 Mockingbird Lane, 300 Union Street, and 65 Butternut Road, and discuss the final draft 2026 Open Space & Recreation Plan.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Three public hearings were scheduled June 24: Aleksandr Okhrimenko seeking site plan approval for a detached accessory dwelling unit at 122 Wyben Road; David Ritchie requesting a special permit for an addition intensifying a non-conforming side yard setback at 35 Barbara Street; and Dominick Uguccioni seeking variance relief for an accessory structure within the front yard setback at 1091 Shaker Road. The board was also set to review proposed changes to a previously approved site plan (12/3/25) for 288 Elm Street.

School Committee

The School Committee was scheduled for two June 29 meetings. One, in executive session, focused on collective bargaining strategy with the Westfield Education Association Unit B and approval of June 15 executive session minutes. The other included the Superintendent's 2025-2026 evaluation, budget transfers for maintenance, supplies, and special education staffing, policy readings on student restraint and seclusion protocols, acceptance of literacy and CTE grants, and acceptance of an airplane donation.

Other Boards

The Historical Commission (June 22) agenda included the National Registry, 250th celebration events, cemetery updates, and Master Plan Priorities. The Retirement Board (June 25) was set to review a private equity co-investment mandate RFP, an Office Manager contract renewal, and litigation under Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(3). The Municipal Light Board (July 1) agenda included a verbal update on the 99 Medeiros Way project, energy supply outlook, and disposition of a surplus line truck.

Coming Up

**July 6, 6:00 PM — City Council** (City Council Chambers): Votes on $1.6M in public safety grants, public hearings on eminent domain takings of Michael Drive, Victoria Circle, and Woodsong Road, second reading of data center moratorium, and a $100,000 budget amendment for collective bargaining reserve.
**July 6 — City Council Finance Committee**: Vote on adding $100,000 to the FY27 Reserve for Unforeseen Salary Account.
**July 8, 10:00 AM — Animal Control** (City Hall Room 315): Dangerous dog hearing for two lab mixes, Daisy and Riley, on Bush Street.
**July 9 — Water Commission**: Possible vote on drought status and water restrictions; abatement reviews for 45 South Maple Street, 44 Mechanic Street, and 59 Country Club Drive.
**July 13 — License Commission**: Public hearing on a Class 2 Motor Vehicle Dealer's License for Zia Motors at 766 Southampton Road.

The July 7 Board of Public Works meeting and the July 8 Board of Health meeting are both canceled.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Westfield Council to Weigh $1.1M 911 Radio Grant, Multiple Meetings on Tap

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.