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City Of Westfield

59 Court Street
413-572-6235

Historic Trends

From the time of its founding in 1669 to 1725, Westfield was the most western town in the Massachusetts Colony. Town meetings were held in a church meeting house until 1839 when Town Hall was erected on Broad Street. This building served as a City Hall from 1920 to 1958. Due to its alluvial lands, the inhabitants of this area were entirely devoted to agricultural pursuits for about 150 years. Early in the 19th century the making of bricks, whips, and cigars became the principal occupations. Other firms engaged in the production of bicycles, paper products, boilers and radiators, textile machinery, abrasives, wood products and precision tools. The establishment of industry in the community changed its character from agricultural to a thriving industrial city during the latter part of the 19th century.

Recent News

City Of Westfield News Westfield Water Resources Division Launches Customer Portal

The Westfield Water Resources Division has recently launched their online Customer Portal. From the portal, customers can access current and historical water usage, set up alerts for consumption thresholds, configure vacation alerts, access online…

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City Of Westfield : Business Blueprint Program

The City of Westfield’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is funding the “Business Blueprint Program”, through Valley Community Development and Cities Gateway consultants. Valley Community Development has been…

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City Of Westfield : ARPA Food Insecurity And Heating Assistance Program

Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced this morning that he has allocated $500,000 in federal assistance to assist moderate-income Westfield residents to afford basic grocery and home heating needs. The funding, provided by the State and Local Fiscal…

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City Of Westfield Website News - Covid-19 Memorial Silent Drive

On Tuesday, February 14th from 5pm to 8pm the Westfield Health Department will be holding the 3rd annual silent drive by tribute for each Westfield Community member we have lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. A lit candle will be placed for each life…

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City Of Westfield News CDBG Funds Available In Westfield

The City of Westfield’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has released its Request for Proposals for the Federal Fiscal Year 2023. Interested organizations and agencies must respond to the RFP by March 3, 2023 by 4:00 PM to be…

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City Of Westfield News Christmas Tree Drop Off

The City will be providing residents drop off locations for their Christmas Trees this year. The City will again monitor the sites so that we are able to get an accurate count on how many trees are collected, to ensure that there is space for…

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City Of Westfield News - Online Anonymous Tip Reporting Goes Live

Online Anonymous Tip Reporting Goes Live You can now make anonymous tips to the Westfield Police Department online in one of two ways. The first way to do this is to directly email [email protected]. If you do this you do not have…

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City Of Westfield News : Westfield Police 19th Citizen Police Academy

The Westfield Police Department's Citizen Police Academy provides members of our community with an inside look at law enforcement. The Citizen Police Academy is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the operations and resources…

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City Of Westfield Website News - 2023 Open Burning Season Information

Chief Patrick M. Egloff and the Westfield Fire Department would like to remind residents that open burning season begins Jan. 15 and runs through May 1. A permit is required to open burn in compliance with Massachusetts law. Permits: Residents…

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City of Westfield Website News - Community Menorah Lighting

Mayor Michael McCabe, together with the congregation Ahavas Achim, and with the help of Westfield on Weekends, invite community members of all faiths and traditions to an evening of “Latkes and Lights.” The festivities will begin at Park…

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City Of Westfield News : Westfield Police Cadet Toy Drive

This Saturday, December 10, 2022, the teens from the Westfield Police Cadets will host their 9th annual toy drive at multiple locations around Westfield. Toys from this drive remain in Westfield to directly benefit those in need within our own…

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City Of Westfield News - Mayor's Tree Lighting

Together with Westfield on Weekends, Mayor McCabe will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 26th. A city tradition for decades, the festivities will begin at Park Square at 5:45 PM with Cocoa and Carols, featuring the…

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City Of Westfield News Fall Leaf Pickup Update

The Department of Public Works plans to wrap up its curbside leaf pickup program on Wednesday 11/23/2022. If your leaves have not been picked up, please call our administrative office at 572-6226 to arrange for pickup. As a reminder, leaves must…

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City Of Westfield News Westfield on Weekends -Decemberfest

WOW’s DECEMBERFEST 2022 TO SPARKLE WITH TRADITIONAL AND NEW COMMUNITY EVENTS Westfield on Weekends (WOW) has announced that the 2022 edition of DecemberFest, Westfield’s annual holiday celebration that mixes some popular traditional…

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City Of Westfield News Preventing Accidental Overdose: Counterfeit Pillsand What You Need To Know

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm, numerous agencies have come together to present a program geared for parents and caregivers to learn about the changing landscape of substance use and the serious issues surrounding counterfeit pills. …

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City Of Westfield News - Public Master Plan Workshop

Public Master Plan Workshop On November 2, the Master Plan Committee will host a public visioning session to solicit community input and establish goals for the City's Master Plan. The workshop will take place from 6-8PM at the Middle School…

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New At-Home Voting Technology For Voters With Disabilities

Available for the first time in the upcoming election, Westfield, Massachusetts is offering an accessible option for voters with disabilities to access, mark, and print their ballot from home, using their home computer. In the past, voters who could…

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City of Westfield News - Fall Leaf Pickup

Fall Leaf Pickup The Department of Public Works will be conducting leaf pickup beginning Tuesday Nov 1, 2022. Leaves must be in paper bags with no other foreign objects or objectionable materials. Residents should put bagged leaves ready for pickup…

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City of Westfield Website News - City Hall Chiari MalformationAwareness

City Hall will “Light it Up Purple” September 22-26 in honor of Chiari Malformation Awareness. Chiari Malformation is a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and…

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City Of Westfield : Keeping Kids Safe And Secure Online

Keeping Kids Safe and Secure Online is a presentation for parents and interested adults brought to you by the United States Attorney's Office. This presentation and been brought to Westfield in the past both in person and online. This year's…

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City of Westfield Website News - City to Honor Memory of Victims ofSeptember 11th Attacks

Mayor Michael McCabe announces the City of Westfield will commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attack on our nation with three events on Sunday, September 11, 2022. At 9:45 AM, the Westfield Fire Department will hold…

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City Of Westfield News Little River Levee to UndergoRepairs

Mayor McCabe is pleased to announce that the Engineering Department and the Department of Public Works have begun a rehabilitation project to remedy a minimally acceptable 2,500-foot section along the Little River levee. The collaborative project is…

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City Of Westfield News Vote Here Signs And Polling Place Entrance Changes

The City has NEW 'Vote Here' signs to direct voters on Election Day! Be on the lookout for them to help direct you to your polling location entrance. Not sure where you vote? Click here: Check your voting location online Please note a few…

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City Of Westfield News : Landlord and Property Manager Seminar

We’re back! After a two year Covid hiatus, The Westfield Crime Free Multi Housing Group will begin meeting in person again! Landlords and property managers don’t miss this free seminar on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 6:00 pm, at…

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City of Westfield Website News - Parks and Recreation Fall-WinterBrochure

The Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its Fall-Winter 2022-2023 programs guide. Hard copies are in the city hall basement, past participants will receive a copy by mail, and elementary schools will receive a copy as well. You…

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City Of Westfield : September State Primary Early Voting Info

In person Early Voting for the September 6th State Primary Westfield City Hall, Council Chambers – Floor 2, Room 207 - Saturday, August, 27th 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. - Sunday, August, 28th 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. - Monday, August…

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City of Westfield Website News - International Overdose AwarenessVigil

The City of Westfield Health Department is sponsoring a vigil to promote overdose awareness, healing and hope for the community. Please join up downtown at Park Square as we reflect and remember those who have lost their lives to the disease of…

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City Of Westfield : Water Service Maintenance - City View Road

Due to the repairs on City View Rd, there may be disturbance to water service to residents located off of Southwick Rd on Monday, August 8th, 2022. The work is anticipated to be done during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

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City of Westfield Website News - Westfield Reprecincting Information

The 2020 Federal Census results for Westfield revealed changes in Westfield’s population. To comply with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL 54§2), Westfield was required to make changes to our existing precinct borders to balance population…

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City of Westfield Website News - Camelot Jewelers Grand Opening Celebration

Mayor McCabe and owners of Camelot Jewelers, Matt Harris and Matt Turgeon invite you to attend a Grand Opening celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10:00 AM on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at 55 Southwick Road in Westfield. The daylong celebration…

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Comstar Ambulance Billing Service: Potential Breach of Information

Recently, many City residents received a letter from Comstar about a potential breach of personal information. Information was provided to Comstar Ambulance Billing Service for medical services rendered. Confusion about the extent of the possible…

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City Of Westfield Free Covid-19 Test Kits

Free Covid-19 test kits are now available to City of Westfield Residents, Monday -Friday 9am to 5pm at City Hall, basement level near the elevators while supplies last.

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City of Westfield News - Comstar Data Breach

Comstar Data Breach Recently the Westfield Fire Department was notified by our ambulance billing company, Comstar Ambulance Billing, about a potential data breach with Comstar’s data. People who were transported by ambulance by the Westfield…

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City Of Westfield News Landfill Entrance Permits And Recycle Sticker Notice

Effective 6-9-2022 and until further notice, entrance & recycle stickers for the transfer station will be exclusively sold at either Big Ys in Westfield at their customer service desk. Due to pending changes to our system, permits &…

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City of Westfield Website News - Annual Water Report Available

The City of Westfield Department of Public Works - Water Division announces distribution of the annual Water Quality Report in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. This report is sometimes referred to as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)…

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City Of Westfield - Fireworks Celebration

Celebration of Community at Westfield Middle School Returns After Two-Year Hiatus. Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced that the City will hold its annual “Fireworks for Freedom” celebration on Sunday, June 26th, at Westfield South Middle…

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