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Westfield approves pay raises for municipal and fire workers

Westfield Town Council approves wage increases for municipal employees and firefighters retroactively. The Council unanimously adopted General Ordinance No. 2026-01, implementing 2.5 percent plus $250 annual increases through January 1, 2029 for Communication Workers of America Local 1040

Historic Preservation Commission reorganizes; Jaruzelski elected Chair

Historic Preservation Commission elects Jaruzelski chair, reviews variance projects. Jennifer Jaruzelski was unanimously elected Chair and Jacqueline Brevard Vice Chair; Maryellen McVeigh was appointed Secretary. The Commission reviewed three Board of Adjustment variance requests: it offered full

Westfield Council advances labor contracts for town employees

Westfield Council advances labor contracts for town and fire employees. The Town Council passed on first reading two ordinances establishing salary schedules for approximately 73 workers: Communication Workers of America Local 1040 (35 town employees, contract through 2029) and Fireman's Mutual

Westfield Recreation Commission approves 2026 Ultra race

Westfield Recreation Commission approves 2026 Ultra race. The commission unanimously approved the 2026 Westfield Ultra at Tamaques Park scheduled for August 1, with organizers aiming to expand participation to 125 runners. Chairperson Andrew Braunstein presided as the commission reviewed ongoing

Board of Health reelects Talmont as president, approves budget

Westfield Board of Health reelects Talmont president, approves budget and contracts. The board unanimously reelected Elizabeth Talmont, DNP, ANP-BC, as president and elected Tara Donnelly, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as vice president at the January 12 annual reorganization meeting. The 2026 budget and three