Planning Board

Westfield Planning Board unanimously approves dental practice expansion at 440 Broad Street. The board approved a preliminary and final major site plan for Brick Building, LLC, enabling owner Dr. Stephen Holly to convert the second floor from residential to business use for dental operatories. The

Westfield Planning Board approves two resolutions in brief Monday evening session. Vice-Chair Michael La Place moved both resolutions, each passing unanimously with 6-0 votes; Resolution PB 25-005 addressed the Dufkis property at 909 Bailey Court, while PB 26-001 covered 500 Central Westfield,

Westfield Planning Board approves downtown wellness center and residential subdivision. The board unanimously approved Degree Wellness, a wellness and recovery studio, at 500 Central Avenue for prospective owner Brian Levy, granting a limited waiver of a 2013 medical-use restriction specific to

The Planning Board unanimously approved Westfield's Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, addressing a 94-unit affordable housing obligation through mid-2035 and settling three prior legal challenges. The board voted unanimously to adopt six implementing ordinances amending affordable

Westfield Planning Board reorganizes for 2026, reelecting Michael Ash as chair and Michael La Place as vice-chair. The board swore in three new members—Mayor Jeremy Berman, Councilman Drew Pecker, and Evan Cohen—and reappointed Chief Michael Duelks, La Place, and Ann Freedman. Maria Rose Breien was