Westfield, NJ

Recreation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission

The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the designation of 625 Lenox Ave. as a historic site. The commission will also review an informal demolition request for 122 Eaglecroft Road and provide advisory input on 535 Highland Ave. Old business includes recapping the de-designation ordinance vote and planning an America250 walking tour.

• Designation hearing for 625 Lenox Ave.
• Informal demolition review for 122 Eaglecroft Road
• Advisory review for 535 Highland Ave.
• Recap of de-designation ordinance vote at Planning Board & Town Council
• America250 walking tour

Downtown Westfield Corporation

The Downtown Westfield Corporation board will meet to approve minutes and the June/July 2026 budget, and receive reports from the executive director, committees, and the mayor. The agenda includes updates on ongoing projects, new businesses, and marketing efforts, followed by public comments.

• Approval of June 2026 board meeting minutes
• Approval of June/July 2026 DWC budget and spend
• Updates on ongoing projects
• New businesses/expansions/ribbon cuttings
• Public comments

Town Council Notifications

The Westfield Town Council is holding a conference meeting and regular meeting on August 11, 2026, with a full agenda of resolutions, ordinances, and public hearings. Key items include a public hearing on an ordinance to remove the historic landmark designation from 18 Stoneleigh Park, a hearing on adding handicapped parking spaces on Cacciola Place and West Grove Street, and a first reading of an ordinance defining 'medical spa' in the land use code. The council will also vote on numerous routine financial resolutions, including fee refunds, contract awards, and grant applications.

• Public hearing on General Ordinance 2026-15 to remove historic landmark designation at 18 Stoneleigh Park (Block 4209, Lot 7)
• Public hearing on General Ordinance 2026-14 to add handicapped parking spaces at 205 and 124 Cacciola Place and 127 West Grove Street
• First reading of General Ordinance 2026-16 to define 'medical spa' in the land use ordinance
• Resolution to award contract for mobile data computing systems for the Police Department
• Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 1 for roof repairs at the Westfield Fire Department

Board of Adjustment

The Westfield Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to hear new and carried-over appeals for zoning variances. Applicants are seeking relief from land use ordinances for projects including a patio expansion, a rear addition, a mudroom and garage, a third-story addition, and a new home. The board will also adopt resolutions for previously heard cases and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• ZBA 26-007: Patio expansion with fire pit and pavilion at 626 Shadowlawn Dr., exceeding coverage limit (proposed 22.6% vs 20% max)
• ZBA 25-049: Rear addition at 677 Westfield Ave., seeking side yard and driveway width variances
• ZBA 26-015: Mudroom and one-car garage at 19 Scudder Rd., seeking garage space and coverage variances
• ZBA 25-060: Third-story addition at 967 Lawrence Ave., exceeding FAR and height limits
• ZBA 25-047: Second-story and first-floor addition at 106 Barchester Way, seeking multiple variances

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider site plans for a dental practice expansion and the addition of two stories to a building for 10 dwelling units. The board will also review a proposal to remove the historic landmark designation from 18 Stoneleigh Park.

• PB 26-004: Expansion of dental practice at 320 Lenox Avenue
• PB 26-006: Addition of 2nd and 3rd stories for 10 dwelling units at 184 Elm Street
• General Ordinance No. 2026-15: Removing historic landmark designation for 18 Stoneleigh Park
• Resolution PB 26-005: Brick Building, LLC at 440 East Broad Street

Board of Health

The Westfield Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and public health updates. The board will also hold second readings and hearings for two ordinances: one setting fees for repeat pre-operational inspections and another addressing non-union salaries.

• BOH Ordinance 1-2026: Second reading/hearing for setting fees for repeat pre-operational inspections
• BOH Ordinance 2-2026: Second reading/hearing for non-union salaries
• Resolution 5-2026: Setting salaries for non-union employees
• Resolution 6-2026: Stipend for Data Management Coordinator
• Approval of Board Minutes: June 1, 2026

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a garage demolition and a request for de-designation. The body will also issue a resolution regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property on W. Dudley Ave.

• Demolition review for garage at 740 Fairacres Ave.
• Hearing on de-designation request for 18 Stoneleigh Park
• Resolution regarding Certificate of Appropriateness for 218 W. Dudley Ave.

Town Council Notifications

The Town Council will review and vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including contract awards for park improvements and police security equipment. A primary zoning action removes the historic landmark designation for 18 Stoneleigh Park (Block 4209, Lot 7), which updates local preservation rules and map records for that address. The meeting also covers a public hearing on watershed reporting, routine financial refunds, liquor license renewals, and an executive session on pending litigation.

• General Ordinance No. 2026-15 de-designates 18 Stoneleigh Park (Block 4209, Lot 7) as a historic landmark and modifies the zoning map
• Contract awards for improvements and field replacements at Houlihan & Sid Fay Field Complex
• Contract award for security equipment purchases for the Westfield Police Department
• Public hearing on the MS4 Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1
• Financial resolutions authorizing refunds for recreation program fees, dumpster security deposits ($975.00), and unused parking permits

The Town Council awarded a $2,927,280.30 contract to Applied Landscape Technologies for the Houlihan & Sid Fay Fields parking lot extension and new field house, and authorized up to $746,820.76 for replacement synthetic turf fields. The council also approved a $1,051,967.07 bills and claims payment, introduced two ordinances (including de-designating a historic landmark), and heard public comments about flooding at Forest Avenue and Seneca Place. The One Westfield Place redevelopment will not proceed as planned; the property owners intend to sell the former Lord & Taylor properties.

• Awarded $2,927,280.30 contract to Applied Landscape Technologies for Houlihan & Sid Fay Fields parking lot and field house (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $746,820.76 for replacement synthetic turf fields from FieldTurf USA (unanimous)
• Approved bills and claims totaling $1,051,967.07 (unanimous)
• Introduced General Ordinance No. 2026-14 to amend Chapter 13 (first reading, unanimous)
• Introduced General Ordinance No. 2026-15 to remove historic landmark designation at 18 Stoneleigh Park (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved $36,348.40 for additional Verkada security cameras at DPW facility (unanimous)
• Approved $195,000 for PSE&G Direct Install energy efficiency program (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license renewal for House of Wine & Liquor (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Westfield Board of Adjustment will hear multiple zoning variance appeals for property modifications that currently conflict with local land use rules. These hearings cover carried, new, and continued requests for swimming pools, second-floor additions, driveways, and outdoor structures. The board's decisions will determine whether Westfield property owners can legally proceed with these projects under existing setback, height, and coverage limits.

• ZBA 25-064 (560 Tremont Ave): Request for a carport, driveway expansion, and porches requiring relief from front yard depth, building height, and coverage limits
• ZBA 26-008 (109 Frazee Court): Request to install a rear-yard swimming pool with a proposed 9-foot setback against the required 15 feet
• ZBA 26-011 (1006 Ripley Ave): Request for a second-floor addition over an existing deck and garage, seeking relief from floor area ratio and side/rear yard setbacks
• ZBA 26-012 (4 Radley Court): Request for a second-floor addition requiring relief from rear yard setback and side yard mass limits
• ZBA 25-039 & ZBA 25-040: Continued hearings for an in-ground pool at 725 Willow Grove Rd and an outdoor kitchen/patio/shed at 17 Sunnywood Dr

The Westfield Board of Adjustment approved five variance applications, including a carport/driveway project at 560 Tremont Avenue and a second-floor addition at 1006 Ripley Avenue, all with unanimous votes. The board also adopted minutes from the June 8 meeting and memorialized three resolutions from that session. One application, for a pool at 725 Willow Grove Road, was continued to a September 28 special hearing after the board found the revised plans insufficient.

• Approved variance for carport, driveway expansion, and porches at 560 Tremont Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for above-ground pool at 109 Frazee Court (7-0)
• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 1006 Ripley Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variance for second-floor addition at 4 Radley Court (7-0)
• Approved variance for outdoor kitchen, patio, and shed at 17 Sunnywood Drive (7-0)
• Continued pool variance application at 725 Willow Grove Road to September 28 special hearing
• Adopted minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Memorialized resolutions for ZBA 25-046, 25-058, and 26-005

Recreation Commission

The Westfield Recreation Commission is holding its regular July meeting. The agenda includes standard items like approving June minutes, reports from the chair, town council and Board of Education liaisons, and the director, plus committee updates on pools, parks, fields, policy, and programs. Under new business, the commission will discuss the Minu/Sanya Bird Sanctuary Project, a Westfield Unico/Italian Club event on October 11 at Mindowaskin, a park app by Tom Zinckgraf, and a volunteer project for the Tennis Room at Tamaques.

• Minu/Sanya Bird Sanctuary Project discussion
• Westfield Unico/Italian Club event on 10/11 at Mindowaskin
• Tom Zinckgraf, Park App
• Volunteer project for Tennis Room at Tamaques
• Approval of June 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Board

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.

• Public hearing for PB 26-005: Preliminary/Final Major Site Plan with variances at 440 E. Broad Street by Brick Building, LLC (adjourned from 6/1/2026)

The Westfield Planning Board approved a preliminary and final major site plan application (PB 26-005) from Brick Building, LLC for 440 East Broad Street. The approval allows converting the second-floor residential space to business use for an expanded dental practice, including a C-variance for a three-space parking deficiency (23 existing spots vs. 25 required). The motion was made by Mr. Goldstein, seconded by Ms. Freedman, and passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved PB 26-005 Brick Building, LLC site plan with parking variance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

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.

• Density variance to 67.4 units/acre (max 16) for Second Westfield Senior Housing at 1129 Boynton Ave
• Lot area reduction to 0.46 acres (min 5 acres required)
• Side and rear yard setbacks reduced to 20 feet (min 100 feet)
• Building coverage increase to 43.5% (max 25%)
• Impervious coverage increase to 55.5% (max 50%)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance application (ZBA 25-065) from Second Westfield Senior Housing for a minor subdivision at 1129 Boynton Avenue. The subdivision creates a separate lot for the Westfield III addition to facilitate project financing, with no changes to the previously approved site plan. The motion passed unanimously with conditions, including compliance with prior approvals and easement requirements.

• Approved minor subdivision with density and bulk variances for senior housing campus (7-0)
• Approved with conditions including compliance with 2018 site plan approval
• Required perpetual easements for access, parking, utilities, drainage, and maintenance
• Recommended Town Attorney review of easements and shared responsibilities
• Adjourned meeting at 10:53 p.m.

Town Council Notifications

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.

• Resolution adopting Union County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026
• Resolution authorizing contract for 2026 Various Road Improvements
• Resolution supporting Bus Stop locations along Route 28 as recommended by NJDOT
• Resolution authorizing Affordability Assistance Grant for tenant at 3302 Echo Lane, Unit 3302
• Resolution to submit grant application for 2027 W Grove Street and E Grove Street Improvement Project

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meetings. It also adopted bills and claims totaling $492,317.51. In addition, the council authorized refunds of numerous program fees and a $975 dumpster security deposit refund.

• Approved minutes from the June 9, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted bills and claims totaling $492,317.51 (unanimous)
• Authorized refunds of various program fees (e.g., $85.00 pool membership, $166.25 volleyball clinic) (unanimous)
• Authorized draw of warrant for $975 dumpster security deposit refund (unanimous)

Downtown Westfield Corporation

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.

• Approval of May 2026 DWC budget and spend
• Executive Director's report on ongoing projects
• Reports from Design, Promotions, and Economic Vitality committees
• Mayor's report from Mayor Jeremy Berman
• Public comments opportunity

Town Council Notifications

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.

• Special Ordinance No. 2026-02: bond appropriation of $862,000 for Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom and multipurpose facility improvements
• Special Ordinance No. 2026-03: bond appropriation of $880,000 to replace synthetic turf at Houlihan‑Sid Fay Fields
• Resolution authorizing payment to Axon Enterprise for the Westfield Police Department
• Resolution authorizing award of contract for security access control equipment for the Westfield Police Department
• Resolution authorizing an Affordability Assistance Grant for a tenant at 2212 Echo Lane, Unit 2212

The council approved a bond ordinance to appropriate an additional $862,000 for the parking lot, restroom, and multipurpose facility improvement at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields. The vote was 7-0 with two members absent. A second bond ordinance for turf field replacement was heard but no vote was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $862,000 additional bond for Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields parking lot/restroom project (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

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.

• Continued appeal: ARC of Union County, 901 Morris Ave – variances for front yard depth, building mass, coverage, and garage.
• New appeal: Mickael Avedissian & Amie Borges, 34 Fairhill Rd – addition and garage requiring side yard setback variance.
• New appeal: Gregory Jager, 421 Birch Ave – outdoor kitchen exceeding maximum coverage.
• New appeal: Daniel Wertherim, 531 Topping Hill Rd – second-story addition and porch exceeding FAR and coverage.
• New appeal: Albert & Melissa Royce, 560 Tremont Ave – carport, driveway expansion, porches requiring multiple variances.

The Board approved a single-family dwelling to be used as a Community Residence for the Developmentally Disabled at 901 Morris Avenue. Additionally, the Board approved a first-floor rear and side addition with an attached garage at 34 Fairhill Road. The May 11 meeting minutes were also adopted.

• Adopted May 11, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved resolution for ZBA 26-001 at 8 Folkstone Drive (7-0)
• Approved community residence application at 901 Morris Avenue with conditions (7-0)
• Approved residential addition and garage at 34 Fairhill Road (7-0)

Planning Board

Board of Health

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.

• BOH Ordinance 1-2026: establishing a fee for repeat pre-operational inspections
• BOH Ordinance 2-2026: setting non-union salaries
• New WIC clinic location proposal
• Westfield Station Hearing update
• Peking Garden and 1958 Cuban updates

The Westfield Board of Health approved minutes, consent agenda reports, and financial reports including bills totaling $11,816.36 for February and $14,147.19 for March. The subcommittee voted to hold a three-day closure in abeyance for any less-than-satisfactory rating received by Peking Garden over the next two years. The meeting also entered closed session and adjourned at 6:05 PM.

• Approved March 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes (motion by Budnick, seconded by Bertsch)
• Approved Health Department, Vital Statistics, and Animal Control reports for February and March (motion by Bertsch, seconded by Xavier)
• Approved financial reports and bills totaling $11,816.36 (Feb) and $14,147.19 (Mar) (unanimous roll call vote)
• Subcommittee voted to hold a three-day closure in abeyance for any less-than-satisfactory rating for Peking Garden over two years
• Entered closed session at 5:42 PM (motion by Rizzolo, seconded by Xavier)
• Adjourned at 6:05 PM (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

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.

• Presentation by Lisa Hunt on Tamaques Library

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved a proposal by Lisa Hunt to install a Little Free Library at Tamaques Park at no cost to the town. The commission also discussed extending the Tamaques redesign feedback period to June 15, a mural at Gumpert Park, and field reservation issues. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Little Free Library at Tamaques Park (unanimous)
• Extended Tamaques redesign feedback period to June 15 (discussed, no formal vote)

Downtown Westfield Corporation

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.

• Approval of April 2026 DWC Budget
• Approval of April 2026 Board meeting minutes
• Updates on new businesses, expansions, and ribbon cuttings
• DWC Influencer Outreach Program report
• Committee reports: Organization, Design, Promotions, Economic Vitality

Town Council Notifications

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.

• Special Ordinance 2026-02: $862,000 bond for Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields parking lot, restroom, and multipurpose facility improvements
• Special Ordinance 2026-03: $880,000 bond for synthetic turf athletic field replacement at Houlihan-Sid Fay Fields
• Resolution to increase the bid threshold
• Contract award for crossing guard management services
• Five equipment purchases for DPW: Sand Pro, ASV RT-40, Toro Groundmaster, Fisher Plow, and a stipend for Recycling Program Coordinator

The Town Council voted to approve the minutes from its May 5, 2026, conference and regular meetings. Two bond ordinances for Sid Fay/Houlihan Field improvements were introduced on first reading (parking/restroom expansion for $862,000 and turf field replacement for $880,000), and several resolutions were proposed, including DPW equipment purchases, a Clean Communities Grant, and a crossing guard contract to ACMS for $514,624. No final votes on these items were recorded in the provided minutes; the public comment period was interrupted before council action could be reported.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2026 meetings

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

• Demolition review – 722 Rahway Ave.
• Major Certificate of Appropriateness hearing – 218 Dudley Ave.
• Revised plans review – 231 Elizabeth Avenue.
• Advisory review – 531 Topping Hill Road.

The Commission approved a Major Certificate of Appropriateness for additions to a historic landmark at 218 Dudley Ave. with specific conditions regarding windows, garage doors, and dormer scaling. The body also reviewed demolition and expansion requests for other properties.

• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 218 Dudley Ave. with conditions (unanimous)
• Determined 722 Rahway Avenue has no significance warranting designation; no comment on demolition
• Requested additional drawings and two chimneys for 231 Elizabeth Avenue revised plans
• Determined 531 Topping Hill Road has no significance warranting designation; no comment on expansion

Board of Adjustment

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.

• Adoption of resolutions for 316 Orenda Circle, 546 Boulevard, 526 Clark Street, and 761 Belvidere Avenue
• Extension requests for 912 Brown Ave, 1022 Grandview Ave, and 53 Cardinal Drive
• Continued appeal: Brant Lipari, 17 Sunnywood Drive – outdoor kitchen, patio, and shed violating setback and wall length limits
• New appeal: Second Westfield Senior Housing, 1129 Boynton Ave – minor subdivision with density variance from 16 to 67.4 units/acre and bulk variances
• New appeals: 106 Barchester Way (FAR variance), 725 Willow Grove Rd (pool/patio variances), 8 Folkstone Drive (addition variances)

The Westfield Board of Adjustment met on May 11, 2026, and took several procedural actions. It adjourned the Second Westfield Senior Housing application to a special virtual meeting and granted three one-year extensions for previously approved variances. The board also memorialized four prior resolutions, adopted minutes from April, and heard testimony on two appeals without reaching final decisions.

• Adjourned ZBA 25-065 (Second Westfield Senior Housing) to a special virtual meeting (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension for ZBA 24-033 (Ganesh Sankaran) through 3/10/2027 (7-0)
• Granted one-year extension for ZBA 24-053 (Katherine Powell) through 6/9/2027 (7-0)
• Granted one-year extension for ZBA 24-054 (Union County Educational) through 2/10/2027 (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of April 13, 2026, meeting (6-0)
• Memorialized resolutions for ZBA 25-048, 25-057, 25-061, 25-062 (all unanimous)
• Carried ZBA 25-040 (Brant Lipari, 17 Sunnywood Drive) to July 13, 2026, due to new engineering report

Town Council Notifications

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.

• Resolution authorizing contract for roof repairs at Westfield Fire Department
• Resolution authorizing contract for interior renovations at Westfield Fire Department
• Resolution authorizing contract for landscaping equipment for Department of Public Works
• Affordability Assistance Grant for tenant at 3301 Echo Lane, Unit 3301
• Affordability Assistance Grant for tenant at 516 North Avenue East, Apartment 111

The Town Council approved contract awards for roof repairs and interior renovations at Westfield fire houses. They also authorized a pilot program to purchase commercial battery-powered leaf blowers for the Public Works Department and Board of Education.

• Approved fire house roof repair contracts
• Approved Fire House 1 interior renovation contract
• Approved purchase of battery-powered leaf blowers and charging stations for pilot program
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2026, meetings

Board of Health

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.

• Approval of Board minutes from March 2, 2026
• Consent agenda: Health Department reports for February and March
• Consent agenda: Animal Control reports for February and March
• Old Business: Board Hearing Subcommittee regarding Peking Garden
• Closed session for personnel and contractual matters

The Board approved a resolution to update the agreement with Dr. Jamie Reedy as Medical Director and unanimously formed a subcommittee to handle Board Hearings. The meeting also included the approval of financial reports and a discussion regarding new plastic and cannabis regulations.

• Approved January 2026 Health and Animal Control reports
• Approved January financial reports totaling $8,553.31
• Approved BOH Resolution 4-2026 for updated Medical Director agreement
• Unanimously appointed subcommittee for Board Hearings
• Unanimously approved adjournment at 5:57 PM

Planning Board

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.

• Approval of resolution PB 25-005 for Robert & Ruthann Dufkis at 909 Bailey Court
• Approval of resolution PB 26-001 for 500 Central Westfield, LLC at 500 Central Avenue
• Pending application PB 26-003: residential roof deck with variances at 423 South Ave West
• Pending application PB 26-004: expansion of dental practice with variances at 320 Lenox Avenue
• Pending application PB 26-005: expansion of dental practice into second floor with variances at 440 E. Broad Street

The Westfield Planning Board adopted two resolutions by unanimous votes (6-0 each): PB 25-005 for Robert & Ruthann Dufkis at 909 Bailey Court, and PB 26-001 for 500 Central Westfield, LLC at 500 Central Avenue. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

• Adopted resolution PB 25-005 for Robert & Ruthann Dufkis, 909 Bailey Court (6-0)
• Adopted resolution PB 26-001 for 500 Central Westfield, LLC, 500 Central Avenue (6-0)

Recreation Commission

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.

• Tour de Westfield scheduled for August 30th (old business)
• Five Guys Fundraiser (old business)
• Westfield Baseball (old business)
• Committee reports on pools, parks, fields, policy, and programs
• Google Drive as new business

Historic Preservation Commission

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.

• Demolition review: 531 Hillcrest Ave. (garage)
• Demolition review: 509 Kimball Ave. (garage)
• Demolition plan review: 231 Elizabeth Ave.
• Advisory review: 560 Tremont Ave.
• HPC/NJFO Home Tour on May 9

The Commission approved the March 23, 2026, minutes and reviewed several demolition requests. An architect agreed to revise plans for a historic home on Elizabeth Avenue to retain its front façade. The Commission provided advisory comments on a property at 560 Tremont Avenue.

• Approved March 23, 2026, minutes (unanimous)
• No comment on garage demolition at 527 Hillcrest Avenue
• No comment on garage demolition at 509 Kimball Avenue
• Requested revised plans for 231 Elizabeth Ave after architect agreed to retain front façade
• Provided advisory review for 560 Tremont Ave, suggesting removal of dormers

Town Council Notifications

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.

• Adoption of 2026 municipal budget ($59,599,525 total, $32,523,064.16 tax levy for municipal purposes plus $3,956,534 library levy)
• Adoption of 2026 Special Improvement District budget ($452,135)
• Deferral of $61,418,437 in local school tax (50% of levy)
• Ordinance 2026-13 to add no-parking on Barchester Way and handicapped parking at 205 Cacciola Place and 301 Kimball Ave
• Award of contract for firefighter protective clothing and thermal imaging cameras ($50,400 total, including $45,818 federal grant)

The council adopted General Ordinance 2026-13, amending the town code to add two on-street handicap parking spaces (at 205 Cacciola Place and 301 Kimball Ave/Wilson School) and a no-parking restriction on Barchester Way near Lawrence Avenue. The vote was 7-0 with two members absent. The council also approved bills and claims totaling $894,579.06 and authorized several refunds for cancelled recreation programs. Public hearings were held for the 2026 SID and municipal budgets, but no vote is recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted General Ordinance 2026-13 amending parking regulations (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved bills and claims of $894,579.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized refunds for canceled recreation program fees (unanimous)
• Opened bids for Houlihan Field improvements (no award made)

Downtown Westfield Corporation

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.

• Approval of March 2026 DWC Board meeting minutes
• Approval of March 2026 DWC budget
• Updates to ongoing downtown projects
• New businesses expansions and ribbon cuttings
• Marketing report by Rachel Schwartz, The ZAP Group