Crime Free Multi Housing Group

The Westfield Crime Free Multi Housing Group was created over fifteen years ago through the efforts of then Sgt. Steve Dickinson of the Westfield Police Department.  The program took a brief hiatus during covid, however we are back meeting on a regular basis.  The mission of this group is to update and educate local landlords and property managers on issues pertinent to owning, renting and managing residential properties.

Meetings are held at Shaker Farms Country Club located at 866 Shaker Road in Westfield.  At each meeting information is shared with landlords from different speakers. The Westfield Police Department shares information on recent crime problems and other local issues.  Each meeting highlights a guest speaker to address the group on a relevant subject.  Speakers have included members of Way Finders (formerly HAP Housing), building and health inspectors, fire inspectors, code enforcement, judges from Housing Court, sheriffs, legal experts and many others.  

The format of the monthly meetings is normally the same each month.  The meetings begin promptly at 6:00 pm.  Food and drink is available from Shaker Farms and we ask that if you are goin to order food you arrive at least 15 minutes early so as not to unnecessarily disrupt the meeting.  These meetings are free unless you would like to purchase dinner.

The Westfield Crime Free Multi Housing Group now has a Facebook page!  Please click this Facebook Link if you would like to follow us for meeting dates and other helpful information.  If you would like to receive text or e-mail alerts about meeting dates and speakers, please click here and sign up for police news and calendar alerts.   If you have questions or would like to learn more about Westfield's Crime Free Multi Housing Group, please contact Officer Matt Preuss at m.preuss@cityofwestfield.org, or (413) 875-2431.