Refuse & Recycling Pickup Delays

At the current time, refuse and recycling pickups may be delayed.  Please ensure your barrels are at the curb by 7:00 AM on your scheduled day, and leave them there until Saturday, or sooner if they are picked up.  We apologize for any i...

Earth Day Clean Up Cancelled

Given Governor Baker’s extension of emergency isolation order through May 4th, the 2020 April 25th Earth Day Clean Up will be postponed until September 26th, 2020.

Thanks to everyone who was going to volunteer.  The Conservation Commissi...

CDBG Consolidated Plan & 2020 Annual Action Plan

Title I of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act requires that in order to apply for certain U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Programs, specifically in Westfield the Community Development Block Grant program and the...

Building Department Procedural Changes (COVID-19)

Please be advised that due to the current orders implemented by Governor Baker, the Westfield building department has implemented the following procedures:

1. All permits must be mailed in. Please make sure all appropriate paperwork and the fee (in the form o...

Public Meetings Remote Participation

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Governor Baker issued an emergency Order on March 12, 2020, allowing public bodies greater flexibility in utilizing technology in the conduct of meetings under the Open Meeting Law. The City of Westfi...

Special State Election May 19th Information

CHANGES TO THE SPECIAL STATE ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS PER STATE LEGISLATION:

The new date for the Special State Elections is:  TUESDAY, MAY 19TH, 2020

The new last date to register to vote is:  FRIDAY, MAY 8TH

There are three option...

What Not to Flush

Russian Language Version (PDF)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an overwhelming response by the public to purchase and stockpile toilet paper, leading to shortages nationwide. An unfortunate side effect of these shortages has been reports of peo...

Westfield Child and Senior Meal Programs

Westfield Public Schools free breakfast and lunch for children

Locations and times are as follows:

Abner Gibbs Elementary - 11 AM to 1 PMFranklin Ave Elementary - 11 AM to 1 PMPowder Mill Villages - 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Every Child will be provided a FREE lu...

MA Launches COVID-19 Text Message Notification System

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the launch of a new text-based notification system to deliver important information about the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response to Massachusetts residents.

The new messaging tool called “Al...

Twiss Street Transfer Station to Close

The Westfield Health Department has announced that it will close the Twiss Street Transfer Station effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. and will remain closed until further notice.

Because many of the City’s recycling vendors have ceas...

2020 Spring & Summer Park & Rec Program Brochure

The Spring & Summer Park & Recreation Program Brochure is now available and can be obtained as a digital download, or find printed copies at the Park & Recreation Office, City Hall, Library.  Past program participants will receive a c...

Governor Baker Extends Essential Services Order

Governor Charlie Baker’s emergency order requiring that all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public wi...

City of Westfield COVID-19 Related Updates 03-30-20

Public Health Updates

• As of March 30th, there are 46 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the City of Westfield.
• If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and other symptoms, like coughing or difficulty breathing, please cal...

What Not to Flush - Proper Disposal of Toilet Paper Alternatives

Russian Language Version (PDF)  Spanish Language Version (PDF)  Nepali Language Version (PDF)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there has been an overwhelming response by the public to purchase and stockpile toilet paper, leading to shortages ...

A Message from Jim Wiggs, Westfield Emergency Management

Russian Language Version (PDF)  Spanish Language Version (PDF)  Nepali Language Version (PDF)

I wanted to take a moment as the Emergency Management Director for the City of Westfield to provide some information to everyone who reads this....

MA Launches COVID-19 Text Message Notification System

Russian Language Version (PDF)  Spanish Language Version (PDF)

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the launch of a new text-based notification system to deliver important information about the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response...

Gov. Baker issues Emergency Order 03/23/20

Russian Language Version (PDF)  Spanish Language Version (PDF)  Nepali Language Version (PDF)

Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Se...

Health Dept Bulletin 03/18/20

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The Westfield Health Department continuously monitors and responds to the outbreak of Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. The Department receive...

Off Street Parking Permits Extended

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Due to precautions enacted to limit the spread of COVID-19, Westfield City Hall is closed to the public. Therefore, all off street parking passe...

Health Dept Bulletin 03/16/20

Spanish Language Version (PDF)  Nepali Language Version (PDF)In an effort to greatly reduce the impact of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 may have on our community, the City of Westfield is taking the following steps:

1. Effective Tuesday, March 17, ...

Dog Licensing - New Location

Effective November 12, 2019 dog licensing will no longer be done at the Police Department.  Citizens should visit the Licensing Division of the City Clerk's Office located at 59 Court Street, Room 217. 

Service & Kennel licensing will...