Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Town of Westfield Council Meeting

The Town of Westfield Council held a meeting on February 10, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved the 2026 sewer fees with no increase for the second consecutive year and authorized salary payments retroactively effective January 1, 2026, for FMA and CWA employees following newly settled contracts. A resolution was passed to amend the contract for the 2025 leaf collection program, indicating ongoing vendor engagement for municipal services. Additionally, the council approved multiple financial resolutions including drawing warrants for dog licenses, police and recreation department fee refunds, participant payments for community events, overpaid taxes, and Union County taxes. A budget transfer resolution was also authorized. The meeting included a public hearing on the Phase 1 Watershed Inventory Report required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, with plans for further reporting phases in 2027. An ordinance was introduced to designate a historic landmark property, reflecting town property management activities. Overall, the meeting focused on municipal financial management, contract amendments, and regulatory compliance related to stormwater management.