# Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Town of Westfield Council Meeting

The Town of Westfield Council held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key discussions included the authorization of a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for $611,000 to purchase two ambulances, which are intended to be leased to the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad, enhancing public safety without local tax impact. The council also approved resolutions for the purchase of two replacement public works trucks, both previously authorized in the 2026 capital budget, and executed shared services agreements with neighboring municipalities Clark and Garwood for their residents' use of the Westfield Conservation Center. Multiple ordinances related to land use and public safety were passed, and various financial resolutions concerning tax refunds and grant applications were approved. The meeting included public comments on local safety and infrastructure concerns, with commitments to pursue traffic engineering studies for crosswalk improvements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Town of Westfield Council Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGl8uel08z4) - TownOfWestfield