One Westfield Place
One Westfield Place: What’s Next for Lord & Taylor?
The town announced a new direction for One Westfield Place in July 2026. Here’s what that means for the former Lord & Taylor properties and what remains unresolved.
News
Town updates and practical guides for life in Westfield.
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Downtown
Quimby Street Redesign: Parking, Plaza Plans and Timeline
The Quimby proposal changes how the street works for walking, dining, deliveries and events. Here’s what the plans actually show, including the parking numbers.
Resident Guides
Westfield Conservation Center: Hours, Permits and Recycling
What you can bring, what costs money, and what to check before loading the car for a trip to Westfield’s Conservation Center.
Parks & Recreation
Westfield Memorial Pool: Membership, Waitlist and Guest Passes
Planning for next summer starts with the waitlist. Here’s how Memorial Pool membership works, what to know about guest passes, and where to find official updates.
Parking & Transportation
Westfield Train Parking: Daily Passes, Permits and Costs
Compare daily and annual commuter parking, find the right lot, and understand Westfield’s online permit system before your next train trip.
Council Meetings
Westfield Halloween 2026: East Dudley & United by Light
Reese’s has named East Dudley Avenue America’s Trick-or-Treatiest Street. Get Halloween visiting hours, road closure details, and candle kits for Westfield United by Light.
Budget & Taxes
2026 Municipal and Capital Budget
Westfield’s proposed 2026 budget includes an $80 municipal tax increase for the average assessed home and $5.4 million in capital improvements.
Downtown
Quimby Streetscape and Design Plan
Westfield selected Arterial for the Quimby Street streetscape design in August 2025. Read about the nine-firm RFP, design priorities, and public input.
Public Safety
Update on E-bikes/scooters and Daily Commuter Parking
A June 2025 Westfield Council recap on e-bikes and scooters in parks, online commuter parking passes, street signs, and Sweet Sounds Downtown.
One Westfield Place
Amended OWP is Still A Bad Deal for Westfield
Todd Saunders explains his May 2025 votes on the amended One Westfield Place project, its reduced bond, and Westfield’s affordable housing plan.
Affordable Housing
2025 Affordable Housing Update
I want to transparently explain what’s happening with Westfield’s affordable housing obligations, what it means for our town, and why I…
One Westfield Place
Another Rubberstamped Yes Vote Puts Westfield in Jeopardy
Todd Saunders explains his vote against the November 2024 One Westfield Place amendment, with links to Town Council recordings and his financial concerns.
One Westfield Place
The One Westfield Place Developers are “Listening”
The developers building One Westfield Place have come back to the Council with proposed changes to their initial project including the…
One Westfield Place
Concerns About the Size and Scope of One Westfield Place
We can innovate in Westfield without destroying what makes our town so special. Together with Councilmen Dr. Michael Armento, Mike…
Public Safety
Crime Bill “A3806” Introduced in General Assembly, Championed by Westfield Councilmen
As promised during the campaign, actions speak louder than words. This is another step of action, helping push Westfield forward. Today,…
Public Safety
Taking a Stand Against Rising Crime With Legislative Action
In response to the escalating concerns over rising crime, attempted home invasions, and attempted auto thefts, I worked with councilmen…