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Westfield council introduces $2.34 million bond for Sid Fay park upgrades; local clubs, developer and vendor contributions offset costs
Summary
The Town Council introduced a $2,339,000 bond ordinance to build an expanded parking lot, permanent restrooms, storage and accessible facilities at Houlihan (Sid Fay) Fields, with contributions from youth sports clubs, a cell‑tower vendor and a developer tied to a pocket‑park commitment.
The Town Council of Westfield on first reading introduced a $2,339,000 bond ordinance to fund construction of an expanded parking lot, permanent restrooms, storage and a covered multipurpose pavilion at Houlihan (Sid Fay) Fields, town officials said. The council also approved related donation agreements and a contract to demolish two town‑owned buildings to clear the way for those improvements.
The vote to introduce the bond ordinance was carried on a roll call at the meeting; the measure will move forward to later steps required for bond issuance and contracting. The project is currently slated for construction in 2026, with staff to finalize bid specifications and solicit contractors.
The upgrades are intended to expand the existing parking lot from about 45 spaces to 119, add lighting and improve entrance/exit geometry at the field adjacent to a…
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