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New Downtown Westfield director introduced; council approves appointments and design contract for Quimby Street improvements
Summary
Dan Togger introduced himself as the new executive director of the Downtown Westfield Corporation; the council appointed Maricel Denny to the DWC board and, as part of a finance resolution package, approved a contract award recommendation to Arterial to lead Quimby Street design work.
Dan Togger, the new executive director of the Downtown Westfield Corporation, introduced himself to the council and described his early priorities of connecting with downtown businesses and building community events. "My focus is on building on that energy, creating more opportunities for connection, celebrating what makes our downtown unique," Togger said.
Later in the meeting the council moved and carried a motion to appoint Maricel Denny as the property-owner representative to the Downtown Westfield Corporation to fill an unexpired term through Dec. 31, 2026. The motion to appoint Denny was moved by Councilman Daugherty and seconded by Councilman Amigala; the council voted in favor.
Council members also approved a package of finance resolutions that, among other items, recommended an award of contract to Arterial, a design and engineering firm, to lead Quimby Street improvements. Councilman Halfgood said the design process will be led by the town in partnership with the DWC and include input from Quimby Street stakeholders; the project was budgeted in the 2025 budget, Halfgood said.
Why it matters: Downtown leadership, design work and a board appointment affect local business support, public events and a planned street-improvement project that will be implemented under the town's capital program. The appointment and contract award were handled as part of the council's regular business; the transcript records the motions and that the package vote carried.
Additional details: council members mentioned new businesses opening downtown and thanked the DWC chair, Jeff Kirschenbaum, by name. The Arterial contract was presented as a recommended award after review by council members and staff; specific contract amounts were not stated in the meeting record.
