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Westfield presents updated Parks Master Plan aiming for more greenway acreage and state recognition
Summary
Parks Director Chris McConnell presented a Parks Master Plan update that recommends land acquisition, trail connectivity and department reorganization to qualify Westfield for state recognition and additional funding.
Director Chris McConnell presented the city's updated Parks Master Plan on March 24, saying the plan aims to develop parkland and position Westfield as a state-recognized parks department eligible for additional funding.
McConnell told the Common Council that Westfield updated its master plan out of schedule after establishing a parks board and a stand-alone parks department last year. He said the primary purpose of the update was to qualify the department for state recognition and thereby become eligible for roughly $3.5 million or more in additional state and federal funding. The plan also sets roles for the parks board, separates…
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