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Westfield issues heat-advisory reminder; library named cooling center after power outages; pedestrian crash under investigation
Summary
Mayor Brindle reminded residents of a heat advisory, said the Westfield Library is designated as a cooling center amid reported power outages, and noted a pedestrian was critically injured in a crash under investigation.
Mayor Brindle told residents the town was under a heat advisory and that the Westfield Library has been designated as a cooling center after intermittent power outages in the area.
She asked residents to use caution during hot weather, noted families and drivers should exercise extra care, and said first responders managed a serious crash in which a pedestrian was critically injured while crossing Central Avenue; the incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Brindle provided library hours for the cooling center and encouraged residents to seek out cooling resources during the advisory. She also reminded drivers and pedestrians to take extra precautions, especially with more people walking and bicycling during the summer months.
No additional city actions were taken at the meeting related to the heat advisory or the crash; the mayor said the investigation continues and urged caution on local streets.
