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Westfield mayor frames 2025 priorities after reporting $15 million surplus and no property tax increase
Summary
At the Jan. 7 reorganization meeting, the mayor delivered a State of the Town outlining 2024 achievements (0% municipal tax increase, $15 million surplus), public safety gains, park and downtown projects, and a plan to meet the state affordable-housing deadline.
The mayor of Westfield delivered a State of the Town address during the Jan. 7, 2025, reorganization meeting, saying the town ended 2024 with a 0% municipal property-tax increase and a $15,000,000 municipal surplus and setting priorities for 2025 including public safety investments, parks and recreation upgrades, expanded paving work, downtown revitalization and managing the town's fourth-round affordable-housing obligations.
The address, given at the Westfield Municipal Building during the council's annual reorganization session, outlined why town leaders say the accomplishments matter: fiscal reserves and rising ratables will let Westfield invest in capital projects while aiming to avoid future municipal tax increases.
"I'm very very proud to report that Westfield is stronger than ever," the mayor said, noting record property values and increased capital investment.
Most important facts first: town leaders reported a $15 million surplus for 2024 and a zero-percent municipal property-tax increase for the year. On public safety, the mayor said the town has added nine new license‑plate readers (LPRs), credited the police with a roughly 70% reduction in auto thefts in 2024…
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