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Westfield introduces 2026 operating and capital budgets; public hearing set for April 21
Summary
Mayor and staff introduced Westfield’s 2026 municipal operating budget (approximately $55.64 million) and a $5.4 million capital program, saying the municipal share would raise the average homeowner’s bill by roughly $80 a year; the council approved introducing the budget and set a public hearing and final vote for April 21.
Mayor Burman opened the meeting by announcing that the town is introducing its 2026 municipal operating and capital budgets and encouraging public review ahead of the formal hearing. “Tonight, we are introducing Westfield's 2026 municipal operating and capital budgets,” the mayor said as the council began the statutory introduction process.
Town administrator Jim Goday led a detailed presentation on the budget process, timeline and major figures and said the introduction is the public’s opportunity to review the proposal before adoption. “This presentation, by the way, will be posted on our website, after the meeting,” Goday said, adding that the public hearing and adoption are scheduled for April 21.
The presentation laid out key revenue and expenditure items. The proposed 2026 operating budget was presented as approximately $55,642,991, with an…
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