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Westfield board appoints assessor, approves pier hires and authorizes dog-control vehicle
Summary
The Town Board appointed Kenneth Shearer as town assessor effective July 1, 2025, approved four summer pier employees at $15.50/hr and authorized purchase of a dog-control vehicle not to exceed $5,500; all motions passed unanimously.
The Town of Westfield Board on May 7, 2025, approved a set of personnel and equipment measures, voting unanimously on each item.
Councilmember David Brown moved and Councilmember David Spann seconded Resolution No. 40 appointing Kenneth Shearer as Town Assessor effective July 1, 2025; the motion passed with all board members voting aye. Shearer, who serves as the town’s Code Officer, will begin the appointment on the stated date, according to the resolution text.
The board also approved summer employment for pier attendants Timothy Smith, Donald Thomas, Betty Carvella and Lawrence Smith at a pay rate of $15.50 per hour under Resolution No. 41. Councilmember William Northrop offered the resolution and Councilmember David Brown seconded; the vote was unanimous.
Separately, the board authorized the purchase of a dog-control vehicle not to exceed $5,500 under Resolution No. 42, following a motion by Councilmember David Spann and second by Councilmember William Northrop. The board recorded unanimous approval.
Each of the personnel and purchase actions was adopted as a formal resolution and recorded in the minutes; specifics about funding sources for the vehicle purchase were not specified in the meeting record.
