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Westfield Board adopts resolution supporting Constitution Pipeline
Summary
The Town Board of Westfield unanimously adopted Resolution No. 45 on June 3, 2026 expressing formal support for Williams’ Constitution Pipeline, citing projected increases in pipeline capacity, construction jobs, and property tax revenue; the vote was 3–0 with two members absent.
The Town Board of the Town of Westfield voted unanimously on June 3 to adopt Resolution No. 45 expressing the town’s support for Williams’ Constitution Pipeline project. Supervisor Martha R. Bills, Councilmember David Brown and Councilmember David Spann voted in favor; two councilmembers were recorded absent.
The resolution characterizes the pipeline as a project that would add approximately 650,000 dekatherms per day of interstate natural gas capacity and asserts associated local economic benefits including construction jobs, direct labor income, and property tax revenue. Councilmember David Spann introduced the resolution and the board adopted it without recorded amendment.
Why it matters: the resolution frames pipeline capacity and domestic energy production as a means to improve regional energy reliability and reduce exposure to international market shocks. The text adopted by the board lists estimates of jobs and tax revenues tied to the project and calls for timely consideration of necessary authorizations.
Board action and next steps: the resolution is an expression of the town board’s position; the minutes record the adoption vote but do not report any additional town-level actions to implement or fund the project. The town did not record any public comment in opposition during this meeting and no formal project approvals or permits were issued by the Town of Westfield at this session.
