Board of Assessors

Works in conjunction with the Assessor’s Office to effectively price and evaluate city property and real estate.

Board of Health

Oversees the Health Department and ensure the public health and safety of the residents of Westfield.

Board of Public Works

Ensures the Department of Public Works is using their time and resources efficiently. They assist with setting policies and awarding contracts.

Board of Registrars

Works with the City Clerk Office in an effort to making voting as easy and efficient to all capable voters throughout the City of Westfield. Their mission is to gain voter awareness for all upcoming elections and positions.

Cable Television Commission

An advisory board to the mayor, the commission’s responsibility is to monitor any cable television service provider’s license compliance in the city and to hear and facilitate resolution of customer complaints regarding customer service.

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities strives to enable and facilitate the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in the City of Westfield.

Community Preservation Committee

Administers the city’s Community Preservation Act program, adopted by public referendum in 2002.

Conservation Commission

Works to protect and enhance wetlands and wildlife habitat, to maintain natural resources, and to preserve the quality of life for all inhabitants of Westfield.

Council On Aging Board

The Council on Aging is primarily advisory. It serves to identify the basic needs of Westfield residents who are 60 and older; advocate on their behalf; and establish strategies for meeting those needs through partnerships, collaborations and innovative programming.

Cultural Council

Awards local grants in the areas of the arts, humanities and the interpretive sciences.

Fire Commission

The Fire Commission is the appointing authority charged with the management and control of Officers and Firefighters in the Fire Department. They oversee organization, policies and operation plans.

Flood Control Commission

Monitors and reports on dikes and waterways vital to the city’s interest.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission's mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the historical aspects of Westfield.

License Commission

The License Commission serves the public needs and protects the common good by ensuring that all licensees governed by the Commission operate in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth. The commission, by its actions, endorses and enhances the credibility of our law enforcement officers who respond to calls from licensees and through these actions we improve the safety of the public. Holding licenses accountable for the safety and integrity of their business operations ensures that Westfield will benefit from vetting and approving higher caliber licenses holders.

Municipal Light Board

Governing board of Westfield Gas & Electric and provides management oversight of the department.

Off-Street Parking Commission

The Off Street Parking Commission establishes public, off-street automobile parking facilities and fosters provisions for commercial, special and cooperative off-street parking facilities in the city.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission sets policies and advises the Mayor and City Council on needed parks and recreation programs; and plan, acquire and develop recreation facilities, parks and open space areas to meet future needs as the city grows.

Planning Board

Prepares and adopts comprehensive plans for the city regarding such elements as land use, natural and cultural resources, and socio-economic concerns.

Police Commission

The Police Commission is the appointing authority for full time, reserve, special and auxiliary police officers. Per Section 14-1, they oversee operational plans and organization of the Department.

Public Safety Communications Commission

Charge, management and control of the employees of the Public Safety Communications Center and the power to make such lawful rules for their discipline.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board has the responsibility for retiring City employees who are members of the Retirement System and of investing the funds that are collected from the members of the system.

School Committee

The School Committee formulates general policies reflecting the educational expectations of the community and adoption of the budget.

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is responsible for overall road safety in the City concerning signs, road markings, speed limits and designs. Recommendations are sent to the City Council for their review and final decision. A very valuable tool that listens to concerns from the members of the community, brings their expertise to the table and makes decisions that make the City of Westfield a safe and desirable place to live.

Water Commission

Charge, control, and management of the waterworks, water supply, and wastewater treatment systems of the city

Westfield Airport Commission

The Airport Commission has custody, care and management of the City's Airport.

Westfield Housing Authority

The Westfield Housing Authority provides safe, decent and sanitary housing for 1,104 low income families and elderly residents. The Authority spends over $70,000 for the City of Westfield economy.

Westfield Redevelopment Authority

Youth Commission

Attempts to create an environment in which young people and adults can communicate their thoughts and ideas about the city.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Promotes the public health, safety, convenience and welfare, encouraging the most appropriate use of land and conserving property value.