Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Westfield Fire District Election Tonight

The election of Commissioners for the Westfield Fire District will take place tonight.

Tuesday, February 4, 8PM
Westfield Fire Department
653 East Street

There are 9 Commissioners, each of whom serve 3 years. 6 men are running to fill three empty seats, as well as a replacement seat for 2 years.

The candidates (links are to candidate statements:



The election is an old-fashioned affair, residents assemble in the fire station for the annual meeting. When it is time for the vote, one of the firemen collects folded paper ballots in a large soup pot.

Last year 88 people voted, but expect a larger turnout this year.

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