Town Council Votes on Police Chief's Request

On Tuesday night, at the Westfield Town Council meeting, council members voted to amend The town code chapter (18) regarding police. Westfield Police Chief Dave Wayman is allegedly seeking to reduce the number of Lieutenants allowed by town code by one position and increase the number of Sergeants by one position.  While the savings is a couple thousand dollars, there is more to this story when analyzed from within.  The Westfield police department has seen a reduction in manpower during Mayor Skibitsky's tenure causing some affiliated with the PD asking why there is a need for another supervisory position.  TFoTM will handicap the candidates.   More details to be posted.