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WINTER 2015 | COMMUNICATIONS@WESTFIELD.IN.GOV | WESTFIELD.IN.GOV

IN THIS ISSUE

Westfield in Lights 2015

Grand Park Update

New Businesses

2015 Special Census

your city

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Andy Cook Mayor

Cindy Gossard Clerk Treasurer

Chuck Lehman City Council President

Jim Ake, Robert Horkay, Steve Hoover, Bob Smith,

Cindy L. Spoljaric, Robert Stokes City Council Members

STAFF

Todd Burtron Chief of Staff

Joel Rush Police Chief

Joe Lyons Fire Chief

Melody Jones Parks & Recreation Director

Ken Alexander Grand Park Director

John Rogers Enterprise Director

Matt Skelton Economic & Community Development Director

Jeremy Lollar Public Works Director

Chris LarsenInformatics Director

Erin MurphyCommunications Director

LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Weve reached the end of another year. With the growth of Grand Parks success, business-es taking root in our downtown and new houses popping up left and right, 2015 was certainly a busy time for Westfield.

Weve also seen many improvements taking place in terms of our infrastructure. Resurfac-ing projects on some of our major roads have made driving a bit more smooth, and new roundabouts at 161/Oak Ridge and 156/Spring Mill have hopefully made an improvement in your daily commute. And lets not forget that the US 31 project through Westfield has finally been completed!

I know many of you are looking for ways to give back at this time of year. Please dont forget that many of our charitable organiza-tions throughout the city can benefit from your time and financial support. I would also encourage you to bring unwrapped, new toys to City Services (2728 E 171st Street) before December 8th. Well be donating these items to the Salvation Army through WISH TVs Tweet for Toys event.

Thanks to all of you for everything you do for our community all year long.

Sincerely,

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Members of the Westfield Fire De-partment were able to raise $13,000 in support of those suffering from muscular dystrophy during Septem-bers Fill the Boot fundraiser.

Thanks to the efforts of on-duty personnel, and the overwhelming generosity of our residents, we were able to collect more than $13,000 this year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, said Westfield Fire Chief Joe Lyons. Not only does this blow our previous collection record out of the water, it sets a new benchmark for us to surpass next year.

More than 70 members of the department fanned out across the city with boots in hand for this years drive on September 4, 5, and 6. Locations were at the corner of

State Road 32 and Union St. and at E Greyhound Pass and Cool Creek Park Road.

Funds raised through 2015 Westfield Fill the Boot event will build on de-cades of research progress, helping push science to its limits in the search for treatments and cures.

Dollars raised also help support MDAs life-enhancing programs such as state-of-the-art support groups and clinics, including the MDA Clinic at Riley Childrens Hospital and IU Neuroscience Center in downtown Indianapolis. They also make MDA summer camp possible so kids with muscle disease can enjoy the best week of the year at Bradford Woods in Martinsville, Indiana and nearly 80 other locations nationwide.

Fill the Boot Surpasses Fundraising Expectations!

Westfield Firefighters raised money for muscular dystrophy research and support programs in September.

The seventh annual Grand Junction Derby and Street Festival energized West-fields downtown on Octo-ber 3rd. We are now in our seventh year and still going strong, Parks Director Melody Jones said. This years derby and street festival featured a derby car parade, tricycle and derby races and much more. Its fun for the whole family! The homemade cars com-peted in bracketed heats until winners found their names going up on the Grand Junction Derby Cup trophy. Cars competed in the cre-

2015 Grand Junction Derby and Street Festival RecapDerby Car Races, Food, Live Music and Family Activities Bring Westfield Families Downtown

The seventh annual Grand Junction Der-by and Street Festival energized Westfields downtown on a chilly October afternoon.

ative or competitive brack-ets, and drivers were en-couraged to wear costumes that complement their cars theme.This years race featured in-ternational racing champion

and Westfield resident Derek Daly, who emceed the event along with Jeff Boller.

THANKS TO ALL RACERS!

Santa Claus is once again coming to town as Westfield in Lights returns to Westfield!

This years Westfield in Lights celebration will be held December 5th from 5 - 7 p.m. in down-town Westfield. The event will feature two horse-drawn carriages; train rides; choirs from Heartland Church, Union Bible College and Oak Trace Elementary School; and the chance for kids to get their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus!*

The Westfield Friends Church will once again present a live nativity in Hadley Park. Union Baking Company will be serving hot choco-late, cookies, coffee, tomato bisque and grilled cheese sandwiches near Santa and the main stage.

The tree lighting will take place promptly at 7p.m., with music and reindeer entertainment preceding the lighting.

This is a great event that is fun for the whole family. For maps, parking information and a schedule of events, visit www.enjoywestfielde-vents.com/lights

*Pictures with Santa begin at 3 p.m.

This winters Westfield in Lights will be the sixth year for the event. It keeps getting better every year! -Melody Jones, Westfield Parks Director

The Westfield City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the West-field-Washington Township Comprehensive Plan at its October 12th meeting.

The amendment focuses on detailed guidelines for the Grand Junction Gateway sub-district.

Originally introduced to the council at its August 10, 2015 meeting, the amendment identifies appropriate land use and establishes preferred site design and architectural expectations in the sub-dis-trict area.

As Westfield continues to move forward with devel-opment in the downtown area, we want to remain true

Update to an earlier story! West-fields city council voted to move forward with a special census this past summer and census enumera-tors have begun going door-to-door.

All workers will have a U.S. Census Bureau badge. When the census enumerator knocks on your door, they will ask you five questions for each person living in your house-hold. The interview should take about 10 minutes. Please answer

the door and help our community. Your participation will help Westfield qualify for federal and state revenue that can help with things like street repair, education dollars and other important services!

Whether or not you are a U.S. citizen, your information that identifies you or your household is private and cannot be released. Each Census Bureau worker takes an oath to pro-tect your answers. If they violate this

oath, they will face a maximum of 5 years in jail and a $250,000 fine. That is the law!

For more information, feel free to contact census@westfield.in.gov!

Westfield Special Census: YOU COUNT!

Westfield Council Approves Amendment to

Comprehensive Plan

to the communitys vision of creating a vibrant and memorable impression for Westfields front door, said Economic and Community Development Director Matt Skelton.

The amendment focuses specifically on the four quad-rants of the US 31 and SR 32 interchange.

This area is the primary gateway into Westfield and therefore plays a critical role in the communitys econom-ic development strategy, Skelton said.

To view the Grand Junction Gateway Sub-District Adden-dum, visit: http://bit.ly/1GFNF7o

We want to remain true to the communitys vision... -

Matt Skelton, Westfield Eco-nomic and Community Devel-

opment

Two Westfield Businesses Honored With Snail of Approval RecognitionSnail of Approval was launched three years ago by Slow Food Indy. The goal is to showcase chefs, restaurants and grocers in Central Indiana that are committed to clean and good food. In order to be considered for a Snail of Approval businesses have to prove they use local and sustainable products and season ingredients, use green business practices and invest in fair labor and the humane treatment of people and animals.This year two Westfield businesses were recognized with the Snail of Approval. The Local Eatery and Pub were honored in the restaurant category. The Local Eatery and Pubs mission statement clearly defines their commitment to using fresh, local ingredients and being environmentally conscious. Our mission is to be a socially and environmental-ly responsible business in an eco-friendly environ-ment serving healthy regional, great tasting, fresh foods that are grown, raised and produced by local artisans. The Local Eatery and Pub.Another Westfield business that made the list is

The Rail Epicurean Market. The Rail was given the Snail of Approval in the Grocer category. The own-ers, Toby and Melanie Miles, are focused on offering delicious food and artisanal products that highlight not only Westfield, but all of Central Indiana. Our goal is to bring the best the Midwest has to offer. The Rail Epicurean.If you have a chance these are two great Westfield businesses being recognized by their peers.

DuraMark Technologies started in 2007 in Westfield by Bill Bussick and Steve Diller. The business makes safety labels and branding decals for manufacturing companies. Currently the business has outgrown their space, which is located at 209 E. 175th St just south of State Road 32. They are planning to construct a new $2.1 million headquarters in Westfield and hire an additional 18 employees making an average salary of $45,000 a year.

Indianas first Smashburger has opened up in Westfield. The fast food restaurant is located in Cool Creek Commons on E. 146th Street. Smashburger prides itself in delicious burgers that are smashed and seared to perfection. This location offers the Hoosier Smashburger which features Hoosier Daddy BBQ Sauce, Applewood bacon, sliced aged cheddar and haystack onions with an egg bun.

Get a taste of Italy right here in downtown Westfield. The Italian House on Park is open for business. The restaurant is at 219 Park Street, near the future site of the downtown revitalization project, Grand Junction Plaza. The fine dining restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday Saturday. You can get more information from their website: www.theitalianhouseonpark.com.

For the third year in a row, the City of West-field is participating in the WISHTV-8 Tweet for Toys toy collection drive. All new and unwrapped toys will be donated to the Salva-tion Army of Indianapolis and distributed to families during the holiday season.

The process is simple: WISHTV drives a huge truck all around central Indiana and selects different organizations to visit and collect the toys from. This years toy pick-up day will be December 10th and Westfield would love to see WISHTV select our city to visit again.

Starting November 9th and running through December 8th, there will be boxes at different drop-off locations including the City Services Building (2728 E. 171st Street), Westfield Pharmacy (103 S Union St), and Union Baking Company (303 E Main St).

This is a great opportunity for Westfield to showcase what a wonderful and giving com-munity we are. Toys must be unwrapped. Our goal is to exceed the past two years and make 2015s toy collection the best yet.

Westfield Economic Development Highlights

Westfield Participates in Tweet for Toys

If you are interested in participating in Tweet for Toys by donating items or being a drop-off location, please contact Erin Shockley via email at eshockley@westfield.in.gov.

The Indoor Field Sports Arena is taking shape at Grand Park with the placement of the

steel support beams. The 370,000 square foot building will house three full-size fields

for recreational play and competitive play for all field sports.

The building also features office space, locker rooms, meeting

rooms and a restaurant focused on family dining operated by

Jonathan Byrds. It is scheduled to open mid-summer 2016.

Designed to showcase the unique offerings in Westfield, the Westfield Welcome website

is now live! It features restaurant and entertainment listings, upcoming event schedules,

special offers, featured stories, volunteer opportunities and more. The goal is to be a cen-

tral resource for all things Westfield. Whether youre a visitor to Westfield, a resident or a

business owner, you can find the most current community information at

westfieldwelcome.com.

Grand Park Indoor Facility Update

Westfield Welcome Website Launched

he 370,000 square foot

building will house

three full-size fields for

recreational play and

competitive play

130 Penn St., Westfield, IN 46074

City Council VP Jim Ake presented

Westfield student Oni Davenport with

a proclamation in October. Oni was

selected as one of eight statewide

2016 Riley Champions presented by

Kroger and the Riley Childrens Foun-

dation for his philanthropic spirit and

inspirational attitude.

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