The Westfield area is preparing for a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. The Department of Public Works is ready for whatever conditions arise, stocking up on salt mixtures and materials to keep the roads safe. Acting director Francis Cain said they would be pre-treating roads and re-applying product and plowing as needed. Local hardware stores are stocking shovels and ice melt, as well as other winter weather necessities.

Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said he would wait until later in the day on Monday to decide whether to call a snow day on Tuesday. Last year the district had five snow days built into their calendar, and so far only one has been used. If the superintendent decides on a snow day, that would be the second this year and would push the last day of school back to June 21st.

Residents and visitors to the Westfield area should