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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| Before contacting the Office of the City Solicitor you may want to browse through the questions below. If you do not find an answer you may contact the office at (413) 572-6260. |
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How do I get a copy of an ordinance?
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The City of Westfield's Code of Ordinance book is accessible via the Internet. It can be accessed through the Municipal Code Corporation's web page at www.municode.com. Select "Online Codes" under "Free Resources" on the left-hand side of the page. The publications are listed alphabetically by state, then city.
You can also contact the office of the City Clerk by phone (413) 572-6235.
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How to I get a copy of a Zoning Ordinance?
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You may access the City of Westfield Zoning Ordinances either through the City's Planning Department webpage by clicking here Westfield Planning Department. Once you are at the site, click on Zoning, then Zoning Ordinance. To directly access the Zoning Ordinances, you may visit the Zoning Ordinances pages at City of Westfield Zoning Ordinances.
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If I need an attorney for a personal matter who can I contact?
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You may contact the following Lawyer Referral Services:
Massachusetts Bar Association for Lawyer Referral Service
20 West Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 654-0400
(800) 392-6164
The Lawyer Referral Service will make referrals to lawyers throughout Massachusetts for both civil and criminal cases.
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Hampden County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 732-4648
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Western Massachusettts Legal Services
127 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 781-7814
This legal service program provides free legal services to low income people in civil cases only.
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How do I file a claim against the City?
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The legal staff of the City Law Department represents the City and its officials. The City has a claim form for the purpose of filing a claim against the City and it is available through the Office or on this site at "Forms for Downloading."
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I have a small claim unrelated to the City. How do I file it?
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Small claims are heard at the Westfield District Court, 224 Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085. You may contact the Court at 568-8946 for information regarding filing a claim.
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How can I find an answer to my legal question?
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You may visit the Hampden County Law Library located at 50 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. You may also click on the following link to view an unofficial listing of the Massachusetts General Laws Massachusetts General Laws. While it is not an official rendering of the our state laws, it may provide the information you are seeking.
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