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Westfield

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Westfield strives to keep taxes low while providing for the needs of its growing population. With the development of Village Park Plaza, a 454,000 square foot retail center, the town draws shoppers from a large surrounding area. There are proposals for residential development north, east and west of Village Park Plaza. The town's Parks and Recreation Department recently developed three new parks. The schools are committed to excellence. The district received national publicity and a "Breaking the Mold" award from the U.S. Department of Education for its American School 2000 Project.
 
Area
Approximately 4 square miles
 
Location
Westfield is approximately 20 miles north of downtown Indianapolis, 7 miles north of I-465 on US 31 and 5 miles west of Noblesville.
 
Population
11,182 (2003)
 
Real estate, income
Average Median Home Price: $97,558
Median Household Income: $59,824

 
Public interest
Westfield Town offices - 130 Penn Street, Westfield, 46074; (317)896-5577;

Westfield Police Department - 17535 Dartown Road, Westfield, 46074, (317)896-5236;

Westfield Fire Department - 17535 Dartown Road, Westfield, 46074, (317)896-2704;

Westfield-Washington Public Library - 333 W. Hoover, Westfield, 46074, (317)896-9391;

Westfield-Washington Chamber of Commerce - 322 W. Main Street, P.O Box 534, Westfield, 46074, (317)896-2378

 
Utilities
Indiana Gas (Vectren), 1-800-227-1376

Ameritech (SBC), 1-800-742-8771

Cinergy PSI (electric), 1-800-521-2232
Westfield Public Works Department, 317-848-6882
 
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