Westfield To Raise Pride Flag Tuesday

WESTFIELD, NJ - Westfield will be raising a flag in honor of Pride Month Tuesday evening before their regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Council.

"For the first time, as part of my ongoing commitment to foster a community culture of inclusion and acceptance, we will be raising the #Pride flag in recognition of #LGBTQ Pride Month," Mayor Shelley Brindle posted on social media.

The flag raising is scheduled for 6 p.m. with a reception to immediately follow. There will also be a Pride Proclamation at the 8 p.m. Town Council meeting.

"Please share with your friends and neighbors," Brindle said.

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