A WARM WELCOME...The Reverend Alison VanBuskirk Philip, pastor of the First United Methodist Church Westfield, was appointed as a police chaplain for the Westfield Police Department during a regular meeting of the Westfield mayor and council earlier this month. She will work alongside Senior Police Chaplain Keith Gibbons, who has volunteered with the department since 2019. Rev. Philip, second from right, was joined on the dais by her husband, Sajan Philip, second from left; her daughters, Eve and Rose; Mr. Gibbons, left; Mayor Shelley Brindle and Police Chief Christopher Battiloro. Katie Moen
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Westfield Police Department Welcomes New Chaplain
WESTFIELD — The Reverend Alison VanBuskirk Philip, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, was recently sworn in as the town’s newest police chaplain. The role, Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said, is a vitally important one that will help the department to further strong community relationships.
