UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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WESTFIELD FINANCIAL, INC.
141 Elm Street
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
(413) 568-1911
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
MAY 17, 2012
Dear Shareholder,
Due to a typographical error contained in the proxy card mailed to you on or about April 11, 2012, enclosed is an updated proxy card. The proposals you will be voting upon at the Annual Meeting are:
(1) | election of the four nominees named in the attached proxy statement as directors to serve on the Board of Directors for a term of office stated; |
(2) | approval of a non-binding advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers; |
(3) | ratification of the appointment of Wolf & Company, P.C. as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012; and |
(4) | consideration of any other business properly brought before the meeting, and any adjournment or postponement thereof. |
The Board of Directors of Westfield Financial has determined that an affirmative vote on the above listed matters is in the best interests of Westfield Financial and its shareholders and unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” these matters.
Your vote is important regardless of the number of shares you own. Voting by proxy will not prevent you from voting in person at the Annual Meeting but will assure that your vote is counted if you cannot attend. Please complete, sign and return the enclosed proxy card promptly, whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR PROXY CARD, YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A NEW PROXY CARD IN ORDER FOR YOUR VOTE TO COUNT.
If you have any questions, please call us at (413) 568-1911.
Sincerely, | |
Gerald P. Ciejka | |
Secretary |
Westfield, Massachusetts
April 16, 2012