Exhibit 99.1

Westfield Financial, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2012 and Declares Regular and Special Dividends

WESTFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 29, 2012--Westfield Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) (NasdaqGS:WFD), the holding company for Westfield Bank (the “Bank”), reported net income of $1.4 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, compared to $974,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, and $1.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net income was $4.7 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $4.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the same period in 2011.

Selected financial highlights for the third quarter 2012 include:

• Net interest and dividend income was stable at $7.7 million for both the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and June 30, 2012, respectively. The net interest margin decreased 6 basis points from the second quarter 2012. This resulted from a decrease of 6 basis points in the yield on interest-earning assets partially offset by a decrease of 3 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in interest-earning assets of $12.5 million.
• Noninterest income increased $280,000 primarily due to increases of $107,000 in income from bank-owned life insurance (“BOLI”) and $70,000 in fee income from the third-party mortgage company. In the second quarter 2012, management redeemed certain BOLI policies, which resulted in a charge to noninterest income of $102,000 for transferring the policies to a different carrier. In the third quarter 2012, the Bank recorded an increase of $70,000 in fees from the third-party mortgage company which was due to the referral of low rate residential loans to the mortgage company, rather than retaining them on the Bank’s balance sheet.
• Commercial real estate loans increased $6.1 million to $240.4 million and residential loans increased $1.0 million to $223.8 million. This was offset by a decrease of $8.3 million in commercial and industrial loans, which were $115.4 million at September 30, 2012. Commercial and industrial loans were impacted by lower utilization of lines of credit, which decreased by $4.8 million during the quarter. While in prior quarters management has used residential loan growth to supplement the loan portfolio, the long-term strategy remains focused on commercial lending. The Company hired two experienced commercial lenders during the second half of 2012.

Income Statement Discussion and Analysis

Net interest and dividend income was stable at $7.7 million for both the third and second quarters of 2012. The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.52% for the third quarter 2012, compared to 2.58% for the second quarter 2012. This resulted from a decrease of 6 basis points in the yield on interest-earning assets partially offset by a decrease of 3 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities and an increase in interest-earning assets of $12.5 million.

Net interest and dividend income increased $84,000 to $7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to $7.6 million for the same period in 2011. The increase in income was primarily the result of a $72.2 million increase in average interest-earning assets, driven by increases in both loans and securities.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net interest and dividend income decreased $149,000 to $22.8 million, compared to $23.0 million for the same period in 2011. The net interest margin, on a tax-equivalent basis, was 2.55% and 2.69% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in the net interest margin was due to the yield on interest-earning assets decreasing 35 basis points, partially offset by a decrease of 28 basis points in the cost of interest-bearing liabilities, both occurring as a result of the low interest rate environment.

Noninterest income increased $280,000 for the third quarter 2012 primarily due to increases of $107,000 in income from BOLI and $70,000 in fee income from the third-party mortgage company. In the second quarter 2012, management redeemed certain BOLI policies because of a sudden downgrade in the credit ratings of the insurance carrier and the carrier’s decision to close out its individual life policies to new sales. The redemption of BOLI resulted in a charge to noninterest income of $102,000 for transferring the policies to a different carrier. In the third quarter 2012, the Bank recorded an increase of $70,000 in fees from the third-party mortgage company due to management’s decision to refer low rate residential loans to the third-party mortgage company.

Noninterest expense was $6.8 million for both the quarters ended September 30, 2012, and June 30, 2012. Salaries and benefits increased $61,000 to $4.2 million in the third quarter and were offset by a decrease of $100,000 in professional fees primarily due to a one-time expense in the second quarter for $74,000 regarding the change of a retirement plan administrator.

Noninterest expense increased $863,000 to $20.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $19.6 million for the same period in 2011. Salaries and benefits increased $883,000 to $12.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, which was due to normal increases in salaries and benefits and the hiring of new personnel, particularly in the commercial lending and compliance divisions.

Income taxes were $481,000 for the third quarter 2012 and $561,000 for the second quarter 2012. This represents 25.7% and 36.5% of income before taxes for third and second quarters of 2012, respectively. The second quarter 2012 included an additional tax provision of $160,000, or 10.4% of income before income taxes, due to the redemption of BOLI.

Balance Sheet Growth

Total assets were stable at $1.3 billion at September 30, 2012, compared to June 30, 2012. Securities increased $10.5 million to $664.4 million at September 30, 2012, from $653.9 million at June 30, 2012. Cash flow from deposits and borrowings was reinvested in the securities portfolio during the third quarter 2012. Total assets increased $53.8 million from December 31, 2011.

During the third quarter 2012, commercial real estate loans increased $6.1 million to $240.4 million and residential loans increased $1.0 million to $223.8 million. This was offset by a decrease of $8.3 million in commercial and industrial loans, which were $115.4 million at September 30, 2012. Commercial and industrial loans were impacted by lower utilization of lines of credit, which decreased by $4.8 million during the quarter.

Total deposits increased $6.8 million to $754.4 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $747.6 million at June 30, 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, total deposits increased $21.5 million. Short-term borrowings and long-term debt decreased $10.0 million to $338.5 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $348.5 million at June 30, 2012. This was due to a decrease in borrowings from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston.

Shareholders’ equity was $211.7 million and $211.4 million, which represented 16.1% and 16.0% of total assets at September 30, 2012, and June 30, 2012, respectively. The increase in shareholders’ equity during the quarter reflects an increase in other comprehensive income of $4.7 million, due to the change in market value of securities, net income of $1.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, and an increase of $845,000 related to the recognition of share-based compensation and the exercise of 42,657 stock options. This was partially offset by the repurchase of 708,076 shares of our common stock at a cost of $5.3 million pursuant to the Company’s stock repurchase program and the payment of regular dividends amounting to $1.5 million.

On August 28, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program under which the Company may purchase up to 1,278,560 shares, or 5% of its outstanding common stock. There were 1,001,674 shares remaining to be purchased under the repurchase program as of September 30, 2012.

Credit Quality

The allowance for loan losses was $8.2 million at September 30, 2012, and $8.1 million at June 30, 2012, representing 1.40% and 1.38% of total loans, respectively. This represents 282% and 296% of nonperforming loans at September 30, 2012, and June 30, 2012, respectively.

An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses is as follows:

During the third quarter 2012, nonperforming loans increased $174,000 to $2.9 million, representing 0.50% of total loans at September 30, 2012. Loans delinquent 30 – 89 days were $1.6 million at both September 30, 2012, and June 30, 2012. There are no loans 90 or more days past due and still accruing interest.

Declaration of Regular and Special Dividends

James C. Hagan, Chief Executive Officer stated, “The Board of Directors approved the declaration of a regular cash dividend of $0.06 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share. Both dividends are payable on November 26, 2012, to all shareholders of record on November 12, 2012.”

About Westfield Financial, Inc.

Westfield Financial, Inc. is a Massachusetts-chartered stock holding company and the parent company of Westfield Bank, Elm Street Securities Corporation, WFD Securities, Inc. and WB Real Estate Holdings, LLC. Westfield Financial and its subsidiaries are headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts and operates through 12 banking offices in Agawam, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Holyoke, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield and Westfield, Massachusetts.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements contained in this press release, which speak only as of the date made. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company and the Bank do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

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(1) Three and nine months results have been annualized.

The following tables sets forth the information relating to our average balance at, and net interest income for, the three months ended September 30, 2012 and June 30, 2012, along with the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and reflect the average yield on interest-earning assets and average cost of interest-bearing liabilities for the periods indicated.

(1) Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs and unadvanced funds.

(2) Securities, loan income and net interest income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported on the statements of income.

(3) Short-term investments include federal funds sold.

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

(1) Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs and unadvanced funds.

(2) Securities, loan income and net interest income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported on the statements of income.

(3) Short-term investments include federal funds sold.

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

(1) Loans, including non-accrual loans, are net of deferred loan origination costs and unadvanced funds.

(2) Securities, loan income and net interest income are presented on a tax-equivalent basis using a tax rate of 34%. The tax-equivalent adjustment is deducted from tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income to agree to the amount reported on the statements of income.

(3) Short-term investments include federal funds sold.

(4) Net interest rate spread represents the difference between the weighted average yield on interest-earning assets and the weighted average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

(5) Net interest margin represents tax-equivalent net interest and dividend income as a percentage of average interest-earning assets.

CONTACT:
Westfield Financial, Inc.
James C. Hagan, 413-568-1911
President & CEO
or
Leo R. Sagan, Jr., 413-568-1911
CFO