University Station Proposal Approved by Westwood Residents

All seven articles of the University Station building proposal were approved by Westwood residents during a special session of town meeting on Monday. 

Voters filled the Westwood High School gymnasium to participate in a debate on the contentious proposal and vote on the fate of the multi-million dollar project. 

The University Station project includes several parts including a housing development for hundreds of potential residents as well as a shopping area featuring a supermarket and a Target store. 

There are 220 residential units proposed for the event, 25 percent of which fall into the state's "affordable housing" definition, providing enough affordable housing in Westwood to satisfy the state requirement. 

Supporters of the project cited millions in additional tax revenue while opponents criticized the potential impact on schools and traffic conditions. 

"This is a well-planned, well-controlled and well-vetted development. I care about the quality of our schools and I hope to preserve that quality," said Mary Beth Perkins at the meeting.  

"I can say schools will be better off in the long run because of this project," said John J Antonucci, Superintendent of Westwood Public Schools.