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ahead with the approval. A the
It’s b en years in the making,
time, some local representatives
but despite some majo roadblocks
an delays, University
Wegmans advantage over
were concerned about giving
Station in Westw od is fina ly
Roche Bros. Both Wegmans and
opening for business March.
Roche Bros were eventually able
And with come some big
to secure b er and wine licenses
name stores the area has b en
in the spring of 2012. Westw od
waiting for, including Target (set
Special Town M eting a proved
t open March 4, s e related story
the long-awaited project back in
on page 13) and Wegmans, both
May, 2013. Developers broke
of which wi l anchor the complex.
University Station, when
later.
ground on the project six months
fu ly complete, is expected to
University Station is being
include a proximately 50, 0
developed by New England Development,
along with Eastern
square feet of retail and restaurant
space, along with residential
Real Estate and National Devel-
University Station officia ly
“We l ok forward to welcoming
local and area residents to
opens for busine s in March as
we l as 16 busine ses, including: sity Station, isn’t just going to be by Epoch, a memory care facility;
both also expected t open the project was put on hol due Douglass Karp, president of New
time in the making. In 2 07, this new sho ping destination,”
Target, Marsha ls/HomeG ods, a new shopping destination, it’s
Nordstrom Rack, Sports Authority,
PetSmart, Michaels, ULTA use development wi l feature projected to open in late spring In 2008, Wegmans was held up formal statement. “University
also a co munity. The mixed-
this year. Gables Residential is to pla ning and financial issues. England Development said in a
Beauty, Kay Jewelers, Starbucks, a blend of retail stores, restaurants,
recreation and residential
representative ca led for a home a dition to Westw od and brings
2015, according to New England from coming after a local state Station wi l be an exciting new
Smashburger, Famous Footwear,
Fidelity Investments, Dress Barn, housing. The initial residential A ditiona ly, University Station
is expected to have up to license for Wegmans at what was restaurants, housing and more.”
rule petition to a prove the liquor together a mix of popular stores,
David’s Bridal, Panera Bread, component of the project wi l
and Charming Charlies. include Gables residential, which 350,000 square f et of o fice then known as Westwood Station.
This happened just as the
Situated on 120 acres, Univer-
wi l feature 350 luxury apartment
units, as we l as Bridges The project has b en a long legislature was ready to
space available.
move
opment.
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