Housing and more: Westmass will take over abandoned Monson Developmental Center

Housing and more: Westmass will take over abandoned Monson Developmental Center

MONSON — Westmass Area Development Corp. is taking over 100 acres of the derelict Monson Developmental Center property with plans to develop as many as 600 units of housing along with light commercial and retail.

State Transfers Monson Campus to Westmass for Housing, Economic Development

MONSON — The Healey-Driscoll administration advanced the development of at least 600 housing units and other uses on the former Monson Developmental Center campus by initiating the transfer of more than 100 acres of the campus to Westmass Area Development Corp. The administration also reaffirmed its commitment to an ongoing partnership with Westmass and local leaders to secure funding and resources needed for a successful redevelopment. “This is…