Needham officials hope to block Amazon facility from prominent Route 128 site
A proposed rezoning of the Muzi Ford and WCVB properties would rule out warehouses
By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated April 18, 2021, 1 hour ago
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An Amazon Prime truck at a warehouse in Dedham. Warehouses have recently been appearing in higher-profile locations to speed deliveries.Steven Senne/Associated Press
Needham officials are watching Amazon warehouses proliferate throughout Greater Bostonâs suburbs, and they worry one of their townâs most prominent sites could be next.
That has provided added motivation to rezone 15 acres on Highland Avenue overlooking the townâs main Route 128 ramps â land occupied by the Muzi Ford and Chevrolet dealerships and the WCVB-TV studio.