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Westfield Town Council votes to move forward with controversial redevelopment plan

Westfield Town Council votes 7-1 on redevelopment plan
Westfield Town Council votes 7-1 on redevelopment plan 00:20

WESTFIELD, N.J. -- Westfield's Town Council voted Tuesday night to move forward with a controversial new development.

Some residents are pushing back against a $300 million redevelopment plan for downtown.

READ MORE: Residents group opposing Lord & Taylor's big plans for downtown Westfield, N.J.

Lots of people voiced their concerns during public comment, but the council voted to move forward 7-1.

The next vote is set for later this year.

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