News: Northern New England
Posted: July 6, 2018
The Beacon at Gateway in Scarborough breaks ground
Jim O’Connor, Rockland Trust; Ben Devine, Devine Capital;
John Devine, Devine Capital; and David Yetton,
KGI Properties
Scarborough, ME Project partners and Scarborough town officials broke ground and celebrated progress to date on The Beacon at Gateway. Upon completion this fall, The Beacon will become Greater Portland’s newest, most enhanced option for enjoying the state’s living experience.
“The Beacon provides amenities, location, and convenience never before offered in one living package in Greater Portland,” said Ben Devine, principal at Devine Capital, a primary project partner.
The community will ultimately consist of 288 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom luxury apartments. The apartment homes are pet-friendly and will feature modern, premium finishes.
“Living at The Beacon is designed to be carefree. The professionally managed community has onsite staff to address all of your in-home maintenance needs and the grounds are meticulously landscaped in all seasons to include snow removal,” said Dena Stockman, property manager at The Beacon at Gateway.
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