Brickpoint Props. unveils Phase I of renovations at Beacon Village - to bringing the location back to its original appeal

Brickpoint Properties, Inc., recently unveiled Phase I of a multi-million dollar renovation project at Beacon Village aimed at bringing the once-desirable location back to its original appeal. The company embarked on this initiative in spite of the obvious question, "Who would do this now?" Their decision to move ahead is paying off reinforcing for investors and the community that Brickpoint is on the right track. With the completion of Phase I, it's evident that efforts to bring the weathered brown buildings back to life and infuse new energy into this 37-year old complex are working. Brickpoint is bringing the property back in style. "We hope the glamor once associated with living at Beacon Village will return," said Coleen McAnespie, property manager and resident of the town. "From the beautifully updated facades and newly enclosed entryways, to the pool house, club house, fitness facility and mail facility, we're bringing back the allure of the property for current and future residents and the community they live in." On hand for the unveiling event which showcased the progress of the project was Brent Maugel of Maugel Architects, principal architect for the construction project. Also in attendance were town officials including Paul Raymond of the Burlington Planning Board, investors and local organizations. Colleen McAnespie, property manager for Beacon Village, provided tours of the property highlighting what Beacon Village is doing to provide a more beautiful and eco-friendly environment for residents and the surrounding community. Work on the project began in late 2007 and is scheduled for completion in 2011. Beacon Village, in its heyday, was considered "The Place to Live" in the area. The first apartment complex in the area to offer apartments styles that were a departure from the typical brick-faced, three-story, garden-style apartment complexes, the property offered a new and different option to apartment dwellers. With the completion of Phase I and the on-going revitalization over the next two phases, the project will result in bright exteriors covered with environmentally friendly materials, windows fitted with energy efficient replacements and front and back entryways redesigned and enclosed providing a sheltered entrance for residents.