NeighborWorks Housing Solutions cuts ribbon at Campello Crossing
Brockton, MA NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (NHS) celebrated the ribbon cutting of Campello Crossing on Thursday, October 15, marking an exciting milestone in the continued revitalization of the city. Community leaders, elected officials, development partners, and supporters gathered at 1200 Montello St. to celebrate the completion of this transformative mixed-use development.
Campello Crossing features new construction of 94 modern apartment homes and 2,000 s/f of commercial space, creating new opportunities for residents and contributing to the continued growth and vitality of the surrounding neighborhood. Located next door to the Campello Commuter Rail Station, the project reflects a commitment to creating housing opportunities while strengthening connections to transportation, local businesses, and community resources.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate the completion of Campello Crossing and the positive impact this development will have in the Campello neighborhood of Brockton,” said Robert Corley, chief executive officer of NeighborWorks Housing Solutions. “This transformative Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is the first to break ground in this neighborhood and will serve as a catalyst for future projects.
“This is a beautiful building that is going to enhance this corner of the city and bring it to the levels that it deserves, because the residents of South Brockton deserve to have a fine facility like this,” said Moises Rodrigues, mayor of Brockton.
“Campello Crossing represents an important investment in Brockton and its future,” said Jeff Charnel, Brockton councilor-at-large. “Projects like this help strengthen our neighborhoods, create new housing opportunities, and support the continued growth of our city. It’s exciting to see this development come to life and benefit the Brockton community.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured remarks from local, state, and federal leaders, along with representatives of the organizations that helped bring the project to fruition. Speakers included mayor Rodrigues; state representative Michelle DuBois; Massachusetts state senator Michael Brady; councilor-at-large Jeff Charnel; city councilor Susan Nicastro; Ethan Handelman, executive director of the Community Economic Development Assistance Corp. (CEDAC); Angela Meehan of Eastern Bank; and Eamon Bencivengo of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP). NHS leadership also shared remarks, including Robert Corley and Tim Doherty, director of real estate development.
Campello Crossing reflects the collective commitment of numerous public agencies, financial institutions, development professionals, and community partners working together to expand housing opportunities and invest in Brockton’s future.
NHS extends its sincere gratitude to the City of Brockton, the Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, U.S. Congress Community Project Funding, National Equity Fund, Dorfman Capital, Eastern Bank, First Citizens Bank, The Life Initiative, MassDevelopment, MassHousing, Neighborhood Housing Finance Corporation, NEI General Contracting, Utile, McPhail & Associates, WinnResidential, JK Holmgren Engineering, Father Bill’s & MainSpring, Munkenbeck Consulting, and Klein Hornig for their contributions and support.
As a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating housing opportunities and strengthening communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, NeighborWorks Housing Solutions is proud to see Campello Crossing become a reality. The development stands as a testament to what collaboration, investment, and a shared commitment to housing can accomplish.