Why are these people smiling?

Because they cannot believe the construction at 36 Central Avenue is finally done! Kidding aside, the building, officially known at the Residences at Brook Hill, had a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday. The building is the most recent addition to what has been a slow but steady redevelopment of the Central Ave commercial district.

Both town and state officials were on hand to celebrate with Mike Roberts and Paul Sullivan who purchased the property years ago. Most of us remember the property as a somewhat unsightly but functional parking lot. However, it was once the home of the police station. Now there is a multi-use building of luxury condominiums and business space.

A spa is slated to start-up in one of the business units shortly. Paul Sullivan mentioned that a realtor and possibly a sandwich shop are looking at the other two business units.

Two other buildings undergoing redevelopment are the Fallon Ambulance building and Hendries. Cakes, a bakery and cafe, opened most recently in the Fallon building and a restaurant from the people who run Chiara’s in Westwood is also looking to open there. The Hendries building is being redeveloped by Connelly Construction which is in a long, protracted process of obtaining a special permit from the Planning Board. That building will most likely also be a mixed use structure with business on the ground floor and condominiums above.