BRIDGEWATER, MA – November 6, 2025 – Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today that it has been selected to oversee construction of the 25 Garvey Street apartment community in Everett, a 125-unit affordable development that will create much-needed housing for families in the city’s Commercial Triangle Economic Development District (CTEDD).
Callahan has built a deep portfolio of affordable housing communities across the Northeast, from Boston to Yonkers, NY. Its teams utilize comprehensive pre-construction services and self-perform trades to ensure these vital residential developments are built quickly and on-budget. In Everett, Callahan will work closely with The Neighborhood Developers and Impact Residential Development to bring this six-story residential building to life.
Features of this anticipated project include a podium-style 78-car at-grade parking garage, community rooms, an on-site management office, bike storage, package delivery area, and a courtyard that will incorporate a children’s play space, BBQ area, seating areas, and planters for growing vegetables. This is the first affordable family rental community in Everett in over 50 years and will be strategically located next to a proposed Silver Line Extension.
A $34 million state bond and $22 million in low-income housing tax credits were pivotal in the project moving forward. Key partners include the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, MassDevelopment, Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), the City of Everett, the North Suburban Consortium, MassHousing, Massachusetts Housing Partnership, First Citizens Bank, Eastern Bank, and the National Equity Fund (NEF).
“We are proud of our track record building affordable communities that make it possible for residents across Massachusetts to find a safe, healthy place to call home,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., Vice President – Business Development for Callahan Construction. “The team behind this project understands what it takes to create desirable living spaces that amplify the features and assets of a city like Everett, and we look forward to the lasting impact 25 Garvey Street will have on CTEDD residents and neighbors.”
For more information on Callahan’s affordable housing market expertise, click here.
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With a chill in the air and the clocks turning back, there’s no doubt about it: winter is approaching, and the fall season will feel surprisingly fleeting. At Callahan, our thoughts about frozen ground and impending blizzards begins when many are planning barbeques and visits to the beach, as we believe it’s never too soon to start prepping for wintertime operations.
For clients and owners, winter conditions may seem like a fact of life, and sometimes, an inconvenience that threatens progress. While both can be true, the Callahan team also sees the winter season as an opportunity to power through challenging conditions that ensure jobs stay on-time and avoid costly overruns that can occur due to poor planning.
Prepping for the winter season involves multiple stakeholders, and the entirety of the project team working together to share insights and information that ensures decisions made as early as July pay dividends in January. Let’s take a look at the Callahan approach to winter site preparations.
Yes, we really do begin sketching out our strategy for winter shortly after the fourth of July holiday. Why, you ask? One of the biggest reasons involves heat sources. Callahan’s Operations and Self-Perform Division (NESB) begins soliciting input from any project that is out of the ground in the summer months for the quantities of heaters and BTU they will need and clarifying which fuel source the project intends to use. Additionally, if a diesel heater is requested, and a fuel cell is required, NESB will need to construct a jersey barrier “farm” around it, which necessitates ordering the requisite number of barriers in advance of winter’s arrival. A liquid propane heater configuration requires a similar tank “farm” surrounding the heater and propane tanks.
However, prep work goes well beyond just the number of heaters and fuel sources, as placing an order for over 2,000 gallons of propane requires an actual license from the town where the project is located. If you haven’t tried to get a license versus a permit lately, you may not be aware that procuring a license takes significantly longer. At the moment, Callahan is in the process of securing multiple licenses, an effort that began in the summer months. In addition, our team notifies abutters that we have applied for a license to have heat sources on site, which offers a glimpse into how technical a seemingly simple process is.
Other efforts our site division and operations team collaborate on include procuring ground thaw heaters, one of the “hottest” items for any construction team working in winter conditions; servicing and testing Callahan-owned equipment, including excavators, loaders, and bulldozers; determining which job sites need rock salt versus urea (a natural and concrete safe way of melting ice); and of course, compiling winter conditions budgets and sharing with project owners so they have a transparent look into pricing and how decisions that are made now can save money later on.
The Callahan safety team is just as active during the summer months and works together with NESB and operations to prep jobsites for colder conditions. When it comes to heating in-progress buildings to ensure pipes don’t freeze, required temperatures are maintained for building materials and so that workers are not subject to working in freezing temperatures. Other steps include fireproofing and temping in windows, and this preparation goes hand-in-hand with installing heaters. However, when a storm hits, the safety team kicks into high gear.
If a blizzard or other serious weather event is in the forecast, our teams implement a clear-it or close-it approach. This translates to clearing primary ingress/egress areas and closing off all other access points to the in-progress building. The primary goal is to direct workers to entering via one central location(s) for accessing the structure, which limits the potential for slips and falls. By keeping workers to one path when the snow hits, crushed stone can be spread to ensure maximum traction and cleared continuously throughout the workday. In addition, Toolbox Talks are held to discuss how workers can maintain a constant body temperature, dress appropriately, and protect themselves from falls from the upper floors. It may seem elementary, but repeatedly discussing safety strategy protects jobs from downtime and added costs. At Callahan, a culture of continuous improvement ensures that the work we do all throughout the year pays dividends when it matters most. From pre-construction planning that protects allowances for winter conditions in project budgets to proactive planning that ensures critical equipment and licenses are procured well in advance of the first flake of snow, the Callahan team works tirelessly to keep jobsites active and safe during the winter season. Learn more about our approach to pre-construction and safety on our website.
BRIDGEWATER, MA – October 22, 2025 – Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today that its project, Alexander Crossing in Yonkers, has been selected by ABC Empire State as a 2025 Construction Excellence Award winner. The project team was recently recognized at an awards gala in Cooperstown, New York.
This annual awards event recognizes the best construction projects that members of the ABC Empire State Chapter community have built, with an emphasis on those that have achieved impressively high marks for safety and quality. In addition, the awards also place a priority on demonstrated teamwork and high marks for client service, all of which are hallmarks of Callahan projects from Manchester to White Plains. The Alexander Crossing community features 440 units offered in studio-, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations, with five levels of wood-frame over a two-level podium cast-in-place garage. The 7-story project was developed by Rose Associates, a premier multi-family real estate firm with multiple properties in the metro region.
Callahan worked together with the Rose team and the city of Yonkers to meet critical turnover dates and utilized a phased approach to begin marketing the available units as quickly as possible. In addition, Alexander Crossing was built during a time when supply chains were heavily impacted by global events, and Callahan worked closely with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure project milestones were adhered to and the client’s goals for occupancy were met. The project represents the latest success story in revitalizing Yonkers’ waterfront and creating development opportunities in concert with the Westchester RiverWalk public pathway.
“Building to high standards of quality and safety are part of every Callahan job, but so is exceeding client expectations,” said Steve Callahan, Jr., Vice President – Business Development for Callahan Construction. “Alexander Crossing is a testament to what’s possible when the contractor and client work hand-in-hand to address challenges and objectives for finishing the job the right way, and we’re pleased that ABC Empire State has recognized the entire team for their efforts.”
For more information on Callahan’s multi-family market expertise, click here.
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October 4th Event at Narragansett Middle School Offers Multiple Trade Opportunities.
Callahan Construction Managers will be hosting a trade career fair on Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Narragansett Middle school located at 460 Baldwinville Rd, in Baldwinville, MA.
This is an incredible opportunity for trades people to work on a meaning project in Templeton, MA. Callahan Construction Managers is leading the renovation and repurposing of a former school building into 54 new affordable housing units—bringing much-needed housing options to the community. This project represents more than just construction—it’s about breathing new life into an existing structure while creating safe, quality homes for local families.
Be sure to bring copies of your resume, and for additional information, contact Anastasie Duffaut at [email protected].
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced that the Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) will make $40 million available to support the creation of affordable housing, which includes $4 million for unsheltered and/or aging populations. This is just one example of a significant push to deploy affordable housing resources across the country, which will likely continue in order to deal with a major shortfall of needed housing stock.
Callahan Construction has worked with communities like Boston as well as cities and towns across the Northeast to get these projects out of the ground to provide safe, healthy living spaces for the most vulnerable members of society. Some of our current projects include Willow at The Ridgeway in Yonkers, The Baldwinville School Apartments in Templeton, Mass., 52 New Street in Cambridge, Mass. and Lee Fort Terrace in Salem, Mass.
While it is accepted that affordable housing is in demand, there are multiple considerations that developers and community housing agencies should consider before embarking on a new affordable initiative. Here are a few aspects of this evolving market that Callahan is watching.
Increasingly, Callahan is seeing a drive to make affordable housing communities as sustainable as possible. This includes the adoption of Passive House building standards, a performance-based energy efficiency standard for buildings that prioritizes the comfort and health of the occupants. Though LEED is still relevant, Passive House takes a different approach that focuses on the end-users as a guiding light for sustainability goals. With the large-scale adoption of opt-in stretch code, Passive House will begin having an outsized role in affordable construction.
Community engagement is also a key driver of making affordable housing projects more impactful than ever. A healthy dialogue between the project team and community leaders, such as city managers and housing authorities, leads to better information gathering and ultimately, a building design that reflects the desires of the community that will live there. In addition, job fairs that promote local hiring, along with meeting ambitious MBE and WBE goals, bring the community together in a profound way when it comes to creating safe and affordable residences. Callahan works hard to cultivate these relationships and give constituents a voice while investing in the local workforce.
Finally, to ensure every member of a project – from the owner to the developer to the subcontractor – has a stake in the result, Callahan encourages teams to get involved early in the pre-construction phase to ensure the final product aligns with budgetary requirements. In addition, Callahan has implemented stricter compliance requirements on its jobsites via technology tools like LCPtracker, a cloud-based SaaS solution for certified payroll, construction site compliance, and workforce reporting, to ensure workers on affordable projects are paid fairly and on time.
One of the most sure-fire ways for communities, developers, and owners to ensure project success is to be informed about local and federal requirements for affordable housing. Callahan routinely works with stakeholder groups to promote successful project delivery, and has found the following tips to be useful for teams tasked with determining the viability of a project:
For more information on Callahan’s affordable housing experience, click here.
When a construction company considers different markets to build in, numerous factors come into play. Chief among them is access to a talented local workforce, along with a steady pipeline of potential projects coming online. As you begin to get more granular in your assessments, the economic drivers for entering a particular state begin to get very specific.
At Callahan, we’ve been fortunate to expand from our headquarters in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, to additional markets like Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. In the case of the Granite State, an active pipeline of projects around major metropolitan areas has combined with lower costs and reduced regulatory complexity to make it a compelling place to do business.
Over the next several years, we expect to see continued growth across all Callahan markets, and below you will find some key data points that excite us about future activity north of Route 128.
Numerous measurement tools point to New Hampshire’s status as an economic powerhouse, but this status isn’t achieved through heavy fees and generous tax breaks to large corporations. The Granite State leverages a low tax burden on both individuals and businesses to keep its economy humming, while a booming tourism industry relies on the state’s dominance as a playground for outdoor recreation as a reliable source four-season income.
According to a recent report, New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation industry is responsible for over 30,000 jobs and adding almost $4 billion to the state’s economy. Couple this with zero income tax for residents, no sales tax, and no inheritance/estate taxes, and you have a recipe for a very financially friendly existence. Even the business profit tax rate is quite competitive, currently sitting at 7.5 percent.
The construction industry is also a major economic driver, with the United States Census Bureau reporting at the end of 2024 that the value of state and local construction in NH in 2023 was $1.18 billion, representing a jump of almost 20 percent over the prior year.
New Hampshire’s Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) is another example of a strategic advantage for local businesses, as it works to help with all manners of issues, from permitting requirements to cultivating a strong workforce. In addition, economic development agencies at the local level are also a tremendous resource, as we personally experienced working closely with the City of Manchester’s Economic Development Office during the construction of the 75 Canal residential community and currently with the city of Salem as we march towards completion of the Tuscan Village mixed-use project.
Compared to other New England states, New Hampshire’s regulatory environment is often friendlier, allowing for speedier time-to-market when it comes to launching new projects. For instance, Massachusetts’ plan for decarbonization is quite ambitious, with policies like BERDO and BUEDO beginning to be replicated outside of Boston. While New Hampshire also has instituted a Climate Action Plan, the impact of this policy has fewer hurdles and economic penalties attached. While all climate policy is essentially “good” policy, New Hampshire’s approach allows for greater flexibility when it comes to building or renovating commercial structures.
While no one place is perfect, Callahan is excited to see New Hampshire get the recognition it deserves for the sensible approach it has taken to regulatory and tax policies and leveraging its strengths and people to spur job creation and economic growth.
To learn more about Callahan & our projects, visit our website.
In the latest edition of Callahan’s News Magazine, Digging Deep, QA/QC Manager Will Gregg dives into the details of Callahan’s quality program and how it continues to evolve to support exceptional project outcomes and reduce risk across the board.
Will provides valuable insight on quality and highlights the importance of early involvement, lessons learned, and continuous improvement in maintaining high construction standards.
This episode emphasizes new roles within our QA/QC team, the value of pre-planning, and how our energy efficiency efforts, like Passive House initiatives, are helping shape the future of sustainable building.
Click Here to watch the full episode of Digging Deep.

WHITE PLAINS, NY – June 26, 2025 – Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today that it has broken ground on Willow at The Ridgeway, the sixth and final phase of a major redevelopment of the former Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex into a mixed-income community of choice.
The new 8-story, all-electric, 100% affordable building will provide 92 units for seniors. Thirty-one units are reserved for households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), 29 units are reserved for households at or below 50% AMI, and 32 units are reserved for households at or below 60% AMI. The buildings will incorporate sustainable features in compliance with NYSERDA Multifamily program and LEED for Homes, and will also introduce new sidewalks, trees, and site lighting along the nearby thoroughfare.
Over the years, Cottage Gardens fell behind other properties in terms of features and amenities, and when the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers (MHACY) enlisted the team to oversee its replacement, it was clear that the community wanted to set a new standard in affordable living. Amenities in the apartments will include air-conditioning, electric ranges, and Energy STAR appliances. Residents will also enjoy common laundry rooms on each floor, a community room, a fitness center, and a resident terrace on the seventh floor with seating and a solar canopy.
Willow at the Ridgeway will also achieve Passive House Institute U.S. certification, delivering an extremely energy efficient building that also maximizes the health and thermal comfort of the older adults who will live there. The apartment units are designed with an older population in mind, and many resources will be provided to support aging-in-place for seniors referred from the Yonkers Housing Authority Section 8 waitlist. Callahan will work closely with MHACY; developer and owner The Community Builders; and architectural firm Monica Lopez Architects to complete this project.
“Yonkers has been undergoing a transformation to replace aging, vacant buildings with cutting-edge structures that place an emphasis on resident health and proximity to the many amenities the city has to offer,” said David Morrow, Vice President of New York Operations, Callahan Construction. “We are honored to be overseeing the construction of the long-awaited replacement for Cottage Gardens and look forward to welcoming the first residents to Willow at the Ridgeway.”
For more information on Callahan’s affordable housing market expertise, click here.
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Project will Transform Historic School into Templeton’s First Multifamily Housing Development Permitted in 25+ Years
June 10, 2025 – TEMPLETON, MA – Today, MPZ Development LLC (MPZ) and Capstone Communities LLC (Capstone) celebrated the official groundbreaking of Baldwinville School Apartments redevelopment project in Templeton. Baldwinville School Apartments is the first multi-family housing project permitted in Templeton in more than 25 years, providing much-needed, mixed-income housing to the community.
Baldwinville School Apartments will transform the historic Baldwinville Elementary School into 54 rental units, 49 of which will be affordable for households earning at or below 30-60% of the Area Median Income. Designed by ICON Architecture, Baldwinville School Apartments project will transform the historic school, as well as create a new Enterprise Green Communities-certified, Passive House addition. The apartments will be available in several layouts and sizes, including loft, studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom, many of which will be rehabilitated from the original elementary school.
Baldwinville School Apartments will offer numerous on-site amenities to future residents including an outdoor courtyard and community green space, children’s playground, fitness center, electric-vehicle charging stations, in-building laundry, and a community walking trail leading to an overlook of the Otter River.
Capstone and MPZ recently announced they had secured financing to make this project possible. Financing for Baldwinville School Apartments was provided by the Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, MassHousing, Rockland Trust, National Equity Fund, the Massachusetts Historical Commission, and The Life Initiative. Capstone and MPZ were awarded $1.924M in funding for Baldwinville School Apartments through the Community Preservation Act via Templeton’s Community Preservation Committee, as well as $750,000 through the Underutilized Properties Program (UPP) via the Commonwealth’s Community One Stop for Growth awards, administered by MassDevelopment.
“Capstone Communities and MPZ Development are thrilled to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Baldwinville School Apartments in Templeton today,” said Jason Korb, Principal of Capstone Communities and Mathieu P. Zahler, Principal of MPZ. “We’re proud to breathe new life to this historic school building and bring deeply needed affordable housing to Templeton. Baldwinville School Apartments are a reflection of what’s possible through collaboration, both locally and throughout the Commonwealth. We hope that this project will support Templeton through thoughtful and purposeful redevelopment.”
“The Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to bringing down housing costs for all residents and creating more housing across the state for families at all income levels,” said Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. “We are proud to contribute funding in support of these new mixed-income units that will allow families to live affordably in Templeton.”
“This long-awaited housing project is a fantastic example of a public, private partnership and the Healey-Driscoll administration’s commitment to uplifting rural communities,” said Anne Gobi, Director of Rural Affairs. “I look forward to seeing the historic school occupied again and I know the new residents will enjoy all Templeton and the region has to offer.”
“Today is a day of new beginnings for this site and it’s my pleasure to be here to see the ceremonial shovels going into the ground to kick off this project,” State Sen. Peter Durant, R-Spencer, said. “Templeton has recognized its need for additional affordable housing and the Baldwinville School Apartments will fill that need. The design plans look amazing, and I am looking forward to the day when we see the finished project.”
“I’m thrilled that funding has been secured for the Baldwinville School Apartments, and the project is celebrating its official groundbreaking today,” said State Representative Jonathan D. Zlotnik, 2nd Worcester District. “This project is going to provide an increase in affordable housing in the area, and I have been happy to support this project over the years. I look forward to seeing the work completed by Capstone Communities and MPZ Development to reimagine and transform this former school building into over 50 units of housing.”
“This project has been in the works since early 2020 and the Town of Templeton is very excited to see the building renovated and re-used to provide our community with some of the housing that our residents need,” said Holly Young, Templeton’s Interim Town Administrator. “It has taken a lot of work and joint efforts from the Town of Templeton departments working with Matt Zahler of MPZ Development and Jason Korb of Capstone Communities to see this project come to fruition. I would like to thank our staff as well as our Templeton Community Preservation Committee for their contributions to this project in the total amount of $1,924,000. I look forward to seeing the building take shape and the project completed as it will enhance the entire neighborhood.”
“It is exciting to see this project having reached this phase,” said Chair of the Templeton Select Board Timothy Toth. While it has been a rather lengthy and at times seemed an arduous and somewhat daunting task, we are now seeing the results of a thoroughly developed and implemented plan. Capstone and MPZ’s commitment and partnership have been great, and I look forward to seeing this concept become reality as it continues to move closer to crossing the finish line.”
“Congratulations to MPZ and Capstone for reaching a big milestone in their effort to convert a former school building into the Baldwinville School Apartments,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “MassDevelopment was pleased to advance the development of these new housing units with a $750,000 grant from the Underutilized Properties Program and an earlier approximately $50,000 loan from the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund.”
“MassHousing is pleased to be part of this transformative project with a talented development team and very strong support from the Town of Templeton that will create 54 brand new rental homes for residents with a range of incomes,” said MassHousing CEO Chrystal Kornegay. “The Baldwin School served the town as an elementary school for many years and this development is going to breathe new life and vibrancy into the building that will continue to serve the community for many more years to come.”
“Rockland Trust is proud to stand alongside the many dedicated public and private partners who helped bring Baldwinville School Apartments from a concept to a reality, as we celebrate the project groundbreaking today,” said John Quintal, SVP and Lending Center Manager at Rockland Trust. “Thanks to the leadership of Capstone Communities, MPZ Development, and the strong collaboration from local and state-wide stakeholders, this project is transforming a historic asset into much-needed affordable housing for the Templeton community.”
“At NEF, intentionality and innovation are core values that drive the way we do business,” said Tony Thesing, managing director at National Equity Fund. “Our partners at Capstone Communities and MPZ Development share in those values and have worked diligently to develop an environment where increased access to affordable housing empowers all individuals and families to reach their full potential. The Baldwinville School Apartments is an adaptive reuse of a historic school building and exemplifies creativity, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to the town and people of Templeton.”
“The Life Initiative is honored to play a continued role in this team’s projects,” said Brandon Braxton, Vice President of The Life Initiative. “This is the second school we’ve worked with Capstone and MPZ to revitalize and bring back to life for its community. And to do so in a way that increases affordable housing is especially rewarding. We wish the team continued success and look forward to partnering with them in the future.”
“As most residents know all too well, there is a tremendous need for affordable housing throughout Massachusetts. Fortunately, today marks significant progress in addressing this challenge as we break ground on the Baldwinville School Apartments,” said Pat Callahan, President of Callahan Construction Managers. “We commend local and state leaders, along with our project partners, MPZ Development and Capstone Communities, for bringing this project to life, and we are proud to add this school conversion to our list of affordable housing projects completed throughout the Northeast.”
More information on the project can be found via thebaldwinvilleschoolapts.com.
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Callahan Construction has embarked on numerous projects in Connecticut over the years focusing on mixed-use developments, along with affordable and market-rate housing. While every market has been impacted by broader economic forces occurring at the federal level, a groundswell of activity in the Nutmeg State points to continued resiliency in segments like affordable housing, where smart reuse and economic incentive packages are having an impact.
On a national level, affordable housing is lacking in almost every major metro area. State and local leaders are grappling with ways to create more activity in historically tight real estate markets, and Connecticut continues to serve as a model for using existing buildings along with creating smart development packages to spur activity and investment. There are some key trends worth noting that showcase how Connecticut is leading the way:
Looking ahead at projects in the pipeline or close to kicking off, we expect that Connecticut will continue to leverage adaptive reuse to push residential projects forward. In addition to the sustainable impact of reusing versus knocking down and building new, existing structures in an formerly industrial economy like New England are typically located near transit hubs or other intersections of people and commerce.
We also expect that projects incorporating an affordable component will see increased incentivization from lawmakers and strong support from the developers that want to bring those properties to market. Connecticut leaders have found ways to leverage tax incentives and other resources to spur much-needed affordable housing activity, and we expect this will only accelerate in the coming years.
Finally, it seems likely that lawmakers will continue to look for ways to streamline projects from concept to reality, especially if it adds needed housing stock to statewide inventory. The Spark on Cedar development is a fantastic example of the project team of Anthony Properties, Perry Reid Properties, the Town of Newington, and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) working together to bring a project to fruition, and we at Callahan look forward to being part of similar projects in the year ahead
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