M&R Development Group

09/03/2026

At the New England Real Estate Journal Maine State of the Market panel in August, Dan Bacon shared how The Downs, Scarborough is moving into a new phase of development—one focused on creating amenities and opportunities that extend beyond the community itself.

"We're now getting into the Town Center aspect of the project and are going to be delivering amenities that don't just benefit residents in our project, but Scarborough as well as the region"

As The Downs continues to evolve, the Town Center will play an important role in creating a connected, vibrant destination that contributes to Scarborough and the broader Southern Maine region.

Pictured: Nick LaFerriere, Tyler Ferguson, and Dan Bacon.

09/02/2026

🏗️ A vision 20 years in the making is becoming a reality.

In his New England Real Estate Journal "Ones To Watch: Innovators in Commercial Real Estate" feature, Dan Bacon shares the accomplishment he is most proud of: helping build Maine’s first new-construction Town Center in Scarborough.

At the historic Scarborough Downs, M&R Development is making that vision a reality by supporting businesses, restoring vitality, and creating a downtown designed to serve the community for generations to come.

Read the full feature:

Dan Bacon Director of Development M&R Development What innovation or accomplishment are you most proud of? Our team is building Maine’s first new-construction T

08/18/2026

Your next chapter could start in Windham this fall. 🏡

Windham Village offers a simple, low-maintenance lifestyle, right in the heart of Windham. Enjoy easy access to the Lakes Region, mountains, Portland, and everything that makes Southern Maine a great place to call home.

Join us this Saturday from 9 AM–12 PM for an Open House at Windham Village, hosted by The The Scoville Foley Team of Signature Homes Real Estate Group and Maine Properties, LLC.

Stop by to tour the model units, explore the community, and learn about available living opportunities in Windham Village.
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08/03/2026

From breaking ground on The Dash in Freeport and Windham Village in Windham to welcoming new businesses and celebrating continued progress in the Town Center at The Downs, we're seeing years of planning become reality.

Every milestone represents another step toward creating places where people can live, work, gather, and connect for years to come.

Thank you to our partners, community members, and everyone helping bring these projects to life. We look forward to sharing what's next!
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07/30/2026

A successful project starts with a clear vision and the right team to bring it to life.

In a new Mainebiz article, our colleagues at Dirigo Architectural Engineering share practical insights for navigating today's construction landscape. Tom Perkins highlights strategies that can help homeowners, businesses, and organizations move projects forward by:

🎯 Prioritizing what matters most
🎨 Finding creative ways to align project scope and budget
🤝 Building strong partnerships from planning through construction

Whether you're planning a new development, renovation, or community project, these principles can help lay the foundation for long-term success.

Read the full article to learn more:

In some cases, contractors from outside the immediate area may offer more competitive labor rates or specialized expertise that could create additional value, our guest contributor writes.

07/30/2026

Building strong communities requires long-term thinking.

Roccy Risbara highlights the importance of housing, infrastructure, and thoughtful growth, and how these priorities help shape communities built to last, in a new Mainebiz article.

Thank you to Mainebiz and Tina Fischer for covering these important conversations.

Read the full interview:

The president of Risbara Brothers Construction Co. and a principal in M&R Development has had a hand in a significant number of housing and multi-use developments in southern Maine.

07/27/2026

This is where we live. This is where we build. 🦞 M&R Development is a Maine company, family-owned and deeply rooted in the communities we serve. From permitting to project delivery, our team is involved every step of the way because we know Maine, its people, and the places that make it special.

07/20/2026

Great communities need great places to work, shop, and build. 🎯

From light industrial at 165 Innovation Way to the upcoming 76 Market retail center at The Downs, Scarborough, M&R Development's commercial portfolio is designed with long-term growth in mind for businesses, neighbors, and our home state of Maine.

07/16/2026

Scarborough's future Town Center at The Downs continues to gain momentum. 🎉

NEWS CENTER Maine recently featured the latest businesses committing to The Downs, highlighting the exciting progress happening as Scarborough's future Town Center continues to grow.

With new retailers, financial institutions, healthcare providers, restaurants, housing, and public gathering spaces taking shape, The Downs is becoming a place where people can live, work, shop, dine, and connect—all within one walkable neighborhood.

A big thank you to NEWS CENTER Maine for sharing this exciting milestone with viewers.

🎥 Watch the story and see what's coming next for The Downs:

NBT Bank, Verizon, and Maine Community Bank will open up at the town center.

07/13/2026

Between its prime location in the heart of Westbrook, luxurious living spaces and amenities like a fitness center and garden plots, it’s no wonder residents love calling the Autumn Woods apartments home. 🏠 They’re a shining example of the comfort, quality, and convenience we design all our livable communities with.

Learn more: https://www.autumnwoods-apt.com/