After six years of modifications and construction, the over-55 senior housing development, Mattapoisett Landing, is ready for its debut.

On May 4, town officials will join the project’s developers from Brophy and Phillips Co., Inc., and Dawson Real Estate, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 102 Fairhaven Road on Route 6.

For Sandra Dawson, owner of the Mattapoisett-based Dawson Real Estate, the development invokes a little bit of town nostalgia.

“Every unit is named after the shipyards back in Mattapoisett’s whaling era,” Dawson said. “We have the Barstow townhouse, the Cannon, the Holmes…it really is the charm of Mattapoisett.”

To date, only one model home has been built.

Construction for the remaining 27 homes is expected to be completed in 60 to 90 days after the units have been sold.

The development will feature 22 duplex and six triplex homes.

A one-car garage unit will cost $329,000, while a two-car garage unit will be sold for $354,900.

The road to the ribbon cutting began in 2006 when the Planning Board first gave the green light for construction.

Since then, the plans have undergone several modifications.

In December, Planning Board Chair Thomas Tucker said the developers had reduced the overall scope of the project by 300 square feet.

Brian Porter, senior project manager for  the Brockton-based Brophy and Phillips, also said the development now includes a 600 square-foot clubhouse to be used for meetings.
Despite the modifications, Dawson said the project has been “smooth sailing” since day one.

“We have a very experienced building contractor. When you have that type of service, there’s no glitches,” she said.

Town Administrator Mike Gagne, who will be in attendance for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, agreed.

“It’s been a good experience working with the developers,” Gagne said. “We’ve had several meetings over the years, and they have been very responsive to our suggestions.”

Both Dawson and Gagne said that Mattapoisett Landing will be well worth the wait.
“I think you’re going to see it fill a valuable niche in the community,” Gagne said. “If you look at the U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010, you see that Mattapoisett’s population is more seniors and less young people.”

“Our motto is a relaxing lifestyle in a historic seacoast town,” Dawson said. “There’s a need for this kind of project. There are a lot of people in this area who want to retire and stay in Mattapoisett.”

On May 5, Dawson will host an open house for the public.

“There has been a tremendous interest,” Dawson said. “In Mattapoisett you have all of the amenities of a town close to Boston, Providence and the coast. It’s a nice location.”