Maugel Architects, along with state officials, were present at the grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Old High School Commons Apartments in Acton, MA. The Old High School Commons Apartments represent a transformation of the former Acton High School, a two-story building located at Massachusetts Avenue and Charter Road, into 15 brand new affordable apartments.

"These public-private partnerships are making great strides in delivering highly successful and affordable housing to the market. We are thrilled to announce that this marks our third affordable housing project opening this summer. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Common Ground Development and our dedicated project staff, Dan Barton, Jonathan Cocker, and Mike Kunz," expressed Brent Maugel, the president of Maugel Architects.

Originally constructed in 1925, the old high school continued to serve the community until 1958 when it merged with Boxborough to form a regional high school. Ten years after the initial plans to demolish Acton's old high school were proposed, construction is finally complete, and residents have joyfully settled into this exquisitely restored building. This project stands as an enduring symbol of perseverance and promises to be a source of immense pride for years to come, as declared by Nancy Tavernier, the chairwoman of the Action Housing and Development Corporation.

Moreover, the historic building has been nominated for inclusion on the prestigious National Register of Historic Buildings.