John Lafford Purchased Historic Property at 131 Main Street Sackville New Brunswick Property in 2022

Vol. I The Hidden King of England - Queen Victoria’s Secret Firstborn Son - Conceiving for the Garden of Eden - Arma Christi - Unveiling the Rose - Joseph Gregory Hallett (archive.org)

Lafford's smartgrowth development next to University's "Swan Pond" increasing "density" downtown.

 Lafford [a "preferred developer"] has purchased the iconic property that had been owned by Gordon Hallet Beal who passed away in 2021...

Mansion house is known as Joseph F. Allison House, according to historicplaces.ca.

More here on the history:  HistoricPlaces.ca - HistoricPlaces.ca

Students being evicted in the winter was not a good look for our town at all...

"Planner Lori Bickford says a complaint came in to her office this summer about renovations happening at 131 Main Street, without a building permit. That complaint led to an inspection, the discovery of the zoning infraction and safety issues, and the town issuing an order in August. After the Beals failed to comply, the town took them to court."

Tenants gone from 131 Main after court order to evict » CHMA 106.9 FM (chmafm.com)

More here on what Mr. Beal - who had tried to develop the property with rental suites - was put through by current 'management' and Jamie Burke CAO of the Town of Sackville:

Sackville U.N.-censored: Rest in Peace Gordon Hallet Beal - 1934-2021 --- Downtown Development at 131 Main Street Denied - Property for Sale Now (sackvilleuncensored.blogspot.com)

John Lafford has a lot of properties in town and is a very wealthy businessman/developer/builder - including his new "Three Sisters on the River" Moncton development - a massive undertaking sure to provide much needed housing units - article here:

Construction Ahead Of Schedule On Downtown Moncton Apartment Complex - Huddle.Today

I've often thought how amazing a 17-storey highrise in Sackville would be one day-- with stunning, panoramic views I'm sure there are lots of people who would love to live in a very roomy, sunny, airy, luxury suite with views to the north, south, east and west including terraces, balconies for additional space in outdoor living and for growing plants and veggies and relaxing in fresh air spaces... that would be incredible!  Will John Lafford be inspired to build the "first one" in Tantramarshire.

Lafford says he plans to use the 131 Main Street property for a boutique hotel for the town that the visiting Mount Allison University Alumni would enjoy and he hasn't ruled out putting in some rental housing there also because it makes a good location for residences.... interview by Erica Butler here:

Talking with developer John Lafford about his future plans for Sackville properties » CHMA 106.9 FM (chmafm.com)