Cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of the Ruby Dixon Crossing townhome community at 2797 Ruby Mill Drive in Gastonia is Brookline Homes President Andi Dirkschneider. With her are Magda Esola, vice president of sales, and Gary McAlinden, community sales manager. Patiently observing is Donatello, one of Brookline Homes four English Springer Spaniel mascots, affectionately known as company "barkitects." Representing the Montcross Area Chamber of Commerce and holding the ribbon are Freda Hall, left, of Belmont Realty and Sherry Collins, formerly of the Gaston Gazette. For more information on Ruby Dixon Crossing and other Brookline Homes communities, visit: mybrooklinehome.com, or call 980.277.1322.