First it was rentals. Now it s condos. The redevelopment of a former Great Barrington nursing home that s sat vacant since 2020 appears to be on track. If so, the condos
Developer Jon Halpern confirmed to The Eagle that he has backed out from purchasing the property and redeveloping it. But, a new developer might be stepping forward.
Great Barrington has approved the conversion of the former Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to 30 rental apartments. Residents worry that the new complex will increase traffic and cause other problems. EAGLE FILE PHOTO
GREAT BARRINGTON â The Planning Board has approved the conversion of a former Great Barrington nursing home into rental apartments over the objections of neighbors.
After a marathon meeting last week, the board voted 5-0 in support of a project that will create 30 studio, one- and two-bedroom units in the former Great Barrington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center off Route 23/ Maple Avenue.
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â Geoffrey Purcell, abutter to Great Barrington project
GREAT BARRINGTON â A COVID outbreak at Timberlyn Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center that began earlier this month has shaved staff levels down to a skeleton crew, and the state has sent a rapid response team to help.
As of Jan. 19, 28 employees and 25 residents are infected at the facility off Route 23, according to a text message obtained by The Eagle.
The notification, which was sent to all staff, residents and their guardians or families from Administrator Christopher Duncan, also said some staff will be returning from quarantine over the next few days. The vast majority of residents and staff received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 5, according to another message from Duncan sent on Jan. 13. Two clinics for second doses are scheduled for Jan. 26 and Feb. 6. Duncan also said the facility is working with Berkshire Medical Center to provide monoclonal antibody therapy for those residents who are eligible and consent; the therapy will be used in th