Avi Weinberg presents revised expansion plans for local assisted living facility

The Middletown Planning Board meeting on March 5, 2025, focused on proposed changes to an existing assisted living facility, specifically addressing concerns raised in a previous informal meeting. The discussion centered on a plan to transfer 24 beds from the general assisted living population to a new memory care unit, without increasing the total number of beds.

Civil engineer Avi Weinberg presented the modifications to the site, which include a small addition to the front of the assisted living facility and a one-story memory care addition at the rear. A key concern from the previous meeting was ensuring adequate access for fire trucks around the facility.

Weinberg explained that the original expansion plan had inadvertently restricted the 360-degree access needed for emergency vehicles. In response, the team reconfigured the proposed expansion and consulted with the local fire department to ensure that their largest fire truck could navigate the site effectively. Adjustments were made to create a new roadway at the back of the facility, allowing for proper access.

The meeting highlighted the importance of safety and accessibility in the planning process, ensuring that the facility meets both the needs of its residents and the requirements of emergency services. The board will continue to review the proposed changes in light of these discussions.