Newbury Court is a valuable source of skilled care — and property taxes
New living units for seniors is a gain in the inventory of housing in our community.
Grateful for the care my mother-in-law received at the Rivercrest unit of Newbury Court, I have followed with interest Newbury Court’s proposal to expand its campus.
I support Article 46, to be voted on at Town Meeting on Wednesday evening, June 4. An affirmative vote will change the zoning to allow New England Deaconess Association, operator of Newbury Court, to move forward with planning and permitting for expansion of their continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on a 12-acre parcel across the street from the current campus.
Opened in 1994, Newbury Court today is licensed for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. It provides a healthy aging lifestyle and exceptional care for approximately 350 senior residents. As the baby boomer generation comes to retirement age, the need for senior care is increasing, as is the need for housing more generally. New living units for seniors is a gain in the inventory of housing in our community.
Newbury Court is one of the town’s largest taxpayers, annually paying over $900,000 in property taxes that support the town’s infrastructure, schools, and services. This number is expected to increase with new living units.
This warrant article is an important first step. If the article passes, detailed plans will be reviewed by town boards in open meetings, providing further opportunities for the public to comment on the proposed expansion prior to the issuance of permits.
Sally Schnitzer
Lowell Road
