Blue Hill planning board approves hospital plan
Island Ad-Vantages|February 17, 2022
A $25 million investment for the long term
JEFFREY B. ROTH
Blue Hill planning board approves hospital plan

BLUE HILL-During a February 9 comprehensive review of the $19.5-million Blue Hill Memorial Hospital building replacement project, the Blue Hill planning board unanimously approved both the commercial site review and shoreland zoning applications, with four conditions.

Those conditions, according to board chair Mary Alice Hurvitt, require that the hospital:

• manage its application and use of salt during icing conditions on the campus;

• eliminate or replace lighting around the COVID Building to match the new down shielded or otherwise night sky compliant lighting used on the new campus;

• evaluate and address drainage on the campus near the COVID building and the access drive from Parker Point Road;

• during the asbestos abatement program prior to the demolition of the old building, ensure the contractor will coordinate communication with abutting property owners as to the methods that will be employed to protect those areas from emissions related to demolition.

Hospital president John Ronan said during the meeting, “In the time that I've been serving, the one question that I get asked the most is, 'John, are you going to close down the hospital?' While I've always said, no, we're not going to close down the hospital, there've always been lingering questions in people's minds about it. This project will make an investment of over $25 million into this community to build a hospital that's going to be here for 50 years."

Project priorities

Ronan said the hospital will become an anchor for the community's healthcare system. The design of the project is based on four tenets that form the core of the vision and mission of Northern Light Health.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM ISLAND AD-VANTAGESView all
Stonington select board candidates on why they're running
Island Ad-Vantages

Stonington select board candidates on why they're running

STONINGTON—Dick Larrabee Sr. is challenging incumbent Donna Brewer, select board chair, in the town election on Saturday, March 5.

time-read
3 mins  |
February 24, 2022
Hurvitt to replace England as interim superintendent
Island Ad-Vantages

Hurvitt to replace England as interim superintendent

Fills in during search for new superintendent

time-read
1 min  |
February 24, 2022
2021 lobster harvest the most valuable in the history of the fishery
Island Ad-Vantages

2021 lobster harvest the most valuable in the history of the fishery

75% increase over 2020

time-read
1 min  |
February 17, 2022
Flores receives Presidential Award for excellence in teaching
Island Ad-Vantages

Flores receives Presidential Award for excellence in teaching

FLORES: Making connections with students and peers

time-read
5 mins  |
February 17, 2022
Blue Hill planning board approves hospital plan
Island Ad-Vantages

Blue Hill planning board approves hospital plan

A $25 million investment for the long term

time-read
4 mins  |
February 17, 2022
Live at the Grandstand!
Island Ad-Vantages

Live at the Grandstand!

Get your groove on at the Grandstand Stage with a wide variety of live events throughout the fair.

time-read
2 mins  |
Blue Hill Fair Handbook
Despite the rain, Stonington still has to haul water, fixes leak
Island Ad-Vantages

Despite the rain, Stonington still has to haul water, fixes leak

STONINGTON—The Stonington Water Company began hauling 200,000 gallons of water for the second time this summer to replenish its supply because of inadequate rainfall and heavy usage by summer visitors.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 26, 2021
The Odd Fellows pitch in
Island Ad-Vantages

The Odd Fellows pitch in

Helping a neighbor, painting a house

time-read
2 mins  |
June 17, 2021
Just For Kids holds its last graduation
Island Ad-Vantages

Just For Kids holds its last graduation

Terri-Lee Jones retires

time-read
4 mins  |
June 17, 2021
Fishermen's Wives donate $10,000 to Blue Hill YMCA
Island Ad-Vantages

Fishermen's Wives donate $10,000 to Blue Hill YMCA

Safety programs, swimming lessons on tap

time-read
1 min  |
June 17, 2021