July 3rd, 2020 by WCBC Radio
In a unanimous vote taken last month, the Allegany County Commissioners authorized the sale of 21 acres of land in Rawlings to the developer of a senior living complex planned for the site. The action item saw the county agree to sell 21 acres for $47,600 to Barton Health Care Management Inc. The development group is headed by local businessman Dave Weimer and Jeff Metz, a senior living administrator and co-owner of Egle Nursing Home in Lonaconing. As a result of this transaction, the total acreage obtained to date by Barton Health Care Management is approximately 500 along U.S. Route 220. Weimer said the said the skilled nursing center will have 101 beds with the assisted living facility accommodating 40 to 60 residents…