Governor Morrisey Announces Re-opening of Barboursville School; Local Concerns Emerge Over Facility’s Location and Patients
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the re-opening of the Barboursville School, a residential treatment facility located within Barboursville Park in Barboursville, West Virginia. The facility is intended to house children from West Virginia who are currently receiving care out-of-state. The…
Charleston Huntington, WV, November 13, 2026 —
Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the re-opening of the Barboursville School, a residential treatment facility situated within Barboursville Park in Barboursville, West Virginia. The stated purpose of the re-opened facility is to provide in-state care for children from West Virginia who are currently receiving treatment out of state.
The decision to re-open the Barboursville School has generated apprehension among some local residents and Mayor Chris Tatum. Concerns have been voiced regarding the facility’s location within a public park and the specific nature of the patient population it is intended to serve.
In response to these concerns, the Governor’s office has highlighted the critical need to offer care for vulnerable children within West Virginia. Officials have also emphasized that community safety is a priority and is being taken seriously in the planning and operation of the facility.
Further details regarding the operational specifics of the Barboursville School, including timelines for its full re-opening and the exact scope of services to be provided, were not immediately available in the announcement.
Story summarized from the original created by Charlie Roth on www.wsaz.com, see more information here.
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