Hampton residents remain concerned about the Hidden Secret Recovery Centre on Darlings Island that has been operating since May.
10-bed facility located in rural Darlings Island community
Mark Leger · CBC News
· Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
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Adam and Michael Beman have opened the 10-bed Hidden Secret Recovery Centre on Darlings Island in the Town of Hampton. (Submitted by Adam Beman)
Hampton residents concerned about a residential rehabilitation centre for people recovering from addictions were back in front of the provincial land planning tribunal Thursday to argue the town had misapplied the zoning bylaw that allowed the 10-bed facility to begin operating.
The Hidden Secret Recovery Centre on Darlings Island, a small community in the Town of Hampton, opened in May after the town council approved amendments to a zoning bylaw that would allow it to operate.
In early 2025, neighbours made formal complaints against the facility, arguing it would pose a danger to their children and make their homes unsellable.
Co-founder Adam Beman said the centre is now what the town calls a “Tier 2” facility that can have a maximum of 10 residents,
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