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Speakers rip tech park bonds

Maryland Independent, by MEREDITH SOMERS

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“With 60 percent of our working population commuting out of Charles [County] we are a bedroom community, which is one of the many reasons I do strongly support all the projects that would bring professional jobs and prosperity to our county,” said Meredith Sweet, a Waldorf resident and member of the Smarter Growth Alliance for Charles County. “However, while the tech park can certainly fill this criterion, in this present location it would sit like a jagged scar in an area that is forested and has elementary schools and state parks for neighbors, while in Waldorf and White Plains prime industrial park real estate remains vacant.”
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“They say the park could go in Waldorf or in Indian Head but there’s no place for it. There’s not enough contiguous property,” Hungerford said. “They worry [an energetics park] is close to schools, but what we’re talking about over there is dealing with things like an airbag.

Posted by: Sammy on 03/12/10 at 12:49 PM

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1. · Will this technology park realy reduce the number of residents who must commute out of the county for work.
I don't think so-1500 jobs. The current schedule is for build out in about 15 years.
think how many more houses will be built by then.
One way the County could get ahead is to use Waldorf-with everything already in place like sewer and water. Who says there's no place for it.
I would ask them what is their intrest in this project
The energetics defined as-the science of explosives,propellants,and pyrotechnics could easly fit on base and help keep the base open and would be much safer for research,testing and manufacture of energeticts products and materials. and would still be only 5min from the airport.

Comment by amphibia on 03/12/10 at 01:52 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
2. · said Meredith Sweet, a Waldorf resident and member of the Smarter Growth Alliance for Charles County. “However, while the tech park can certainly fill this criterion, in this present location it would sit like a jagged scar in an area that is forested and has elementary schools and state parks for neighbors, while in Waldorf and White Plains prime industrial park real estate remains vacant.”

Well said. Everyone agrees with the idea of a Tech Park, but the location is horrendous. Why can't just for once our so-called leaders get it right?

NOVEMBER!!!!!

Comment by seahorse on 03/12/10 at 02:03 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
3. ·
They say the park could go in Waldorf or in Indian Head but there’s no place for it. There’s not enough contiguous property,” Hungerford said. “They worry [an energetics park] is close to schools, but what we’re talking about over there is dealing with things like an airbag.

Give me a break, Hungerford!!

You're up to your neck in this AND with the CCC extension! You can't fool us - we know the businesses you and your wife are aligned with and how much this and the CCC extension will benefit you financially.

I know you have lived in this county for decades (my mother went to school with you!). I know how much land you and your family owns in this county and how more development will line your pockets!

You aren't "concerned" about the future of this county unless you can PROFIT from it!!!!!!

Comment by cheryl on 03/12/10 at 02:15 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
4. · Why can't just for once our so-called leaders get it right?
It is alot to keep up with seahorse. You know it's only a part time job.
I think the County is to big for that now.
Keeping track of what goes where and how much it will cost us in the long run and whats best for the residents -Is a full time job
That explains why things are half done and all messed up

Comment by amphibia on 03/12/10 at 02:30 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
5. · #2

I completely agree. They've had four years to "get it right", now it's time to get them out.

$4.5 M of the approved bond will go towards connecting this park with water and sewer. Then there's the roads and road upgrades that would be needed to connect the park to the EAST of the County.

And who foots this bill? WE DO, ladies and gentlemen. RIDICULOUS!!!

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER

Comment by Land Lubber on 03/12/10 at 03:55 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
6. · #3 I know you have lived in this county for decades (my mother went to school with you!). I know how much land you and your family owns in this county and how more development will line your pockets!

HEH...check it out...this piece of property previously owned by R Adelbert Hungerford fronts Rt 210 and would be the connection to the Indian Head Highway for the Tech Park--$1,l64,000 for 11.01 stinkin' acres:

http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/details.aspx?County=09&SearchType=MAP&AccountNumber=07 019254

(you will have to paste the above into your search engine) Tax map 12, parcel 133 real property search charles county maryland

Comment by seahorse on 03/12/10 at 08:01 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
7. · Thanks seahorse!!

At one time, the Hungerfords and the Lunds owned most of Bryans Road!!!

Comment by cheryl on 03/13/10 at 12:00 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
8. · does anyone else think being a commissioner should be a full time job?

Comment by amphibia on 03/13/10 at 02:37 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
9. · #8,I'd like to see candidates educate themselves on most of the hot topics BEFORE they run so they know what's what. I have no doubt that Candice Quinn-Kelly, Rick Campbell and Ken Robinson have already done this. You can tell by what they have to say on this blog that they have depth.

Commissioners have staff to help them out, and, granted a Commissioner usually won't have depth of knowledge in ALL facets of CC government, but, come on, when you watch 'em on the gov channel, the inane statements, the lack of questions with substance, the fumbling and trying to play to the camera makes it obvious our present commissioners aren't versed in much of anything.

I don't think it needs to be a full time job, but it does take an organized, quick-to-learn person who cares about his/her constituents and is just not looking for a free meal.

Just my take.

Comment by seahorse on 03/13/10 at 05:52 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
10. · If elected, I will consider it a full time job because current needs warrant it. Banquets and buffets will not, however, be a part of what I consider to be a full time job description.

Comment by Ken Robinson on 03/13/10 at 06:15 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
11. · #10, Ken, not to sound sappy, but your attitude lends itself to being a superb commissioner. I think it's basically a matter of how much one respects his/her position that decides how much time and effort is put into the issues.

Comment by seahorse on 03/13/10 at 09:09 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
12. · #4 That explains why things are half done and all messed up

I think this set of Commissioners are following a preordained script and are afraid to deviate from it due to a lack of depth of knowledge; not being competent enough to embrace new ideas, along with pressure exerted from some of the delegates (MacNMurray come to mind). The CrossCountyConnector is a perfect example.

It's much easier to go along to get along rather than buck the system. I don't think if the Un-Fab5 were full time that you'd see any difference; just more chances to get it wrong!

NOVEMBER

Comment by seahorse on 03/14/10 at 09:24 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]

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