[MA-RPC] FW: Development in Cumberland Valley

[kerry at trailcrews.net]

Thyra,

I apologize for any confusion.  I'm well aware that all of the local clubs
and the ATC are doing their best to keep their eyes on any opportunity for
corridor protection.  My initial comment was meant to suggest that we
might need to do more to publicize that work to people like the e-mail
poster who seemed critical of those efforts, and to use our committee to
help out wherever possible.  I guess I could've phrased it better.  Sorry.

I also agree with you, concerning your advice to keep specific property
concerns relatively quiet.  The PATC is often frequently involved in
property transfers that require just the sort of decorum that you
described.  Even in cases in which we work with willing sellers or with
property owners interested in establishing conservation easements, there
are always complications that require a very light touch.

Kerry


> Kerry and others,
> In reference to the proposed development near the A.T. in Monroe Twp.
> Cumberland County, PA, we, I ,Mid Atlantic A.T. and other partners) have
> been working
> for the last five years trying to acquire land from an unwilling and
> uncooperative and difficult seller. The plot of land which is being
> planned for
> development and is land not originally up for sale was sold by the
> unwilling seller
> to a developer.
> Our hands have been tied until the developer presented plans to the
> township.
> We have contacted local groups and other interested parties in an effort
> to
> thwart the development.
> I guess that I don't understand the negative attitude towards ATC or
> myself
> in this matter. I don't know what anyone else could add to the dilemma
> even if
> they had the information.
> When you are trying to purchase a piece of property it is not always wise
> to
> advertise the effort widely. There is a measure of decorum to be
> considered.
> I assure you, I and we and A.T. are doing their best under circumstances
> where our efforts are not always welcome, but we keep trying. The local
> citizens
> are also against the project which will be helpful. It will be a long
> haul.
> We welcome your support and advice in a positive and useful manner.
> Thyra Sperry
> Ex Vice Chair- Mid Atlantic Region
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