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New Signs Coming Soon...

A CPMV supporter sent in a series of photos from a gas line explosion. The topography seems familiar. See the full series in the forum.

 

March 26, 2009:
Gazette article: Groups work to preserve two Frederick County battlefields.

March 23, 2009:
The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) videos of the Press Event are now online. Specifically check out the Richard Dreyfuss and the Jim Lighthizer video.

March 18, 2009:
Today the John Fox Tavern site WAS SELECTED as one of this year's 10 most endangered Civil War battlefields! Click here to view the CPMV Press Release.

Academy-Award® Winning Actor Richard Dreyfuss
Helps Unveil “History Under Siege” Report at the National Press Club in Washington, DC

Photos by Bruce Guthrie

The complete report "History Under Siege™: A Guide to America’s Most Endangered Civil War Battlefields 2009" is available on the Civil War Preservation Trust website.


(above) Richard Dreyfuss talks about why preserving history matters.

(right) Rich Maranto discusses CPMV's preservation efforts with Mr. Dreyfuss.

March 16, 2009:
We learned that the John Fox tavern site was NOMINATED FOR CONSIDERATION as one of this year's most endangered Civil War battlefields. We were contacted by Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) staff during the vetting process.

We WON'T KNOW if we made the list until the CWPT's press conference on March 18, 2009 at 10:00am. View details here.

March 16, 2009:
Today we sent a letter to Carolyn J. Moss, DTI's Managing Director of State Government Affairs. In the letter we requested that Dominion provide our community with periodic updates on their plans to build a compressor station on the John Fox Tavern property. We recognize that this is not required, however in the past DTI has expressed an interest in being a “good neighbor”. We hope that this includes keeping our community informed of their plans. Read the letter here.

March 14, 2009:

How do industrial factories get permission to build in the backyard of historic properties?

The answer is... one step at a time, in small increments.

Recently, we've heard some disturbing (as yet unconfirmed) rumors that a local group might be negotiating with (and thereby supporting) Dominion, to gain access to the historic John Fox property. If you have any information, report it to: neighborhoodwatch@cpmv.org

March 12, 2009:
If the Fourth Circuit Court ruling below stands, maybe the FERC will actually consider CPMV's "FERC process improvement" that we proposed about one year ago in a meeting with the FERC and Representative Roscoe Bartlett.

As was stated in that proposal: "improvements to the FERC “pre-application” process will help to involve key stakeholders earlier in the process, will get local land use experts engaged in the project at the beginning, and will ultimately allow energy companies to select sites that are appropriate and acceptable to the local community for critical energy infrastructure projects."

March 10, 2009:

Read this very interesting review of a recent Fourth Circuit Court ruling that could be important to us.

According to the "Wind Power Law Blog", the ruling "scales back the asserted authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue permits...”.

I'm no lawyer, but it seems like this ruling would also determine which entity has jurisdiction for allowing industrial development on historic land that is in the middle of rural legacy and ag preservation areas... like the Marker Road site.


March 8, 2009:
 Now that Dominion has purchased the Marker Road property and has made their intention clear, it'is going to take all of us working together to make a difference. Sometimes it is good to remember how much support there is from local politicians, local and national organizations, and our community.

March 5, 2009:
Following up on a suggestion from one of our members, we’ve been reviewing public testimony. Below are some things your neighbors have said "on the record":

"As landowners of a large tract of ground (124 acres) located next to this proposal, my husband and I are greatly concerned about quality of life issues and possible loss of our organic dairy farming livelihood, including livestock.  This project has the potential to permanently damage and thus jeopardize three farming operations, two of which are dairy farms, including our own, all of which are located directly downstream from the proposal site."
— Darrell and Ginny Wolf (FERC Letter, February 18, 2008)

"As a landowner, I depend on my well for my water source.  There is a wetland area at the bottom of this project.  This is due to many underground springs in the area.  These springs feed the stream that runs through the property.  However, it also supplies much more.  This stream is used my many farmers as a source of water for their livestock, and ponds.  Water runs downhill, as does contamination.  Pollutants int the water could be distributed into the wells of countless landowners."
— Constance J. Routzahn (FERC Letter, February 17, 2008)

March 1, 2009:
The CPMV Board learned a lot from the “Listening Sessions”. Thanks to all who participated! Big things are happening. Our next Board meeting is on the 14th and there’s a lot to discuss… one thing that we heard repeatedly was that this doesn't seem like a reasonable choice for an industrial site... What do you think?

February 24, 2009:
Check out the forum for an interesting updates about the FERC.

February 14, 2009: CPMV Holds Final "Listening Session"
The past 2 weeks have given us the opportunity to meet many new CPMV'ers!
So, we are doing it once more... stop by for a few minutes on your way into town, have some coffee, meet your fellow CPMV'ers, show your support, and discuss local issues including the "Middletown Compressor Station".
When: Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 9 to 11 am
Where: The Main Cup, 14 West Main Street, Middletown

The Gazette published an article about our first "Listening Session". View it here.

February 17th and February 19th:
For those who are following the "WTE Incinerator" issue, the costs have increased significantly (to over $525 million) and the BOCC is looking at several potential sites for the facility (and the 350 ft. smoke stack). This facility will be a regional incinerator. Frederick County will be the destination for trash from other counties. There are a couple of important public meetings this week.
When:Tuesday, February 17, at 7 p.m. & Thursday, February 19, at 7 p.m.
Where: Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, Md., 1st floor

February 2, 2009:
CPMV is now accepting ads on our website. In January we had over 18,000 hits (2,700 page views), This is a great value. Pass the word. Please click on an ad and show your support for these local companies. Click here for details on how to advertise.

January 30, 2009:
There is a good article in the Gazette by staff writer Connor Sheets. View it here. In commenting on the land purchase, Dominion spokesman Robert Fulton is quoted as saying: "In our minds, and in our studies, it was the best location, and so we purchased it in anticipation as a potential site."

January 27, 2009:
Frederick News Post article: Dominion buys property for gas project

January 22, 2009:
CPMV has conducted an exhaustive search of all publicly available documents relating to the Marker Rd. property. We have located the following:

The Marker Rd property was SOLD to Dominion!
View the details here.

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January 15, 2009:
A local Real Estate agent confirmed that the Marker Rd. property is NOT listed for sale in the MRIS database.

January 9, 2009:
A Dominion representative was seen on the Marker Road property meeting with the occupants of two other vehicles.

If anyone knows about this meeting or the disposition of the property, please post it on the CPMV forum, or you can report it anonymously by emailing the information to the following address: neighborhoodwatch@cpmv.org

Here are the things we know:

  • On November 3rd 2008, DTI asked FERC to terminate its pre-filing review process for the Storage Factory Project including the proposed Gas Compressor Station in Frederick County. View their "Notice of Project Suspension" here.
  • DTI's "Notice" states that when the project resumes "in a few years", DTI anticipates the need for "natural gas facilities" (plural) in Frederick County.
  • DTI has released their options on the property in Jefferson, MD and that land is back on the market.
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