(rshsdepot) Aberdeen, Md. B&O Station update and more contact info

["J. Henry Priebe Jr." <root_@_net.bluemoon.net>]

While still a critical situation, there seems to be a stay of execution
for at least several more weeks. 

At least CSX has removed the crane for the time being.

Henry

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Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 18:05:53 -0400
From: "paul w. woodring" <pww57_@_hotmail.com>
Reply-To: totalcsx_@_lists.railfan.net
To: amayes1_@_doc.gov, ceo@amrail.com, totalcsx@lists.railfan.net
Subject: (totalcsx) Update info on Aberdeen, Md. station

I have more specific contact information and factual clarification on the 
efforts to save the Aberdeen, Md., B&O station.

First the main contact for the effort locally there is:

Maryanna Skowronski, Administrator
Historical Society of Harford Co.
143 N. Main St.
Bel Air, MD   21014
(410) 838-7691
e-mail:  www.horsegal_@_iximd.com or www.harfordhistory.net

Second, the main needs of the effort right now are pledges of financial and 
moral support.  Any group or individual that can write a letter of support 
for saving the station should do so, as well as pledging any financial 
support possible.  You do not need to send money at this time, just the 
pledge to do so is enough  for right now.

It appears that we have until Sept. 30 to get this effort off the ground.  
The order of condemnation, which cannot be reversed for liability reasons, 
gives CSX until that time to take action (meaning demolition or improving 
the condition of the structure).  The crane was removed over a week ago 
because CSX was paying for it by the day.  The order was passed by the 
Aberdeen City Council out of concern that someone would be injured around 
the station and might sue the city for not taking action.  CSX would like to 
sell the 11 acre site the station sits on for development.  Interestingly, 
one of the most vocal opponents to saving the station on the council happens 
to be a Realtor.

Thanks again to all for  your interest in helping to save this station.  
Paul

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