Township of Washington

The document is a Real Estate Strategic Analysis for PenMar Development Corporation concerning the redevelopment of Fort Ritchie, Maryland. It identifies significant barriers and opportunities for redevelopment, proposing a strategic plan of action. Key areas of focus include organizational structure assessment, setting economic development goals, determining credible reuse options, developing an attainable vision, and outlining strategic options for adaptive reuse. The plan suggests both short-term (e.g., open space, recreation, destination restaurant/inn, wine, spring water, industrial kitchen, data centers, age-restricted/senior living) and long-term (e.g., hospitality/golf resort, residential, institutional, retail, office, light industrial) possibilities for the property, alongside recommendations for governance and a 90-day action plan to accelerate implementation.

The Washington Township Board of Supervisors intends to amend the Washington Township Code by increasing the compensation for supervisors to $90.00 per meeting once all supervisors are eligible to receive that amount.

This Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan for Washington Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, serves as a roadmap to address the current and future recreational needs of its residents and manage anticipated population growth. The plan focuses on several key goals: providing diverse recreational opportunities for youth and all residents, enhancing and supplementing existing facilities, preparing for development through ordinance revisions and optimized facility use, coordinating with Franklin County for long-range planning, establishing greenways and protecting natural resources, and involving citizens in future planning. It outlines administrative, program, and facilities plans to ensure fiscally responsible management, community-responsive programming, and the expansion and upgrade of recreational assets.

The resolution establishes rules and regulations for conduct and use of the Pine Hill Recreational Area, updating previously adopted rules. Prohibited acts include disorderly conduct, alcohol consumption without authorization, illegal drug use, smoking, throwing objects, using offensive language, gambling, littering, sleeping after hours, damaging property, discharging weapons, hunting, speeding, operating unlicensed vehicles, bringing unleased animals, and other dangerous practices. The resolution also covers facility rules, skatepark rules, and rescinds the previous resolution.

The Franklin County Greenways and Open Space Plan aims to develop a comprehensive greenway network to preserve natural resources and provide recreational opportunities. It defines greenways as recreational, conservation, and aesthetic corridors, identifying specific conservation and recreation/transportation greenways. The plan's goals include protecting natural areas, preserving agricultural land, enhancing water quality, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders to improve the county's character and quality of life.