Perryman and its adjacent neighborhoods have higher percentages of People of Color and people earning lower incomes. Disadvantaged communities across the country experience disproportionate industrial development compared to more affluent and White communities. Read “Paving Paradise” Part 7 » This is part seven of nine in the Paving Paradise series by Gabriel Watson of The […]
TCE is a cancer-causing legacy pollutant once used by the military as a flame retardant. In February 1992, TCE was detected at two of the nine Perryman wells. Poorly handled runoff from distribution centers could further enhance risk. Read “Paving Paradise” Part 6 » This is part six of nine in the Paving Paradise series […]
Christian Miele, Candidate for Maryland Senate Posted June 23, 2022 on Facebook I am pleased to have earned the 3P endorsement for my run for State Senate in District 34. During the course of my campaign, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with thousands of Harford County residents and gather their concerns about both state […]
Freight terminal development and stormwater runoff impacts not only residents, but also the surrounding environment. What’s lost when distribution centers are built is the cropland, forest, and wetlands – crucial habitat for local flora and fauna. Read “Paving Paradise” Part 5 » This is part five of nine in the Paving Paradise series by Gabriel […]
There are three important dates coming up in June where you can do your part to help Protect Perryman Peninsula. Tuesday, 21 June 7:30pm County Council Meeting The last County Council Meeting before the Council takes their self-appointed summer vacation in July & August. The Protect Perryman Peninsula team plans to present the Council with […]
Beyond the visible issues of tractor trailer traffic, the 18 wheelers contribute additional harm to community members, notably air, noise, and light pollution. Scientific literature has robustly correlated emissions from diesel trucks with a host of health impacts. Read “Paving Paradise” Part 4 » This is part four of nine in the Paving Paradise series […]
The impacts of freight terminals on Perryman Peninsula are immediately evident, from trash to traffic. The two-lane Perryman Road, the only major access to and from the peninsula, sees over 2,000 trucks and nearly 3,000 cars per day. Traffic issues impact the ability for fire, police, and emergency medical services to reach the peninsula. Read […]
For more than a century, the Mitchell Company was the driving force of Perryman’s historic canning industry. In 2015, the Mitchells sold 208 acres that is home to three freight terminals with another under development. Now the Mitchell Company plans to sell an additional 711 acres in the center of Perryman that would house the […]
Jacob Bennett, Candidate for County Council District F Posted June 17, 2022 on Facebook The people of Perryman have been dumped upon with industrial freight terminals for over 20 years. This has created significant traffic issues, poisoned water wells, increased air pollution and strained local infrastructure. Now, the County government plans to dump on Perryman […]
Wini Roche, Candidate for Harford County Council President www.electwini.com Provided September 9, 2022 I applaud the ongoing efforts of 3P, Inc. and the coalition to oppose the proposal for a mega distribution center on the Perryman Peninsula. This project is the latest evidence of the unchecked power developers have on public policy and land use […]
