On October 10, 2023 the Harford County Council passed the Warehouse Zoning Bill 23-026 as amended with a 5-2 vote. The bill limits warehouse buildings to 250,000 square feet per building with additional requirements to lessen impact on communities. However, non-resident business interests poisoned the guts of the bill by lobbying the Council for destructive amendments.
Senior Reporter of the Baltimore Business Journal Melody Simmons featured Perryman Peninsula in the September 29, 2023 edition of the publication. Residents have clashed with a big local developer over plans to develop 5.2 million square feet of warehouses on 700 rural acres. Read full story with a BBJ account
On April 24, 2023, the grassroots 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula Coalition wisely chose to dismiss their lawsuit against Chesapeake Real Estate Group (CREG), Frederick Ward & Associates, Harford County, and the Mitchell property owners. The courageous decision to step back came as a response to the shifting political winds under the new leadership of County […]
PERRYMAN, MD — Join us, the 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula Coalition (3P), as we journey into our shared history. We mark the 415th anniversary of Captain John Smith’s expedition into the Bush River with a unique kayak tour. Paddle along the path that Captain Smith might have traced, while relishing our splendid natural environment and […]
Recently, development threats in Harford County have raised concerns for our communities. The failure to pass Bill 23-011 now leaves our cherished low-density areas, including Fallston, Benson, Forest Hill, and Hickory, at risk of high-density residential development. This endangers over 188 acres of B-3 land, originally intended to foster local small businesses, and threatens similar […]
Today, 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula, a grassroots organization focused on stopping further industrial development, protecting natural resources, and improving the quality of life of the Perryman community, announced its decision to voluntarily dismiss its ongoing legal case against Harford County. This decision comes in response to the new administration led by County Executive Bob Cassilly, […]
The 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula coalition extends its heartfelt gratitude to County Executive Bob Cassilly and the Harford County Council members who voted in favor of Bill 23–005 Moratorium-Warehouse. This significant milestone marks the beginning of a journey towards comprehensive development and zoning reform in Harford County. Recognizing that the moratorium is only the first […]
3P calls for Penman to recuse himself. Harford County Councilman Aaron Penman faces a conflict of interest as he prepares to vote on Bill 023-005, the Warehouse Moratorium. The councilman’s campaign manager in the 2022 election was Attorney Joseph Snee, who currently represents developers in two ongoing court cases against illegal warehouse development. The passage […]
On February 28, 2023 the Protect Perryman Peninsula (3P) coalition in conjunction with the office of Harford County Council District F Representative, Jacob, Bennett, sponsored a Town Hall on Traffic and Safety at the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Southern Precinct in Edgewood. The Town Hall was a follow up to the Traffic and Safety Town […]
