Workforce Housing Proposals in Centreville Fail to Receive Funding

It was recently announced by the Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) that neither the proposed Gravel Run at Little Hut Drive (Delaware Valley Development Corp-DVDC) nor the Osprey Development at Spring Street received funding or approval during the most recent round of funding.  A copy of the announcement can be found here: July 1, 2011 Multi Family Housing Notice-DHCD.

The Town had been previously notified that the Gravel Run at Little Hut Drive had backed out of consideration prior to the DHCD announcement.

I was recently asked if the developers would re-apply and if notice would be sent out to citizens.  My response is that one or both may continue to seek some sort of funding, at some point in the future.  Osprey and DVDC have had long histories of development on both the Eastern and Western Shore.  Should either come back to the Town, proper notice will be given via published agendas.  The Town does it's best to provide proper notices, and we continue to improve and look for better ways to communicate.


We make every effort to communicate with individuals who have asked, but it is important as a citizen to be involved and be aware of what is happening.


Here is a quote from Ronald Reagan, which I feel fits very well here: "While a constitution may set forth rights and liberties, only the citizens can maintain and guarantee those freedoms. Active and informed citizenship is not just a right; it is a duty."  September 16, 1981.
 

We make every effort to communicate the issues and ongoing policy discussions with our citizens, we can't reach every person all the time on every issue. The Town Council is constantly looking to do a better job in communicating, but as President Reagan said, it is the duty of the citizens to be informed. 
 
We realize that it's difficult for all citizens to make it to our council meetings or commission meetings due to other commitments, one of the great things about being in this small town is that we're all accessible.  Call us on the phone if you have a question; send us an email; flag us down at the grocery store.  With the internet, our agendas and minutes are available 24/7.  Visit the town website for more information: www.townofcentreville.org



As I have always said, I'll meet anyone, anytime to discuss any issue. 
My phone number is: 443.262.9992
My email address is: tmccluskey@townofcentreville.org