Senator Roy Dyson has been invited to address the audience and answer questions. Issues to be discussed include plans by St. Mary’s College of Maryland to build a pedestrian bridge across Route 5 at Historic St. Mary’s City; to demolish Anne Arundel Hall and Margaret Brent Hall and rebuild a Visitor’s Center in their place; to build a multi-million dollar mega-pier in front of the recently completed River Center buildings on the shoreline of St. Mary’s River; to maintain a 10-year lease with Alba, Italy; and plans to buy property along the corridor from Park Hall to the entrancee of St. Mary’s College.
The main concern of the Citizens for the Preservation of St. Mary’s City (CPHSMC) is to preserve the very important historic sites and the beautiful panoramic view of the St. Mary’s River. However, in this time of huge government deficits resulting in increased taxes at both state and federal levels, we must be equally concerned about fiscal responsibility of state institutions. State and federal funding must be provided only to projects which are absolutely necessary. Internal advisory committees established and directed by the College do not adequately reflect the views of the public at large. Come to this public meeting to obtain valuable information and to express your views.
All attendees will be given the opportunity to speak. Exercise your right to be a part of decision-making policies at state institutions.
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