Everyone had a good interview, and it?s always a difficult decision. The board deliberated and this is the direction they went in. The board thought we had five qualified candidates. |
He?s been on the planning commission for several years. He?s been very active in township affairs relating to that. He?s pretty familiar with our current projects. |
It was everyone?s preference to do it locally instead of through the courts. |
It?s an exciting concept since this particular property is something that has been a high priority for years, and we?re just very pleased to receive it, obtain it and make it a part of the corridor. |
The ultimate thought is, at some point, we could have a trail connection that would run all the way from the very top of Upper Hanover township, actually the highest point in Montgomery County, which is the Mill Hill preservation area, and connect down to the Green Lane Reservoir. Of course from there, the present trail already connects down to Valley Forge and Philadelphia. |