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Residents hope that newly elected commissioners will reconsider maintenance of Overlook Pass

Posted: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 3:42 pm

ELAINE BLAISDELL TIMES-NEWS STAFF WRITER The Cumberland Times-News

MCHENRY — The current Garrett County commissioners are not planning on maintaining Overlook Pass and Judy Pitman of High Line Property Owners Association is hopeful the newly elected commissioners will reconsider the decision not to maintain the road and will make it a priority.

Commissioner-elect Paul Edwards indicated that he is aware of the issues with Overlook Pass but declined to comment on the matter until he is officially sworn in. Attempts to contact Commissioners-elect Larry Tichnell and Jim Hinebaugh on Wednesday were unsuccessful.

“With Thanksgiving next week and rentals and homeowners having to use this road, it is of great concern that the county will not maintain it,” said Pitman. “There are rental and sales agencies that are contacting the incoming commissioners and having meetings on this issue.”

County asked to take over roads near Wisp

Bankruptcy may force closure

Elaine Blaisdell

Cumberland Times-News

OAKLAND — The Garrett County commissioners have agreed to set up a meeting as soon as possible with D.C. Development, the former owner of Wisp Resort, and EPT Ski Properties, current owner, to discuss ownership of Wisp Mountain Road and Overlook Pass.

The roads will be abandoned once D.C. Development bankruptcy proceedings are complete. Klaus Schmidt, a board member of Kendall Camp Property Owner’s Association, asked the county to take over ownership of the roads and asked that the association be given a seat at the meeting.

County commission chairman Robert Gatto indicated that he would bring up the issue before the county’s Traffic Advisory Committee.

“We will work to expedite a response and to facilitate a resolution,” said Commissioner Gregan Crawford.

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