News

12/9/2008ArticleYou Can Help Fix This Intersection
Please contact your local representatives and decision makers
10/1/2008MemoLetters of Support for the Intersection Improvements at MD 108 & 650
9/17/2008ArticleDeveloper joins with community for funds
State officials say money for intersection not likely until economy improves
5/21/2008ArticleAshton Meeting Place gets go-ahead
After years of contentious debate, mixed-use community is approved by Planning Board
5/14/2008ArticleAshton Meeting Place to return to Planning Board
But project on Derrick’s Corner across the street not yet ready
10/10/2007ArticlePlans for Ashton intersection heading to Planning Board for review together
Developer Fred Nichols has proposals for northeast and southeast corners
9/19/2007ArticleAshton Meeting Place back in the hands of Planning Board
Developer Fred Nichols worked with community to ‘aggressively’ work out residents’ concerns
8/23/2007Meeting MinutesMinutes from August 8 Meeting with Community Representatives
8/13/2007Meeting MinutesMinutes from August 7 Community Meeting
7/27/2007Town MeetingCommunity Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, August 7
7/26/2007MemoMemo from Fred A. Nichols to Neil Pedersen, MD State Highway Administration
Urge Maryland SHA to Continue Intersection Funding
7/18/2007ArticleDeveloper, community redraft plan
Latest proposal for Ashton Meeting Place is closer to community’s vision
7/2/2007Press ReleasePlanning Board Rejects Ashton Meeting Place Plan
4/16/2007Press ReleaseBoard Hears Ashton Meeting Place Testimony
4/2/2007Press ReleaseTime Announced for April 12 Public Hearing
1:00 pm at the MRO Auditorium at Park and Planning.
3/27/2007Press ReleasePublic Hearing Scheduled - Time to be determined
Developer making progress with county
1/22/2007Press ReleasePreliminary Ashton Meeting Place Site Plan Submitted to County
Public Hearing Scheduled
1/17/2007ArticleAgreement Reached for Retail Center
Community, developer come together on plan for Ashton Meeting Place
10/25/2006ArticlePlans to develop Ashton intersection are growing
Preliminary concept is revealed for northeast corner
6/28/2006ArticleNo community consensus in sight for Ashton development
June meetings by developer and resident group bring mixed responses
6/21/2006ArticleAMP developers have been upfront with their plans
6/19/2006Press ReleaseDevelopment Team meets with more than 1,500 Community Members
-Ideas and Suggestions Incorporated into Development Plan-
6/1/2006Press ReleaseAshton Meeting Place Team Plans Two Community Open Houses
-All Welcome to Review Revised Plans for Neighborhood Center-
5/31/2006Press ReleaseAshton Meeting Place Development Plan Revised to Address Community Comments
-State Delegates Work as Liaison with Community--
5/24/2006ArticleAshton Meeting Place can Help Make our Community a Better Place
-Enhance Sense of Community-
5/24/2006ArticleBuilder sees Ashton Meeting Place as ‘community asset’
-Letter to the Editor-
5/10/2006ArticleWar of words continues over shopping center
Camps remain divided over size of Ashton Meeting Place
5/8/2006Press ReleaseIndustry Expert Explains Importance of Grocery Store for Ashton Meeting Place
-Sustainability is Most Compelling Reason-
5/4/2006Press ReleaseSeventh Day Adventist Support
Pastor Wimbish Believes Center Will Add To Viability of Community
4/26/2006ArticleWith farms disappearing, there is little ‘rural’ to preserve
Local Resident Writes Letter to the Editor of Gazette Newspapers
4/3/2006Press ReleaseDevelopers of Ashton Meeting Place to Hold Community Meeting
- Third in a Series of Informational Forums to Focus on Environmental Improvements-
3/27/2006Press ReleaseMaryland State Highway States Commitment for Road Improvements
-Letter Acknowledges Developer's Willingness to Go Beyond What Is Required-
3/14/2006Press ReleaseJust Imagine
Fourth generation resident asks to turn the Ashton Meeting Place into a reality
3/14/2006Press ReleaseCommunity Members Urge Others to Play Fair
Neighbor says, ‘Let’s maintain our community’s identity and don’t allow ourselves to be ripped apart and bullied by others! ‘
3/10/2006Town MeetingDevelopers of Ashton Meeting Place to Hold Community Meeting
-Second in a Series of Informational Forums to Focus on Retail Leasing-
2/22/2006Press ReleaseSHA outlines changes to Ashton crossroads
Intersection will feature new lanes to help traffic flow
2/10/2006Town MeetingDevelopers of Ashton Meeting Place to Hold Community Meeting
First in a Series of Informational Forums to Focus on Traffic Improvements
2/10/2006Press ReleaseAshton Meeting Place Launches Web Site
New Communications Vehicle Will Provide All the Facts
2/8/2006Press ReleasePublished Letters to Gazette Editors Include Incorrect Information
Neighbors Respond to Set the Record Straight
1/27/2006Town MeetingCommunity Members Respond to Unofficial Development Update
Neighbors Outraged about Misrepresentation at Town Meeting
1/11/2006Town MeetingAshton Meeting Place Revises Plans in Response to Citizen Request
Plans for Charming Village Center Keeps Getting Better and Better
1/6/2006Press ReleaseHarris Teeter Withdraws Intent to Open in Ashton Meeting Place
Citizens Rally to Change Their Mind