Timeline

For those of you new to what's a stake, here's an overview

2020

more details coming soon

Duke filed with PA Orphans Court to disinter remains buried in Kemp Cemeter

June, 19th

This re-Revolutionary war burial site includes an Army Captain, a slave, and other members of the Kemp family who farmed this land for years.

Maxatawny Community Coalition was formed

October

(aka: MCC)

Door-to-Door signings of a petition began

October

MCC galvanized the Maxatawny community at large by gathering signatures for the "no warehouse" initiative.

No Warehouse yard-sign campaign began

October

The 1st yard sign planted 10/5 lead to hundreds more to be installed throughout our community's residents/business owners' properties.

MCC sent a letter to Maxatawny Township's Planning Commission comittee.

December

No response from township nor this committee

MCC sent a letter to Maxatawny Township's Zoning Hearing Board committee.

December

No response from township nor this committee

MCC sent a letter to Maxatawny Township's Zoning Officer.

December

No response from township nor this officer.

2021

more details coming soon

MCC sent 3 follow-up letters to Maxatawy Township's committees (see above)

January

No response from township nor its committees.

Petition filed saves the Kemp Cemetery

Jan 25th

This ancient burial site, nestled in the farmland in question, was at risk for desecration.

The Hottenstein Mansion

date

Mansion's ownership made a deal with Duke: (may not oppose them) despite the risk felt by the community that it could be shaken apart by increased road traffic vibration.

MCC retained an attorney who sent a letter to Maxatawny Township.

February

Township replied via email (3 months for a response? That is unprofessional)

Maxatawny Township BOS votes for approval of Duke's preliminary Plan

June

Community feedback and response "we do not want a giant warehouse nor massive commercial complex in our community" were not heeded.

Appeal filed against BOS approval of Duke Preliminary Plan

July 9

This appeal was denied by Judge Rowley on Nov. 29, 2021. Judge Rowley retired on or around Dec. 16, 2021 without writing an opinion.

Appeal filed in Common Pleas Court against Judge Rowley's decision.

Dec 21

Common Pleas Court sends Appeal to Commonwealth Court with no opinion written to support Judge Rowley's opinion.

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For those of you new to what's a stake, here's an overview

2019

Duke organization appeared

2020

Duke filed with PA Orphans Court to disinter remains buried in Kemp Cemeter

Maxatawny Community Coalition was formed

Door-to-Door signings of a petition began

No Warehouse yard-sign campaign began

MCC sent a letter to Maxatawny Township's Planning Commission comittee.

MCC sent a letter to Maxatawny Township's Zoning Hearing Board committee.

MCC sent a letter to Maxatawny Township's Zoning Officer.

2021

MCC sent 3 follow-up letters to Maxatawy Township's committees (see above)

Petition filed saves the Kemp Cemetery

The Hottenstein Mansion

MCC retained an attorney who sent a letter to Maxatawny Township.

Maxatawny Township BOS votes for approval of Duke's preliminary Plan

Appeal filed against BOS approval of Duke Preliminary Plan

Appeal filed in Common Pleas Court against Judge Rowley's decision.

2022

Duke and Land Owners Request Commonwealth Court to Expedite Case.

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