In a recent meeting, the Carroll County Commissioners expressed strong opposition to the proposed 70-mile right-of-way associated with the Maryland Public Service Commission's (MPRP) plans, citing significant concerns over its potential impact on local agriculture and land preservation. The commissioners highlighted that the new alignment would disrupt agricultural operations, devalue farmland, and threaten the viability of numerous small farms that are essential to the county's agricultural industry.

During discussions, residents and representatives from the Carroll County Farm Bureau voiced their concerns at previous sessions, emphasizing the detrimental effects the MPRP could have on preserved agricultural and conservation lands. The commissioners underscored that permitting such a project would contradict the very purpose of land preservation efforts, which aim to protect productive farmland, woodlands, and local ecosystems.

The resolution passed by the commissioners calls for the rejection of the MPRP, urging the Maryland Public Service Commission to deny any applications related to the project. They also emphasized the importance of protecting property rights for landowners and farmers, advocating against the use of eminent domain for the MPRP initiative.

The resolution will be forwarded to key stakeholders, including the governor of Maryland, local legislative representatives, and the Maryland congressional delegation, as the commissioners seek to rally support against the proposed project. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon passage.