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County authorizes $200,000 sale of 6 acres on McMullen Highway for phased development

Allegany County Commissioners · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The board authorized the county administrator to sign a $200,000 contract to sell six acres at 17411 McMullen Highway in Rawlings for a phased project that would include a restaurant and meeting space in phase 1; final additional acreage is contingent on project progress.

Allegany County commissioners authorized the county administrator to sign a $200,000 contract to sell 6 acres at 17411 McMullen Highway in Rawlings, part of the former Cumberland Chase property.

Mr. Barclay said the site includes frontage on Route 220, barns and land intended for parking, and that the proposed first phase would include a restaurant and meeting space. He said talks began earlier in 2025 and that an additional 6 acres could be added to the sale depending on how the project proceeds. Staff and commissioners noted the sale is contingent on follow-through with the phase 1 plan.

The board approved the authorization by voice vote.