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EDC to pursue historical review of Poor House Tract, defers realtor engagement pending feasibility
Summary
The EDC agreed to seek a state-level historical review of the Poor House Tract and to defer realtor engagement until funding and feasibility were clarified, aligning future work with prior Board of Supervisors direction to explore development for recreational uses.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Northumberland County Economic Development Commission reached consensus to pursue a state-level historical review of the Poor House Tract and to postpone work with real estate professionals until further feasibility and funding analysis is complete.
During Commissioners’ Corner, Mr. Brann asked that the state historic society survey the property to identify areas of particular interest. Commissioners discussed Planning Commission comments and historical review requirements and clarified that the Board of Supervisors previously directed the EDC to explore development — not sale — of the Poor House Tract for recreational and related uses.
The commission’s stated next steps are to seek a historical review, align future discussion with prior EDC motions and an upcoming Board of Supervisors briefing, and defer realtor engagement until funding and feasibility have been assessed.
The Executive Director was assigned to coordinate the state-level historic review and to prepare briefing materials for the Board of Supervisors that include key survey takeaways and land-use context. The commission will revisit land-use strategy at its February meeting.
