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Council approves proceeding with transfer of 1101 Maces Lane for 911 communications infrastructure
Summary
The Council unanimously authorized proceeding with a Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement to transfer 1101 Maces Lane from the Board of Education so the County can establish and maintain public safety communications infrastructure, including a communications tower.
Dorchester County Council unanimously approved a request on Jan. 6 to proceed with a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement to transfer real property from the Board of Education to acquire 1101 Maces Lane, Cambridge, for the purpose of establishing, operating and maintaining public safety communications infrastructure, including a communications tower.
The motion to proceed was made by Councilman Ricky C. Travers and seconded by Councilman Rob Kramer Jr., and carried without dissent. County staff presented the request as a necessary step to secure an appropriate site for 911 communications and related equipment.
Why it matters: securing a dedicated site for public safety communications can improve emergency response coverage and infrastructure resiliency. The minutes record approval to proceed; final conveyance and technical permitting remain subject to subsequent legal and administrative steps.
Next steps: staff will negotiate and finalize the MOUA with the Board of Education and pursue required permits and design work for tower siting and equipment installation.
