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Commissioner flags Piney Point tank concerns after public forum
Summary
A St. Mary's County commissioner relayed public concern about aging tanks and infrastructure at Piney Point, saying tanks appear to be 70–80 years old and urging oversight of cleanup and pipe removal at the pier.
A St. Mary's County commissioner told peers that residents raised safety and cleanup concerns about tanks and pier infrastructure at Piney Point following a recent public forum. The commissioner said many residents want the county to stay "on top of how that cleanup goes" as contractors remove old tanks and piping.
The commissioner recounted that he had lived near the former Stewart Petroleum complex and that "those tanks are 70 or 80 years old, and thank God they're finally coming out," a remark he used to emphasize the age of the site’s fuel storage. He said the public is watching how crews remove pipes running out to the pier and urged continued attention to the work.
The comment framed community unease about a local project the speaker identified as an aviation group he believes is called "OAG," noting the county had held a public forum where those concerns were discussed. The commissioner did not specify any formal county actions, timelines, permit conditions, or which contractor is performing the removal.
The address was a recitation of public concern rather than a staff report or motion. No formal vote, directive, or statute was cited during the remarks. The commissioner urged the public and officials to maintain oversight during the cleanup process and thanked those who attended the forum.
Next steps were not announced in the remarks; no formal county action or schedule was described during this segment.
