BDC Comment on Fire at Tome School

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Contact: Toni Sprenkle
Bainbridge Developm
nt Corporation
748 Jacob Tome Highway
410-378-9200
tsprenkle@bainbridgedev.org

The Bainbridge Development Corporation (BDC) regretfully confirms a fire at the Tome Inn on the Historic Tome School for Boys Campus. A local citizen reported smoke coming from the former Naval Training Center at Bainbridge at 11:34 a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020. Through the efforts of the members of the Water Witch Volunteer Fire Company and numerous other local volunteer fire companies’ representatives, the fire was contained and did not spread to other areas of the property. One firefighter was taken for evaluation after feeling ill. He was treated and released. The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshall Office.

Tome School is part of the former Naval Training Site that is currently in the process of redevelopment. The 1200 acre site is within the town limits of Port Deposit. It is regrettable that this building has been severely damaged. The extent of the damage is still undetermined.

This is an unfortunate loss to the Town of Port Deposit and Cecil County. The BDC remains dedicated to preserving, maintaining, protecting and restoring to the degree possible the Historic Tome School. The Tome School Campus remains closed to the public and any trespassers caught on the property will be turned over to the authorities.

We ask anyone with any information about this fire to report via one of the contact methods listed below:

  • Maryland Arson Hotline 800-492-7529
  • Northeast Office of Maryland State Fire Marshal 410-836-4844
  • Metro Crime Stoppers 866-756-2587 (866-7LOCKUP)

County, State Officials Optimistic About Bainbridge Development

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“PORT DEPOSIT — Following the recent news that Amazon will open a facility in Cecil County, county and state officials say that there’s more buzz surrounding the possible development of the long-dormant Bainbridge property.

Officials were quick to note, however, that the site of the former U.S. Navy training center still requires significant investment in infrastructure and environmental remediation to be viable. County officials also did not outright dismiss a tax increase to pay for the costs, which are estimated to be at least $10 million…”

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BDC Welcomes New Board Members

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Pictured above: Voting member Chris Moyer being sworn in by Clerk Charlene Notorcola.

Last evening during the open session meeting of the Board of Directors, the BDC welcomed two new members, Chris Moyer, Cecil County Director of Economic Development and Dr. Alan McCarthy, Cecil County Executive. My. Moyer will sit as a voting member, while Dr. McCarthy sits as an Ex-Officio. Mr. Moyer was also nominated to serve as Vice Chair, a position previously held by Lisa Webb.

BDC Releases Tome School Report

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The BDC released the Tome School Strategic Plan during the Port Deposit Town Council meeting on September 20, 2016. This plan comes as the deliverable from a 2 year project in conjunction with the U.S Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant, which took a close look at unique opportunities and constraints of the Tome School Campus, including historical easements, regional marketplace, market and economic data, environmental issues, land topography, etc.

In addition to the presentation of the Report, BDC Chair Mike Pugh also provided an update on Navy activities, a Federal Grant Project and Infrastructure progress.

The Tome School report can be access by clicking here, or also under the “Documents” tab on our website. Any questions can be directed to Toni Lozzi at TLOZZI@bainbridgedev.org.

Mattix on Matters

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As published in the Cecil Whig, March 29, 2016…

“Toni Lozzi, project coordinator for the Bainbridge Development Corporation, recently announced a monthly schedule of free bus tours of the Tome School property adjacent to the former U.S. Naval Training facility at Bainbridge starting April 9 and running through August 20.

Each tour will begin at the Tome Highway entrance to Bainbridge at 11:30 a.m., with gates opening at 11:20 a.m.

Anyone interested can join, but space is limited. The BDC started providing these tours last year and they have become popular, according to Lozzi. Participants are allowed to take photographs while on the tour.

Tour dates are: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 23 and Aug. 20.

The tour scheduled for May 14 will be run in conjunction with Port Deposit’s first “Land and Sea Outdoor Market” in Marina Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and an open house at Tome’s Landing.

For more information, call Lozzi at 410-378-9200.”

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Tome School Tours Kick-Off in April

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The BDC has decided to continue to host tours of the National Historic Tome School this spring and summer. Tours are set to begin in April with the first tour date scheduled for April 9th at 11:30 AM. There is no charge for the tour and they are open to any and all individuals. These tours consist of a bus ride around the Tome School campus with various stops for participants to exit the bus and gain a closer look at the granite structures. Photography is allowed but no access to any building or structure is permitted. All participants will be asked to sign a standard liability waiver and policies document, both of which are provided below. The tours are filled on a first come first serve basis, and if/when the bus fills, no more participants would be provided access. In order to keep the tour free of cost, that requires all details to be organized and executed by the BDC, thus the need to limit the amount of individuals who can attend. It is strongly suggested that you wear appropriate clothing for the walking tour of jeans/pants and a t-shirt with sneakers or hiking shoes of some kind. Dresses, skirts, shorts, sandals, heeled shoes or open toes shoes are not recommended. Individuals with inappropriate clothing for the walking tour may be asked to stay on the bus for safety reasons.

Tour Dates for 2016 (all dates will have a start time of 11:30AM, and projected end time of 12:30 PM)

  • April 9
  • May 14
  • June 11
  • July 23
  • August 20

Tome School RFQ deadline extended

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The BDC will accept bids for the Tome School feasibility study up until March 7, 2016. This is an extension from the original deadline of February 29, 2016. Extended bids will still be required to meet the timeline outlined in the RFQ.

Contact Project Coordinator, Toni Lozzi, with questions.

410-378-9200

BDC releases RFQ for Tome School Project

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The BDC has released a Request for Quote for a feasbility study of the future development of the National Historic Tome School for Boys. All quotes are DUE FEBRUARY 29, 2016 by 5PM Eastern Time via eletronic submission.

All details are listed in the RFQ (attached here). Any questions should be directed to Toni Lozzi at 410-378-9200 or TLOZZI@bainbridgedev.org

BDC Recognized in MDP Annual Report

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Retiring Members Recognized, New Board Sworn-In

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At the December 14, 2015 BDC Board of Director’s Meeting, the BDC recognized it’s retiring board members Barry Gray, Harry Lenderman and Cynthia Rossetti. Gray and Lenderman both served one 4-year term from 2011-2015, while Rossetti served three terms from 2003-2015. All members are greatly appreciated for their time and efforts given to the project and we all given a token of appreciation.

BDC also welcomed new board members Carl Roberts, James Reynolds and Matt Roath. Photos available below.