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Private No More - Friday, February 19, 2010 at 3:17PM EST

Reported by: Laurie Monteforte
Friday, Feb 19, 2010 @ 03:17pm EST

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY - As long as Country Club of the Poconos has been around, it's been guarded by a gate. It's a gate that keeps the public out. Resident Reba Dean said, "We like the privacy."

Now some residents worry a land deal will jeoporadize their seclusion. Middle Smithfield Township made a purchase that will allow the public into the community.

Township Supervisors approved the two million dollar purchase to buy extra sewer capacity. Supervisor Scott Schaller remarked, "It's a huge benefit for the township." He explained, "Because of the new sewer capacity we have already now had interest from medical facilities, green energy products and other potential investors in high paying jobs for our township."

As part of the deal the township also gets several amenities from the private commuity. They include an 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse, a pool, a gym, and 400 acres of real estate. Supervisors say businesses are interested in building on the property. Schaller explained, "We've already been approached by a medical facility - that would be a large scale medical facility."

But not everyone is so happy about the deal. Country Club resident Gary Summers said, "We're primarily concerned about secure access into our community."

Some people are concerned the public will crowd what were once private amenities. And many residents worry the township will take down their gate. Dean said, "To me you'll have people just driving around through here any time of day."

The township says it will work with residents to help them feel secure.

Some township residents have filed a law suit arguing the township wasn't allowed to purchase the golf course.
 


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