tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post6599910439177247294..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: BREAKING: N. Orange Street Between Media and Upper Prov Closed Due to Sink Holetedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-90146884208444665372013-07-26T10:01:43.324-04:002013-07-26T10:01:43.324-04:00Anon 10:13 - I agree with you 100%. They have wise...Anon 10:13 - I agree with you 100%. They have wisely made it about a bunch of other things but when it comes down to it most of the FROGS are full of it. They think so highly of themselves and feel they know what is best for all. They make for bad neighbors and in my opinion are the worst kind of "do gooders". If you live on Parks Edge Lane and now want to act like you care about the John Queeney Kirk Lanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-71042717559847669392013-07-26T07:35:55.999-04:002013-07-26T07:35:55.999-04:00Doesn't Councilman Davidson and former Boro Pr...Doesn't Councilman Davidson and former Boro President Daly live right at the foot of the third street bridge. No wonder Davidson is so vocal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-15960400564879598852013-07-21T09:13:09.165-04:002013-07-21T09:13:09.165-04:00As a life long resident, I know what the bridge pr...As a life long resident, I know what the bridge provided. It is unimaginable it wouldn't be restored. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-60034467848863940642013-07-18T21:58:46.855-04:002013-07-18T21:58:46.855-04:00There needs to be more accident reports to warrant...There needs to be more accident reports to warrant a traffic control device. We need to stop complaining and start crashing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-61257063151777165072013-07-18T19:33:41.118-04:002013-07-18T19:33:41.118-04:00Upper Providence Police Department has the followi...Upper Providence Police Department has the following items to take care of instead of directing traffic:<br /><br />- speed trapping<br />- having an off-site staff meeting at the Rose Tree Road / 252 Sunoco<br />- speed trapping some more<br />- drag racing on Media's streets to hurry up on their way to another speed trap<br />- allowing a non-stop spree of home break-ins to take place whileAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-10489649561147739192013-07-18T18:51:12.748-04:002013-07-18T18:51:12.748-04:00The thing is, anon 5:29, not anything near half of...The thing is, anon 5:29, not anything near half of the allegations actually are true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-57951827127023082722013-07-18T18:23:29.501-04:002013-07-18T18:23:29.501-04:00@ 5:29 The Kent guy is really arrogant and has pi...@ 5:29 The Kent guy is really arrogant and has pissed off a lot of people around town and that is part of what you're seeing people react to. The very first time I encountered him he mouthed off to me and I was merely a bystander in the matter. Charming, eh? But apparently he has friends because he got himself elected. I just gotta laugh at it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-74088964139367958612013-07-18T18:01:55.119-04:002013-07-18T18:01:55.119-04:00You're right. Upper Providence inserted itself...You're right. Upper Providence inserted itself into the Third Street issue because of this turn, but did not support a plan which would have addressed the issue and does not provide traffic control during an emergency.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-41609253841739367362013-07-18T17:29:12.920-04:002013-07-18T17:29:12.920-04:00Reading these comments and conversations I've ...Reading these comments and conversations I've had with people, there's a heavy burden of suspicion towards this local govt. Even if only half the allegations are true, this is one messed up town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-73703947732057657612013-07-18T16:08:45.181-04:002013-07-18T16:08:45.181-04:00Every issue in the borough (i.e. sinkhole on N Ora...Every issue in the borough (i.e. sinkhole on N Orange) does not need to turn into another lame gripe session about the 3rd Street bridge...grow up people.skipwileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-19559681369627918752013-07-18T13:59:33.263-04:002013-07-18T13:59:33.263-04:00last night it took me a long time to make my left ...last night it took me a long time to make my left from Balto Pike > Ridley Creek Road. the number of cars sitting on Ridley Creek to turn left on Balto Pike was longer than I've ever seen in my 15 years of living in the trapped neighborhood off Kirk/Highland. And not just the volume is an issue - the idiots turning left in front of traffic to get up the hill was nuts. and this was at 6:audnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-10505627897954194742013-07-17T20:51:55.281-04:002013-07-17T20:51:55.281-04:00"Fencing Along Third Street Bridge - my favor..."Fencing Along Third Street Bridge - my favorite useless bridge next to the swim club! This may spar a debate about what to do with said bridge. Want my opinion? Tear the thing down or let Upper Providence pay for repairs! We've lived without it for, what, nearly 10 years now? Why change anything?"<br /><br />Steve, that's from your "Media's Musings" blog entry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-83482915759234834512013-07-17T15:15:58.158-04:002013-07-17T15:15:58.158-04:00AND... The bridge was always going to be open both...AND... The bridge was always going to be open both ways for emergency vehicles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-22859795948900029652013-07-17T12:45:46.567-04:002013-07-17T12:45:46.567-04:00Agreed Steve, but PenDOT has it's issues too. ...Agreed Steve, but PenDOT has it's issues too. How many years ago was the Rose Tree Tavern relocated for the purposes of widening the road? We are just starting to see plans for it now, and the plans I saw were all about adding a light at the SB US1 ramp, not widening the road at the intersection with Rose Tree Rd.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740220959634150864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-40171182049898539342013-07-16T22:47:48.946-04:002013-07-16T22:47:48.946-04:00Yes, major difference. The state doesn't get h...Yes, major difference. The state doesn't get held back by an inept council when it comes to Orange St, unlike our 17-year temporary bridge closure.steve mcdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475435322052587508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-36269686399773814172013-07-16T22:45:03.393-04:002013-07-16T22:45:03.393-04:00You mean the stipulated settlement the borough dec...You mean the stipulated settlement the borough decided to reinterpret for a group of over entitled NIMBYs? I remember Alyanakian had this project ready to go a couple years ago, such a shame to see it go backwards to the benefit of only a few.steve mcdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06475435322052587508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-19549071077796889682013-07-16T22:14:28.813-04:002013-07-16T22:14:28.813-04:00MM - With regard to fire service, you seem to be o...MM - With regard to fire service, you seem to be out of touch with reality. How many volunteer firefighters do you think live in the Borough? Maybe one engine initially. It takes far more than that --- i.e. mutual aid from outside the Borough --- to fight fire and rescue people quickly and safely. With traffic backed up and limited access to the Borough, we have a real threat to the health and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-84737520685833333482013-07-16T21:10:07.671-04:002013-07-16T21:10:07.671-04:00The volunteer firefighters, many who live outside ...The volunteer firefighters, many who live outside the Borough, would need to get to the firehouse first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-74139876522842285232013-07-16T20:25:18.317-04:002013-07-16T20:25:18.317-04:00One can still can access to the borough via Baltim...One can still can access to the borough via Baltimore Pike and 252. I usually take North Orange to 252 in the morning. Today I used Ridge to get to 252. <br /><br />Stop acting like:<br /><br />a) We live in Gotham and Bane just took out way into town except one. (Sorry if you've not seen the latest Batman movie)<br /><br />and <br /><br />b) That your mind wasn't already made up on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-37336331936328843582013-07-16T20:21:52.613-04:002013-07-16T20:21:52.613-04:00Wouldn't the fire company in the borough just ...Wouldn't the fire company in the borough just drive over to it at that point? Possibly down State or Front or Jefferson?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-10475322893285816562013-07-16T20:16:54.493-04:002013-07-16T20:16:54.493-04:00Window dressing. Fix the road before a catastrophe...Window dressing. Fix the road before a catastrophe strikes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-54639913499963595102013-07-16T20:08:56.182-04:002013-07-16T20:08:56.182-04:00Doesn't take long to repair road when private ...Doesn't take long to repair road when private country club isn't insisting on building a high hazard dam next to public park at taxpayers expense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-91332462668547973352013-07-16T19:29:44.249-04:002013-07-16T19:29:44.249-04:00Imagine... accident at 252 and Baltimore.... traff...Imagine... accident at 252 and Baltimore.... traffic backed up in all directions.... and then, a fire in the Borough. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I had participated in the conspiracy to delay or avoid repairing the bridge. People have been charged with lesser crimes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-86791585554992427632013-07-16T18:58:16.014-04:002013-07-16T18:58:16.014-04:00I've said all along that 17 years without a br...I've said all along that 17 years without a bridge prices out is unnecessary. I stand corrected. If Orange Street is closed and emergency (fire and rescue) needs to get through, precious seconds, if not minutes, could be lost. With the limited number of volunteer firefighters, pointed out elsewhere on ATM, the bridge could mean the difference between life and death for any of us. My mind is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-38241944170427828392013-07-16T18:47:59.308-04:002013-07-16T18:47:59.308-04:00tAbsolutely right MediaMike! And I did confirm, O...tAbsolutely right MediaMike! And I did confirm, Orange St is a state road right on through Media, so repairs will be made by PenDOT. The borough has to get permission from the state to even shut down the intersection of Orange and State St for an event such as Super Sunday. Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10740220959634150864noreply@blogger.com