Name/Title
Dumfries says 'Don't Pick On Us'Secondary Title
Dumfries Says 'Don't Pick On Us'Description
DumfriesCataloged By
Rachel HughesPublication Details
Publication Type
News PaperAuthor
Peter KaplanDate Published
circa Sep 13, 1989 - circa Sep 14, 1989Transcription
Transcription
Dumfries officials are hoping to harness burgeoning growth in the town to reverse its long-held reputation as one of the county's backwater jurisdictions.
The growth could usher in a new era for the town, which some residents feel has been used as a dumping ground for unwanted Prince William project.
Because past town councils have done little to protect its interests, Dumfries has been saddled with a number of unpopular county projects, such as the Potomac Landfill, said Mayor Robert McClanahan.
Most recently, town council members were taken aback when they discovered the county is considering a 30-bed homeless shelter there, and that the Virginia Power Company was stringing a massive, 500-Kilovolt Power transmission line through the town.
Dumfries officials are concerned that the shelter will bring drug users and mentally ill into the town.
And they worry about possible health effects of the electromagnetic field generated by the power line.
Recent Studies have not confirmed suspected links between the powerful electromagnetic fields and cancer and Leukemia. But the 500-Kilovolt field is so strong it will disrupt electronic equipment and will even light up unconnected fluorescent bulbs nearby, according to Khazer Westi of the state health departments toxic substances bureau.
Town officials did not oppose the power line, which will lie across 100-foot towers on Route 1, When Virginia Power told them about plans for it during the early 1980.Transcriber
Rachel HughesLanguage
EnglishInscription/Signature/Marks
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info@historicdumfriesva.orgCreate Date
September 11, 2024Updated By
info@historicdumfriesva.orgUpdate Date
October 31, 2024
