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Foundation Delays Demolition of Historic Doris Duke Mansion in Hillsborough; Judge Holds Hearing Feb. 26 in Somerville
Foundation Delays Demolition of Historic Doris Duke Mansion in Hillsborough; Judge Holds Hearing Feb. 26 in Somerville
January 18, 2016 at 8:40 PM
HILLSBOROUGH – Demolition of the historic Doris
Duke Estate has been delayed until Superior Court Judge Yolanda Ciccone
hears oral arguments against the plan in her Somerville courtroom
Friday, Feb. 26.
Although Hillsborough Township has issued the necessary permits, the Duke Farms Foundation has agreed to hold off on the demolition until the judge has an opportunity to weigh the protests of a grass roots organization that has been fighting the plans to demolish the estate since last year.
“At least we have status quo,” said attorney David Brook, one of the leaders of DORIS (Demolition of Residence is Senseless). “Everybody in the group feels good about that and at least we’ll get a fair shot at trying to convince the judge that the township and preservation committee didn’t get it right.”
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The township’s Historical Preservation Commission approved demolition of the mansion in October last year by a 6-1 vote following a series of hearings that began in July.
The estate, built in 1893 has been unoccupied since Doris Duke’s death in 1993, and according to the foundation, would be too costly to renovate.
DORIS contends the mansion, which was remodeled and expanded several times by Doris Duke has major historical significance and should not be razed.
The 2,700-acre expanse that surrounds the estate is maintained and managed by the Duke Farms Foundation with frontage along Route 206 south. There are expansive grasslands and heavily wooded areas.
By design, it has slowly evolved into a popular environmental learning center and ecological preserve with bike paths and guided tours of the grounds.
Brook has been filing arguments and briefs protesting the demolition for months.
He expects the judge will set up a briefing schedule which will allow the foundation to file briefs in favor of the demolition with DORIS given the opportunity to reply no later than Feb. 16, according to Brooks.
Secluded from public view, the Duke Farms Foundation did apply for, and did receive a permit to begin salvage of plumbing fixtures, doors, windows and railings from the sprawling 65,000 square-foot mansion, once home to the world’s wealthiest woman, who inherited a massive fortune from her industrialist father James Buchanan Duke.
“If we win this, one of the first things I’ll be asking the judge is to get inside the place to inspect it and see what its condition is,” Brook said.
Although Hillsborough Township has issued the necessary permits, the Duke Farms Foundation has agreed to hold off on the demolition until the judge has an opportunity to weigh the protests of a grass roots organization that has been fighting the plans to demolish the estate since last year.
“At least we have status quo,” said attorney David Brook, one of the leaders of DORIS (Demolition of Residence is Senseless). “Everybody in the group feels good about that and at least we’ll get a fair shot at trying to convince the judge that the township and preservation committee didn’t get it right.”
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The township’s Historical Preservation Commission approved demolition of the mansion in October last year by a 6-1 vote following a series of hearings that began in July.
The estate, built in 1893 has been unoccupied since Doris Duke’s death in 1993, and according to the foundation, would be too costly to renovate.
DORIS contends the mansion, which was remodeled and expanded several times by Doris Duke has major historical significance and should not be razed.
The 2,700-acre expanse that surrounds the estate is maintained and managed by the Duke Farms Foundation with frontage along Route 206 south. There are expansive grasslands and heavily wooded areas.
By design, it has slowly evolved into a popular environmental learning center and ecological preserve with bike paths and guided tours of the grounds.
Brook has been filing arguments and briefs protesting the demolition for months.
He expects the judge will set up a briefing schedule which will allow the foundation to file briefs in favor of the demolition with DORIS given the opportunity to reply no later than Feb. 16, according to Brooks.
Secluded from public view, the Duke Farms Foundation did apply for, and did receive a permit to begin salvage of plumbing fixtures, doors, windows and railings from the sprawling 65,000 square-foot mansion, once home to the world’s wealthiest woman, who inherited a massive fortune from her industrialist father James Buchanan Duke.
“If we win this, one of the first things I’ll be asking the judge is to get inside the place to inspect it and see what its condition is,” Brook said.
Friday, January 22, 2016
GSD Saturday Meet is POSTPONED
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Winter Storm Update
Due to the Pending Winter Storm, The Big Little Railroad Shop will be Closed on Saturday January 23, 2016.
Stay Warm,
BLRRS
Amtrak's Capitol Limited @ Harpers Ferry
In an undated photograph, Amtrak's westbound Capitol Limited is slowing down for a station stop to pick up two passengers. Lead by Amtrak 272 (F40PH) and considering the way they are dressed and suitcase, perhaps their destination will be this train's final stop which is Chicago. This train takes its name from the former B&O's Capitol Limited. For many years this train was the choice of travelers between Chicago and Washington DC.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
CSX to Consolidate Operating Divisions
CSX Express
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| CSX to Consolidate Operating Divisions Jacksonville, FL – January 18, 2016 – As CSX (Nasdaq: CSX) continues to match its network resources to business demand and drive additional efficiency, the company announced today that it is consolidating its operations administration from 10 divisions to 9 divisions and closing administrative offices at Huntington, West Virginia. Huntington Division administrative responsibilities will be reassigned to five adjoining divisions: Atlanta, Baltimore, Florence, Great Lakes and Louisville. CSX will continue to run trains over the territory, and its yards and other facilities in the Huntington region – including the Huntington locomotive shop – will continue operations. The company remains committed to the Huntington community, which has played a vital role in railroading and American commerce since its namesake Collis P. Huntington completed the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway in 1873. The 121 management and union employees who currently report to the Huntington Division offices will remain employed in the area supporting the transition of administrative responsibilities over the next several months. At the conclusion of the transition period, the timing of which may vary by role, many employees will be given an opportunity to fill positions in other areas of the network. Primarily serving customers in West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio, the Huntington territory encompasses the Central Appalachian coal fields, which have been significantly affected by low natural gas prices and regulatory actions. Over the past four years alone, CSX’s coal revenues have declined $1.4 billion. Today’s announcement is part of CSX’s focus on reducing structural costs and aligning resources with demand in its coal fields, and follows the reduction of train operations at Erwin, Tennessee and the closing of mechanical shops at Corbin, Kentucky. CSX remains firmly committed to providing safe, reliable rail service to customers throughout the region. CSX maintains more than 2,000 miles of track in West Virginia and handled more than 1.7 million carloads of freight in the state in 2014. About CSX CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 190 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX) |
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
he GPCo January Update, Vol. 2
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Norfolk Southern to hold fourth-quarter 2015 earnings conference call Jan. 27
Norfolk Southern to hold fourth-quarter 2015 earnings conference call Jan. 27, 2016
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 15, 2016 – Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its fourth-quarter financial results during a conference call and live Internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. Quarterly earnings results will be released at 8 a.m. ET on Jan. 27, and a press release will be posted at www.nscorp.com under the Investors section.
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Norfolk Southern Fourth-Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call
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Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. ET
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Teleconference: 877-869-3847 (please dial in several minutes prior to call start)
Live webcast: Go to www.nscorp.com under the Investors section.
Presentation materials will be posted at www.nscorp.com in the Investors section.
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About Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern Corporation is one of the nation’s premier transportation companies. Its Norfolk Southern Railway Company subsidiary operates approximately 20,000 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia, serves every major container port in the eastern United States, and provides efficient connections to other rail carriers. Norfolk Southern operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East and is a major transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products.
Media Inquiries:
Frank Brown, 757-629-2710 (fsbrown@nscorp.com)
Investor Inquiries:
Katie Cook, 757-629-2861 (katie.cook@nscorp.com)
Monday, January 18, 2016
NMRA Garden State Division's Winter 2016 Whistle Post
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