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A key aspect of the building’s design is
its use of energy-efficient electrical and
water-usage systems and equipment.
All mechanical systems will be carefully
specified to meet high-efficiency standards,
helping reduce energy consumption.
Likewise, the building’s lighting design,
both indoors and out, will follow best
practices and integration with natural
lighting for energy savings. The project
incorporates extensive landscaping
initiatives, with a county-approved
landscape plan set to feature a variety of
trees, shrubs, and green spaces around the
area, supporting both aesthetic appeal and
environmental sustainability.
The project’s second component - Mary
Maloney Boulevard - is set to become a
cornerstone of Cecil College’s campus
accessibility. This new road, positioned just
south of the historic Gilpin’s Falls Covered
Bridge on Route 272, will provide a second
entrance to the College, improving access
to the upper parking lots and athletic fields.
A key feature of the boulevard will be its
lighted pedestrian walkway, linking the
new facilities building and the Cecil College
Foundation to the rest of the campus.
The boulevard will honor Mary Maloney,
a trailblazer who became Maryland’s first
female county commissioner in 1970. The
naming of the new road memorializes
Maloney’s legacy of breaking barriers and
her deep commitment to Cecil College.
Her contributions as a College Trustee, and
later as the first Trustee Emerita, have left an
indelible mark on Cecil College.
The boulevard will enhance campus
accessibility and logistics and serve as a
lasting tribute to Maloney’s pioneering spirit
and the progress she helped foster.
As part of the project, significant upgrades
are being made to Route 272. The road
will be widened to support traffic flow at
the new entrance. Notably, a dedicated
northbound right-hand turn lane will
be constructed, along with a dedicated
southbound left-hand turn lane to cross
over the northbound lanes. New shoulders
and a bike lane will be constructed along
with clearing and grading along the
shoulder to increase site lines, ensuring the
new entrance and roadway meets Maryland
State Highway Administration regulations
and provides a safe route for all forms of
transportation.
This ambitious project is being made
possible through collaborative funding from
the State of Maryland and Cecil County. This
partnership underscores the significance of
the project, which aims to improve campus
facilities and create a lasting impact on the
surrounding community.
The Mary Maloney Boulevard and the
new Facilities Management building will
shape the future of Cecil College and the
community it serves. By blending state-ofthe-art building practices with thoughtful
roadway enhancements and environmental
stewardship, the College creates a space
where education, innovation, and legacy
intersect.
Participating in the April 29, 2024 Groundbreaking Ceremony were Frank Mita, Cecil College Foundation Board member; Dr. Mary Way Bolt, Cecil College
President; Danielle Hornberger, former Cecil County Executive; Mark Mortenson, Cecil College Board member; Donna Horgan, Cecil College Board member;
Dr. Cydney Teal, M.D., Cecil College Board member; Sarah W. Colenda, Cecil College Board member; Jackie Gregory, former Cecil County Council member.
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