HAGERSTOWN -- A federal prison and residential housing units are among the possible land uses that have been discussed for Mount Aetna Farms, a 220-acre property that sits east of town between Hagerstown Community College and Robinwood Medical Center.
One possible use for the land could include the construction of offices, convenience retail and residential components, according to a letter that was presented Tuesday to the Hagerstown City Council from NAI The Michael Companies Inc., a real estate business that has been retained by PNC Bank to sell the property. A research and development facility could be an option as well.
"Another alternative we have considered is to find a federal user who might locate a remote facility from Washington," the letter said. "We have spoken with the Bureau of Prisons to determine if Hagerstown would be an appropriate location for another Federal Detention Center."
David B. Wills, vice president of NAI Michael, said the land is selling for about $11.5 million. It is NAI Michael's job to sell the property to anyone who might be interested, he said.