To the Massanutten Community: Several items this time around – notably our annual Massanutten Cares Day (to which we invite MPOA members); some clarifications on MPSC, and an update on the new Mountain Coaster. MASSANUTTEN CARES DAY: Massanutten Resort’s annual Cares Day is coming up on Friday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 […]Read More…
Our View On Community Issues Archive
Update 6/7/2024: News about MPSC; Events and Features, and some Cool Awards!
To the Massanutten Community: We’re gearing up for what promises to be a fun summer season. Here are a few updates that may interest those in our community. MPSC/SCC UPDATE: Recently, MPOA joined the case before the State Corporation Commission regarding MPSC’s proposed rate increase. We’re grateful for that and congratulate MPOA for its efforts. […]Read More…
Update 3/14/24: MPSC, rate structures, and the proposed County buyout
To the Massanutten Community: Most of our thoughts this time around center on MPSC. But first, we’d like to congratulate MPOA and its website development committee for the launch of MPOA’s new website. In our view, the old one was hard to navigate and made it difficult for residents to find important information. On a […]Read More…
Update 6/27/23: MPSC, Summer Jam, and more
To the Massanutten Community: Several things to report this time around. First, I’d like to briefly mention some organizational changes at our parent company, The Resorts Companies, Inc. (which, if you didn’t know, is 100% employee owned). Steve Krohn, formerly executive vice president, was promoted to president and chief operating officer. I was promoted to […]Read More…
Update 4-14-2023: Public Meetings, Flying Mud and More!
To the Massanutten Community: I’ve got a bit of a “spring roundup” for you this time. First: I’d like to thank area residents and County officials who attended MPSC’s “listening sessions” recently. My understanding is that the meetings were largely cordial and respectful – but also successful in undermining MPSC’s attempts to raise doubts among […]Read More…
Update 3/15/23: MPSC, New Lift, Second Visioning Sessions – and much more!
To the Massanutten Community: It’s been a while since my last post, so I’d like to cover several things – including the MPSC situation, some information on future plans, a change in Festival schedule, and some new toys. MPSC: The elephant in the room, of course, is the proposed Rockingham County buyout of MPSC. […]Read More…
Update 2/2/23 – Some Thoughts on County Buyout, News From The Resort, and More.
To the Massanutten Community: By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the news regarding the proposed Rockingham County offer to buy MPSC, the private water and sewer utility that covers our area. MPOA’s Board, following a meeting with representatives of the County, voted unanimously on January 25 to support a buyout offer. The County’s Board of […]Read More…
Update 12/16: Rockingham County Board of Supervisors and MPSC
To the Massanutten Community: We wish we had better news, but as you’ve probably heard, the Board of Supervisors and the new Massanutten Water Authority, in their joint meeting, tabled (postponed) the decision to make a formal offer to acquire MPSC’s assets. According to Great Eastern representatives at the meeting, the Supervisors made the decision […]Read More…
Update 12/13: MPSC, Visioning and More
To the Massanutten Community: Some thoughts on things going on in and around the Resort and the community: our Visioning Sessions, and (of course) a bit about the weather. But first, something very important. On the County’s proposed buyout of MPSC: As you’ve probably heard, Rockingham County’s Board of Supervisors has received the appraisal it […]Read More…
Envisioning Massanutten’s Future
28 November, 2022 To the Massanutten Community: In this post, we’d like to share some thoughts about envisioning Massanutten’s possible future. Many area residents are aware that much of Massanutten was originally developed by Del Webb, a partnership that started in late 1971. Del Webb gained national attention for developing retirement communities in Arizona and […]Read More…