Erie Intermodal Rail Terminal Lectures at the Jefferson Educational Society Cancelled

Erie, PA. (May 13, 2014) – In light of the news that the Greater Erie Industrial Development Corp. and DevelopErie’s Joint Finance Committee voted to unanimously withdraw funding for the Erie Rail Terminal in Harborcreek – essentially shelving the project – the Jefferson Educational Society has decided to officially cancel two upcoming lectures on the topic.

Mr. John Elliott, P.E., Executive Director of DevelopErie, was scheduled to present “On Track for Growth and Jobs: Why an Erie Intermodal Rail Terminal?” on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Jefferson Educational Society (located at 3207 State Street, Erie, PA 16508) at 7:00 PM. Former Harborcreek Township Supervisor, Mr. Ken Springirth, was set to offer an opposing prospective on the $60 million project, entitled “Proposed Harborcreek Intermodal Rail Terminal: A Blueprint for Disaster” on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the Jefferson Educational Society at 7:00 PM. Since the controversial issue is no longer on the table, the Jefferson Educational Society has decided that these programs are no longer necessary for discussion, and have been cancelled until such a time that new project developments are under consideration.

For more information on these lectures – or for other upcoming programs at the Jefferson Educational Society - please call the Society’s office at 814-459-8000.