The Town of Monroe is partnering with the Aspetuck Land Trust on an initiative to preserve 65 acres of local land as open space.
According to a report in The Monroe Sun, the land is owned by the Benedict Family, who operate Benedict’s Home & Garden store. The proposed preservation space does not include the store property.
First Selectman Ken Kellogg said the land was previously identified by the Town Council’s Open Space Preservation & Acquisition Committee for open space due to its location near Wolfe Park and Great Hollow Lake. The Town Council approved a Letter of Intent on Sept. 26, and a purchase price will be determined following appraisals to the property.
The land purchase is contingent upon grant fund applications and additional municipal approvals, as well as from voters in a town meeting.
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