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Open Space Preservation
As the population and the number of development continues to grow in Putnam County, the county legislature and residents are confronting the issue of open space preservation.

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   Recent Headlines on Land Use

Bondi letter outlines land-preservation push

Fewer homes proposed for Burdick Farms

Acquisition of Tilly Foster Farms still in the works

Development along Interstate 84 changing Putnam's landscape

Feds to review of land-use regulations and water protection measures in Putnam/Westchester.  Journal News Article

Zoning board supports use of Golf Course as Open Space for The Links Development

Yorktown Open Space Plan Blocked

Ridgefield Votes for Open Space

Constitution Marsh in Garrison Gets New Boardwalk

Man faces jail over wetlands

Country club loses bid for townhouses

Open space may go to vote

Conference will address land-use issues
Poughkeepsie Journal, May 24, 2001

Residential Development: Councilman stalls building moratorium
As Carmel officials tried to extend a six-month building moratorium this week, Councilman Tim Wilson worked against them, attempting to reopen the door to residential development.

Mahopac Airport
Read about what's been happening with a developer's efforts to build 215 townhouses at the site of the Mahopac Airport.

Route 6 swamp might become a nature sanctuary
Fred Dill, 88, of Carmel, plans to purchase a 45-acre tract on Route 6 that is owned by the Grossman family of New York City, and combine it with up to 74 acres of adjoining properties that are owned by Putnam County, including the former racetrack, or fairgrounds, site and land once owned by St. James the Apostle Church.

Rte. 311 retail may be in store
THE JOURNAL NEWS, Feb. 20, 2001

Sale of Town Land on Route 6 in Hamlet of Carmel
The Town of Carmel is entering into a contract with Ridgefield developer Paul Camarda to sell 19 acres of Town-owned land on Route 6 in the Hamlet of Carmel.  

Kent Acres: 300 new townhouses
An old farm that is earmarked for 300 town houses could become protected open space under a settlement being discussed by Kent, New York City and two development companies.