Failure of the Conservation Easement
The following letter appeared in local newspapers and is shared with us here by the author Michael Chambers The June 1 Charlestown Financial Referendum resulted in the passing of the […]
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Charlestown Open Space Provides Economic Payback
In 2010, the Trust for Public Land released their report, “The Economic Benefits and Fiscal Impacts of Parks and Open Space in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York.” The study found that parks and open space provide a $2.74 billion annual economic boon to local governments and taxpayers on Long Island. The report details how conservation of parks and open space generates income and increases property values, even as it reduces the costs associated with new government services, if the land were developed.
Charlestown Land Trust Explains Land Conservation and Conservation Easements
The following letter appeared in local newspapers and is shared with us here by the author Karen Jarret. Ms. Jarret is President of the Charlestown Land Trust. The following is […]
Why Choose to Divide Our Town and Inspire Hatred?
The following letter appeared in local newspapers and is shared with us here by the author John Goodman. It seems that every time there is an election, the Charlestown Democratic […]
Addressing Commentary on the Political Climate in Charlestown
The following letter appeared in the Westerly Sun and is shared with us here by the authors Tom Gentz and George Tremblay. Mr. Tremblay is Vice President of the Charlestown […]
South Farm Pays Its Way and Will Provide Fiscal Benefits for Generations to Come
By offsetting the tax loss from new residential development, South Farm Preserve has already more than paid back the Town’s initial investment and will now continue to provide a fiscal benefit for generations to come.
Provide Permanent Protection to the Charlestown Moraine Preserve
The following letter appeared in local newspapers and is shared with us here by the author Ruth Platner Granting a conservation easement over undeveloped land is very much like hiring […]
On the Ninigret bond: A Word of Caution
The following letter appeared in the Westerly Sun and is shared with us here by the author George C. Tremblay. Mr. Tremblay is a member of the Charlestown Town Council. […]
Why Gamble With A Sure Thing
The following letter appeared in local newspapers and is shared with us here by the author Michael Chambers On June 1, the voters of Charlestown will have the opportunity to […]
Misrepresenting a Good Land Deal for Charlestown
The following letter appeared in the Westerly Sun and is shared with us here by the author George C. Tremblay. Mr. Tremblay is a member of the Charlestown Town Council. […]
Charlestown Open Space Land Provides Plenty of Value
The following letter appeared in local newspapers, and is shared with us here by the author Ruth Platner On April 23, the Westerly Sun published a story, “Group seeks $1 […]