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Legislature approves $4 million for open‑space program and sets public hearings on three land acquisitions
Summary
Lawmakers approved a $4 million supplemental appropriation for the county open space program and authorized negotiations and public hearings for three land acquisitions including the 136‑acre Gibraltar Rock Community Forest.
The Orange County Legislature on Thursday approved a $4 million supplemental appropriation for the county open‑space program and directed staff to begin negotiations and document preparation for three land acquisitions, including a 136‑acre community forest in Warwick.
Legislators voted 17‑0 to make the $4,000,000 supplemental appropriation to the 2025 county budget for the Department of Planning's open‑space work. The appropriation was described by supporters as a county commitment to preserve parks, protect watersheds and support farmland protection.
The Legislature also authorized the county…
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