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Putnam Legislature approves most parcels for agricultural district after split votes on several applications
Summary
The Putnam County Legislature approved inclusion of multiple parcels into the county Agricultural District but separated several contested applications for individual votes; legislators stressed reliance on the appointed agricultural board’s recommendations.
The Putnam County Legislature voted on multiple applications to include parcels in the Putnam County Agricultural District during its meeting, approving most of the packages while separating several contested parcels for individual consideration.
The issue matters because inclusion in an agricultural district confers eligibility for certain program benefits and review protections for farms; several legislators said they were deferring to the Agricultural District board’s site visits and expertise when casting votes. Chairwoman Sage led the session and Legislator Elmer presented the…
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