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County to accept half‑acre parcel at airport so state will fund taxiway lights
Summary
The board authorized acceptance of a strip of land previously sold by the county back to the county so taxiway lights will be located on county property and be eligible for state funding; the deed was prepared with no cost to the county and a motion to accept passed unanimously.
Middlesex County supervisors authorized the county administrator to accept a conveyance of a narrow strip of land at the county airport that a private owner previously purchased, so taxiway lights and related state funding can be placed on county‑owned property.
County attorney and staff said the strip is just over a half acre and that the private owner, identified in staff materials as Mr. Barber, agreed to convey the land back to the county at no cost. The conveyance allows the state to fund taxiway lighting because the improvements will be on county property rather than on privately held land.
Action taken: The board voted to accept the deed and authorized the county administrator to sign; the motion was moved and seconded by board members and carried on roll call.
Why it matters: Accepting the conveyance clears a title/ownership barrier to secure state funding for airport taxiway lighting and supports the county’s airport layout plan and capital improvements. Staff provided a copy of the prepared deed and a site plan in the meeting packet.
