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City Council approves sale of North End Field, Baggot Street playground to University of New Haven for $500,000
Summary
The West Haven City Council voted to accept a $500,000 offer from the University of New Haven for a 3.2-acre parcel that includes North End Field and the Baggot Street playground following a public hearing and a favorable Planning & Zoning report.
The West Haven City Council on May 27 approved the sale of North End Field and the Baggot Street playground — a combined 3.2-acre city-owned parcel — to the University of New Haven for $500,000.
The council accepted the offer after a public hearing and a favorable report from the West Haven Planning and Zoning Commission under Connecticut General Statute Section 8-24. Council members voted by roll call; seven members recorded affirmative votes and the motion passed.
George Sanote, vice president for finance at the University of New Haven, told the council the university is still developing plans for the property. “We are excited about this opportunity. I can't tell you that we…
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