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Committee approves lease amendment as Norwalk Land Trust merges with Aspetuck Land Trust; tenants, rent change noted

Norwalk City Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs Committee · February 12, 2026
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Summary

The committee authorized a lease amendment renewing the city lease with the Aspetuck Land Trust for part of 328 Flax Hill Road (Fodor Farmhouse). Staff said the Land Trust merger led to the name change on the lease and the rent for each nonprofit cubicle will rise from $1.50 to $4.50 per month.

During public participation Diane Loracella urged the city to use the lease-renaming moment to open the Fodor Farmhouse space to a broader range of nonprofits and to establish a transparent application process. "I just ask that you open up who can actually rent a desk in the near future," Loracella said, noting her long involvement with the Norwalk Land Trust and support for the merged organization.

Committee members then considered a lease amendment authorizing…

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