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Goshen board discusses creation of community preservation fund backed by senator
Town of Goshen Town Board · February 13, 2026
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Summary
Supervisor introduced a proposal—backed by Senator Scoopis—to create a community preservation fund funded by a small transfer tax on property sales (modeled on Chester/Warwick). The board discussed whether the fee would be paid by buyer or seller, referendum requirements, exemptions, and next steps to develop an adoption plan.
Supervisor introduced the idea of a community preservation fund on Feb. 12, saying he had discussed the concept with Senator Scoopis, who signaled willingness to back enabling legislation. The model described resembles Chester and Warwick programs and…
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