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New Castle County Council approves agreement to help buy conservation easement for about 139 acres
Summary
Council adopted Resolution R26‑041 authorizing an agreement with the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance to assist purchase of a conservation easement on roughly 139 acres; the measure passed 11–1–1 after council discussion about public‑works due diligence and one council member’s objection.
The New Castle County Council on Feb. 24 adopted Resolution R26‑041 to authorize the county executive to execute an agreement with the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRCA) to assist in purchasing a conservation easement to preserve approximately 139 acres in New Castle County.
Councilwoman Durham, who requested the resolution be read by title, told the council the measure had the Open Space Advisory Board’s full support and that using an easement rather than an outright purchase reduces…
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