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Board reports ongoing talks over Camp Sunset property; Newburgh may seek portion to protect water source
Summary
Officials said the town researched funding and partners for the former Paintball site (Camp Sunset), concluded acquisition would require ongoing maintenance costs, and reported the neighboring Town of Newburgh may be negotiating to purchase part of the parcel to protect a water source.
The chair updated the Town Board of Plattekill on outreach and research related to acquiring the Camp Sunset property, formerly a paintball site, but said the town has concerns about the costs of maintaining the parcel if acquired.
The chair said the town and board members explored grant and partner options — including land trusts and county and state agencies — but that no free financing was available and acquisition would impose maintenance, insurance and staffing costs. The town also contacted neighboring jurisdictions; the chair said the Town of Newburgh has expressed interest in acquiring a portion of the property to protect its water source and that discussions are ongoing.
The board said it has spent time researching potential host organizations and grants and that any future acquisition would need a sustainable maintenance plan; no purchase motion or decision was made at the meeting.
