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Township approves $161,467 open-space contribution for Hoser property; backs Risco farm easement
Summary
The Greenwich Township Committee authorized a $161,467 contribution from the open-space trust fund toward the purchase of the Hoser property and approved a resolution supporting Warren County’s purchase of a development easement on the Risco farm. Committee members discussed vendor/payment mechanics and timing for encumbering funds.
The Greenwich Township Committee voted to allocate $161,467 from the open-space trust fund toward the acquisition of the Hoser property and approved a separate resolution supporting Warren County’s purchase of a development easement on the Risco farm (43 acres). The motions passed on roll call.
During the discussion committee members referenced an earlier resolution and correspondence and sought to clarify whether the contribution would come from a grant or municipal open-space funds. The clerk and finance staff were asked to identify the vendor/title company and obtain required documentation (W‑9) so the payment could be processed and the funds encumbered.
Committee members indicated the Hoser payment will be processed consistent with open-space trust fund procedures and that a formal resolution number would be assigned; they voted to proceed despite earlier confusion about grant versus municipal funding. The committee also discussed farmland-preservation mechanics, noting that if county road widening were later required the county would still need to proceed through condemnation even if development rights had been purchased.
Next steps: clerk/finance to secure vendor documentation and encumber funds; staff to report back with the payment recipient and confirm the encumbrance at the next meeting.
