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West Bradford supervisors confirm up-to-50% funding commitment for four conservation easements
Summary
The Board unanimously confirmed a funding commitment to cover up to 50% match toward easement purchase prices for four tax parcels based on an appraisal by Bohem Associates LLC; the vote was 3-0.
The West Bradford Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 on April 14 to confirm a funding commitment to contribute up to 50% of the purchase price for four conservation easements, based on an appraisal by Bohem Associates LLC.
Member Kevin Houghton moved to approve the commitment for tax parcels #50-8-17E, #50-8-20, #50-8-22E and #50-8-22.1; Vice Chair Jack M. Hines Jr. seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The commitment as described by Houghton is a funding authorization to match up to half of the easement purchase price, with the total cost to be determined by the Bohem Associates appraisal. The Board’s action confirms the Township will be available to provide up to 50% of the appraised purchase price; the vote does not itself transfer title or finalize any purchase.
The parcels were identified by parcel numbers in the motion; the Board did not specify total program funding or the final purchase amounts during the meeting. The Township staff packet cites the appraisal firm (Bohem Associates LLC) as the basis for the match calculation. Any final easement purchases will require execution of purchase agreements and follow-up administrative steps not resolved at the April 14 meeting.
The Board’s confirmation advances the Township’s land-preservation efforts by authorizing the match; staff will proceed with next steps per normal acquisition procedures and any required approvals.
The Board’s next scheduled meeting is April 28, 2026, if needed.
