Kent County approves two purchase‑of‑development‑rights resolutions to preserve farmland

Jul 9, 2026

The board adopted Resolutions 67 and 68 on July 9 to buy development rights for two properties under the county farmland‑preservation program, passing both 13–3; one commissioner later clarified the purchases are mostly grant‑funded.

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The Kent County Board of Commissioners voted July 9 to approve two purchase‑of‑development‑rights (PDR) resolutions intended to preserve farmland in the county.

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