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Select Board accepts donation of 0.43‑acre parcel on West Woodstock Road, donor expresses preference for affordable housing
Summary
The board approved accepting a 0.43‑acre parcel at 1054 West Woodstock Road from Richard Sherman and authorized closing‑document execution; the donor indicated a preference for the property to be used to support affordable housing.
The Woodstock Select Board voted on June 16 to accept the donation of a 0.43‑acre parcel at 1054 West Woodstock Road (parcel ID 302143, SPAN 7862511554) from Richard Sherman and authorized the board chair and town manager to execute closing and tax forms. Town staff reported the parcel has sewer and water access and that prior discussions with the donor indicated a desire for the land to be used, if possible, for affordable housing.
Board members discussed potential uses and committed to placing a future agenda item to discuss formal planning for the parcel and any covenants or deed restrictions the donor might request. The vote to accept the conveyance passed without recorded opposition.
