Great News! The closing was held yesterday on the farm, and John and Bobbi's family are now the owners of the farm. A conservation easement has been placed on much of the land so that it will stay a farm!
Help was provided by the Warwick Conservancy, the Orange County Land Trust, the Open Space Institute, and many of people who worked toward this goal.
This is a great boon to the community, saving one of the oldest working farms in our town for future generations. It is especially welcome to the homeowners of the Wickham Water District, whose aquifer will benefit greatly from having this major recharge resource protected.
Congratulations to the John Wright family for staying the course, jumping through the many hoops necessary to get to this point, and for your patience and faith that made this happen!
Aquifer Protection Overlay District
Area in buff color indicates aquifer protection area. Red square indicates potential high producing well site.
Agricultural Protection District
The farm is also in the Agricultural Protection Overlay District, meaning that planners have identified it as an important farm to target for preservation. Buff color indicates protection zone.
Aerial View of Wright Farm
Farm supports sustainability of Wickham Water District
History of the Farm
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About Me
- Save Wright Farm
- We are a group of community volunteers trying to find a way to save this farm from being sold for development.
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