September 4, 2025
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Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 36
Town Adds 24.5 Acres to Protected Land Network By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer
At a special meeting held Aug. 18, the town approved the purchase of 24.5 acres of land at Tanner Marsh and Pine Grove roads, expanding the amount of preserved open space under town ownership to support public access, ecological health, and wildlife protection. The properties acquired make up most of
what the Guilford Land Conservation Trust (GLCT) refers to as “East River Preserve – West Side.” The total purchase price was $2,450,000, offset by a $1,592,500 award through the state’s Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition (OSWA) Grant Program. The town’s share was $857,000. First Selectman Matt Hoey described the acquisition as a “critical step in protecting the health of the East River and the surrounding ecosystem,” while enhancing public access to
more natural areas. “This parcel will not only benefit local wildlife but also provide residents and visitors with an opportunity to enjoy nature close to the heart of Guilford,” he said. Under town ownership, East River Preserve – West Side adds to a growing network of protected land along the East River. Located roughly a mile from downtown, the
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Senior Year Sendoff Connecticut state Sen. Christine Cohen, D-12th District, works with her daughter Ryan to decorate a parking space for Cohen’s daughter Aislin, a senior at Guilford High School, on Aug. 27. The fundraiser, organized by Stephanie O’Sullivan, invited families to personalize senior parking spaces with messages serving as one last “lunchbox note” before the first day of school. About 60 families participated, raising nearly $1,000 for Project Graduation.
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