Possible Land Swap with Developer

On February 11th, the Planning Board heard about a proposed development of 532 homes near Union Lake.
A parcel of land, owned by the Board of Education, seemingly provides the answer.
The two sides have discussed a land swap designed to accommodate both the possible building of a new elementary school and street access for the development.
In exchange for street access, David Fisher vice president of Matzel and Mumford, said 14.3 acres on the south end of the property would be set aside for possible development of the new school.
In earlier discussions, developers hoped to purchase only a right of way, but were denied.
"The board was not interested in selling us the right of way, they encouraged us to buy the whole thing or not at all," Fisher said. "We have had discussions with the Board of Education and they've indicated a willingness to pursue a transfer of land."
A second meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. It will include further discussion as well as input from local residents during the public hearing