Moratorium on open-space program proposed
Photo credit: Joseph D. Sullivan | Farmland in Riverhead. (June 10, 2010)
A Suffolk lawmaker proposed a 90-day moratorium on Tuesday on key land preservation steps as the county struggles with funding priorities for its open space program.
The resolution by Legis. Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) would pause all new surveys, appraisals and purchase offers. During the review period, officials would update and reorder the master list of parcels eligible for purchase.
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