Manor Farm Park Proposed License Agreement

Expressed support for farming at Manor Farm but urged that the entire property be farmed, including community gardens and deer protection.

Raised concerns that the proposed use of Manor Farm conflicts with federal and state Land and Water Conservation Fund requirements for passive outdoor recreation in perpetuity.

A beekeeper who uses Manor Farm highlighted his educational work with children and bees, asking the town to support pollinator gardens.

Voiced concern over potential food pantry operations, increased traffic, and security, asking the board to postpone a decision.

Argued that the proposed use constitutes illegal parkland alienation and segmentation under SEQRA, and praised Star Flower experiences.

Spoke on behalf of Star Flowers, explaining that they did not bid due to steep fee increases and unreturned communications from the town.

Granddaughter of the original property seller, stating that running a food pantry conflicts with promises made to preserve the land as a park.