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Land Acquisition and Preservation Fund Overview
In June 1988, the Town Council adopted the Reserve for Land Acquisition and Preservation Ordinance. Through the ordinance, a mechanism is created that enables the Town of Glastonbury to establish a funding reserve for land acquisition and purchase of development rights. The ordinance defines the types of land to be considered for acquisition or preservation by establishing certain criteria. Examples include, but are not limited to, land that has value for:
- Recreation
- Agriculture
- Scenic, conservation, wilderness, historical, or archaeological value
Since 1988, the Reserve for Land Acquisition and Preservation Ordinance has enabled the Town’s purchase of 50± parcels totaling approximately 2,200+ acres of land in Glastonbury. State and federal grants, and funding assistance from non-profit organizations and private donors have supplemented Town funding for a number of land acquisitions. Click here to view a summary of Land Acquisition and Preservation Activities
Donations
The Town invites community members and local businesses to contribute monetary donations to its Land Acquisition and Preservation Fund on an ongoing basis. To contribute to the Land Acquisition and Preservation Fund, please make your check payable to the Town of Glastonbury with “Land Acquisition & Preservation Fund” in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to the address below, or deposited in the secure Tax Drop Boxes located outside of the main entrance of Town Hall. If depositing in the Drop Box, please be sure to place your check in an envelope that is clearly labeled “Land Acquisition & Preservation Fund”.
Mail contributions to:
Attn: Land Acquisition/Preservation Fund
Town of Glastonbury
Revenue Collection Office
PO Box 376
GLASTONBURY CT 06033-0376
Your contribution to the Town is qualified as a charitable contribution under IRS Code Section 170(b) (1) (A). Upon receiving your donation, the Town will send you a letter acknowledging your contribution.
Thank you in advance for your generous contribution to this valuable and successful program.