GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES PLAN TO PROTECT 1,000 ACRES ALONG LONG ISLAND SOUND AS OPEN SPACE
Agreement Will Preserve the Last Remaining Large, Unprotected Coastal Forest Between New York and Boston (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today a plan for the state to play a major role in purchasing and protecting as open space a 1,000-acre parcel along Long Island Sound known as The Preserve, which is located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook. “We will take action to make funds available for the state’s participation in the purchase of the property and to address issues concerning joint ownership and stewardship of the land with the Town of Old Saybrook, which will also be making a significant financial contribution,” said Governor Malloy. “The permanent protection of The…
